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Dublin City Weekly Planning10 Sept 2026

WEB1988/26

Ravensdale Close, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 D5E1

Lead potentialHigh

Clearly specified substantial development of 26 social housing units in three blocks with demolition, community room and extensive site works.

Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades16

Source description

What is being proposed

Fold Housing Association Ireland CLG (an Approved Housing Body) intend to apply for permission for development at a site of approx. 0.18 ha at Ravensdale Close, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 D5E1. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of the existing 2 no. 2 storey buildings on site (total GFA approx. 448 sqm). b)Construction of 26 no. social housing 1 bed apartment units for older persons (approx. 55 sqm each), each with associated private open space in the form of balconies / terraces arranged in 3 no. blocks (A-C) ranging in height from 2 – 3 storeys (total GFA approx. 1,758 sqm) as follows: (i)Block A (2 storeys in height) will provide for 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit at first floor level;…

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Fold Housing Association Ireland CLG (an Approved Housing Body) intend to apply for permission for development at a site of approx. 0.18 ha at Ravensdale Close, Kimmage, Dublin 12, D12 D5E1. The development will consist of: a) The demolition of the existing 2 no. 2 storey buildings on site (total GFA approx. 448 sqm). b)Construction of 26 no. social housing 1 bed apartment units for older persons (approx. 55 sqm each), each with associated private open space in the form of balconies / terraces arranged in 3 no. blocks (A-C) ranging in height from 2 – 3 storeys (total GFA approx. 1,758 sqm) as follows: (i)Block A (2 storeys in height) will provide for 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit at first floor level; (ii)Block B (3 storeys in height) will provide 24 no. 1 bed apartment units from ground to second floor level; (iii)Block C (2 storeys in height) will provide 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit at first floor level. c)Internal community room (approx. 35.2 sqm) and refuse store at ground floor level in Block A. d)Communal open space of approx. 1,055 sqm at surface level consisting of a courtyard with seating areas and picnic tables. e)Upgraded 2 no. existing secure and gated pedestrian and cyclist access points from Ravensdale Park and Ravensdale Drive. f)Bicycle and mobility scooter store at ground floor level of Block C comprising 9 no. resident bicycle parking spaces including 3 no. mobility scooter spaces and 6 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces including 2 no. cargo bike spaces. The development will also provide for all associated service connections, mechanical and electrical plant rooms, ESB substation, hard and soft landscaping, planting, internal footpaths, permeable paving, nature-based SuDS features, public lighting, boundary treatments, green and blue roofs, PV panels and all associated site works.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

16 evidence-led matches
01

Demolition

High

Demolition of the existing 2 no. 2 storey buildings totalling approx. 448 sqm is explicitly proposed.

02

Groundworks Drainage

High

New blocks, permeable paving, SuDS features, footpaths and service connections require excavation and drainage.

03

Landscaping Siteworks

High

Communal open space, courtyard, planting, footpaths and boundary treatments are specified.

04

Main Contracting

High

Demolition of two buildings and construction of 26 apartment units in three blocks with ancillary works is substantial multi-package work.

05

Solar

High

PV panels are explicitly listed as part of the development.

06

Architecture Design

Medium

A multi-block social housing scheme with landscaping and SuDS indicates architectural design input.

07

Building Supplies

Medium

A 26-unit residential development represents a clear multi-material supply opportunity.

08

Civil Utilities

Medium

Service connections, ESB substation, upgraded access points and SuDS features imply civil and utility works.

09

Concrete Masonry

Medium

Three new blocks of 2-3 storeys imply concrete and masonry construction, though not explicitly itemised.

10

Electrical

Medium

ESB substation, electrical plant rooms and public lighting are explicitly included.

11

HVAC

Medium

Mechanical plant rooms for the apartment blocks indicate mechanical services scope.

12

Plant Hire

Medium

Demolition and construction of three blocks on a 0.18 ha site indicate plant-intensive operations.

13

Plumbing Heating

Medium

Mechanical and electrical plant rooms and service connections for 26 units imply plumbing and heating works.

14

Roofing

Medium

New blocks with green and blue roofs require new roof construction.

15

Windows Doors

Medium

26 new apartment units with balconies and terraces imply window and door installation.

16

Quantity Surveying

Low

Substantial 26-unit social housing scheme is likely to require cost planning and procurement support.