Skylark - Portmarnock

Oh that's great news, hope that bit goes nice and quick for you :)

Hopefully we hear on BCAR this week :D

Oh thats amazing, massive congrats!!! Exciting times ahead.

We are at the stage where waiting for bank to transfer funds to Solicitors. Do you mind me asking what was your timeline from that stage?

Thanks so much.

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone is concerned about Skylark/Portmarnock being in a flood zone and the effects of climate change in the future?

I agree with Snugbugrug as above - there's also a standard detailed flood risk survey that was submitted as part of the planning on Fingal. Buying anywhere near the sea in Ireland has it's risks to be honest, but we're not concerned.

Hi

we got the keys few days back and trying to figure out the energy supplier.

Panda has been very prompt in contacting us because of opt-in box was checked. 🙂

Can I ask, what is the general recommendations for:

1- Energy Supplier based on per unit charge

2- Plumber who can help to move the radiator

Thanks

Hi All, got keys and moved in yesterday after some bank delays.

Anyone had any issues with the Fridge? The freezer seems to be working well but fridge is warm, even having been on overnight.

Also, the water pump, anyone had issues with it coming on for a few seconds randomly through the night?

Question for those who have already moved in - Is there a demand control ventilation system in place? It was in the spec but I can't remember seeing any controls during our snag.

Hey. I can't comment on my own experience, but I'm planning on going with these guys as they came recommended: https://www.shedsdirectireland.com/

Hi all.

To those who have purchased, I'm just wondering how things work once you purchase. Are you given options to customise in terms of kitchen, floors etc?

Hoping to buy in the next phase and completely new to all of this.

Appreciate any insights.

Thanks

Has anyone decided to go with Internet supplier other than virgin? If so are you happy with the download speeds??

We had no choice in terms of kitchen fittings and appliances. The house is not floored with the exception of the bathrooms which are pre-tiled.

Someone posted this on Reddit. Anyone else get this mail…?

Good morning

We would like to update you on the launch of the next phase of Skylark in Portmarnock which was due to take place this month.

The development of 172 units, which Quintain had received planning permission for in May 2022, was to comprise of a range of 2, 3, & 4 bedroom houses and duplexes, as well as a 2 acre park, new additional estate access to Moyne Road and monies to upgrade Station Road.

Unfortunately, construction of this phase of Skylark has been put on hold due to a Judicial Review lodged by a third party against our planning grant.  

High Court proceedings were filed by a local Portmarnock resident in July 2022, which now prevents us from progressing with building these homes. Therefore we have had to cancel our launches as previously planned until further notice. 

A Judicial Review is an avenue, outside of the normal planning process, whereby a third-party applicant asks the High Court to review whether the grant of planning was made in accordance with all Irish and European laws. Whilst we believe the grounds for the review are not merited, we are bound by law to delay commencing the project. We do not have a definitive timeline under which this process will run, but the current estimate is anything from 12 months to 3 years depending on the Court and whether the applicant wishes to pursue the case to the Supreme Court and/or the European Courts.  

In the meantime, Quintain is exploring a number of avenues to understand if the project can be advanced in shorter time frames than mentioned above. We understand that this is deeply disappointing for our prospective residents and would like to reassure you that we are pursuing all available means to ensure that we can deliver these much-needed homes to the Portmarnock area.

We will continue to update you as we have any further information however in the meantime, please feel free to contact us on 01 8462752 or Darren@kelly.ie  

If you wish to follow the progress of the Judicial Review, click on the following link https://www.csol.ie/ccms/highCourtSearch.html?execution=e2s1  and enter, Year: 2022, Case Number: 556, Proceedings: Judicial Review.

I heard its something environmental like threat to wildlife sort of thing. I get it but I also think it's good for the environment when humans live in cities close to their place of work. Bad timing for this development to be halted and I really feel for prospective buyers. Disappointed myself as we were looking forward to Skylark Park

Adman sheds from woodies is good. Shed direct.. there are couple of them.