Latest updates on the derelict houses on 8 and 10 Ferguson Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9:
Update: 14th January 2019
Following the making of a vesting order, the Council officially acquired both properties on 14/01/19.
Update: 13th December 2018
The Council issued notice of the vesting order for both sites on 13/12/18, as part of the acquisition process.
Update: 10th May 2018
The Council gave notice of its intention to acquire both sites on 10/05/18.
Update: 13th December 2017
The properties were valued on 13/12/17, with 8 Ferguson Road valued at €120,000 and 10 Ferguson Road valued at €100,000.
Update: 28th September 2017
Following a period in which the owners were given the opportunity to make representations, the Council decided on 28/09/17 to officially enter both sites onto the Derelict Sites Register.
Update: 4th August 2017
The Council gave notice to the owner of No. 8 on 04/08/17 of its intention to enter the site onto the Derelict Sites Register. The owner was then given time to make representations.
Update: 5th July 2016
For No. 10, the process began earlier, with the Council issuing initial notice on 05/07/16 of its intention to enter the site onto the Derelict Sites Register. The owner was then given time to make representations.
Update: 18th March 2026
Due to the excessive works required to bring these properties back into social housing Dublin City Council are looking at other options such as:
- Redevelop the land/area.
- Sell back to the private market.
Update: 11th November 2025
Subsidence has been identified in both properties, and as a result, demolition will be required. A geotechnical survey must be carried out prior to any potential rebuild.
Due to the extent of these works, a feasibility survey will also be necessary to assess whether continuing with the project offers value for money.
Update: 8th April 2025
AA & EIA Surveys completed this week (W/E: 30/03/25); reports to follow next week.AA & EIA surveys are the last requirement for submission of the Part 8 Planning application.Part 8 process takes 20 weeks.Once Part 8 process compete/approved – Construction Contractor to be publicly procured via eTenders.
Update: 10th December 2024
A Technical Design Team is in place and investigations are underway to identify the root cause of settlement/subsidence. Once the root cause is established Housing will apply for Part 8 planning. Housing Maintenance have cleared the gardens from overgrowth.
Update: 3rd April 2023
No. 8 &10 Ferguson Road is currently at the design stage and plans are being prepared for its refurbishment and return to use.
Update: 7th February 2022
Nos. 8 & 10 Ferguson Road. The City Council is currently reviewing proposals for these properties on how best to return the properties to use. Due to the extent of work required, it is anticipated that these properties will be returned to use in early 2024.
