Lawlor's Corner
40 apartments9 storeysat the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane encompassing 72 Marrowbone Lane and 3 Summer Street South, Dublin City Council
Also known as 72 Marrowbone Lane, 3 Summer Street South.
- 3 Jan 2023Received
- 31 May 2023Approved
- 14 Jul 2023Final approval
- 14 Jul 2028Approval runs out
- Status
- Approved No start yet
- Decision
- Approved · 31 May 2023
- Size
- 40 apartments · up to 9 storeys
- Uses
- residential, apartments, mixed
- Site
- 495 m²
Building progress councils’ figures, Q2 2026
40 homes permitted; building has not started (Q2 2026).
completed · under construction · not started · 0 houses and 40 apartments permitted
Quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Permitted | Under construction | Completed | Completed share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Q3 2025 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Q4 2025 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Q1 2026 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Q2 2026 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
The scheme
The proposal involves the demolition of existing derelict industrial structures at Lawlor's Corner in Dublin 8. It includes the construction of a nine-storey mixed-use development containing 40 apartments for older residents and a ground floor community hub.
it provides 40 residential units for older residents
What the register says
The proposed development comprises the following: i) Demolition of existing derelict structures comprising 1 no. two-storey and 2 no. single storey former industrial units and removal of existing boundary walls on site c.288 sq.m). ii) Construction of a 9 no. storey mixed use development comprising 40 no. 1 bed apartment units ranging in size from c. 50.3 sq.m - 53 sq.m at 1st to 8th floor level and a community hub (including WC, Kitchenette and office) c. 115 sq.m at ground floor level. iii) All units are intended to provide housing for independent living for older residents (60 years plus). iv) Pedestrian access points to the development from Marrowbone Lane and Summer Street South. v) The development also proposes c.274 sq.m of communal open space as a landscaped terrace at roof level, balconies associated with individual apartment units, ground floor access courtyard (c. 50 sq.m), associated secure bicycle parking and bin storage, ESB Substation, switch room, M&E services room, generator room, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c. 505 sq.m
Summary from the register record.
Planning timeline 4 steps
- 3 Jan 2023Application lodged — Standard
- 31 May 2023Council decision — Grant
- 14 Jul 2023Final approval
- 27 Aug 2028Approval runs out (estimate)
The site 495 m²
Boundary of Lawlor's Corner as the Dublin councils map it in the housing pipeline.
Planning applications inside the site 4 applications in the last 10 years
- GrantedCorner site (known as Lawlor's Corner), at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane encompassing 72 Marrowbone Lane and 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
- WithdrawnCorner site (known as Lawlor’s Corner), at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane encompassing 72 Marrowbone Lane, 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
- Appeal decidedCorner site (known as Lawlor’s Corner) at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane, encompassing 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
- WithdrawnCorner site (known as Lawlor’s Corner) at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane, encompassing 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
Appeals inside the site 1 with An Coimisiún Pleanála
Full planning report for 53.34042, -6.28344
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