A brief summary of the derelict site at Balnagowan House (Also known as Wendon or Bealnagown House) on Saint Mobhi Boithirin, Glasnevin.

Update June 2026

A planning application to build 30 homes on the site was submitted on 2 June 2026. It’s proposed to convert Balnagowan House into 4 homes and build 26 new homes on the site.

Three similar planning applications submitted in March, April and May of 2026 were declare invalid.

Update November 2025

A Notice of Intention to Enter on the Derelict Sites Register was served on the owners by Dublin City Council. The owners have made written representations in response to this Notice. In accordance with the provisions of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, these representations will have to be considered before a further decision is made on the matter.

Update July 2022

An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for this proposed development. The reasons and considerations are set out here.

Update January 2022

The owners made a Strategic Housing Development application to An Bord Pleanála. The development comprises 112 residential units in 4 blocks (3 new blocks plus existing Balnagowan House).