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Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Jun 04 2025

Application Received

Jul 28 2025

Further Info. Requested

Jan 13 2026

Further Info. Received

Feb 09 2026

Decision Due

Feb 09 2026

Decision

Mar 19 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 04 / 06 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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).

Nearby Applications:

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440m 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...
0m 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...
380m 11/04/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98 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. Details...
380m 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...

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