GrantedApartmentsDecided 6 April 2023

80, Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3, D03 H3F1

Demolition of a two-storey building to build 48 senior living apartments in Fairview.

5176/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 November 2022

Reference: 5176/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 4 November 2022

Summary

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The development proposes the demolition of an existing 1,020.5 sqm building and the construction of 48 one-bedroom apartment units across two buildings ranging from 2 to 4 storeys. The units are intended for independent living for residents aged 60 and over, and the scheme includes communal spaces, bicycle parking, and an ESB substation.

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Residential units: 48
Storeys: 4
Floor area: 1,021 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission: the development proposes the demolition of the existing 2 storey building on site (approx. 1020.5 sq. M gfa), amendments to the quantum of existing car parking, removal of existing substation on philipsburgh avenue, and the construction of 48 no. New residential apartment units ( 48 no. 1 bed units) in 2 no. Apartment building, consisting of 1 no. 2-4 storey building (building a fronting philipsburgh avenue) and 1 no. 2-4 storey (building b rear block). Building a provides 22 no. 1 bed apartment units and building b provides 26 no. 1 bed apartment units. All units are intended to provide housing for independent living for older residents (60 years plus). An office room (7.2 sq. M), communal room (34.2 sq. M) and kitchenette/wc (10.5 sq. M) associated with the apartment units will be provided. The development also proposes approx. 372.8 sq. M of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, associated secure bicycle parking, car parking (4 no of spaces) and bin storage, esb substation, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx 2681 sq. M access to the development will be via the existing access point along philipsburg avenue, which will be upgraded to provide enhanced pedestrian/vehicular access. Access to adjacent pitch and putt club lands is maintained via the provision of vehicular/pedestrian gates in the south east corner of the site. A natura impact statement has been prepared and submitted with this planning application.

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

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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Built & sold

What happened next

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 22 April 2025.

Notified floor area: 3,416 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
147 Brian Rd, Marino, Dublin 3	Sept 2025	€565,000	52 m
144 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3	Apr 2026	€752,500	72 m
2 Annadale Ave, Fairview, Dublin 3	Sept 2025	€538,000	80 m
79 Philipsburgh Ave, Fairview, Dublin 3	Nov 2025	€635,000	107 m
77 Philipsburgh Ave, Fairview, Dublin 3	Aug 2025	€630,000	112 m
93 Shelmartin Ave, Marino, Dublin 3	May 2025	€557,000	119 m
7 Waverley Ave, Fairview, Dublin 3	Mar 2026	€765,000	125 m
5 Melrose Court, Fairview, Dublin 3	Aug 2025	€265,000	127 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 received4 November 2022
Decision due6 April 2023
Decision issued6 April 2023
Appeal submitted28 April 2023
Appeal decided21 December 2023
Permission expiry12 February 2029

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