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Housing permissions that expire within a year with no sign of a start, and ones that lapsed recently unbuilt. Soonest first.

81 sites with a housing permission running out or recently lapsed, and no start

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  • 141 ha in all
  • 15,249 homes
  • checked 25 Sept 2026

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  1. Nos124 & 125 Baggot Street LowerPermission expired

    Site at Pembroke Lane and to the rear of Nos124 & 125 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 0.09 ha · 12 homes · lapsed 24 Sept 2026 · source

    12 homes granted 24 Sep 2021, expires 24 Sep 2026

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  1. BlackpittsPermission running out

    25-26, Blackpitts, Dublin 8 · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.10 ha · 27 homes · runs out 4 Oct 2026 · source

  2. Holy Cross CollegePermission running out

    Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3 and Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. (www.holycrosscollegeshd.ie) · North Inner City · Dublin City · 8.71 ha · 1,614 homes · runs out 4 Nov 2026 · source

  3. Ballyfermot United Sports and Social ClubPermission running out

    Ballyfermot United Sports and Social Club, 2, Blackditch Road, Dublin 10, D10 W738 · Ballyfermot-Drimnagh · Dublin City · 0.20 ha · 22 homes · runs out 22 Nov 2026 · source

  4. Alexandra PlacePermission running out

    Alexandra Place, East Road, Dublin 3 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.33 ha · 131 homes · runs out 23 Nov 2026 · source

  5. Rivermount CottagesPermission running out

    1 - 4, Rivermount Cottages, Ballyboggan Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 · Cabra-Glasnevin · Dublin City · 0.74 ha · 99 homes · runs out 26 Nov 2026 · source

  6. Quay Street and High StreetPermission running out

    The former Mall Shopping Centre, Quay Street and High Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. (www.templarplaceshd.ie) · Balbriggan · Fingal · 0.42 ha · 101 homes · runs out 30 Nov 2026 · source

  7. 17 Pearse SquarePermission running out

    17 Pearse Square, Dublin 2 D02 A338 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 0.02 ha · 23 homes · runs out 13 Dec 2026 · source

  8. Frankfort CastlePermission running out

    Frankfort Castle, Old Frankfort, Dundrum, Dublin 14. (www.frankfortcastleshd.com) · Dundrum · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.90 ha · 115 homes · runs out 20 Dec 2026 · source

  9. RedcourtPermission running out

    Redcourt, Seafield Road East, Clontarf, Dublin 3. (https://redcourtclontarf.wixsite.com/-shd) · Clontarf · Dublin City · 1.14 ha · 131 homes · runs out 23 Dec 2026 · source

  10. Lands adjoining Clonkeen CollegePermission running out

    Lands adjoining Clonkeen College, Clonkeen Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. (www.clonkeenshd.com) · Dún Laoghaire · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 3.36 ha · 299 homes · runs out 23 Dec 2026 · source

  11. Nos. 39-43Permission running out

    To the rear of Nos. 39-43, Merrion Square East (Protected Structures) D02NP96, D02 R997 and off Stephen's Place, Dublin 2 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 0.17 ha · 19 homes · runs out 5 Jan 2027 · source

  12. No. 27Permission running out

    A site of approx. 0.1024ha accessed from Shea's Lane and to the rear of No. 27, 28 & 29 Manor Street, (all protected structures), Dublin 7 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.10 ha · 20 homes · runs out 1 Feb 2027 · source

  13. RocklawnPermission running out

    Rocklawn, Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. (www.rocklawnshd.ie) · Glencullen-Sandyford · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.84 ha · 112 homes · runs out 10 Feb 2027 · source

  14. Stocking LanePermission running out

    Stocking Lane, Ballyboden, Dublin 16. · Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 2.47 ha · 131 homes · runs out 16 Feb 2027 · source

  15. Barn Elms EstatePermission running out

    Barn Elms Estate, 68 Churchtown Road Upper, Churchtown, Dublin 14 · Dundrum · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.77 ha · 10 homes · runs out 16 Mar 2027 · source

  16. Heuston South QuarterPermission running out

    Heuston South Quarter, St. John's Road West/Miltary Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. (www.heustonsouthquartershd.ie) · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 1.09 ha · 399 homes · runs out 31 Mar 2027 · source

