InvalidInfrastructureDecided 28 October 2022

Dolphin Park, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12

A 10-year permission for sports pitch realignments, a new two-storey clubhouse, floodlights, and parking.

5068/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 October 2022

Reference: 5068/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 18 October 2022

Summary

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This application seeks a 10-year permission to realign two senior pitches, install an all-weather pitch, and construct a new two-storey clubhouse of 745.6 sqm. The project also includes demolishing the existing clubhouse, installing 21 floodlights, a jogging path, and 93 car parking spaces.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 746 m²

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Official record

Development description

Application for a 10-year permission for development. The development principally consists of: -the realignment of the 2 no. Existing senior pitches with 1 no. Pitch enclosed in a 990 millimetre high spectator barrier/fence; -an all-weather pitch enclosed in a 990 millimetre high spectator barrier/fence; -grass training areas; -warm-up areas; -and the construction of a new 2 no. Storey clubhouse (745.6 sq m). The clubhouse notably includes: changing rooms; south-east facing, first floor terrace; rooftop solar panels; a digital score board; and 2 no. Logos (signage). The development also proposes the demolition and removal of: the existing 1 no. Storey clubhouse (190.1 sq m); ball-stop netting; 3 no. Lighting poles; and hard-surfacing. In addition, the development proposes the provision of: a 2 metre wide jogging/walking path; 93 no. Car parking spaces (including mobility impaired and ev charging spaces); coach and mini bus parking; cycle parking; 21 no. New floodlights ranging in height from 15 metres to 20 metres; public lighting; generator; goal posts and 12 metre high retractable ball-stop netting in locations throughout the site; ball wall; hard and soft landscaping; and all associated site works. 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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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 received18 October 2022
Decision due12 December 2022
Decision issued28 October 2022

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