Former Irish Life Site, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
Demolition of two industrial buildings and construction of a mixed-use scheme in Sandyford.
D07A/0911 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 2 July 2007
- Reference
- D07A/0911
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 July 2007
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development on a 1.639-hectare site involves the demolition of two industrial buildings totaling approximately 6,760 sqm. It will be replaced by a mixed-use scheme accommodated within two blocks.
- Floor area
- 6,760 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
Permission is sought for development on a site of c. 1.639 hectares (the former irish life site) at this main location bounded generally by burton hall road and the former faac site to the east; woodies diy to the north, and burton hall campus to the west and south. The development wil consist of the demolition of 2 no. Industrial buildings (comprising a total gross floor area (gfa) of c. 6,760sqm) and sub-station. Construction of a mixed use scheme which will be accomodated within 2 no. Bloc...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A2 To provide for the creation of sustainable residential neighbourhoods and preserve and protect residential amenity.”
National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Carmanhall Court, Brewery Rd, Sandyford Dublin 18 | Oct 2025 | €566,000 | 192 m |
| 39 Carmanhall Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18 | Aug 2025 | €535,000 | 192 m |
| 16 Carmanhall Court, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford | Dec 2025 | €500,000 | 197 m |
| Apt 27 Carmanhall Court, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 | Jul 2025 | €495,000 | 197 m |
| 26 Carmanhall Court, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford | Mar 2026 | €495,000 | 202 m |
| 25 Carmanhall Court, Burton Hall Rd, Sandyford | Oct 2025 | €510,000 | 202 m |
| 7 Fernhill Gate, Leopardstown Road, Foxrockprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €408,257 | 207 m |
| 74 Woodford, Brewery Rd, Stillorgan | Apr 2026 | €875,000 | 296 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 received2 July 2007
- Decision issued24 August 2007
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
Permission sought to retain 2 no existing signs on Block A with new signs at high level at centre on face of…
Blocks A and B, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18
D15A/0269Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Apr 2015Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for a Change of Use of Unit 1 and part of Unit 2 from Warehouse to a Gym/Fitness Centre (with a…
Units 1 & 2 Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
D14A/0837Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 18 Dec 2014Change of use
- Compliance submissionAt this site
Compliance with Condition No.6 of Reg Ref No. D25A/0455/WEB
Unit 2/3, Burton Hall Park, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18W860
D25A/0455/WEB/C1Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Feb 2026Other
- Granted30 m away
Permission for development. The development will consist of continuation of use of Unit 1 and part of Unit 2…
Unit 1 and part of Unit 2 Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate
D20A/0232Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 Sept 2020Commercial
- Granted30 m away
The development will consist of the continuation of use as a Sports Facility / Gym (totalling 1245.8 sq.m…
Raw Gyms, Unit 1 and part of Unit 2, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin, D18W860
D25A/0619/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 7 Aug 2025Other
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of: (1) The removal of internal storage lockers at ground floor level and at the…
Unit 2/3, Burton Hall Park, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Business Park, Dublin 18, D18W860
D25A/0455/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Jun 2025Commercial
- Withdrawn50 m away
Demolition of the existing two storey stables and out buildings to the rear of the existing listed building…
Saint John Of God's, Burton Hall, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18
D05A/0392Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 30 Mar 2005Commercial
- Granted50 m away
Refurbishment of the existing derelict/fire damaged two storey stables and out buildings to the rear of the…
Burton Hall , Training and Rehaibilitation Centre, Burton Hall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18.
D06A/0064Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Jan 2006Commercial
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