  17. Spring Garden Street and Nos. 2Permission running out

    19-21, Spring Garden Street and Nos. 2, 4 & 6 Annesley Place, Dublin 3 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.13 ha · 41 homes · runs out 6 Apr 2027 · source

  18. Brewery Road and Leopardstown RoadPermission running out

    Lands at 'St. Joseph's House' and adjoining properties at Brewery Road and Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. (www.sjhshd.ie) · Stillorgan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 2.71 ha · 463 homes · runs out 13 Apr 2027 · source

  19. Station RoadPermission running out

    Station Road, Portmarnock, Townlands of Drumnigh, Maynetown and Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. (www.portmarnocksouthphase1d.com) · Howth-Malahide · Fingal · 11 ha · 172 homes · runs out 9 May 2027 · source

  20. 'Fairholme', & 'St. Benedict's'Brighton RdPermission running out

    1.27 Ha site rear of 'Craughwell', 'Fairholme', & 'St. Benedict's'Brighton Rd, Foxrock, D18, access/egress & works to 'Craughwell' Brighton Rd, Foxrock D18, Harcourt Street tramline & Leopardstown Racecourse to south Brighton Wood, north by 'Goleen' · Glencullen-Sandyford · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 1.29 ha · 37 homes · runs out 19 May 2027 · source

  21. 174 Howth RoadPermission running out

    174 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 (D03 X8C6). · Clontarf · Dublin City · 0.24 ha · 38 homes · runs out 23 May 2027 · source

  22. 'The Grange'Permission running out

    Lands adjacent to 'The Grange', Brewery Road and Stillorgan Road, Stillorgan, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. (www.grangephase1shd.ie) · Stillorgan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 1.84 ha · 102 homes · runs out 2 Jun 2027 · source

  23. Home VillasPermission running out

    11, Home Villas, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 · Pembroke · Dublin City · 0.01 ha · 11 homes · runs out 13 Jun 2027 · source

  24. Cunningham HousePermission running out

    Cunningham House, Trinity Hall, Dartry, Dublin 6. (www.tcdplanning2.ie) · Kimmage-Rathmines · Dublin City · 1.07 ha · 358 homes · runs out 4 Jul 2027 · source

  25. New Cabra RoadPermission running out

    29, New Cabra Road, Dublin 7 · Cabra-Glasnevin · Dublin City · 0.03 ha · 63 homes · runs out 8 Aug 2027 · source

  26. Cooldown Commons and FortunestownPermission running out

    Cooldown Commons and Fortunestown, Citywest, Dublin 24 · Tallaght South · South Dublin · 0.11 ha · 421 homes · runs out 10 Aug 2027 · source

  27. 2 Eglinton RoadPermission running out

    The Eglinton, (formerly Jefferson House), 2 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 · Pembroke · Dublin City · 0.11 ha · 20 homes · runs out 17 Aug 2027 · source

  28. Factory SitePermission running out

    Former Factory Site, Finglas Business Centre, Jamestown Road, Dublin 11. (www.thesteelworks.ie) · Ballymun-Finglas · Dublin City · 1.77 ha · 321 homes · runs out 22 Aug 2027 · source

  29. 'Dublin Arch'Permission running out

    'Dublin Arch', on a site adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 2.88 ha · 187 homes · runs out 23 Aug 2027 · source

  30. Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes RoadPermission running out

    Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.04 ha · 58 homes · runs out 25 Aug 2027 · source

  31. Fey YerraPermission running out

    Fey Yerra, Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18 · Stillorgan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.50 ha · 12 homes · runs out 16 Sept 2027 · source

  32. 'Carlisle'Permission running out

    'Carlisle' , Kimmage Road West, Terenure, Dublin 12 (www.carlisleshd.ie) · Kimmage-Rathmines · Dublin City · 2.34 ha · 208 homes · runs out 22 Sept 2027 · source

  33. Deer ParkPermission expired

    Deer Park, Howth, Co. Dublin. (www.kenelmshdhowth.ie) · Howth-Malahide · Fingal · 1.74 ha · 162 homes · lapsed 22 Sept 2026 · source

