PL-500110-DSSubmitted 23 October 2025 / decided 09 February 2026
Status not recordedREFUSE PERMISSION
- Appeal submittedAppeal reference PL-500110-DS23 October 2025
- Appeal decisionREFUSE PERMISSION09 February 2026
18, Emmet Road, Dublin 8
Planning application WEB2798/25
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided24 September 2025
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2559/19Planning permission is sought at 50 Emmett Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 D08 W0F8 for new off-street vehicular access, modifications to the existing rails, a new gate to match, landscaped car parking space and path, dished footpath onto public roadway and the associated site works. / 0.1 km away / 14 May 2019Refused
- WEB1090/21The construction of external access steps at the rear of 742 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin D08T2DX from ground level to first storey roof and installation of an external metal spiral staircase located at the side of the properties to facilitate access from the first storey roof to the second storey roof. / 0.1 km away / 29 March 2021Refused
- 2174/21Permission for a residential development of 23 no. dwellings on a site measuring approx. 0.25 hectares. The proposed development consists of the construction of 21 no. dwellings, comprised of 3 no. 2 storey, 3 bed houses and 18 no. 1 & 2 bed apartments in a new 4 storey building, along with the renovation and conversion of the existing two storey dwelling, known as No. 726 South Circular Road into 2 no. 2 bed apartments at ground and first floor level, titled Block A. To the rear of Block A is a proposed 4 storey building known as Block B, accommodating 8 no. 1 bed apartments and 10 no. 2 bed apartments, with balconies on east and west elevations, with the inclusion of western facing communal roof terrace. In the northern part of the site, 2 no. Type A, 3 bed houses & 1 no. Type B, 3 bed house are proposed. The proposed development also provides a new vehicular access point located off South Circular Road, surface car & bicycle parking, catering for 14 no. car parking spaces & 50 no. bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development also includes for the partial demolition of the existing rear return of No. 726 South Circular Road (c. 61m2), and for all associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, public open space (c. 150m2), pedestrian/cycle access from South Circular Road, infrastructural connections, bin storage etc. / 0.1 km away / 01 April 2021Refused
- 4466/19Permission for residential development on a site measuring approx. 0.25 hectares located at No. 726, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The proposed development consists of the construction of 53 no. apartments, comprised of 8 no. studio apartments, 29 no. 1 bed apartments & 16 no. 2 bed apartments, to be accommodated in 3 no.2-5 storey buildings (Blocks A, B & C). The proposed development will be a long term 'Build-to-Rent' residential development and upon completion, the development will remain owned and operated as a rental scheme by an institutional entity for a period of no less than 15 years. The proposed development provides for the renovation & conversion of the existing two storey dwelling, known as No. 726 South Circular Road, to accommodate residential support facilities & outdoor courtyard at ground floor and 2 no. dwellings (i.e. 1 no. studio & 1 no. 1 bed apartment) at first floor, and it is proposed to build an extension to the side (north) of the existing building which will cater for access to proposed basement car park at ground floor level and 2 no. 2 bed apartments at first and second floor level (with balconies on western elevation), all of which forms the proposed Block A. To the rear of Block A is Block B, a 2-5 storey building, with balconies on east and west elevations, accommodating 30 no. units & Block C, a 3 / 4 storey building with balconies on north, south, east and west elevations, accommodating 19 no. units. Residential support & services facilities are provided for at ground floor level in each of the proposed buildings. The proposed development also provides a new vehicular access point located off South Circular Road and for ramped access to a basement car park which will cater for 31 no. car parking spaces & bicycle parking spaces. The proposed development also includes for the partial demolition of the existing rear return of No. 726, South Circular Road (circa 61m2), and for all associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, pedestrian/cycle access from South Circular Road, infrastructure connections etc. / 0.1 km away / 17 January 2020Refused
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- 3817/22Planning permission for the development consists of the change of use from takeaway to cafe/restaurant for the sale of hot and cold food on and off the premises, the construction of a single storey side and rear extension at ground floor level, alterations to the existing roof including the insertion of roof lights, internal changes, signage and all ancillary site development works. / 0.2 km away / 17 June 2022Refused
- 3137/21The construction of 1 no. pitched roof extension of 3sqm to the side of the existing commercial property, housing a proposed WC and 1 no. pitched roof extension with roof lights of 16.9sqm to the rear of the existing commercial property including openable glazing and guardrail. The proposed extensions will be at ground floor level relative to Old Kilmainham Rd to the front and at first floor level relative to Carrickfoyle Terrace to the rear. The development will also include the provision of 2 roof lights to the front slope of the existing roof, the reinstatement of the 2 original window opes to the front facade, front external signage and all associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 03 September 2021Refused
- 3973/20Permission for development at a site of c.0.212ha. at 40 Old Kilmainham Road, Dublin 8. The site is bounded to the south by Old Kilmainham Road, to the east by 39 Old Kilmainham Road, to the west by 41 Old Kilmainham Road and rear/side properties of 2, 3 and 4 Lady's Lane and 3 and 5 Millbrook Terrace and to the north by Rowerstown Lane. The development will consist of the following: • Demolition of all existing commercial buildings on site including former car showroom, garage, warehouse and offices (c.1,095sqm floor area); • Construction of a mixed-use development arranged in two blocks across 6-8 storeys comprising the following: 1no. ground floor commercial unit fronting Old KIlmainham (c.170sqm floor area) and 74 no. apartments consisting of 35 no. 1 bed units, 38 no. 2 bed units and 1 no. 3 bed units ranging in size from c.46sqm to c.102sqm floor area each; • North, south, east and west facing private terraces and balconies throughout; • Ancillary and plant areas at ground floor level including bin and bicycle storage, switch rooms, generator, water tank storage and ESB substation; • Circulation areas throughout and stair/lift cores in Blocks A and B; • Associated plant and photovoltaic panels at roof level; • The total floor area of the proposal is c.6,235sqm; • Removal of the existing bridge and replacement with a new footbridge over the River Camac; • A new public access route serving pedestrians and cyclists connecting Old Kilmainham Road to the south with Rowerstown Lane to the north via the new bridge; • Vehicular access serving delivery, service and emergency vehicles from Old Kilmainham Road; • Improvements and widening of the public footpath along Old Kilmainham Road; • All associated site development works, service provision, drainage works, diversion of the existing combined sewer, public and communal open space and landscaping and boundary treatment works. / 0.2 km away / 19 February 2021Refused