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South Dublin Weekly Planning07 Jan 2026

SD25A/0053W

Site formerly known as Bruce House, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 YF50

Lead potentialHigh

Major 6-storey, 38-unit residential new build with substantial excavation, infrastructure, and site works.

Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades12

Source description

What is being proposed

Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC intends to apply for Planning Permission for development on a c.0.34 ha site formally known as Bruce House, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The development will consist of the construction of a 6-storey residential building (c.2,792 sqm) comprising enclosed bicycle parking spaces, plant, bin stores, and an ESB substation at the ground floor level and 38 no. apartment units at the ground to fifth floor levels, including 4 no. 1-bedroom units, 34 no. 2-bedroom units, with private balconies/terraces.…

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Irish Residential Properties REIT PLC intends to apply for Planning Permission for development on a c.0.34 ha site formally known as Bruce House, Main Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The development will consist of the construction of a 6-storey residential building (c.2,792 sqm) comprising enclosed bicycle parking spaces, plant, bin stores, and an ESB substation at the ground floor level and 38 no. apartment units at the ground to fifth floor levels, including 4 no. 1-bedroom units, 34 no. 2-bedroom units, with private balconies/terraces. The development will also include the provision of car and bicycle parking spaces in the existing basement level of the adjoining mixed-use Priorsgate scheme to the south and west. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the site is provided from Old Blessington Road below. The development will include the removal of the existing boundary treatment between the Priorsgate development and the subject site to facilitate a pedestrian connection between the existing and proposed residential scheme. The development will also include piped infrastructure and ducting; roof plant including lift overrun; changes in level; attenuation areas; site landscaping; communal open space including a children's play space (c. 99 sqm) and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

12 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

High

6-storey residential building implies substantial concrete and masonry structure.

02

Groundworks Drainage

High

Excavation works, attenuation areas, piped infrastructure, and basement parking imply substantial groundworks.

03

Main Contracting

High

6-storey residential building with 38 apartments and extensive site works represents a major multi-package project.

04

Electrical

Medium

ESB substation and plant at ground floor imply substantial electrical works.

05

Fire Safety

Medium

6-storey residential building implies fire safety systems and compliance.

06

HVAC

Medium

Multi-storey residential building implies ventilation and mechanical systems.

07

Landscaping Siteworks

Medium

Site landscaping, communal open space, and children's play space explicitly stated.

08

Plumbing Heating

Medium

38 apartment units imply plumbing and heating systems.

09

Quantity Surveying

Medium

Major c.2,792 sqm development implies cost planning and procurement requirements.

10

Roofing

Medium

Roof plant and lift overrun imply roofing works.

11

Scaffolding

Medium

6-storey construction implies substantial access scaffolding.

12

Structural Steel

Medium

Multi-storey building with roof plant and lift overrun implies structural steel elements.