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Dublin City Weekly Planning02 Jul 2026

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Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04AK83

Lead potentialMedium

New demountable pavilion event space with associated site works at RDS grounds represents concrete moderate construction work.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorSports Leisure
Matched trades3

Source description

What is being proposed

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 and will comprise: (i) replacement of the previously permitted but unconstructed two-storey hospitality and services building (“Pocket Building”) (c.10.6m maximum height) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 with an ancillary demountable pavilion structure (c.6.2m maximum height) comprising an internal flexible multi-functional event space, linked to the operation of the Anglesea Stand (Laya Arena) and wider RDS campus;…

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PROTECTED STRUCTURE Royal Dublin Society intends to apply for permission at a site within the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) Grounds, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83. Protected Structure: The development will consist of development and amendments to development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 and will comprise: (i) replacement of the previously permitted but unconstructed two-storey hospitality and services building (“Pocket Building”) (c.10.6m maximum height) approved under Reg. Ref. 3937/23 with an ancillary demountable pavilion structure (c.6.2m maximum height) comprising an internal flexible multi-functional event space, linked to the operation of the Anglesea Stand (Laya Arena) and wider RDS campus; and (ii) all associated external works, servicing infrastructure, site development and ancillary works. A temporary permission for a period of five years is sought for the installation and use of the pavilion, unless a further permission is granted prior to the expiry of that period.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

3 evidence-led matches
01

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Associated external works, servicing infrastructure and site development are explicitly described.

02

Main Contracting

Medium

Demountable pavilion structure with external works and servicing infrastructure represents multi-package works.

03

Structural Steel

Medium

Demountable pavilion structure likely requires a structural frame system.