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Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98

Apr 11 2025

Application Received

Jun 05 2025

Decision Due

Jun 05 2025

Decision

Jul 04 2025

Appeal Submitted

Mar 05 2026

Appeal Decision

Mar 12 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 11 / 04 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Appeal Decided
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

The development will consist of the construction of a new Restaurant Building, a single-story structure with auxiliary attached structures at a lower level. The floor area of building space including the primary structure and two auxiliary structures equals 1310m2. The structure incorporates a flat roof at a height of 5.5m and an at-grad plaza entrance, flanked by landscape and a new children's play area. The building will be fitted with local featured photovoltaic panels. The exterior of the building will feature both elevated and on-grade dining terraces. The development requires the removal of a number of selected trees which will be replaced with numerous new trees and shrubs. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
260m 26/05/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 121, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 P5P6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Partial demolition and renovation of the existing house including partial demolition of the existing rear extension, partial demolition of roof and reroofing to include new dormer windows, external insulated render and internal modifications. Construction of a single terrace three townhouses of two and three storeys, comprising 2 No. three bedroom units and 1 No. two bedroom unit. Associated surface car parking, vehicular and pedestrian access, enclosed bin and bicycle stores, new internal garden walls, groundworks and other ancillary works including soft landscaping adjoining the enclosing stone wall of The Phoenix Park (A PROTECTED STRUCTURE, DCC RPS Ref: 7681 and Recorded Monument RMP Ref: DU018-007001 - Deer Park) and the perimeter wall of McKee Barracks (A PROTECTED STRUCTURE, Dublin City RPS 768). The proposed development does not propose any works to the protected structures. Details...
380m 04/06/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of transforming an existing habitat and sloping woodland landscape into an ecologically rich and varied zone that features iconic fauna and flora of Ireland. The former Tapir House is renovated to feature immersive interpretive experiences, including interior viewing out toward the new Irish Hare Habitat. Double doors lead out onto the meandering pathway that takes visitors through landscapes indicative of important Irish plant communities and in and out of various animal enclosures. A new Irish Hare Enclosure welcomes visitors at the upper-most area of the zone, where visitors look across the habitat from a new viewing deck. Further down the slope, Irish grasslands transition to pine woodlands, and visitors walk beneath an overhead crossing for the native Red Squirrel. At the base of the slope, a new Aviary for birds of prey is situated at the lake edge, where a mix of overland and overwater habitat provides a varied habitat for the Raptor Species. The new 2926m2 Habitat works will include renovation of an existing building, flexible & rigid mesh animal enclosures, new visitor decks, pathways & retaining walls, and new plantings. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (RPS No.6757, The Thatched Cottage (former entrance). Details...
380m 02/05/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98 The development will consist of transforming an existing habitat and sloping woodland landscape into an ecologically rich and varied zone that features iconic fauna and flora of Ireland. The former Tapir House is renovated to feature immersive interpretive experiences, including interior viewing out toward the new Irish Hare Habitat. Double doors lead out onto the meandering pathway that takes visitors through landscapes indicative of important Irish plant communities and in and out of various animal enclosures. A new Irish Hare Enclosure welcomes visitors at the upper-most area of the zone, where visitors look across the habitat from a new viewing deck. Further down the slope, Irish grasslands transition to pine woodlands, and visitors walk beneath an overhead crossing for the native Red Squirrel. At the base of the slope, a new Aviary for birds of prey is situated at the lake edge, where a mix of overland and overwater habitat provides a varied habitat for the Raptor Species. The new 2926m2 Habitat works will include renovation of an existing building, flexible & rigid mesh animal enclosures, new visitor decks, pathways & retaining walls, and new plantings. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included. Details...
490m 02/04/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 12 Slemish Road, Dublin 7 , D07K0H3 The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of widening the existing vehicular entrance to 3.6m, the construction of a part single, part two, storey side extension, the construction of a part single, part two, storey rear extension, the construction of a bin-store in the front garden, the demolition of the existing garage and all associated site works. Details...
490m 13/12/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 297 Blackhorse Avenue, Cabra West, Dublin 7, D07 K8W3 Permission is sought for alterations and extensions to the existing single-storey semi detached house comprising the demolition of the existing single- storey rear extension and shed and the construction of a new two storey pitched roof dormer extension plus all associated internal alterations and site development . Details...
