Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Byrnes Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove And Part Of No. 1 Castle Close, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
Construction of three townhouses and modifications to an approved apartment block in Sandycove.
D08A/0673 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 11 June 2008
- Reference
- D08A/0673
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 June 2008
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes three two-storey over basement townhouses with sunken gardens in place of a previously approved health facility. It also includes modifications to an approved apartment block to add four additional apartments.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
The construction of 3 no. Two storey over basement level townhouses (106.4sq. M each) with sunken gardens and terraces in place of a single storey health facilities building (402 sq. M) including a gym, wc's and a janitor's office, at basement level 16 metres long swimming pool with changing areas, shower and a wc, that were approved by planning permission reg. Ref. D06a/1808 and pl06d. 224130. Also proposed are modifications to approved apartment block b to include an additional 4 no. Apartmen...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“A To provide residential development and improve residential amenity while protecting the existing residential amenities”
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 28, Castle Park Residence, Castle Park Road | May 2025 | €20,000 | 21 m |
| 5 Castlepark Gardens Residence, Castlepark Road, Sandycove | May 2025 | €583,400 | 24 m |
| Apt 1 Castlepark Gardens, Castlepark Rd, Dalkey | Aug 2025 | €425,000 | 24 m |
| 14 Castle Park Rd, Sandycove, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €3,200,000 | 77 m |
| 13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co Dublinnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €500,000 | 81 m |
| 13 Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co Dublin | Feb 2025 | €2,500,000 | 81 m |
| 26 Castlelands Grove, Dalkey, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €575,000 | 156 m |
| Park Lodge, 1 Castlepark Road, Sandycove | Jan 2026 | €3,000,000 | 158 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 June 2008
- Decision issued5 August 2008
- Appeal submitted28 August 2008
- Appeal decided31 March 2009
In the area
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- RefusedAt this site
Planning permission is sought for modifications to Apartment Block B (Planning Permission Reg. Ref: D06A/1808…
Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
D08A/0664Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 10 Jun 2008Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Permission is sought for development at the site Mackey's Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co.…
Castlepark Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.(former Mackeys Garden Centre)
D10A/0679Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 9 Dec 2010Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Retention permission is sought for development which seeks to retain modifications to previously approved…
Castlepark Garden Residence, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin (Formerly Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Harry Byrnes Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove & part of No. 1 Castle Close, Sandycove, Co. Dublin)
D12A/0118Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 3 Apr 2012Retention
- RefusedAt this site
Retention permission is sought for development which consists of the retention of an automated vehicular…
Castlepark Gardens Residence, Castlepark Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin(former Mackeys garden centre site)
D11A/0539Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Nov 2011Retention
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development which will consist of modifications to previously approved plans…
Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, Harry Byrnes Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove and part of No.1 Castle Close, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
D09A/0919Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 12 Apr 2010Apartments
- RefusedAt this site
Permission for modification to approved plans Reg. Ref. D06A/1808 (PL 06D.224130) and D09A//0919 (PL…
Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Harry Byrnes Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove & part of No. 1 Castle Close, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
D10A/0657Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 30 Nov 2010Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Demolition of a single storey dwelling (196 sq.m) and the construction of 56 no. apartments (total gross…
Mackeys Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
D06A/1808Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 28 May 2007Apartments
- RefusedAt this site
Permission for development which will consist of modifications to previously approved plans (reg. reg.…
Mackeys Garden Centre, Harry Byrnes Garden Centre, Castlepark Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin and part of no.1 Castle Close, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
D09A/0834Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Nov 2009Alterations
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