Derelict and unbuilt land in Clontarf
As of 25 Sep 2026, Clontarf (Dublin City) has 7 derelict sites, 292 homes permitted but not started and 608 ha zoned for housing with no permission. 6 building sites started work and did not finish and the council has put 10 land disposals to councillors.
7 Derelict sites
7 sites on the derelict sites register.
- 131 Elm Mount Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9 · Register ref DS2356, entered 18 Sep 2026
- 47/49 Fairview Strand Dublin 3 · Register ref DS1017, entered 24 Apr 2026
- 17 Kincora Road Dublin 3 · Register ref DS2043, entered 11 Aug 2025
- 2 Clanawley Road Dublin 5 · Register ref DS1516, entered 25 Jun 2025
- 12 Artane Cottages Lower Malahide Road Dublin 5 · Register ref DS1287, entered 27 Nov 2024
- 18 Cadogan Road Dublin 3 · Register ref DS912, entered 08 Jul 2022
- 27 Richmond Avenue Dublin 3 · Register ref DS784, entered 13 Dec 2012
The owner of a registered site pays a levy of 7% of its market value a year.
6 Stalled builds
6 sites started but not finished, 187 homes.
- 69-75 Ardilaun Court · 75 homes; commenced 14 Dec 2017, no completion certificate, planned end Aug 2018
- 63-67 Collins Avenue East · 67 homes; commenced 03 Jan 2023, no completion certificate, planned end Apr 2025
- Hampton - Griffith Avenue,Grace Park Road-Phase 8 - Apartments Block A · 27 homes; commenced 21 Aug 2023, no completion certificate, planned end Jul 2024
- Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 · 17 homes; commenced 25 Nov 2016, no completion certificate, planned end Jan 2018
- 28 Middle Third · 1 homes; commenced 17 Aug 2020, no completion certificate, planned end Oct 2020
- Griffith Woods - Enabling Works · commenced 18 Jun 2019, no completion certificate, planned end Oct 2019
5 Permitted, not started
292 homes with planning permission and no start, across 5 permissions.
- Redcourt · 131 homes, expires 23 Dec 2026
- 110 & 114 Howth Road · 86 homes granted 16 Feb 2026, expires 16 Feb 2031
- 174 Howth Road · 38 homes, expires 23 May 2027
- 17 Richmond Avenue · 27 homes granted 19 Apr 2024, expires 19 Apr 2029
- 47/49 Fairview Strand Dublin 3 · 10 homes granted 12 Jun 2026, expires 12 Jun 2031
1 Permission expired
1 permission expired recently without a start.
- St. Paul's College · 657 homes, expired 20 Aug 2025
365 Zoned for housing, no permission
608 ha on the RZLT map with no live permission for 10 or more homes (365 parcels).
- Land in Clontarf · 13.0 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 12.7 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 10.3 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 9.0 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- 131 Elm Mount Road, Beaumont, Dublin 9 · 8.7 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 8.2 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 8.2 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
- Land in Clontarf · 7.8 ha, RZLT-liable and no live permission for 10+ homes on it
Land on the map is liable for the Residential Zoned Land Tax, 3% of market value a year.
52 Public land
156 ha of publicly owned land (52 sites); the largest holder is Dublin City Council.
- Public land in Clontarf · 41.5 ha, Held by Dublin City Council
- Public land in Clontarf · 25.8 ha, Held by Dublin City Council
- Public land in Clontarf · 21.3 ha, Held by Dublin City Council
- Public land in Clontarf · 8.6 ha, Held by Dublin City University
- Public land in Clontarf · 8.6 ha, Held by Dublin City Council
- Public land in Clontarf · 5.2 ha, Held by Dublin City Council
- Public land in Clontarf · 5.1 ha, Held by The Minister for Education and Skills
- Public land in Clontarf · 4.5 ha, Held by The Minister for Education and Skills
10 Council selling land
10 council land disposals put to councillors (section 183).
- Land in Clontarf · Notice dated 8 Jun 2026
- Land in Clontarf · Notice dated 20 Apr 2026
- Land in Clontarf · Notice dated 13 Apr 2026
- Land in Clontarf · Notice dated 13 Apr 2026
- Land to the rear of 36 Cro · Notice dated 9 Feb 2026
- Lands at rear garden of 144 Home Farm Road, D · Notice dated 2 Sep 2024
- Land to the rear of 77 Shelmartin Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3 · Notice dated 15 Jul 2024
- Lands at rear garden of No144 Home Farm Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 · Notice dated 9 Jul 2024
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Data as of 25 Sep 2026. Sources: Council derelict sites registers (Derelict Sites Act 1990); Commencement and completion notices (National Building Control Office); Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data); Council Residential Zoned Land Tax maps; Land Development Agency, Register of Relevant Lands; Council meeting agendas (s.183 disposal notices).
Facts from public registers, gathered by Buildable (https://buildable.ie/land/dcc/13260427/report). Free to share and quote with a link. Not advice.