GrantedCommercialDecided 21 March 2024

Dolphin Park, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12

Demolition of a single-story clubhouse and construction of a new two-story clubhouse with sports facilities.

4900/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 December 2023

Reference: 4900/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 1 December 2023

Summary

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The development consists of demolishing the existing clubhouse and constructing a new two-story clubhouse. The project includes changing rooms, a gym, a first-floor terrace, solar panels, floodlights, and pitch realignment.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 746 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development principally consists of: the demolition and removal of the existing 1 no. Storey clubhouse (190.1 sq m) and hard-surfacing; the realignment and resurfacing of the northern senior pitch (pitch no. 1), which is to be partially enclosed by a 990 millimetre high spectator railing on its western and northern sides; and the construction of a new 2 no. Storey clubhouse (approx. 745.6 sq m). The clubhouse notably includes: changing rooms; gym; south-east facing, first-floor terrace; rooftop solar panels; a digital score board; and 2 no. Logos (signage). In addition, the development proposes the provision of: a shed building (approx. 185.6 sq m) with an immediate, meanwhile use as a gym, to be changed to maintenance and storage use upon completion of the clubhouse; 61 no. Car parking spaces (including mobility impaired and ev charging spaces); coach and mini bus parking; 103 no. Cycle parking spaces; 8 no. New floodlights ranging in height from 18 metres to 20 metres; public lighting; generator; new goal posts and 12 metre high retractable ball-stop netting in 2 no. Locations; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green NetworkOS

“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
58 Rutland Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12	Jun 2026	€530,000	116 m
22 Rutland Ave, Dublin 12, Dublinnot full market price	Apr 2026	€120,000	173 m
14 Rathdrum Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12not full market price	Jul 2025	€270,000	183 m
12 Rathdrum Rd, Crumlin, Dublinnot full market price	Sept 2025	€40,000	183 m
128 Rutland Ave, Dolphins Barn, Dublin 8	Jan 2025	€410,000	192 m
134 Rutland Avenue, Crumlin, Dublin 12not full market price	May 2026	€100,650	204 m
15 Glenealy Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12	May 2025	€551,000	208 m
13 Rathdrum Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12	Feb 2025	€370,000	214 m

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Key dates

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Application received1 December 2023
Decision due26 March 2024
Decision issued21 March 2024
Appeal submitted17 April 2024
Appeal decided14 July 2025
Permission expiry27 August 2030

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