The Metals Green, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Development of a public green space with a shoreside balustrade, circulation route, and gathering spaces.
PC/PEHP/01/25 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 16 December 2025
- Reference
- PC/PEHP/01/25
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Part Vlll (public consultation)
- Received
- 16 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedDún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council proposes to develop a 0.30-hectare green space along Harbour Road. The project includes a shoreside balustrade, an accessible circulation route, a central gathering space for a mobile kiosk, a yoga lawn, and coastal planting.
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Official record
Development description
Dún laoghaire rathdown county council is proposing to develop the metals green, along harbour road, bookended by the irish lights building to the west and the royal irish yacht club to the east. This development of the 0.30 ha green space comprises a shoreside balustrade, a new accessible circulation route, a central, gathering space which can cater for a mobile kiosk, a yoga lawn, a tiered lawn, playful elements and suitable coastal trees and ground cover planting. This is a placemaking pr...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“F To preserve and provide for open space with ancillary active recreational amenities.”
National zoning type: Open space, park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Anglesea, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire | Dec 2025 | €820,000 | 92 m |
| Apt 4, 4 Charlemont Terrace, Crofton Rd | Jan 2025 | €625,000 | 111 m |
| Apt 4 Roby Hall, Crofton Ave, Dun Laoghaire | Nov 2025 | €360,000 | 122 m |
| 5 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dunlaoghaire | Apr 2026 | €458,000 | 155 m |
| 1 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dun Laoghaire | Nov 2025 | €435,000 | 155 m |
| 8 Crofton Court, 7 Crofton Avenue, Dun Laoghaire | Mar 2025 | €515,000 | 155 m |
| The Mews, 7 Crofton Terrace, Dun Laoghaire | Sept 2025 | €975,000 | 187 m |
| 54 Harbour View, Crofton Rd, Dun Laoghaire | Jul 2025 | €473,500 | 192 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 December 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused60 m away
Retention Permission for Decorative works to the front elevation, specifically the painting of the walls…
The Royal Irish Yacht Club, a Protected Structure, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D20A/0137Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 21 Feb 2020Retention
- Granted70 m away
The introduction of a disabled access toilet at ground floor level — The introduction of a passenger lift…
Royal Irish Yacht Club, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
D09A/0053Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 29 Jan 2009Alterations
- Invalid80 m away
To extend the existing Deck in front of the Royal Irish Yacht Club. To demolish the existing ramp to the…
Royal Irish Yacht Club, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D04A/0796Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 16 Jul 2004Alterations
- Granted80 m away
Extension of existing deck in front and the demolition of existing ramp to the water and construct a new ramp…
Royal Irish Yacht Club, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
D04A/0974Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 26 Aug 2004Alterations
- Granted80 m away
Extension of existing deck in front and to demolish the existing ramp to the water and construct a new ramp…
Royal Irish Yacht Club, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
D04A/1176Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 15 Oct 2004Alterations
- Granted90 m away
Permission for development at this site. Both Nos. are protected structures on a 0.1236 ha site. The…
23 Crofton Road, located on the corner of Crofton Road, and Crofton Avenue and No. 22, Crofton Road, located on the corner of Crofton Road and Kelly's Avenue, (known as Crofton Hall) Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 T6N6 and, A96 K7W4
D16A/0760Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 14 Feb 2017Change of use
- Granted100 m away
Permission for — Change of use from commercial to residential use including alterations to existing floor…
12 Crofton Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin
D18A/0683Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Oct 2018Change of use
- Awaiting decision100 m away
Resurface car park area with black asphalt — Push grass verge back by 1.5m and replace kerb. Changes not…
Car Park at Charlemont Terrace (Protected Structures), Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
REF1626Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 16 Feb 2026Alterations
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- GrantedAlterations
Permission sought for development at site of approx. 0.132 hectares, within lands known as the Dun Laoghaire…
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D06A/1927Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 20 Dec 2006
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