a 0.306 hectare site located to the west of St. Aidan's CBS Secondary School,, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB1287/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The development will consist of: (i) Demolition of the existing single-storey, vacant building on-site and associated shed structure to the south-west; (ii) construction of a 5 to 6 storey building, containing a total of 67 no. apartments which are all one-bedroom social housing units for older persons. The proposed development will be provided in association with FOLD Housing, an Approved Housing Body (AHB). Private amenity space to serve each apartment is provided in the form of a balcony/terrace and landscaped communal open space is provided in the form of a roof terrace. Internal communal amenity space for residents is provided at ground floor level in the form of a multifunctional room, a shared dining/function room, a kitchenette and tea station, a healthcare/wellness consultation room, an exercise room, a meeting room and a reception area. The proposed development will also include: (iii) provision of a new junction entrance to the site (pedestrian and vehicular access) off Collins Avenue Extension to the north including associated upgrade works to the existing footpath and cycle lane at this location; (iv) provision of revised boundary treatments; (v) provision of 7 no. car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible parking space and 5 no. EV car charging points), 14 no. resident bicycle parking spaces (including 2 no. adapted bicycle parking spaces), and 14 no. staff and visitor bicycle parking spaces; (vi) provision of landscaped open space, including pedestrian paths, outdoor seating, planting and exercise equipment; (vii) construction of a replacement single-storey shed structure in the southern section of the site for use by the adjoining school; (viii) and all associated development works necessary to facilitate the proposal including, drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments, bin storage, plant and lighting.
Application Timeline
Application received
14 Feb 2025
Further information requested
10 Apr 2025
Further information received
6 May 2025
Decision due
30 May 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
30 May 2025
Appeal submitted
27 Jun 2025
Appeal decided: REMOVE CONDITIONS
29 Sept 2025
Grant issued
6 Oct 2025
Application Details
- Location
- a 0.306 hectare site located to the west of St. Aidan's CBS Secondary School,, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 306 ha
- Residential Units
- 67
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 14 February 2025
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 30 May 2025
- Grant Date
- 6 October 2025
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ACP-322884-25
- Decision
- REMOVE CONDITIONS
- Submitted
- 27 June 2025
- Decided
- 29 September 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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1. The demolition of the 730 sq.m annex temporary classroom block to the front of the school, comprising of 9 classrooms, 4 SET rooms, caretaker rooms and project art store. 2. The construction of the new standalone 4,055 sq.m extension and external link to St. Aidan's C.B.S. Secondary School. The building height varies from 2 to 3 storey. Accommodation provides for 4 Classroom Special Education Needs Unit with all associated facilities, 15 General Classrooms, 5 SET rooms, 2 Science Laboratories with associated preparation room, 1 music room, 1 Constructions studies room with associated prep room and project store, 1 Art room with associated project store, 1 Design, Communications and Graphics room, 1 multimedia room, 1 Staff room, ancillary accommodation and circulation. 3. Two new pedestrian access gates from Collins Avenue and two reconstructed vehicular gates on Collins Avenue and Falcarragh Road. 4. New Signage comprising of a wall mounted metal signage above the main building entrance. 5. Relocation of 348 cycle spaces and 50 no. car parking spaces. 6. All associated ancillary site development and landscaping works.
Saint Aidan's CBS, Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9, D09 XT54
RETENTION: Planning permission is sought for retention of a two storey extension to rear, a porch extension to the fore, the conversion of attic to a storage room, with 2 no. rooflights to the fore of the existing semi-detached dwelling house with associated site works.
580, Collins Avenue Extension, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 RD76
RETENTION:The development will consist of the retention on a temporary basis of the previously permitted temporary site entrance (DCC Reg. Ref. 4179/16) on the Collins Avenue frontage at Dublin City University to facilitate access/egress of construction traffic on a limited and managed basis for the duration of the upcoming construction of the permitted Student Accommodation (ABP Reg. Ref. 305405-19) on DCU Glasnevin Campus which runs until 2028 and other planned developments on the campus subject to planning approval during this time.
Dublin City University, Glasnevin Campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, D09 W6Y4.
RETENTION The development will consist of the retention on a temporary basis of the previously permitted temporary site entrance (DCC Reg. ref 4179/16) on the Collins Avenue frontage at Dublin City University to facilitate access/egress of construction traffic on a limited and managed basis for the duration of the upcoming construction of the permitted Student Accommodation (ABP Reg. Ref. 305405-19) on DCU Glasnevin Campus which runs until 2028 and other planned developments on the campus subject to planning approval during this time.
Dublin City University, Glasnevin Campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, D09 W6Y4
Single storey extension at back of house (c. 15m²)
566, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9 D09 YE28
Planning Permission is sought for: 1/ Removal of existing chimney. 2 Conversion of existing attic to storage area, with 2no. new velux rooflights to front, new dormer window, and new Velux rooflight to rear, and all associates site works.
596, Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Planning Permission is sought for: 1/ Removal of existing chimney. 2 Conversion of existing attic to storage area, with 2no. new velux rooflights to front, new dormer window, and new Velux rooflight to rear, and all associates site works at 596 Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9. D09 A02B signed Edel Aherne.
596, Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Planning Permission is sought for: 1/ Removal of existing chimney. 2 Conversion of existing attic to storage area, with 2no. new velux rooflights to front, new dormer window, and new Velux rooflight to rear, and all associates site works at 596 Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9. D09 A02B signed Edel Aherne.
596 Collins Ave Extension, Whitehall, Dublin, D09 A028
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14, Crestfield Drive, Whitehall, Dublin 9, D09 NY94
The development will consist of the construction of a single storey extension to the rear, and a new porch, canopy and bay window with doors to front with associated works.
34, Crestfield Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
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