  34. Mount Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph'sPermission expired

    Mount Saint Mary's and Saint Joseph's, Dundrum Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14. (www.msmshd.ie) · Stillorgan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 1.60 ha · 231 homes · lapsed 25 Aug 2026 · source

  35. Castle ManorPermission expired

    Castle Manor, Naul Hill Road, Naul, County Dublin · Rush-Lusk · Fingal · 2.69 ha · 32 homes · lapsed 17 Aug 2026 · source

  36. Churchwell Road and Churchwell CrescentPermission expired

    Site at Belmayne P4. The corner of Churchwell Road and Churchwell Crescent, Belmayne, Dublin 13. (www.belmayneshd.ie) · Donaghmede · Dublin City · 1.32 ha · 260 homes · lapsed 17 Aug 2026 · source

  37. Stocking AvenuePermission expired

    Lands north of Stocking Avenue, Stocking Avenue, Woodstown, Dublin 16 · Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 2.99 ha · 241 homes · lapsed 19 Jul 2026 · source

  38. 6 Parnell AvenuePermission expired

    Site at the Former ESB Depot at 6 Parnell Avenue, Harold's Cross, Dublin 12 · Kimmage-Rathmines · Dublin City · 0.46 ha · 52 homes · lapsed 8 Jul 2026 · source

  39. Co. DublinPermission expired

    The Former Embankment Site at Saggart Road & Blessington Road, Co. Dublin · Tallaght South · South Dublin · 2.97 ha · 45 homes · lapsed 5 Jul 2026 · source

  40. Park Shopping Centre and 42-45 Prussia StreetPermission expired

    Park Shopping Centre and 42-45 Prussia Street, Dublin 7. (www.parkshoppingcentreshd.ie) · North Inner City · Dublin City · 1.21 ha · 584 homes · lapsed 29 Jun 2026 · source

  41. Old Bakery SitePermission expired

    Old Bakery Site, also known as 113 Phibsborough Road, Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. (www.crossgunsshd.ie) · Cabra-Glasnevin · Dublin City · 0.73 ha · 205 homes · lapsed 20 May 2026 · source

  42. Steelworks Site at 32APermission expired

    Former Steelworks Site at 32A, 32B, 33, 34 and 35 James Street and a site off Basin View, Dublin 8. (www.jamesstreetshd.com) · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.56 ha · 189 homes · lapsed 12 Apr 2026 · source

  43. Charles LanePermission expired

    25-26, Charles Lane, Dublin 1 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.04 ha · 13 homes · lapsed 29 Mar 2026 · source

  44. Chamber Street and Ardee StreetPermission expired

    Site at the corner of Chamber Street and Ardee Street, Dublin 8 and including No. 16 Ardee Street, and adjoining yard, and No. 41 Chamber Street. · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.23 ha · 27 homes · lapsed 22 Feb 2026 · source

  45. St. Clare's Convent and No's. 115-119 Harold's Cross RoadPermission expired

    St. Clare's Convent and No's. 115-119 Harold's Cross Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W. (www.stclaresshd.ie) · Kimmage-Rathmines · Dublin City · 1.70 ha · 248 homes · lapsed 15 Feb 2026 · source

  46. Kinsaley HousePermission expired

    Kinsaley House (A Protected Structure-RPS NO. 464), Chapel Road, Kinsa · Howth-Malahide · Fingal · 5.72 ha · 96 homes · lapsed 3 Feb 2026 · source

  47. Fosterstown North and CremonaPermission expired

    Fosterstown North and Cremona, Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin (www.fosterstownshd.ie) · Swords · Fingal · 2.66 ha · 278 homes · lapsed 3 Feb 2026 · source

  48. City Block 2Permission expired

    City Block 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 1.26 ha · 329 homes · lapsed 28 Jan 2026 · source

  49. Site known as Leonard's Corner - No.s 52Permission expired

    Site (0.0574 hectares) known as Leonard's Corner - No.s 52, 52A, 53, 54 and 55 Clanbrassil Street Lower and No.s 110/112 and 108, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 19 homes · lapsed 14 Jan 2026 · source

  50. Corner Site at the Junction between Old Naas Road and KylemoPermission expired

    Corner Site at the Junction between Old Naas Road and Kylemore Road, Bluebell, Dublin 12 · Ballyfermot-Drimnagh · Dublin City · 0.49 ha · 103 homes · lapsed 5 Jan 2026 · source

