Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a new grey wolf habitat at Dublin Zoo.
3822/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 August 2018
- Reference
- 3822/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 30 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing wolf den structure and viewing area. It will be replaced with a new grey wolf habitat, including a holding building, fencing, and associated landscaping works.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- New grey wolf habitat including a holding building, fencing and associated landscaping works at the location of the existing grey wolf habitat within dublin zoo, phoenix park, dublin
- The project includes the demolition of the existing den structure and viewing area and the construction of a new grey wolf habitat and holding building, fencing and associated landscaping works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 8 March 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 28 August 2019.
Notified floor area: 117 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Blackhorse Ave, Grangegorman, Dublin 7 | Apr 2026 | €771,500 | 382 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received30 August 2018
- Decision due24 October 2018
- Decision issued24 October 2018
- Grant issued28 November 2018
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