The Old School House, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Demolition of the Old School House to build a mixed-use development up to seven storeys high.
D06A/1914 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 17 August 2007
- Reference
- D06A/1914
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 17 August 2007
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of the Old School House and the rear of an adjacent building. In its place, a mixed-use residential and commercial development will be built, ranging from three to seven storeys in height.
- Storeys
- 7
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
- The development will consist of the demolition of the old school house (buildings 1 and
- And rear of no. 3 eblana avenue, dun laoghaire and the construction of a mixed use development comprising of residential and commercial units, 3 storeys to the block adjacent no. 4 elbana avenue, 4 storeys to the block adjacent to rear of 2-9 marine road, 5 storeys to the harbourmasters lodge/council offices block and 5 storeys plus 2 setback penthouse levels to the eblana avenue block surrounding a lan
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“MTC To protect, provide for and-or improve major town centre facilities.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the COUNTY 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Eblana Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €1,325,000 | 40 m |
| 135 Harbour View, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire | Dec 2025 | €630,000 | 54 m |
| Apt 132, Harbour View, Crofton Rd | Dec 2025 | €490,000 | 54 m |
| 14 Harbour View, Croften Rd, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €565,000 | 77 m |
| 20 Harbour View, Crofton Rd, Dun Laoghaire | Jun 2025 | €755,000 | 83 m |
| 54 Harbour View, Crofton Rd, Dun Laoghaire | Jul 2025 | €473,500 | 92 m |
| Apt 11 Clock Lane House, 1 - 4 Sussex Street, Dun Laoghairenot full market price · price excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €255,000 | 96 m |
| Apt 6 Pavilion 2, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire | Dec 2025 | €660,000 | 111 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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
Timeline
- Application received17 August 2007
- Decision issued13 September 2007
- Appeal submitted9 October 2007
- Appeal decided30 June 2008
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
For permission for development consisting of a mixed use development varying from 3 to 7 storeys in height…
The Old Schoolhouse & 3, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D05A/0335Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Jul 2005Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of the demolition all existing buildings on site…
0.2768 ha site at The Old School House, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
ABP30424919Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Apr 2019Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a mixed use development. The proposed development (total GFA c.6,575 sqm) shall provide for…
Overall site of c.0282ha at The Old School House, Eblana Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin
D16A/0548Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 3 May 2017Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for the construction of an external deck area at first floor level of 37 sq.m floor area…
The Dun Laoghaire Club, Eblana Lodge, 3, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D12A/0247Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 4 Jul 2012Commercial
- RefusedAt this site
Permission sought for a development. The development will consist of: A two storey extension of 310 sqm and…
3 Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D20A/0919Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Dec 2020Apartments
- Refused30 m away
Planning permission sought for the removal of existing pedestrian gate and relocation of existing pillars to…
4, Eblana Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D09A/0750Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 15 Oct 2009Alterations
- Granted40 m away
To erect an 1800 m.m. high metal railings on a 300 m.m. high stone plinth, overall height 2100 m.m. over…
Harbour Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D05A/0773Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 17 Jun 2005Alterations
- Granted40 m away
To erect a two-storey (204 sq.m.) office extension to the rear of the Harbour Lodge, a protected structure.…
Harbour Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
D06A/1464Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Dec 2006Extension
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- RefusedAlterations
Development on this site on lands of approx. 0.066 Hectares, all within lands the subject of permission…
Harbour Company Site, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D05A/0638Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 May 2005
- GrantedInfrastructure
For development at this site of approximately .807 hectares, all within lands the subject of permission…
Harbour Company Site, Accompanying The Harbour Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D05A/1187Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 14 Sept 2005
- RefusedApartments
Permission is sought for development on a site of 3.2 hectares. This application is being submitted…
Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
D07A/1067Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 27 Jul 2007
- GrantedOther
Development on this site of approx. 0.06 hectares, within lands known as the Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company…
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company, Harbour Lodge, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D06A/0961Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Jul 2006
- GrantedAlterations
Permission sought for development at site of approx. 0.132 hectares, within lands known as the Dun Laoghaire…
Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company Site, Incl., Harbour Lodge, No.s 3-10 Harbour Cottages, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
D06A/1927Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Dec 2006
- GrantedChange of use
Proposed developments to a Protected Structure List 2 consisting of repairs and renovations, demolition of…
1 Marine Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
D02A/0492Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 30 May 2002
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