Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock Road, Dublin 15
Construction of two three- and four-storey buildings at the former Phoenix Park Racecourse.
FW16A/0022 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 18 February 2016
- Reference
- FW16A/0022
- Authority
- Fingal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 February 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the construction of two buildings, ranging from three to four storeys in height. The site is located at the former Phoenix Park Racecourse in Castleknock.
- Storeys
- 4
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
The development will consist of: the construction of 2 no. 3 & 4 stor
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Provide for residential development and protect and improve residential amenity”
National zoning type: Existing residential
Objective set by the The Fingal Development Plan 2023 – 2029 (2023–2029). 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 21 March 2016. A completion certificate was lodged on 17 May 2021.
12 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 13 Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock | Jun 2026 | €496,000 | 36 m |
| Apartment 3, Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse | Dec 2025 | €487,500 | 36 m |
| 12 Pt Clonbern, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock | Nov 2025 | €470,000 | 36 m |
| 18 Rosanule, Phoenix Park Way, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Apr 2026 | €535,000 | 59 m |
| 18 Glenesky Sq, Phoenix Park Ave, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Mar 2025 | €455,000 | 61 m |
| 18 Phoenix Park Way, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock Dublin 15 | May 2025 | €460,000 | 72 m |
| 8 Phoenix Park Way, Castleknock, Dublin 15 | Jul 2025 | €410,000 | 72 m |
| 7 Glenesky Sq, Phoenix Park Ave, Phoenix Park Racecourse Dublin 15 | Apr 2025 | €475,000 | 72 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 received18 February 2016
- Decision due13 April 2016
- Decision issued8 April 2016
- Grant issued16 May 2016
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
Alteration to approved plans comprising the conversion of 4 number exi
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15
FW19A/0013FingalLodged 4 Feb 2019Alterations
- WithdrawnAt this site
Development at Apartments 6, 13, 20 & 27 Abelard Square, Phoenix Park
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15
FW18A/0192FingalLodged 20 Dec 2018Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
Planning permission is sought for new creche facility on ground floor of existing building internal changes…
Unit 4 Abelard Square, Phoenix Park Race Course, Castlenock, Dublin 15
FW24A/0478EFingalLodged 16 Nov 2024Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
The development will consist of — Modifications to the existing landing window at first floor level and…
9 Fairhaven Court, Castleknock, D15, D15F68X
FW23B/0034FingalLodged 29 Jun 2023Extension
- InvalidAt this site
The development will consist of — Attic conversion incorporating a rear facing flat roof dormer to consist of…
9 Fairhaven Court, Castleknock, D15, D15F68X
FW23A/0109FingalLodged 21 Apr 2023Extension
- Granted50 m away
The construction of the following at Phoenix Park Avenue, Phoenix Park
Former Phoenix Park Racecourse, Casteknock Road, Dublin 15
FW16A/0100FingalLodged 16 Dec 2016Infrastructure
- Granted50 m away
The development will consist of the change of use of the permitted café / restaurant within Unit 1, Phoenix…
Unit 1, Abelard Square, Phoenix Park Racecourse, Dublin 15
FW24A/0421EFingalLodged 14 Oct 2024Change of use
- Granted70 m away
New Londis signage, shopfitting associated works alterations
Units 1 & 2 Phoenix Pk Way, Phoenix Pk Racecourse, Dublin 15, D15 AE79
FW22A/0294FingalLodged 12 Dec 2022Commercial
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