500m 02/12/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Greenspace Homes Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7. The site bounds the wall of the Phoenix Park, which is a Protected Structure (Ref. 6781). The development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3705/20 (ABP Ref. 311000-21). Modifications will include an additional floor providing 6 no. units consisting of 2 no. 1-bed apartments and 4 no. 2-bed apartments and all associated adjustments to the elevations and Sections. Details...
440m 19/08/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 55, Dunard Drive, Dublin 7 Planning permission for erection of 1 No two storey 2 bedroom detached dwelling house (approx 79.0m2 gross internal area), & associated site works, to include demolition of existing single storey store (approx 16m2 gross area) & wall, and amendments to existing vehicle access on site (approx 175m2 0.0175ha site area) in existing side garden. Details...
440m 08/08/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 55 Dunard Drive, Dublin 7, D07 F2R9 Erection of 1 No two storey 2 bedroom detached dwelling house (approx. 79.0m2 gross internal area), & associated site works, to include demolition of existing single storey store (approx. 16m2 gross area) & wall, and amendments to existing vehicle access on site (approx. 175m2 0.0175ha site area) in existing side garden. Details...
500m 27/02/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, Greenspace Homes Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7. The site bounds the wall of the Phoenix Park, which is a Protected Structure (Ref. 6781). The development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3705/20 (ABP Ref. 311000-21). Modifications will include the change of use of permitted internal communal amenity space to 1 no. 1-bed unit with private terrace at ground floor level and all associated adjustments to façade and fenestration. Details...
500m 27/02/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Greenspace Homes Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7. The site bounds the wall of the Phoenix Park, which is a Protected Structure (Ref. 6781). The development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3705/20 (ABP Ref. 311000-21). Modifications will include the addition of 1 no. 2-bed unit at 3rd floor level, the addition of solar panels at roof level and all associated adjustments to façade and fenestration. Details...
440m 25/01/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 1 Springfield, Blackhorse Avenue Dublin 7 For first floor extension to front, side and rear of existing house creating additional 2 new bedrooms with attic space converted for storage use only, new dormer window to front roof, internal modifications being made and proposed single storey orangery to rear garden and all associated site works. Details...
440m 18/12/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 1 Springfield, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 For first floor extension to front, side and rear of existing house creating additional 2 new bedrooms with attic space converted for storage use only, new dormer window to front roof, internal modifications being made and proposed single storey orangery to rear garden and all associated site works. Details...
0m 13/12/2023 GRANT PERMISSION Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08AC98 Construction of a new Restaurant Building, single storey with part sub floor area with a total floor area of 1218 m2, incorporating a flat roof at a height of 5.8m and a plaza entrance at a height of 7.7m above ground level and local featured photo voltaic panels. The project includes an attached Aviary of 860 m2 with open viewing mesh on a steel structure at a height of 9m and external eating area, requiring the removal of a number of selected trees and addition of supplementary landscaping incorporating a play area. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included. Details...
440m 24/10/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 1 Springfield, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 PERMISSION is sought for first floor extension to front, side and rear of existing house creating additional 2 new bedrooms with attic space converted for storage use only, internal modifications being made and proposed single storey orangery to rear garden and all associated site works. Details...
500m 25/08/2023 GRANT PERMISSION Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the site bounds the wall of the Phoenix Park, which is a Protected Structure (Ref. 6781). The development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3705/20 (ABP Ref. 311000-21). Modifications will include the following Undercroft and ground floor level : adjustments to car parking layout including relocation of disability parking space; relocation of entrance to bicycle store; relocation of bin store from undercroft to replace gym at ground floor level; First to Third Floor Level: removal of 3 no. balconies on northern elevation serving units 1.1 , 2.1 and 3.1; increase size of 3 no. balconies on southern elevation serving units 1.1 , 2.1 and 3.1; minor internal layout changes to comply with Building Regulations; Roof level; reduction in height of lift/store core overrun all associated adjustments to facade and fenestration Details...

Appeals / Commencement

No Appeals Found

Decision Appealed:

  • Appeal Submitted:
  • Appeal Status:
  • Appeal Decision: REMOVE CONDITIONS
  • An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: 322924
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