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Fingal Weekly Planning19 Jan 2026

FW25A/0416E

Site at Porterstown Road, Porterstown, Dublin 15, D15 Y95T

Lead potentialHigh

Major mixed-use development of 87 units plus creche and infrastructure across c. 8,707 sq m GFA represents substantial construction work.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorMixed Use
Matched trades12

Source description

What is being proposed

Intend to apply for permission development at this c. 0.93 Ha site at Porterstown Road, Porterstown, Dublin 15, D15 Y95T. Works are also proposed to connect new wastewater and stormwater pipes to the existing sewer along Porterstown Road and the provision of a new pedestrian and cycle ramp between the north-east corner of the site and Diswellstown Road. The total site area including the development site and infrastructural works measures c. 0.97 Ha. The development will principally consist of: the demolition of a vacant dwelling and outbuildings (c. 207 sq m); and the construction of a creche (c. 275 sq m) and 87 residential units comprising 8 No. 3 No. storey houses (3-bed units) and 79 No. apartments (29 No.…

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Intend to apply for permission development at this c. 0.93 Ha site at Porterstown Road, Porterstown, Dublin 15, D15 Y95T. Works are also proposed to connect new wastewater and stormwater pipes to the existing sewer along Porterstown Road and the provision of a new pedestrian and cycle ramp between the north-east corner of the site and Diswellstown Road. The total site area including the development site and infrastructural works measures c. 0.97 Ha. The development will principally consist of: the demolition of a vacant dwelling and outbuildings (c. 207 sq m); and the construction of a creche (c. 275 sq m) and 87 residential units comprising 8 No. 3 No. storey houses (3-bed units) and 79 No. apartments (29 No. 1-bed units and 50 No. 2-bed units) in 2 No. blocks, whereby Block A is part 4 No. to part 5 No. storeys and Block B is 5 No. storeys. The development also proposes: a new vehicular access and pedestrian/cycle access off Porterstown Road; the provision of 49 No. car parking spaces; bicycle parking spaces; motorcycle parking spaces; bin stores & ancillary storage space; a single-storey facilities building; balconies and terraces; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; ESB sub-station and switch room; green / blue roof; and all associated site works above and below ground. The total Gross Floor Area of the proposed development equates to c. 8,707 sq m. Additional Information Received 14/01/2026 Significant Additional Information received 19/01/2026

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

12 evidence-led matches
01

Civil Utilities

High

New wastewater and stormwater pipe connections to existing sewer explicitly proposed.

02

Concrete Masonry

High

87 residential units in multi-storey blocks and houses require substantial concrete/blockwork.

03

Demolition

High

Demolition of a vacant dwelling and outbuildings (c. 207 sq m) is explicitly proposed.

04

Groundworks Drainage

High

New wastewater and stormwater connections, vehicular access, and extensive site works explicitly proposed.

05

Landscaping Siteworks

High

Hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, balconies and terraces explicitly proposed.

06

Main Contracting

High

Large mixed development of 87 units, creche, facilities building and infrastructure across c. 8,707 sq m GFA.

07

Electrical

Medium

ESB sub-station and switch room explicitly proposed.

08

MEP Consulting

Medium

Large residential blocks require coordinated mechanical, electrical and public-health design.

09

Plant Hire

Medium

Large multi-storey development with demolition and extensive site works requires significant plant.

10

Quantity Surveying

Medium

Substantial c. 8,707 sq m mixed development warrants cost planning and procurement.

11

Roofing

Medium

Green/blue roof explicitly proposed across the development.

12

Structural Steel

Medium

Multi-storey apartment blocks (up to 5 storeys) likely require structural steel elements.