Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedApartmentsDecided 28 April 2026

Baker's Hall, (Formerly Baker's Corner), Kill Avenue, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 TD77

Amendments to a permitted development to add 24 student accommodation units in Dun Laoghaire.

LRD26A/0163/WEB · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 28 January 2026

Reference
LRD26A/0163/WEB
Authority
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission (LRD)
Received
28 January 2026

Summary

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This Large-Scale Residential Development application proposes amendments to a permitted scheme. It includes a 4-storey rear extension to Block A and internal reconfigurations to provide 24 additional student accommodation units, bringing the site total to 300 units.

Apartmentsstudent housinglrdextension
Residential units
24
Storeys
4
Floor area
436 m²

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Official record

Development description

  • Permission for a large-scale residential development comprising amendments to the permitted strategic housing development ref. Abp-311411-21 on a site of 0.483 ha at a site ‘baker’s hall’, (formally known as baker’s corner), rochestown avenue and kill avenue, dun laoghaire, co. Dublin. The proposed development comprising amendments to the permitted strategic housing development consists of
  • A 4 storey over ground extension of c. 436 sqm to the rear / courtyard elevation of block a to provide for an additional 12 no. Student accommodation units
  • The reconfiguration of permitted internal circulation and communal amenity spaces to provide for 10 no. Additional student accommodation units within block a
  • The internalisation of an overhanging roof canopy on the roof terrace of block a to provide 2 no. Additional student accommodation units
  • The total number of additional student accommodation units proposed is 24 no. Providing a total of 300 no. Units on site. 276 units are permitted on site. The proposed development amendment works to block a also comprise of the :-
  • Removal of the permitted building overhang at 5th floor level of block a
  • Relocation of a switch room and substation to the north-eastern corner of block a
  • Provision of additional window and escape door to permitted licenced premises on northern elevation
  • Amendment of the permitted entrance to provide for a recessed entrance arrangement to the permitted licenced premises in block a
  • Omission of the roof terrace to the south of block a, and the increase in size of the permitted roof terrace to the east of block a from c. 60sqm to c. 95sqm
  • Minor amendment of fenestration at 1st-5th floor level on the southern elevation of block a to accommodate proposed internal rooms
  • Additional plant space within permitted commercial units in block a with a reduction in net internal floor space
  • Omission of louvred plant screen on roof level of block a
  • Changes to the materials of the permitted elevations of block a
  • Changes to the permitted development signage on elevations to block a. The proposed development amendment works to block b also comprise of the:-
  • Reduction in size of the screened roof-top terrace area to block b (from 450 sqm to 150 sqm)
  • Reduction in height of stair core and lift shaft to western stair core of block b
  • Relocation of the permitted bike shelter to the east elevation of block b. The number of bicycle parking spaces remains unchanged
  • Minor elevation alterations to eastern and western elevations of block b to account for relocation of permitted internal building services
  • Additional plant space within permitted commercial unit in block b with a reduction in net internal floor space
  • Changes to the materials of the permitted elevations of block b. The proposed amendments to the development will also include a minor increase to the overall height of both permitted blocks (of c. 550 mm) due to building structure design; as well as minor changes to the scheme as agreed at compliance stage including inter alia the reconfiguration of the central open space area to provide for 30 no. Car park spaces (unchanged from agreed compliance); and all associated elevational changes, site development and landscape treatment works necessary to facilitate the proposed development and consequent amendments proposed. Www. Bakershalllrd. Ie

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Objective NCDC
NC To protect, provide for and-or improve mixed-use neighbourhood centre facilities.

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
4 The Grange, Kill Of The Grange, BlackrockAug 2025€602,500149 m
10 Glebe Hall, Rose Park, Kill AveSept 2025€410,000153 m
11 Glebe Hall, Kill Ave, Dun LaoghaireNov 2025€450,000153 m
32 Glebe Hall, Kill Ave, Dun LaoghaireFeb 2026€470,000153 m
5 The Grange, Laurel Place, Terenure Rd West Dublin 6wFeb 2026€550,000155 m
8 Abbey Court, Monkstown, DublinJun 2026€837,500170 m
10 Abbey Court, Abbey Rd, MonkstownDec 2025€842,500185 m
Gate Lodge, Abbey Road, Co DublinApr 2026€770,000187 m

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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

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  1. Application received28 January 2026
  2. Decision due28 April 2026
  3. Decision issued28 April 2026

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