Planning application · Dublin City Council

Construction of 13 additional student units at Aspen Student Accommodation, Ballymun Road

Aspen Student Accommodation, Ballymun Road, Balbutcher Lane, Dublin 11, D11ETF7

WEB5696/25 · DublinOn Site

0.3418 ha · On Site

Planning application WEB5696/25 to Dublin City Council: Construction of 13 additional student units, in an area presently used as communal amenity space, at Aspen Student Accommodation, Ballymun Road, Balbutcher Lane. Granted by the council on 20 January 2026. Work commenced on 11 June 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council granted
  3. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
WEB5696/25
Planning authority
Dublin City Council
Received
17 Nov 2025
Decided
20 Jan 2026
Status
On Site
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
13
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Floor area
12,480 m²
Site area
0.3418 ha
Commenced
11 Jun 2026

Proposed development

The construction of 13 additional student units, in an area presently used as communal amenity space, within Block 1 consisting of 12 studio units (single occupation) and one study room (single occupation). There are no changes to the external elevations or windows on the south elevation of Block 1. The change of use of unit 4 on the ground floor of Block 2 from retail to a student amenity space/gym for use by students within development. Access to the unit would be from the internal courtyard. All associated works to complete the development.

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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