Saint James's National School, Basin View, Dublin 8
Upgrade of a school playground to a synthetic all-weather sports pitch with floodlighting at St. James's National School.
WEB2437/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 May 2026
- Reference
- WEB2437/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 12 May 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development involves removing existing structures to upgrade the school playground into a 2,400 sq.m synthetic all-weather sports pitch. It will feature two overlapping playing fields, 10.5m high floodlights, perimeter fencing, and bicycle parking.
- Floor area
- 2,400 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- We, st. James’s national school, intend to apply for planning permission for development st. James’s national school, basin view, dublin
- The site is located immediately to the south of the school, north of james’s walk and west of the hops, basin view, dublin
- The proposed development comprises of the following
- Removal of the existing structures, including a shed and storage container and all associated site clearance works
- Relocation of the play frame within the inner courtyard of the school
- Upgrade of the existing school playground to provide a synthetic all-weather sports pitch with a total area of approx. 2,400 sq. M, incorporating 2 no. Overlapping sports playing field measuring approx. 40m x 30m each
- Provision of 12 no. Sheffield stands accommodating 24 no. Bicycle parking spaces and associated pedestrian pathways
- Revisions to the existing boundary wall onto james’s walk to facilitate maintenance vehicle access
- Provision of perimeter mesh fencing with ball stop netting above, floodlighting on 4 no. Columns measuring 10.5m in height, drainage infrastructure, retaining walls, hard and soft landscaping works and all associated site development works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7a Basin Lane, James St, Dublin 8 | Jul 2026 | €420,000 | 86 m |
| 111 Apartments At, The Lock Keeper's Quay Block 6, Grand Canal Harbourprice excludes VAT | Mar 2025 | €45,228,496 | 129 m |
| 13 Longs Place, Longs Lane, Dublin 8 | Jul 2025 | €2,490,000 | 140 m |
| 27 Liberty View, Pim St, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €290,000 | 141 m |
| 20 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €286,000 | 141 m |
| 10 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 | Mar 2025 | €274,000 | 141 m |
| 32 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8 | Jan 2025 | €255,000 | 141 m |
| Apt 26 Liberty View, Pim St, Dublin 8 | Mar 2025 | €170,000 | 141 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 May 2026
- Decision due6 August 2026
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