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Dublin City Weekly Planning12 Jun 2026

WEB2467/26

Marlborough Road, Dublin 7, and located to the rear of of properties, on Marlborough Mews

Lead potentialHigh

Clearly specified substantial work adding 12 studio units across multiple floors of two apartment blocks, with façade, roof, and site works, resulting in 43 units total.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades9

Source description

What is being proposed

The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted apartment development granted under ABP Ref. No ABP-317483-23 (PA Ref. No. 5046/22). The proposed modifications will comprise of: (i) the removal of the permitted communal amenity space at first floor level between permitted Blocks A and B and the infilling of permitted Blocks A and B at first, second and third floor level to provide 12no. additional studio units (GFA. 33sqm.), to be accessed by a new external gantry at each floor level;…

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The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted apartment development granted under ABP Ref. No ABP-317483-23 (PA Ref. No. 5046/22). The proposed modifications will comprise of: (i) the removal of the permitted communal amenity space at first floor level between permitted Blocks A and B and the infilling of permitted Blocks A and B at first, second and third floor level to provide 12no. additional studio units (GFA. 33sqm.), to be accessed by a new external gantry at each floor level; (ii) external façade, elevational and roof profile changes to include the replacement of glass balconies with galvanised metal railings, the provision of a brick finish, and a revision to the permitted fenestration; (iii) a minor increase in height of permitted Blocks A and B (both remain as permitted at 5 and 4 storeys respectively); (iv) a reduction in the number of permitted car parking spaces and an increase in the number of permitted cycle spaces; (v) modifications to the permitted open space; and (vi) all other site development and landscaping works. The proposed development will result in a total of 43no. units, in a mix of 16no. studio units, 9no. 1-bed apartments, 15no. 2-bed apartments, and 3no. 3-bed apartments.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

9 evidence-led matches
01

Main Contracting

High

Substantial multi-package works adding 12 studio units across multiple floors of two apartment blocks, with façade, roof, and site works.

02

Concrete Masonry

Medium

Provision of a brick finish to the external façade implies masonry work.

03

Landscaping Siteworks

Medium

Modifications to permitted open space and landscaping works are explicitly stated.

04

Roofing

Medium

Roof profile changes to permitted Blocks A and B are explicitly described.

05

Structural Steel

Medium

New external gantry access at each floor level implies structural steelwork.

06

Windows Doors

Medium

Revision to permitted fenestration and replacement of glass balconies with galvanised metal railings.

07

Electrical

Low

12 additional studio units will require electrical installation.

08

Groundworks Drainage

Low

Site development works and modifications to open space imply groundworks.

09

Plumbing Heating

Low

12 additional studio units will require plumbing and heating services.