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South Dublin Weekly Planning15 Jun 2026

SD26A/0144W

A 0.6291 Ha site at, Knockmitten Lane, Dublin, D12 V447

Lead potentialHigh

Substantial conversion of two warehouse buildings to a car service garage with demolition, extensions, mezzanine, carwash, EV charging and extensive siteworks.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeConversion Change Of Use
Development sectorCommercial Retail
Matched trades9

Source description

What is being proposed

The development will consist of: the change of use of Buildings Nos. 1 and 2 from vacant warehouse units to a car service garage; the demolition of part of Building No. 1 at ground floor (43 sq. m), and first floor (to provide a double-height space) (213 sq. m) and the provision of an extension to the northern elevation, overall reducing the floor area by 93 sq. m, from 1,021 sq. m to 928 sq. m; the demolition of part of Building No. 2 (4 sq. m) and the provision of a first floor mezzanine (115 sq. m), increasing the floor area from 726 sq. m to 837 sq. m; the provision of a new auto carwash, 2 No. valet bays and plant (137 sq. m); and a new inspection pod (20 sqm). The development will also include: 7 No.…

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The development will consist of: the change of use of Buildings Nos. 1 and 2 from vacant warehouse units to a car service garage; the demolition of part of Building No. 1 at ground floor (43 sq. m), and first floor (to provide a double-height space) (213 sq. m) and the provision of an extension to the northern elevation, overall reducing the floor area by 93 sq. m, from 1,021 sq. m to 928 sq. m; the demolition of part of Building No. 2 (4 sq. m) and the provision of a first floor mezzanine (115 sq. m), increasing the floor area from 726 sq. m to 837 sq. m; the provision of a new auto carwash, 2 No. valet bays and plant (137 sq. m); and a new inspection pod (20 sqm). The development will also include: 7 No. car parking spaces (including accessible parking spaces); 61 No. car storage spaces; 4 No. electric vehicle charging spaces; bicycle parking; elevational changes; flues; illuminated signage; bin stores; and all associated works above and below ground.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

9 evidence-led matches
01

Demolition

High

Explicit demolition of parts of Building No. 1 (43sqm ground floor, 213sqm first floor) and part of Building No. 2 (4sqm).

02

EV Charging

High

4 electric vehicle charging spaces explicitly included in the development.

03

Main Contracting

High

Substantial multi-package conversion of two warehouse buildings to a car service garage with extensions, mezzanine, carwash and siteworks.

04

Electrical

Medium

Car service garage, carwash, EV charging spaces and illuminated signage require substantial electrical installation.

05

Fitout Shopfront

Medium

Illuminated signage and elevational changes to convert warehouses to a customer-facing garage imply fit-out works.

06

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

New carwash, valet bays, plant, parking and storage spaces require substantial groundworks and drainage.

07

Plumbing Heating

Medium

Carwash and valet bays require water supply and drainage connections.

08

Structural Steel

Medium

First floor mezzanine (115sqm) and double-height space provision imply structural steel works.

09

HVAC

Low

Car service garage with plant and flues likely requires ventilation, a credible supporting requirement.