LRD25A/0621/WEB: Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising amendments to a previously permitted Strategic Housing Development (ABP Ref. 311287-21) on lands of c. 0.9 hectares at No. 97A Highfield Park (D14P710), and No. 1 Frankfort Castle (D14 HY03), No. 2 Frankfort Castle (D14DE72) and Frankfort Lodge (D14C9P2), Old Frankfort, Dublin 14. The proposed amendments will consist of: 1) The omission of 14 No. apartment units (consisting of the omission of 1 No. 1 bed unit and 13 No. 2 bed units). 1 No. 1 bed unit is proposed to be incorporated at ground floor level of Block A (adjoining space providing cycle storage and oversized storage provision), resulting in a net omission of 13 No. Units from the permitted scheme and the total provision of 101 No. Apartment units; 2) The omission of fourth floor level of Block B. Setbacks are proposed at the western elevation of second and third floor levels of Block A and at the southern and eastern elevations of the third floor level of Block A; at the southern elevation of second and third floor levels of Block B; and at the northern elevation of second floor level of Block C. The proposed development will include the recessing of 3 No. balconies at the western elevation of the third floor level of Block B; 3) The omission of the as permitted substation, plant and switch room from the southern boundary. A below ground water tank is now proposed at the southern boundary; 4) An amended foul drainage layout, with foul water drainage connection now proposed to the east at Dundrum Road (R117), and omission of the as permitted drainage connection to the southwest at Frankfort Court; 5) A decrease in car parking spaces from 73 No. (as permitted) to 72 No. spaces; 6) The proposed development will include the relocation of permitted creche and surface level car parking in accordance with Condition No. 2 of ABP Ref. 311287-21; and 7) All other associated works above and below ground, including landscaping, to serve the proposed development. Website: www.frankfortcastlelrd.com
Lands at 97A Highfield Park (D14P710), 1 Frankfort Castle & 2 Frankfort Castle Dublin 14
DecisionGrant permission
Decided18 December 2025
Application typePermission (LRD)
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners Report FI LRD25A0621WEB.pdf / Document 5515881Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners Report LRD25A 0621 WEB.pdf / Document 5528719Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0621 WEB Frankfort Castle HR.docx / Document 5512020Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A_0621_WEB_Env_Enf.docx / Document 5512615Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / EM13941LRD25A0621Frankfort Castle Dundrum Road.pdf / Document 5512829Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0621 EHO Report.pdf / Document 5512967Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0621 WEB 97A Highfield Park Frankfort JB 20250910 FI.docx / Document 5513978Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621 ands at 97A Highfield Park D14P710.docx / Document 5515505Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB.pdf / Document 5521053Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621 FI lands at 97A Highfield Park D14P710.docx / Document 5525846Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0621 WEB 97A Highfield Park Frankfort JB 20251204.docx / Document 5527871Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 1.pdf / Document 5534596Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 2.pdf / Document 5534597Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 3.pdf / Document 5534598Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 4.pdf / Document 5534599Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 5.pdf / Document 5534600Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 6.pdf / Document 5534601Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 7.pdf / Document 5534602Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 8.pdf / Document 5534603Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Appeal 9.pdf / Document 5534604Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP No Comments Letter.pdf / Document 5535926Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0621WEB ACP Acknowledgement Letter..pdf / Document 5538833Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- ABP31128721Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of the: demolition of No. 97A Highfield Park and annexed structures associated with Frankfort Castle including Frankfort Lodge, the construction of a residential scheme comprising 115 no. units (45 no. one bedroom apartments and 70 no. two bedroom apartments) arranged in 3 no. blocks (Block A – a 4 storey block over 2 no. basement levels comprising 35 no. units, Block B – a 4/5 storey block comprising 54 no. units and Block C – a 3 storey block comprising 22 no. units) and within the refurbished 2 storey No. 2 Frankfort Castle (Block D- comprising 4 no. units). Vehicular access will be provided via a new access at Old Frankfort with emergency vehicle access only provided via the existing Frankfort Court access. The development will also consist of the provision of: ancillary residential amenity areas within Block D, a crèche measuring c.80sqm at ground floor level of Block A including associated external play space, cycle parking at surface and ground floor level including sheltered and secure parking, car parking at surface and 2 no. basement levels, electric vehicle charging points, attenuation storage system, waste storage facilities, 2 no. substations, ancillary service and plant areas, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, upgrades to road and pedestrian infrastructure along Old Frankfort and all other site development and drainage works above and below ground. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dun Laoghaire County Council Development Plan 2016-2022. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.frankfortcastleshd.com / 0.0 km away / 20 December 2021Granted
- D11A/0166Planning permission to demolish existing house with arched entrance / 0.0 km away / 01 July 2011Granted
- D02A/1082Amendments to previously approved residential development(Reg. Ref. D00A/1112) / 0.1 km away / 20 December 2002Granted
- D02A/1310Retention of changes to the boundary wall ( / 0.1 km away / 18 February 2003Granted
- D04B/0012Alterations and new single storey rear extension / 0.1 km away / 04 March 2004Granted
- D03B/0088Conversion of existing attic roof space into a bedroom with / 0.1 km away / 01 April 2003Granted
- D25A/0428/WEBThe development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey structures to the western side of 103 Highfield Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 D14V2A4 in order to construct a single storey Granny Apartment. / 0.1 km away / 18 July 2025Granted
- D04B/0778The works will include the demolition and removal of the kitchen and stores area / 0.1 km away / 20 December 2004Granted