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Former Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB2165/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION: retention permission for the following development (pursuant to planning ref 2851/21 (ABP 311174-21) consisting of the retention of a heat pump enclosure incorporating an extension to the permitted footprint to the previously granted external storage compound to include enclosing walls at the Former Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 May 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    14 May 2026

  3. Decision due

    7 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Former Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
47.99 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 May 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
Decision Date
14 May 2026

Location

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WEB2168/26GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION14 May 2026

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2851/21GRANT PERMISSION31 May 2021

Planning permission for development on a site of c. 2.67 ha located at the former Harold’s Cross Greyhound Stadium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6. The development, which will comprise a new educational campus of 2 No. new school buildings, to be delivered on a phased basis. The demolition/removal of the existing 3 no. storey 2,355 sq m grandstand; 1 no. storey 617 sq m pavilion building; 2 no. outbuildings (13 sq m and 42 sq m) and entrance gates onto Harold’s Cross Road is required to facilitate the proposed development. Access to the proposed school campus will be via the existing site entrance at Harold’s Cross Road and pedestrian entrance gate at Grosvenor Lane. The development will also consist of 1 No. 2 storey, 16 No. classroom primary school and 2 no. classroom Special Educational Needs Unit; a General Purpose Hall; and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities, with a gross floor area of 3,308 sq m. The development will also consist of the provision of 1 No. part 4 No. storey, 1,000 No. pupil Post Primary School and 4 no. classroom Special Educational Needs Unit, with a gross floor area of c. 11,576 sq m, including a P.E Hall and General Purpose Hall and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities. The development will include the provision of an internal vehicular turning circle; vehicular drop off facilities; 1 no. 39 m pedestrian canopy structure; 1 no. storey 88 sq m storage and bin store building; accessible vehicular spaces consistent with the access strategy approved under DCC Reg. Ref. 4412/17; shared vehicular/pedestrian/cycle route within the site with internal pathways; bicycle and scooter parking; hard and soft play areas; sensory garden; multipurpose outdoor seating, dining and event space; 3 no. flagpoles; new entrance gate arrangement to Harold’s Cross Road; boundary treatments; signage; PV Panels; Green Roof and SUDs; piped infrastructure and ducting; plant; external courtyards; ancillary ramps and stairs; 1 No. attenuation tank; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

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WEB2415/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID9 Jun 2026

Permission for 3 no. Flagpoles (I no. 9m & 2 no 7m high) at turning circle to front of school (pursuant to planning ref 2851.21 - ABP 311174-21)

Harold's Cross Educate Together National School, Former Harold's Cross Greyhound Stadium, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W, D6W XV50

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WEB2478/26Registered Application15 Jun 2026

Permission for 3 no. Flagpoles (I no. 9m & 2 no 7m high) at turning circle to front of school (pursuant to planning ref 2851.21 - ABP 311174-21)

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3685/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA13 Oct 2021

The development will consist of a single-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling to increase the kitchen size. Ground floor living room/conservatory is redesigned to fit a home office. The layout of the utility room/hall is revised to provide for a shower room and hall. Existing chimney to be demolished. A slab infill is proposed at first floor to increase the floor area of the lounge. Two ground floor windows at the front are increased in size. A window is proposed at first-floor west elevation. Fence wall at front elevation along Grosvenor Lane is cut back by 400mm. All engineering and site works necessary to facilitate the development.

83B, Grosvenor Lane, Rathmines, D06 A6Y7.

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The development will consist of a single-storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling to include for kitchen, living, office, toilet and associated internal alterations. Existing chimney stack to be demolished throughout. Proposed infill of first floor level internally to increase lounge area. Existing 2 No. ground floor level windows increased in overall size to the front elevation with introduction of a new window at first floor level located on the end gable/west elevation inclusive of all associated site works.

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WEB2773/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID29 Jul 2025

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WEB2792/25GRANT PERMISSION30 Jul 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises of the construction of 2 no. three bedroom, two storey dwellings to the rear of 76 Leinster Road and addressing Grosvenor Lane. The proposed development includes private open space to the rear of the proposed dwellings, refuse storage for each dwelling, and all associated and ancillary works including connections to services, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment including retention/re-use of existing boundary walls and materials

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2156/19GRANT PERMISSION31 Jan 2019

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