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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

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The 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.

Infrastructureschoolsports pitchplayground
Floor area
2,400 m²

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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

Z15: Community and Social InfrastructureCI
To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
7a Basin Lane, James St, Dublin 8Jul 2026€420,00086 m
111 Apartments At, The Lock Keeper's Quay Block 6, Grand Canal Harbourprice excludes VATMar 2025€45,228,496129 m
13 Longs Place, Longs Lane, Dublin 8Jul 2025€2,490,000140 m
27 Liberty View, Pim St, Dublin 8May 2026€290,000141 m
20 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8Dec 2025€286,000141 m
10 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8Mar 2025€274,000141 m
32 Liberty View, Longs Place, Dublin 8Jan 2025€255,000141 m
Apt 26 Liberty View, Pim St, Dublin 8Mar 2025€170,000141 m

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  1. Application received12 May 2026
  2. Decision due6 August 2026

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