01
Bathrooms
Medium12 new apartments will each require bathroom and sanitary fit-out.
DLR Weekly Planning01 Aug 2026
LRD26A/0581/WEB
Ashwood Farm, located on Glenamuck Road South, Carrickmines, Dublin 18
Lead potentialHigh
Clearly specified substantial work: adding a full storey with 12 new apartments to an existing 6-storey residential block, involving significant structural, M&E, and fit-out packages.
Planning stageFurther Information
Project typeExtension
Development sectorResidential
Matched trades11
Source description
What is being proposed
To amend a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) permitted by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Reg. Ref. LRD25A/0985/WEB at this site measuring c.0.13 hectares. The addition of one storey to a permitted apartment block resulting in a maximum building height of 6 storeys. The additional storey will contain 12 residential apartments, incorporating 6 no. 1-bedroom units and 6 no. 2-bedroom units, all with private amenity space in the form of balconies. The development will also include all other ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The planning application may also be inspected at the following website set up by the applicant: http://www.ashwoodfarmlrdamendment.com/
Opportunity fit
Why these trades match
02
Concrete Masonry
MediumConstructing an additional storey on an apartment block implies concrete/blockwork structural elements, though not explicitly named.
03
Electrical
Medium12 new residential apartments require full electrical installation and lighting.
04
Fire Safety
MediumAdding storeys and apartments to a residential block requires fire safety systems and compliance.
05
Kitchens
Medium12 new apartments will each require kitchen installation.
06
Main Contracting
MediumAdding a full storey to an existing apartment block involves substantial multi-package construction work suited to a main contractor.
07
Plumbing Heating
Medium12 new apartments require water supply, sanitary, and heating systems.
08
Roofing
MediumAdding a top storey to a building requires new roof works over the additional level.
09
Scaffolding
MediumAdding a storey to a 6-storey building requires substantial access scaffolding.
10
Structural Steel
MediumAdding a storey to an existing block typically requires structural frame work to support the new level, though not explicitly stated.
11
Windows Doors
Medium12 new apartments with balconies will require glazing, windows, and balcony doors.