  51. Brady's Public HousePermission expired

    Brady's Public House, Old Navan Road, Dublin 15. (www.bartrablanchardstownshd2020.com) · Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart · Fingal · 0.32 ha · 210 homes · lapsed 3 Dec 2025 · source

  52. Newcastle SouthPermission expired

    Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin · Clondalkin · South Dublin · 0.65 ha · 16 homes · lapsed 30 Nov 2025 · source

  53. Swords to Malahide RoadPermission expired

    Swords to Malahide Road (R106), An area known as Mountgorry, Swords, C · Swords · Fingal · 0.82 ha · 154 homes · lapsed 17 Nov 2025 · source

  54. Stoney Hill RoadPermission expired

    Site located to the east of Stoney Hill Road and comprising an existing undeveloped portion of the Peyton Residential Estate located to the west of the existing roundabout north of Stoney Hill Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin. (www.stoneyhillroadshd.ie) · Clondalkin · South Dublin · 7.71 ha · 204 homes · lapsed 12 Nov 2025 · source

  55. Shaw Street and Brunswick VillasPermission expired

    site bounded by Shaw Street and Brunswick Villas, Dublin 2, D02 EV97 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 0.03 ha · 12 homes · lapsed 11 Nov 2025 · source

  56. Meath StreetPermission expired

    58-59, Meath Street, Dublin 8 · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.02 ha · 13 homes · lapsed 28 Oct 2025 · source

  57. HansfieldPermission expired

    Lands at Hansfield, Dublin 15 · Ongar · Fingal · 5.82 ha · 106 homes · lapsed 12 Oct 2025 · source

  58. Scholarstown WoodPermission expired

    Scholarstown Wood, located south of Scholarstown Road, west of Stocking Lane, north of Ballyboden Waterworks and east of Woodfield, Dublin 16. · Firhouse-Bohernabreena · South Dublin · 9.79 ha · 38 homes · lapsed 31 Aug 2025 · source

  59. 50 & 51 Amiens StreetPermission expired

    49,50 & 51 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. · North Inner City · Dublin City · 0.04 ha · 11 homes · lapsed 28 Aug 2025 · source

  60. Dalguise House . Monkstown RoadPermission expired

    Dalguise House (a protected structure). Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. (www.dalguiseshd.com) · Dún Laoghaire · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 3.66 ha · 298 homes · lapsed 25 Aug 2025 · source

  61. Swiss Cottage landsPermission expired

    Former Swiss Cottage lands, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9. (www.swisscottagesantry2shd.ie) · Artane-Whitehall · Dublin City · 0.49 ha · 120 homes · lapsed 24 Aug 2025 · source

  62. St. Paul's CollegePermission expired

    Lands east of St. Paul's College, Sybill Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5. (www.stpaulsshd2.ie) · Clontarf · Dublin City · 6.72 ha · 657 homes · lapsed 20 Aug 2025 · source

  63. Tom Kelly Road / Charlemont StreetPermission expired

    Tom Kelly Road / Charlemont Street, Dublin 2, D02 P489 · South East Inner City · Dublin City · 0.17 ha · 93 homes · lapsed 13 Aug 2025 · source

  64. Ushers IslandPermission expired

    14, Ushers Island, Dublin 8 · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.04 ha · 15 homes · lapsed 11 Aug 2025 · source

  65. 'The Gowan Motors Site'Permission expired

    'The Gowan Motors Site', 143 Merrion Road, Dublin, 4 · Pembroke · Dublin City · 0.22 ha · 63 homes · lapsed 28 Jul 2025 · source

  66. Strand Road & St. Lawrence O'Toole RoadPermission expired

    Site bounded by Strand Road & St. Lawrence O'Toole Road, Portmarnock, · Howth-Malahide · Fingal · 0.21 ha · 20 homes · lapsed 27 May 2025 · source

  67. KillartPermission expired

    Killart, Clonkeen Road, off the Old Bray Road & bounded by the N11 to the North, Cornelscourt, Dublin 18 · Stillorgan · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.42 ha · 19 homes · lapsed 26 May 2025 · source

