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Dublin City Weekly Planning17 Jun 2026

WEB2510/26

Marlborough Road, Dublin 7, and located to the rear of properties on Marlborough Mews

Lead potentialHigh

Substantial residential development modification adding 12 units, with multi-storey infilling, façade, roof and site works across a 43-unit scheme.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeMixed
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades7

Source description

What is being proposed

The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted apartment development granted under ABP Ref. No ABP-317483-23 (PA Ref. No. 5046/22). The proposed modifications will comprise of: (i) the removal of the permitted communal amenity space at first floor level between permitted Blocks A and B and the infilling of permitted Blocks A and B at first, second and third floor level to provide 12no. additional studio units (GFA. 33sqm.), to be accessed by a new external gantry at each floor level;…

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The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted apartment development granted under ABP Ref. No ABP-317483-23 (PA Ref. No. 5046/22). The proposed modifications will comprise of: (i) the removal of the permitted communal amenity space at first floor level between permitted Blocks A and B and the infilling of permitted Blocks A and B at first, second and third floor level to provide 12no. additional studio units (GFA. 33sqm.), to be accessed by a new external gantry at each floor level; (ii) external façade, elevational and roof profile changes to include the replacement of glass balconies with galvanised metal railings, the provision of a brick finish, and a revision to the permitted fenestration; (iii) a minor increase in height of permitted Blocks A and B (both remain as permitted at 5 and 4 storeys respectively); (iv) a reduction in the number of permitted car parking spaces and an increase in the number of permitted cycle spaces; (v) modifications to the permitted open space; and (vi) all other site development and landscaping works. The proposed development will result in a total of 43no. units, in a mix of 16no. studio units, 9no. 1-bed apartments, 15no. 2-bed apartments, and 3no. 3-bed apartments.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

7 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

High

Provision of a brick finish and infilling of permitted blocks at multiple floor levels.

02

Main Contracting

High

Substantial multi-package works adding 12 studio units, infilling blocks, façade changes, roof profile changes and site works across a 43-unit development.

03

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Modifications to open space, car parking and cycle spaces imply external site works.

04

Landscaping Siteworks

Medium

Modifications to permitted open space and all other site development and landscaping works.

05

Roofing

Medium

Roof profile changes explicitly proposed.

06

Structural Steel

Medium

New external gantry at each floor level and infilling of blocks implies structural framing work.

07

Windows Doors

Medium

Revision to permitted fenestration and replacement of glass balconies with galvanised metal railings.