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Dublin City Council · 3703/20

Alexandra Place

Approved in 2021. No sign of building yet.

This is Alexandra Place — 131 homes, up to 7 storeys, by Development Ocht Ltd. Read the scheme page →

  1. 9 Nov 2020Received
  2. 31 Mar 2021Approved
  3. 27 Apr 2021Appealed
  4. 23 Nov 2021Appeal: Approved with conditions
  5. 23 Nov 2021Final approval
  6. 23 Nov 2026Approval runs out

Development site Granted for 131 homes and not started. Permission lapses 23 Nov 2026: this site on Buildable

Status
Appeal decided — granted
Decision
Approved · 31 Mar 2021
Council
Dublin City Council
Type
Permission
Site
3,299 m²
Appeal
ACP 310081 · Approved with conditions

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What’s proposed

The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upward extension of the existing mixed-use building from 4-5 storeys to 6-7 storeys to accommodate a total of 131 no. residential apartments in 3 conjoined blocks A, B and C. The development provides for the demolition of 13 no. units at third and fourth floors and the provision of 71 no. units, resulting in a net gain of 58 no. units. The development also includes small infill extensions at ground floor and for the change of use of part of the ground and basement levels to accommodate a gymnasium and associated amenities. The newly constructed units will comprise 17 no. studios, 29 no. 1-bedroom and 25 no. 2-bedroom units, all with private balconies. The overall mix of units in the development (existing and proposed) will be 17 no. studios, 36 no. 1-bedroom, 72 no. 2-bedroom units and 6 no. 3-bedroom units. The development will comprise:- • Reconfiguration and partial change of use of existing basement to provide gymnasium space, 55 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse stores and plant; • Change of use of existing (vacant) commercial unit and part of permitted (vacant) crèche to accommodate gymnasium space at ground floor; • Change of use and reconfiguration of remaining part of permitted crèche area at ground floor to provide 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment and a new entrance foyer / concierge area accessed via a new entrance on the southern elevation; • Partial demolition of existing third floor level (10 no. units), construction of 16 no. units comprising 4 no. studios, 4 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments and extensions to 4 no. existing units; • Demolition of existing fourth floor level (3 no. units) and construction of new fourth floor accommodating 24 no. units comprising 6 no. studios, 10 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new fifth floor level accommodating 23 no. units comprising 5 no. studios, 9 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new sixth floor level accommodating 7 no. units comprising 2 no. studios and 5 no. 1-bedroom apartments; • Upgrading of existing communal amenity spaces at ground floor and provision of new landscaped roof garden at sixth floor; • Demolition of existing substation; • Upgrading of existing facades; • All associated signage, site works and services

Planning details

Reference
3703/20
Local authority
Dublin City Council
Status
Appeal decided — granted · register status “Appeal Decided”
Received
9 Nov 2020
Observations close
14 Dec 2020 (closed 2123 days ago)
Decision due
31 Mar 2021 · decided 31 Mar 2021
Decision
Grant permission on 31 Mar 2021
Proposed development
The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upward extension of the existing mixed-use building from 4-5 storeys to 6-7 storeys to accommodate a total of 131 no. residential apartments in 3 conjoined blocks A, B and C. The development provides for the demolition of 13 no. units at third and fourth floors and the provision of 71 no. units, resulting in a net gain of 58 no. units. The development also includes small infill extensions at ground floor and for the change of use of part of the ground and basement levels to accommodate a gymnasium and associated amenities. The newly constructed units will comprise 17 no. studios, 29 no. 1-bedroom and 25 no. 2-bedroom units, all with private balconies. The overall mix of units in the development (existing and proposed) will be 17 no. studios, 36 no. 1-bedroom, 72 no. 2-bedroom units and 6 no. 3-bedroom units. The development will comprise:- • Reconfiguration and partial change of use of existing basement to provide gymnasium space, 55 no. car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse stores and plant; • Change of use of existing (vacant) commercial unit and part of permitted (vacant) crèche to accommodate gymnasium space at ground floor; • Change of use and reconfiguration of remaining part of permitted crèche area at ground floor to provide 1 no. 1-bedroom apartment and a new entrance foyer / concierge area accessed via a new entrance on the southern elevation; • Partial demolition of existing third floor level (10 no. units), construction of 16 no. units comprising 4 no. studios, 4 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments and extensions to 4 no. existing units; • Demolition of existing fourth floor level (3 no. units) and construction of new fourth floor accommodating 24 no. units comprising 6 no. studios, 10 no. 1-bedroom and 8 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new fifth floor level accommodating 23 no. units comprising 5 no. studios, 9 no. 1-bedroom and 9 no. 2-bedroom apartments; • Construction of new sixth floor level accommodating 7 no. units comprising 2 no. studios and 5 no. 1-bedroom apartments; • Upgrading of existing communal amenity spaces at ground floor and provision of new landscaped roof garden at sixth floor; • Demolition of existing substation; • Upgrading of existing facades; • All associated signage, site works and services
As published by the register.
Site area
3,299 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant
Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name

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Appeal

ACP 310081 · Planning Appeal · decided · Approved with conditions 23 Nov 2021
received by the Commission 27 Apr 2021 · inspector's report · board order

Zoning

Zone Z1 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028

R2 — Existing residential

An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.

Protections nearby 250 m

No mapped flood area nearby.

  • EPA-licensed facility · 1
    Cahill Printers Limited
  • NIAH-recorded building · 1
    church/chapel
  • Radon risk area · 1
    About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels

Where this comes from

National planning feed (NPAD), fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51.

Source: npad · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51
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Summary

3703/20 is a planning application to Dublin City Council for the proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and upward extension of the, received on 9 Nov 2020; permission was granted on 31 Mar 2021.