  68. Off Northwood AvenuePermission expired

    Off Northwood Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9. (www.blackwoodsquareplanning.com) · Swords · Fingal · 2.12 ha · 331 homes · lapsed 24 Mar 2025 · source

  69. ClongriffinPermission expired

    Lands at Clongriffin, Dublin 13 on plots known as 3, 13 and 15, located to the south of Park Street, east of Friars' Street and north of Main Street (plot 3) to the north of Market Street, south of Dargam Sreet, east of Lake Street and west of Clongriffin · Donaghmede · Dublin City · 2.76 ha · 420 homes · lapsed 20 Mar 2025 · source

  70. Chanel College LandsPermission expired

    site on former Chanel College Lands, Main Street, Coolock, Dublin 5 · Artane-Whitehall · Dublin City · 1.00 ha · 88 homes · lapsed 18 Mar 2025 · source

  71. Block 3Permission expired

    Block 3, Millbank Business Park, Lower Lucan Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin · Lucan · South Dublin · 0.24 ha · 11 homes · lapsed 17 Feb 2025 · source

  72. Station RoadPermission expired

    Station Road, Portmarnock, Townlands of Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. (www.portmarnocksouthphase1c.com) · Howth-Malahide · Fingal · 4.61 ha · 153 homes · lapsed 30 Jan 2025 · source

  73. Parkgate StreetPermission expired

    41, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.02 ha · 13 homes · lapsed 29 Jan 2025 · source

  74. Skerries RoadPermission expired

    Lands at Skerries Road, Palmer Road, Palmer Avenue and St Maur's Park, Rush, Co. Dublin. · Rush-Lusk · Fingal · 4.85 ha · 165 homes · lapsed 17 Jan 2025 · source

  75. Dublin City UniversityPermission expired

    Dublin City University, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9. · Artane-Whitehall · Dublin City · 2.97 ha · 1,240 homes · lapsed 18 Dec 2024 · source

  76. Plots 4Permission expired

    Plots 4, 5 and 14, Clongriffin, Dublin 13. · Donaghmede · Dublin City · 2.49 ha · 500 homes · lapsed 13 Dec 2024 · source

  77. Plots 6Permission expired

    Plots 6, 8, 11, 17, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 All to the North and South of Main Street, Clongriffin, Dublin 13. · Donaghmede · Dublin City · 6.33 ha · 1,030 homes · lapsed 13 Dec 2024 · source

  78. 355 South Circular RoadPermission expired

    355 South Circular Road, Dublin 8. · South West Inner City · Dublin City · 0.31 ha · 317 homes · lapsed 15 Nov 2024 · source

  79. 27 & 28Permission expired

    26, 27 & 28, Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin 1 · North Inner City · Dublin City · 12 homes · lapsed 11 Nov 2024 · source

  80. 62 & 63 (Innisfree), Stepaside LanePermission expired

    0.4939ha site at nos. 60 (Cois Cnoc), 61, 62 & 63 (Innisfree), Stepaside Lane, Stepaside, Dublin 18 · Glencullen-Sandyford · Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown · 0.50 ha · 29 homes · lapsed 10 Oct 2024 · source

Source: Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data), checked 25 Sept 2026. Each row links to the record it came from.

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What this means for a buyer

A planning permission lasts five years from the grant unless it says otherwise (section 40 of the Planning and Development Act 2000). It can be extended under section 42, but only if substantial works were done before it expires, which rules out a site where nothing has started. An owner facing expiry must build, apply again or sell. The old permission is then a precedent for the next application.

How long planning permission lasts, and extending it (Planning Register)

Questions people ask

How long does planning permission last?

Five years from the date of the grant (s.40 of the Planning and Development Act 2000), unless the permission sets a longer period.

Can an expiring permission be extended?

Yes, under s.42, by up to five years in total, if you apply before expiry and substantial works have been done. A 2025 route for unstarted permissions closed to new applications in February 2026.

What happens when a permission lapses?

Any part not built becomes unauthorised. The owner needs a new permission; the lapsed grant is still a useful precedent for it.

What counts as "running out" on this list of sites in Dublin?

A permission for homes that expires within twelve months with no commencement notice lodged, or one that lapsed recently without a start.

Are these sites for sale?

Not necessarily. None is advertised here. These owners have a deadline, which is when many decide to sell.