Spanish Point, Mart Lane, Dublin 18, D18K5X2
Demolition of a bungalow to build a new family hub building with 23 accommodation units.
D25A/0427/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 30 May 2025
- Reference
- D25A/0427/WEB
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 30 May 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of an existing 367 sqm dormer bungalow. In its place, a new family hub building ranging from one to four storeys will be constructed, containing 23 accommodation units to house 100 people alongside ancillary facilities.
- Residential units
- 23
- Storeys
- 4
- Floor area
- 1,391 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Planning permission is sought by melvin properties ltd. , for
- The demolition and removal of the existing 367m2 dormer bungalow
- The construction of a 1,391m2 family hub in a new building with elements of 1,2,3 & 4 stories containing 23 no. Accommodation units to house 100 people including all ancillary functions, kitchens, family & activity rooms, play and study rooms, laundry and staff rooms
- Associated site works to include external play area, vehicular surfacing, 9 car parking spa
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lothlorien, Mart Lane, Foxrock | Feb 2025 | €1,600,000 | 68 m |
| 3 Bray Rd, Foxrock, Dublin 18 | Jul 2025 | €905,000 | 123 m |
| 7 Gort Na Mona Dr, Foxrock, Dublin 18 | Jun 2025 | €877,500 | 154 m |
| 1 To 32 Goirt�n Murrough, Dublin Roadprice excludes VAT | Feb 2026 | €11,596,998 | 210 m |
| 46 Cairn Hill, Westminster Rd, Foxrock Dublin 18 | Jan 2025 | €1,540,000 | 212 m |
| 22 St Brigids Park, Foxrock, Dublin 18 | Apr 2025 | €530,000 | 214 m |
| 2 Cornelscourt Hill Rd, Foxrock, Dublin 18 | Aug 2025 | €1,100,000 | 230 m |
| 20 Cairn Hill, Westminster Rd, Foxrock | May 2025 | €1,450,000 | 236 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 received30 May 2025
- Decision issued23 July 2025
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
First floor extension to side and rear consisting of a bedroom with en-suite and walk in wardrobe
Spanish Point, Mart Lane, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18K5X2
D24B/0505/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Nov 2024Extension
- WithdrawnAt this site
Permission for a first-floor extension of 71m2 to the side and rear, consisting of a bedroom with an en-suite…
Spanish Point, Mart Lane, Dublin 18, D18K5X2
D24B/0457Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 25 Oct 2024Extension
- GrantedAt this site
Planning permission to change the use of the ground floor from a Credit Union, Class 2 (a) to a Cafe premises…
Unit 1, Magic Carpet Centre, Cornelscourt, D18TC94
D22A/0445Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 16 Aug 2022Change of use
- WithdrawnAt this site
Permission to change the use of the ground floor from a Credit Union (Class — to a retail premises (Class1).…
Unit 1, Magic Carpet Centre, Cornelscourt, D18TC94
D22A/0164Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Jun 2022Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use of ground floor, unit 1,from retail to credit union and of entire roof space over units 1 and 2…
Unit 1 And Over Units 1 & 2, Magic Carpet Retail Centre, Old Bray Road, Cornelscourt, Dublin 18
D03A/1229Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Dec 2003Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Planning permission for development consisting of the change of use of existing units from credit union with…
Units 1 & 2, The Magic Carpet Centre, Old Bray Road, Cornelscourt, Dublin 18, D18 K576, D18 TC94
D24A/1020/WEBDún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 19 Dec 2024Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use from a Credit Union to a Nail & Brow Bar at Unit 1 (ground and first floors) and Unit 2 (first…
Unit 1, Magic Carpet Centre, Old Bray Road, Dublin 18, D18TC94
D23A/0248Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Jul 2023Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Retention permission for a change of use of second floor storage area to office use
Unit 10, Histon House, Old Bray Road, Dublin 18, D18X8N4
D23A/0085Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 17 Apr 2023Retention
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