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Dublin City Council · 4571/23 · Permission

Larch Hill Estate, Coolock, Dublin 17

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Council received 2 Oct 2023We first saw it 11 Sept 2026, 18:51 (1076 days after receipt — sources refresh weekly)
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4571/23 is a planning application for permission at Larch Hill Estate, Coolock, Dublin 17, received by Dublin City Council on 2 Oct 2023 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For residential development on a site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin 17. The application site is bounded to the north by "The Crescent" and to the south by "The View", and contains a Protected Structure i.e., Larch Hill House (RPS Ref. No. 2042). The proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing dwelling located to the north of the Protected Structure (c. 85 sq.m) and the construction of 76 no. apartments, comprised of 34 no. 1 bedroom units and 42 no. 2 bedroom units, with 1 no. communal room & 1 no. reception area at ground floor level, accommodated in 1 no. four-to-seven storey building. Private open space is provided in the form of terraces at the ground floor level and balconies at the upper floor levels (on the north, south, east & west elevations). Access to the proposed development will be from Coolock Lane (the R104) via the Larch Hill estate and the existing vehicular entrance to Larch Hill House (located in the south-east of the development). The proposed development includes for surface car parking (17 no. spaces), bicycle storage/parking (118 no. long-term spaces & 38 no. short-term spaces), bin storage, a water tank, open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments etc. and all associated site development works on an overall site area of c. 0.65 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application. The council refused permission on 24 Nov 2023. The five-week observation window closed on 6 Nov 2023. The site is zoned null under the Dublin City Council development plan. The scheme is for 76 units. Within 500 m there are 43 other decided applications in the last five years and 4 appeals.

Appeal window closes 22 Dec 2023 closed 996 days ago
4 weeks from the council's decision (24 Nov 2023) · s.37 Planning and Development Act 2000 · €220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer)
Site report

Proposal

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: For residential development on a site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin 17. The application site is bounded to the north by "The Crescent" and to the south by "The View", and contains a Protected Structure i.e., Larch Hill House (RPS Ref. No. 2042). The proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing dwelling located to the north of the Protected Structure (c. 85 sq.m) and the construction of 76 no. apartments, comprised of 34 no. 1 bedroom units and 42 no. 2 bedroom units, with 1 no. communal room & 1 no. reception area at ground floor level, accommodated in 1 no. four-to-seven storey building. Private open space is provided in the form of terraces at the ground floor level and balconies at the upper floor levels (on the north, south, east & west elevations). Access to the proposed development will be from Coolock Lane (the R104) via the Larch Hill estate and the existing vehicular entrance to Larch Hill House (located in the south-east of the development). The proposed development includes for surface car parking (17 no. spaces), bicycle storage/parking (118 no. long-term spaces & 38 no. short-term spaces), bin storage, a water tank, open spaces, landscaping, boundary treatments etc. and all associated site development works on an overall site area of c. 0.65 hectares. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies the planning application.

Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
Refuse permission on 24 Nov 2023
Units
76
Site (from polygon)
6,591 m²
Location precision
site (coords_polygon)

Timeline

  • 2 Oct 2023
    New application
    Observation window closed 6 Nov 2023
  • 24 Nov 2023
    Decision
    Appeal window closed 22 Dec 2023

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    Zoning at the site

    Zone Z1 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028

    R2 — Existing residential

    Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods: To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.

    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.

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    OPW flood extent nearby — flag only (licence); floodinfo.ie.

    • EPA-licensed facility · 1
      Forest Laboratories Ireland Limited
    • NIAH-recorded building · 2
      post box; Larch Hill House
    • Radon risk area · 1
      About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels

    Provenance

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