Site bounded by no's. 11 & 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8
Construction of 21 apartment units in two buildings ranging from two to four storeys in Dublin 8.
4505/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 September 2023
- Reference
- 4505/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 20 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal comprises 21 apartment units built across two buildings ranging from 2 to 4 storeys. The structures will be built over an existing in-situ basement block and will include a residents' gym, coffee bar, and communal spaces.
- Residential units
- 21
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
The development will incorporate a total of 21no. Apartment units of which there are 1no. Studio apartment, 9no. 1 bed apartments, 8no. 2bed apartments, 1 no. 2bed duplex apartment and 2no. 3bed apartments along with associated residential communal spaces at ground level. The proposal comprises 2no. Buildings ranging in height from 2 storey to 4 story which area to be constructed over the existing basement block which is in-situ and which was constructed pursuant to permission 5588/03. Residential amenities within the development to include a residents gym, coffee bar and external communal spaces. The proposal also incorporates provision of bin and bicycle storage at basement level;, boundary treatments, external landscaping, connection to existing site services and all ancillary development works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Francis Square, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €405,000 | 39 m |
| 21 Packenham House, Dean Court, Patrick St Dublin 8 | Apr 2026 | €273,000 | 42 m |
| 10 West House, 60 Francis St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €307,000 | 49 m |
| 5 Park House, Palmerstown Rd, Rathmines Dublin 6 | Jul 2025 | €252,000 | 54 m |
| 27 Hanover Court, Francis Street, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €350,000 | 56 m |
| 10 Slane House, Ardilaun Court, Patrick St Dublin 8 | Feb 2026 | €280,001 | 57 m |
| 20 Stearne House, Patrick St, Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €295,000 | 60 m |
| Apartment 8, Burgh House, Ardilaun Cou | Oct 2025 | €311,000 | 61 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 received20 September 2023
- Decision due14 November 2023
- Decision issued14 November 2023
- Appeal submitted8 December 2023
- Appeal decided23 January 2025
In the area
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2417/18Dublin CityLodged 5 Mar 2018Change of use
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