Re-imagining Mountjoy Square Park Part 8

Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).

Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8.

Applicant: Dublin City Council, Housing and Community Services.

Location: The site, Mountjoy Square Park is in the centre of Mountjoy Square, Dublin 01. Surrounded by roads on all four sides by Mountjoy Square North, East (R802), West and South. 

Mountjoy Square Park is within the Mountjoy Square Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).

Proposal: Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of the proposed refurbishment by Dublin City Council of the existing park and perimeter footpath at the above location.

The proposed project is rooted in conservation management principles, seeking to restore and reimagine the park within the context of its Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) designation. The core objectives are threefold, The Park, The Railings and the Perimeter Footpath:

The work will involve the restoration of original 18th century ornate footpath network with a circular lawn/gathering/performance space, ornamental tree and shrub planting, park benches, play equipment and play opportunities, outdoor gym equipment, basketball, feature lighting and interpretative signage.

Conservation of the existing historic perimeter railings, including the re-instatement of eighty-four lamp Irons.

Improvement of the exterior pavement to Park including the widening of the existing pavement to create a wider promenade on all four sides of the park with historic detailing and materials, tree planting, cycle parking and improved pedestrian facilities.

The “Re-imagining of Mountjoy Square Park” project represents a significant investment in Dublin’s North City Centre, aiming to create a vibrant, safe, and historically resonant green space that serves both the local community and the wider city for generations to come.

Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 22/01/2026, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. The plans will be available online on engage.dublincity.ie

The Local Authority has concluded following a preliminary examination that there is no real likelihood of the proposed development having significant effects on the environment and therefore an EIA is not required.

A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4.30pm on 06/03/2026. Submissions may be made online on engage.dublincity.ie. 

Submission can be made from the 22/01/2026

Note: Due to a clerical error in the newspaper notice on the 13th/14th January, a new newspaper notice will be published on the 22/01/2026, at this point the Part-8 Planning Process will be initiated, within the dates stated above.