GrantedApartmentsDecided 6 March 2026

Alexandra Place, East Road, Dublin 3

Extension of duration for a 131-apartment mixed-use development on East Road.

3703/20/XA · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 January 2026

Reference: 3703/20/XA
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 15 January 2026

Summary

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An extension of duration is sought for the refurbishment and upward extension of an existing building from 4-5 storeys to 6-7 storeys. The project involves the demolition of 13 units and construction of 71 new units, resulting in 131 apartments overall, alongside a basement gym.

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Residential units: 131
Storeys: 7

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Development description

Ext. Of duration: the proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upward extension of the existing mixed-use building from 4-5 storeys to 6-7 storeys to accommodate a total of 131 no. Residential apartments in 3 conjoined blocks a, b and c. The development provides for the demolition of 13 no. Units at third and fourth floors and the provision of 71 no. Units, resulting in a net gain of 58 no. Units. The development also includes small infill extensions at ground floor and for the change of use of part of the ground and basement levels to accommodate a gymnasium and associated amenities. The newly constructed units will comprise 17 no. Studios, 29 no. 1-bedroom and 25 no. 2-bedroom units, all with private balconies. The overall mix of units in the development (existing and proposed) will be 17 no. Studios, 36 no. 1-bedroom, 72 no. 2-bedroom units and 6 no. 3-bedroom units. The development will comprise:-
Reconfiguration and partial change of use of existing basement to provide gymnasium space, 55 no. Car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse stores and plant
Change of use of existing (vacant) commercial unit and part of permitted (vacant) crèche to accommodate gymnasium space at ground floor
Change of use and reconfiguration of remaining part of permitted crèche area at ground floor to provide 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment and a new entrance foyer / concierge area accessed via a new entrance on the southern elevation
Partial demolition of existing third floor level (10 no. Units), construction of 16 no. Units comprising 4 no. Studios, 4 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments and extensions to 4 no. Existing units
Demolition of existing fourth floor level (3 no. Units) and construction of new fourth floor accommodating 24 no. Units comprising 6 no. Studios, 10 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments
Construction of new fifth floor level accommodating 23 no. Units comprising 5 no. Studios, 9 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments
Construction of new sixth floor level accommodating 7 no. Units comprising 2 no. Studios and 5 no. 1-bedroom apartments
Upgrading of existing communal amenity spaces at ground floor and provision of new landscaped roof garden at sixth floor
Demolition of existing substation
Upgrading of existing facades
All associated signage, site works and services

Key dates

Timeline

Application received15 January 2026
Decision due11 March 2026
Decision issued6 March 2026

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