The Players Lounge, 47/49, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, D03 E271
Demolition of the Players' Lounge pub to build 17 apartments in three blocks up to five storeys high.
3992/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 December 2020
- Reference
- 3992/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 December 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the existing Players' Lounge premises. In its place, 17 apartments will be constructed across three blocks ranging from three to five storeys in height. The development will include 5 car parking spaces accessed from Esmonde Avenue.
- Residential units
- 17
- Storeys
- 5
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of the existing players' lounge premises and the construction of 17 apartments in 3 blocks ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys, together with all associated site development and landscaping works. The 17 apartments will consist of 3 x studios, 4 x one beds, 6 x two beds and 4 x three beds. 5 carparking spaces will be provided, accessed via the existing access from esmonde avenue.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Fairview Close, Richmond Ave, Fairview Dublin 3 | Jul 2025 | €350,000 | 102 m |
| 107 Fairview Close, Richmond Ave, Fairview | Feb 2026 | €390,000 | 102 m |
| 120 Fairview Close, Richmond Ave, Fairview | Jun 2026 | €380,000 | 102 m |
| 125 Fairview Close, Richmond Ave, Fairview Dublin 3 | Feb 2026 | €450,000 | 102 m |
| 118 Fairview Close, Richmond Ave, Fairview Dublin 3 | Aug 2025 | €475,000 | 102 m |
| 2 Belmont Court, Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview | Feb 2026 | €290,000 | 105 m |
| Apt 1 Belmont Court, Philipsburgh Ave, Fairview Dublin 3 | Jan 2026 | €295,000 | 105 m |
| 4 Belmont Court, Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview | Sept 2025 | €282,500 | 105 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 December 2020
- Decision due23 February 2021
- Decision issued23 February 2021
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