InvalidAlterationsDecided 25 June 2026

Part of the 'Nissan Site', to the east of Walkinstown Avenue at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road, Naas Road, Dublin 12

Amendments to a permitted mixed-use development at the Nissan Site on Walkinstown Avenue.

WEB2551/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 June 2026

Reference: WEB2551/26
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 June 2026

Summary

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The proposed amendments to the previously permitted development include basement reductions, combining bin storage, and removing a water tank. It also includes roof-level changes such as removing plant structures, adding safety railings, and reducing solar panels.

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Development description

We, o’flynn construction co. Unlimited company intend to apply to dublin city council for permission for development at this c. 1.86-hectare site, part of the ‘nissan site’, to the east of walkinstown avenue at the junction of walkinstown avenue and naas road. The development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted (reg. Ref. 3228/20, as amended by reg. Refs. 3792/23 and web5179/25) mixed-use development. The development will consist of: i. Amendments to the basement with subsequent reduction of 47 sq. M. Gross floor area. The amendments include combining bin storage areas, removal of a water storage tank, changes to vent sizes and locations, changes to and consolidation of plant room layouts, and revised lift/stair core and lobby layouts. Ii. Amendments at roof-level, including:a. Removal of previously permitted plant structures on blocks f, g & k. B. Provision of safety railings, approximately 1.8 m above roof level, to accessible roof terraces on blocks f, j, k, and l. C. Reduction in the extent of roof-mounted photovoltaic (pv) solar panels across blocks i, j, and l due to the use of more efficient panels. Iii. Amendments to individual blocks, including: a. Block f: increase in the overall building height by 0.76m. Building setback by 0.35m and central balconies recessed along the western façade to avoid encroachment into the esb exclusion zone. Balconies on the apartments at the northwest corner on the western façade will be relocated to the northern façade to avoid extending into the esb exclusion zone. Overall decrease of 100 sq. M. In the gross floor area. Minor changes will be made to fenestration and access arrangements. B. Block g: reduction in the overall building height by 0.8m and reduction of 59 sq. M. Gross floor area. To facilitate access to the esb substation, the formation level will be
1.5m below the current level. Reduction in the number of lifts to 1 no. , service risers will be amended, and the roof layout will be revised due to the removal of technical areas. Minor changes will be made to fenestration and access arrangements. C. Block h2: increase of 181 sq. M. In gross floor area to accommodate esb substation requirements. Reduction in the overall building height by 0.38m. Changes to roof level plant/structures. Removal of one window on the western façade to improve internal apartment layout. Rearrangement of the main entrance and service area, rearrangement of solar panels, and minor changes to fenestration and access arrangements. D. Block i: minor reduction in the formation level of the nearby esb substation to accommodate esb requirements. Change to the materiality of the esb substation cladding and minor changes to fenestration and access arrangements. E. Block k: increase of 14 sq. M. In gross floor area to meet esb substation requirements. Balcony sizes have been reduced at the southwest, northwest, and northeast corners of the block. Removal of railing on the eighth storey. The overall building height will be reduced by by 2.4m. Minor changes will be made to fenestration and access arrangements, roof layout, plant room layouts, refuse store room, and the loading bay will be relocated from the north side to the east side of the block. F. Block l: relocation of the block approximately 0.9m eastwards to avoid balconies extending into the esb exclusion zone, together with minor changes to fenestration and access arrangements. Iv. Revision to electric vehicle (ev) charging provision, reducing the proportion of car parking spaces with charging points to 10%. All car parking spaces will be fitted out with electric ducting to allow for future expansion of ev charging points. V. Reconfiguration of bicycle parking spaces associated with blocks k, h2, i and the playground, including: a. Block k: two covered spaces north of the block will be relocated to the west side of the block as uncovered spaces. B. Blocks h2 and i: covered visitor bicycle spaces will be relocated from near block h2 to under the canopy of block i. C. Playground: bicycle parking spaces at the entrance to the playground will be rearranged. Vi. Communal open space will be increased by 10 sq. M. And allocated to block h1, due to the removal of the previously permitted water tank enclosure. Vii. All other associated ancillary site works to facilitate the above amendments

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z14: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (SDRAs)RS

“To seek the social, economic and physical development and/or regeneration of an area with mixed-use, of which residential would be the predominant use.”

National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
55 Walkinstown Parade, Dublin 12, Dublin	Oct 2025	€375,000	367 m
1 Bluebell Rd, Bluebell, Dublin 12	Nov 2025	€290,000	455 m
40 Walkinstown Parade, Walkinstown, Dublin 10	Jul 2025	€445,000	462 m
143 Walkinstown Dr, Dublin 12, Dublinnot full market price	May 2026	€280,000	468 m
139 Walkinstown Dr, Dublin 12, Dublin	Mar 2026	€460,000	472 m
127 Walkinstown Dr, Walkinstown, Dublin 12	Jun 2026	€480,000	474 m
123 Walkinstown Drive, Walkinstown, Dublin 12	Jun 2026	€430,000	476 m
4 La Touche Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12	Aug 2025	€325,000	478 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 received22 June 2026
Decision due14 August 2026
Decision issued25 June 2026

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