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Dartry Health Club, 31 Palmerston Gardens, Dartry, Dublin 6, D06 FX39

Extensions and alterations to Dartry Health Club, including removing a 13-space car park.

WEB1050/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 January 2026

Reference: WEB1050/26
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 8 January 2026

Summary

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The development consists of a single-storey front extension and a part single-storey, part two-storey side extension to the health club. The works will require the permanent removal of a 13-space car park to accommodate the new structures, alongside internal layout modifications and bicycle parking provision.

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Storeys: 2
Floor area: 363 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: (i) the proposed single-storey extension (70 sqm) to the front (east) of the existing building; (ii) the proposed part single-storey and two-storey extension (292.5 sqm) to the side (south) of the existing building with proposed terrace (17 sqm) at first floor level; (iii) the proposed permanent removal of a 13 space car park to facilitate the extension works; (iv) the proposed addition of glazing to the existing south elevation; (v) the proposed reinstatement of a pedestrian gate from palmerston park road and necessary boundary works to facilitate this; (vi) the proposed provision of 40 no. Short stay and 10 no. Secure bicycle parking spaces; (vii) the proposed modification of internal layouts providing improved amenity, changing and sanitary facilities for members and staff; (viii) the proposed relocation and upgrading of the internal fire escape stairs; (ix) the proposed repair and upgrading of the existing flat roofs including the proposed provision of additional rooflights; and (x) permission is also sought for all associated site and infrastructural works, inclusive of boundary treatments, landscaping and suds drainage, necessary to facilitate the 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
5 Palmerston Villas, Rathmines, Dublin 6	May 2026	€3,350,000	84 m
O House, 10 Palmerston Villas, Rathminesprice excludes VAT	Mar 2026	€2,731,278	101 m
25 Fortfield Terrace, Upper Rathmines, Dublin 6	Sept 2025	€1,075,000	135 m
Strathmore, Palmerston Park, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€2,000,000	159 m
1c Inis Ealga, Dartry Rd, Dartry	Apr 2025	€2,650,000	160 m
Stoneleigh, Palmerston Park, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€2,100,000	165 m
16 Hillcourt Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6, Dublin	Feb 2025	€460,000	187 m
Sunbury Lodge, 13 Sunbury Gardens, Dartry	Dec 2025	€2,100,000	193 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

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Application received8 January 2026
Decision due6 March 2026
Decision issued6 March 2026

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