Dublin City Council gave notice to the owner of 8 Ferguson Road in August 2017 that they intended to enter the site onto the Derelict Sites Register. For 10 Ferguson Road, the process started a bit earlier, with initial notice served in July 2016. In September 2017, DCC decided to place both houses onto the Derelict Sites Register.
In May 2018, Dublin City Council gave notice of their intention to compulsorily acquire both houses. It acquired both houses in January 2019 for refurbishment into social housing. Both houses show significant signs of subsidence.
8 Ferguson Road was valued at €120,000 and 10 Ferguson Road was valued at €100,000 on 13/12/17.
Here are some updates from over the years:
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.
