Site On Barrack Lane C. 0.023Ha
Lower Main Street
Rush
Co. Dublin

Location:
Rush is a coastal town situated c. 30 kilometers northeast from Dublin City that has witnessed phenomenal growth over the past 20 years and is continuing to grow into a popular suburban location providing a sense of community that remains popular with Dublin commuters. It has great local amenities including two beaches and fantastic transport links with Bus and Rail services providing a regular service to Dublin.
Situated between Skerries Road and The Harbour in Rush the site is just off Lower Main Street behind Sion House on Barrack Lane.

Description:
Plot of ground to the rear of Sion House located just off Lower Main Street, Rush, Co.
Dublin and access via Barrack Lane. The location could not be better with Rush Harbour
on one side and all the amenities of Rush Main Street on the other.
Rush town centre has a wide range of amenities including shops, restaurants, beaches,
the Millbank Theatre, award winning Library and an array of sporting facilities.
Rush/Lusk train station is a ten-minute drive away, the M1 is a c.15 minutes’ drive and
the M50 and Dublin Airport and Swords are a 20-25 minutes’ drive. Rush also has a very
good bus service to the city centre.
The site has good potential with careful planning and design to achieve planning
permission.

Zoning Objective:
TC - Town and District Centre.

Description:
Protect and enhance the special physical and social character of town and district
centres and provide and/ or improve urban facilities.

Vision:
Maintain and build on the accessibility, vitality and viability of the existing Urban
Centres in the County. Develop and consolidate these Centres with an appropriate mix
of commercial, recreational, cultural, leisure and residential uses, and to enhance and
develop the urban fabric of these Centres in accordance with the principles of urban
design, conservation and sustainable development. Retail provision will be in
accordance with the County Retail Strategy, enhance and develop the existing urban
fabric, emphasise urban conservation, and ensure priority for public transport,
pedestrians and cyclists while minimising the impact of private car-based traffic. In
order to deliver this vision and to provide a framework for sustainable development.

Planning Applications:
The property has been the subject of several planning applications in recent years some of which are summarised below – please note this is not an exhaustive list:

(1) Planning Ref: F24A/0663E
Description: Planning permission is sought for construction of new two storey detached dwelling house to rear of existing family home, storm water percolation area, and new vehicular access off Barrack Lane, and associated site works.
Decision: 29/07/2024 – Invalid application.

(2) Planning Ref: F24A/0683E
Description: Construction of new two storey detached dwelling house to rear of existing family home, storm water percolation area, and new vehicular access off Barrack Lane, and associated site works.
Decision: 20/09/2024 - Grant Permission.
Decision appeal: An Bord Pleanála.
ABP decision: 28/02/2025 – Refuse permission.

(3) Planning Ref: F25A/0773E
Description: Permission is sought for Construction of new two storey detached dwelling house, to rear of existing family home, with new pedestrian access from Barrack Lane, storm water percolation area, on street parking provision, and associated site works.
Decision: 10/10/2025 - Refuse Permission.

Viewing: Viewings can be facilitated at any reasonable hour with a few days’ notice.

Price: Offers are invited in the region of €100,000

Rush is a small seaside town in Fingal, on the Irish Sea coast between Skerries and Lusk. It had a population at the 2011 census of 9,231. Rush has several pubs and clubs, as well as a small number of restaurants. The local Millbank Theatre, home to Rush Dramatic Society is respected for its quality plays and dramas. Rush Musical Society is well respected for its annual productions also. Rush has two sandy beaches which are separated by the rocky head of the peninsula and Rush Harbour. The prevailing winds and tides make Rush South Beach an extremely popular kitesurfing location while its sand and dunes attract many visitors. Close to the south shore is 9 hole golf links.

Rush sailing club is also located near the south shore and operates from a second harbour, Rogerstown harbour, situated on the Rogerstown Estuary. This harbour is also used by a supply boat, The Shamrock, which provides supplies for the inhabitants of Lambay island.