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Dublin City Weekly Planning09 Sept 2026

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West Wood Club, Clontarf Road, Dublin 3

Lead potentialHigh

Major leisure complex package including a 1301 sq m three storey extension, new bicycle shed and extensive site works.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorSports Leisure
Matched trades7

Source description

What is being proposed

Retention & PERMISSION: (A) Planning Permission for the following:- (i) Replacement of existing bicycle shed with single storey lock up bicycle shed of 187 sq.m. (ii) Two new illuminated digital signs (Each will be 1.85m x 1.35m in area and be attached to a 4.15 metres high pole) at the entrance to nos.1 and 2 car parks facing onto the Clontarf Road; (iii) New elevational treatment to the north east façade along with the replacement of signage over the main entrance lobby with new illuminated logo signage (1.8m high x 4.8m long); (iv) New illuminated signage (1.3m high x 6m long) on the north façade facing the Clontarf Road;…

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Retention & PERMISSION: (A) Planning Permission for the following:- (i) Replacement of existing bicycle shed with single storey lock up bicycle shed of 187 sq.m. (ii) Two new illuminated digital signs (Each will be 1.85m x 1.35m in area and be attached to a 4.15 metres high pole) at the entrance to nos.1 and 2 car parks facing onto the Clontarf Road; (iii) New elevational treatment to the north east façade along with the replacement of signage over the main entrance lobby with new illuminated logo signage (1.8m high x 4.8m long); (iv) New illuminated signage (1.3m high x 6m long) on the north façade facing the Clontarf Road; (v) New elevational treatment to the separate security building at the car park entrance; and (B) Retention Planning Permission for the following:- (i) Three storey extension with elevational changes to south east elevation and north elevation (1301 sq.m.) as follows:- (a) Ground floor – corridors, maintenance workshop, storage space, lobby; (b) First floor – corridors, toilets and offices, gym area, staff training area; (c) Second floor – extension to gym area, three storey lift shaft; (ii) Single-storey flat-roofed security building at the car park entrance (32 sq.m.); (iii) Day care centre and crèche at ground and first floor level; (iv) Two free standing totem signs (8.2m high by 2.5m wide and 6m high x 1.75m wide) at entrance to leisure centre, (v) Eighty seven car parking spaces to front of building. The proposed development will include all site works which includes improvements to the overall layout and landscaping. (The retention application is for amendments to the planning permissions granted (Reg.Refs. 2791/97, 2415/99 and 6466/07)

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

7 evidence-led matches
01

Main Contracting

High

Retention and permission for a 1301 sq m three storey extension, bicycle shed, security building and site works is substantial multi-package work.

02

Electrical

Medium

Illuminated digital and logo signage requires electrical connections and controls.

03

Fitout Shopfront

Medium

New elevational treatment to the north east facade and security building is stated façade work.

04

Landscaping Siteworks

Medium

Improvements to overall layout and landscaping are explicitly stated.

05

Windows Doors

Medium

New elevational treatment and signage replacement imply new glazing and entrance elements.

06

Fire Safety

Low

Three storey gym and creche extension with lift shaft implies fire compliance measures, though not stated.

07

Groundworks Drainage

Low

Eighty seven car parking spaces and site layout improvements imply hardstanding works.