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Demolition
HighProposal explicitly includes demolition of an existing motor servicing workshop building.
DLR Weekly Planning19 Feb 2026
D26A/0112/WEB
Murphystown Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18V5N8
Lead potentialHigh
Clearly specified substantial new-build: 5-6 storey, 59-room assisted living facility with demolition, site works, solar PV, landscaping and services — a major construction package.
Planning stageNew Application
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades12
Source description
What is being proposed
The development will consist of : construction of a residential building for Assisted Living Accommodation (GIA of 2549sqm) ranging in height from 5 to 6 storeys and consisting of 59 rooms. The scheme also provides for; communal spaces including kitchen, lounge, storage and dining areas, reception and office at ground floor; Communal Open Space (225 sq.m.) at First Floor Level, Roof terraces and landscape areas provided on south, and north elevations of the block; 5 car parking spaces (under- croft), 12 cycle spaces and 1 motorbike parking space; Vehicular access & egress will be provided onto Murphystown Road at the location of the existing entrance;…
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The development will consist of : construction of a residential building for Assisted Living Accommodation (GIA of 2549sqm) ranging in height from 5 to 6 storeys and consisting of 59 rooms. The scheme also provides for; communal spaces including kitchen, lounge, storage and dining areas, reception and office at ground floor; Communal Open Space (225 sq.m.) at First Floor Level, Roof terraces and landscape areas provided on south, and north elevations of the block; 5 car parking spaces (under- croft), 12 cycle spaces and 1 motorbike parking space; Vehicular access & egress will be provided onto Murphystown Road at the location of the existing entrance; the development will include for the demolition of an existing motor servicing workshop building, site preparations and the construction of the residential facility building, along with all associated site development, landscaping, boundary treatment works, public lighting, ESB sub-station/switch room, Solar P.V. panels at roof level, services and ancillary site works.
Opportunity fit
Why these trades match
02
Groundworks Drainage
HighSite preparations, vehicular access, under-croft parking and associated site development are explicitly described.
03
Landscaping Siteworks
HighCommunal open space, roof terraces, landscape areas and boundary treatment works are explicitly described.
04
Main Contracting
HighSubstantial 5-6 storey, 59-room assisted living building (2549 sqm GIA) with demolition, site works, services and landscaping — a major multi-package build.
05
Solar
HighSolar P.V. panels at roof level are explicitly named.
06
Electrical
MediumESB sub-station/switch room and public lighting are explicitly included, implying substantial electrical works.
07
Fire Safety
Medium5-6 storey residential care building implies substantial fire safety systems and compartmentation.
08
HVAC
MediumMulti-storey communal residential building implies mechanical ventilation systems, though not explicitly detailed.
09
Plumbing Heating
Medium59-room assisted living building with kitchens, dining and bathrooms implies substantial plumbing/heating services.
10
Quantity Surveying
MediumLarge multi-storey commercial-scale residential build clearly warrants cost planning and procurement services.
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Roofing
MediumRoof terraces and solar PV at roof level imply substantial roofing works.
12
Structural Steel
Medium5-6 storey building with roof terraces and under-croft parking strongly implies a structural frame, though material is not specified.