GrantedHousing estateDecided 3 January 2019

Former Printworks/ Smurfit Site at Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Modifications to a permitted housing development in Glasnevin, reducing units from 11 to 10.

4306/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 November 2018

Reference: 4306/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 2 November 2018

Summary

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Permission is sought for modifications to a permitted residential development at the former Smurfit site in Glasnevin. The changes involve altering house types 25-35 from three-storey terraced units to three-storey semi-detached units, reducing the total from 11 to 10 units.

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Residential units: 10
Storeys: 3
Floor area: 235 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development on a site of c. 2,665 sq. M (c. 0.27 ha) within a wider landholding of some 2.02 ha. The latter comprises the southern part of the former printworks/ smurfit site at botanic road, glasnevin, dublin
The application site is located at the eastern part of the wider lands (adjoining the rear of properties on iona park). The proposed development constitutes a modification of the permitted residential development (abp reg pl 29n. 246124; dublin city council reg ref 3665/15(as modified by dcc reg refs 4267/17 and 2133/18)), which is currently under construction, comprising the change of permitted house type nos. 25-35 inclusive from 5 bed three storey terraced units to 5 bed three storey semi-detached units; resulting in a reduction from 11 no. To 10 no. Units, each comprising c. 235sq m (same area as permitted under reg ref 2133/18) with corresponding minor amendments to layout and fenestration of structures and their associated curtilages. Parking provision will be reduced by 1 no. Space (12 no. To 11 no. ). The proposed development also comprises minor modifications to boundary treatments and all other associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. (no changes to building heights or setback distances from the site boundary are proposed. )

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
507 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m
503 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m
505 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m
506 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m
502 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m
501 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€490,826	33 m
504 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€340,006	33 m
508 Daneswell Place, Botanic Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€405,046	33 m

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Key dates

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Application received2 November 2018
Decision due4 January 2019
Decision issued3 January 2019
Grant issued12 February 2019

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