Plan for 70 houses and apartments on Dublin 4 site has been formally lodged with Dublin City Council by Muckross Park Developments. Specifically, the proposed residential scheme sits on the site of a former convent and chapel on Marlborough Road in Donnybrook. Furthermore, the developer seeks permission to construct a five-storey complex alongside extensive refurbishments and partial demolitions of existing protected structures.
Redevelopment details for former Dominican convent and chapel
The ambitious proposal involves partial demolition and complete refurbishment of Muckross Park House to deliver 25 apartments. Additionally, the historic religious order chapel will undergo restoration to provide 10 residential units.
Meanwhile, construction plans include a new five-storey complex containing 29 apartments and six houses inside an adjoining walled garden. Consequently, the scheme combines modern residential units with sensitive heritage restoration across the historic estate.
| Project & Financial Parameter | Official Development Details |
| Proposed Housing Yield | 70 total units (64 apartments, 6 houses) |
| Developer Entity | Muckross Park Developments (McGreevy Investment Holdings) |
| Site Location | Marlborough Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
| Historic Asset Restorations | Muckross Park House (25 units) & Chapel (10 units) |
| Historical Land Sale Value | €8.4 million total across two 2021 transactions |
Proximity to local schools and access arrangements
The development property directly borders Dominican College, Muckross Park, a prominent non-fee-paying all-girls secondary school. Specifically, 709 secondary students and 587 primary students at neighbouring St Mary’s National School attend institutions adjoining the site.
Additionally, planning documents confirm that vehicular and pedestrian access from Marlborough Road will require specific modifications to manage traffic safety. Therefore, as plan for 70 houses and apartments on Dublin 4 site moves forward, council planners will assess heritage compliance and local access impacts.
