GrantedAlterationsDecided 16 January 2026

A site which previously formed part of the overall RTÉ Campus at Montrose, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Alterations to Mount Errol House to change its permitted use to a wellness facility and build a new swimming pool.

WEBLRD6092/25-S3 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 September 2025

Reference: WEBLRD6092/25-S3
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Large Residential Development
Received: 30 September 2025

Summary

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The proposed development amends a permitted Large Scale Residential Development at the RTÉ Campus. It includes changing the permitted use of the protected Mount Errol House from a restaurant, cafe, and retail space to a wellness facility and cafe/retail use, alongside constructing a new single-storey swimming pool building.

Alterationsprotected structureswimming poolwellness

Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the site is located within the simmonscourt townland. The site is bounded by the stillorgan road (r138), 4a stillorgan road, ‘belville mews’, ‘belville lodge’, ‘belville house’ to the west and south-west; rte campus to the south-east and east; ailesbury close and ‘belville’ to the north-west; and ‘danesfield’ and ‘danesfield lodge’, seaview terrace, ‘ailesbury court’, and properties along ailesbury road to the north and north-east. ‘mount errol’, protected structure (rps 7846), is located within the site. The proposed development will amend permitted large scale residential development (lrd) acp reg. Ref. : 315488-23 (dcc ref lrd 6003/22-s3). It will consist of alterations to the permitted use and layout of mount errol house, a protected structure (rps 7846) and its associated stable outbuilding. The proposed change of use will be from the permitted restaurant/ cafe and retail use to a wellness facility and cafe/ retail use. The proposal will also include the construction of a new single storey (over basement plant room) swimming pool building outside the courtyard walls to the east / southeast of mount errol house. It is also proposed to replace the permitted internal vehicular route to the north of mount errol and permitted block 1 with access for pedestrians and cyclists only. All associated works to accommodate the proposed changes, including alterations to permitted open space, surface waste management, visitor cycle parking, and associated ancillary works are included in this application. The remainder of the permitted development, including the site access, site services, and all other works will be delivered as permitted under acp reg. Ref. : 315488-23 (dcc ref lrd 6003/22-s3). A natura impact statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. All application documentation and information is available to view online at the following website set up by the applicant: https://www. Mounterrolamendmentlrd. Com/

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z12: Institutional Land (Future Development Potential)RS

“To ensure existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 The Ailesbury, Donnybrook Castle, Donnybrook Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€510,000	159 m
9 Stillorgan Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	May 2026	€10,000	164 m
3 Seaview Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€2,650,000	174 m
1 Belville Apts, Ailesbury Close, Donnybrook Dublin 4	Dec 2025	€355,000	176 m
10 Belville, Ailesbury Road, Donnybrook	Nov 2025	€371,000	176 m
13 Belville, Ailesbury Rd, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€335,000	178 m
Apt 47, Belville Apartments, Ailesbury Close	Sept 2025	€475,000	180 m
8 Nutley Court, Nutley Rd, Donnybrook Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€400,000	182 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received30 September 2025
Decision due21 January 2026
Decision issued16 January 2026
Permission expiry11 April 2031

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