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Rahillion, Donabate - New build

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  • #102
    Qwer
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Qwer


    Pdbeighty1 wrote: »
    Wow thats interesting. The next phase seemed more of the same apart from a series of terraced 3 beds. Did you see why it was refused? I have no doubt they will modify plans pretty quickly to get some built. They have had no major problems so far and like you say.. the houses are high quality

    Also our daughter has a placd in junior infants or senior infants.. depending on when the houses we move in
    The master planning had bunglows along the estuary side north of the school they applied to amend them, to two story houses, squeeze a couple more in and create cul de sacs. It was declined because 2 storeys would affect visual aspect of the estuary. All the information is freely available on fingal website planning


  • #103
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    Spoke to the builder the other day and he said that we are now due to move in February/March after it was initially stated it would be November. Happy enough to be honest due to our circumstances and not remotely surprised given at the initial showhouses the first people due to move in were to be in May and they still aren't in.


  • #104
    Murrey
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Murrey


    We must be on the same timeframe too, we are half way down Rahillion Drive. We were told December but haven't even enquired with the builder recently as clearly they don't look like they'll be ready by then


  • #105
    raja_s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭raja_s


    I checked with the builder for Rahillion Crescent, he gave me March/April 2018 time frame.


  • #106
    denisstack
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭denisstack


    raja_s wrote: »
    I checked with the builder for Rahillion Crescent, he gave me March/April 2018 time frame.

    Hi, would you mind sending me the builder's contact details please? We're buying in Rahillion Park and the estate agent said April or May but we haven't had any contact with the builder yet. I'm assuming we'll be way later than what they said, considering they say they're finishing the Crescent before starting over our direction.


  • #107
    Jacdub
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Jacdub


    Can I ask what number you are. We just have our landlord notice for march 4th. If it goes any longer than that we will have to move twice.
    elliot895 wrote: »
    Spoke to the builder the other day and he said that we are now due to move in February/March after it was initially stated it would be November. Happy enough to be honest due to our circumstances and not remotely surprised given at the initial showhouses the first people due to move in were to be in May and they still aren't in.


  • #108
    denisstack
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭denisstack


    We were at Rahillion again yesterday. We were told by the property developer that because they got refused planning permission for some of the houses, Rahillion Park will now be ready for snagging in March. We had previously been told April / May.


  • #109
    Murrey
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Murrey


    That's a good bit earlier but I'm sure you will be happy to get in. Did they say anything about what type of houses they plan to put where the permission was refused. Our house will be facing that area


  • #110
    denisstack
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭denisstack


    Murrey wrote: »
    That's a good bit earlier but I'm sure you will be happy to get in. Did they say anything about what type of houses they plan to put where the permission was refused. Our house will be facing that area

    Yep we'll be happy to be in earlier if it does happen. They didn't say what kind of houses and I didn't think to ask but I'm sure you'd find it if you trawl through the county council website. They said all the Drive houses are up now as you probably know.


  • #111
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    Jacdub wrote: »
    Can I ask what number you are. We just have our landlord notice for march 4th. If it goes any longer than that we will have to move twice.

    Half way up rahillion drive. Was out yesterday and I checked again with the developer and he said it should be ready for snag Jan/Feb and ready to move into Feb/march. Our current lease runs out at the end of March and I'm expecting we'll need it right up until then!

    On the new planning permission for the houses at the edge of the estuary/new park...apparently they are re-applying for bungalows to be built there instead. He said they would be 3/4 bed bungalows. I think he said they would be dormer...never heard of them before. I'm pleased with that as it will give us some sort of view of the estuary/park from our upstairs when everything is finished


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  • #112
    Murrey
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Murrey


    I was thinking the exact same Elliot, I'd be delighted if there were bungalows opposite! I think it would be a better look for the road personally... the plans that were turned down looked a bit cramped


  • #113
    alexey
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭alexey


    I am wondering regarding snagging, does anyone know wheather should I arrange some snagging specialist or not. What is the common approach with that.

    When are you going to order flooring stuff (as it takes about 2-3 weeks for supplying) just after snagging complete or at any other time?


  • #114
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    We've also bought in Rahillion Park. That's interesting to hear them say the houses will be ready there in March/April. The development looks well behind when you get out there. Spoke with Ballisk Homes last week and they were more inclined to say later. Have any of you been provided the details of the builder from Ballisk? Thanks for your replies.


  • #115
    raja_s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭raja_s


    denisstack wrote: »
    raja_s wrote: »
    I checked with the builder for Rahillion Crescent, he gave me March/April 2018 time frame.

    Hi, would you mind sending me the builder's contact details please? We're buying in Rahillion Park and the estate agent said April or May but we haven't had any contact with the builder yet. I'm assuming we'll be way later than what they said, considering they say they're finishing the Crescent before starting over our direction.
    I have PM'd you the contact


  • #116
    denisstack
    Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭denisstack


    dcresham wrote: »
    We've also bought in Rahillion Park. That's interesting to hear them say the houses will be ready there in March/April. The development looks well behind when you get out there. Spoke with Ballisk Homes last week and they were more inclined to say later. Have any of you been provided the details of the builder from Ballisk? Thanks for your replies.

    I'll take the date I was told with a large pinch of salt. We'd be happy to be in by the end of the summer. I only have Ballisk contact details myself so far too.


  • #117
    Maldini2706
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭Maldini2706


    I spoke to the estate agent yesterday about the rejected planning permission and as others have said the height of the crèche building next to the park is the issue.

    He said the builders aren't sure what will happen as they've to liaise with the planners and see what they can build. It'll probably mean the crèche will have to be lower height and take up more land which means they won't be able to build the eight 3 beds that were planned for phase 3. We have a booking deposit down on one so we're a bit unsure what to do now.

    It looks like they'll put a detached house next to the crèche building beside the park and build 4 or 6 of the eight 3 beds but he won't know for certain until December at the earliest.


  • #118
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    Maldini2706 wrote: »
    I spoke to the estate agent yesterday about the rejected planning permission and as others have said the height of the crèche building next to the park is the issue.

    He said the builders aren't sure what will happen as they've to liaise with the planners and see what they can build. It'll probably mean the crèche will have to be lower height and take up more land which means they won't be able to build the eight 3 beds that were planned for phase 3. We have a booking deposit down on one so we're a bit unsure what to do now.

    It looks like they'll put a detached house next to the crèche building beside the park and build 4 or 6 of the eight 3 beds but he won't know for certain until December at the earliest.

    That's all very interesting. Slightly worrying that they offer houses for sale when they don't even have full planning permission to build the houses!


  • #119
    Qwer
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭Qwer


    Maldini2706 wrote: »
    I spoke to the estate agent yesterday about the rejected planning permission and as others have said the height of the crèche building next to the park is the issue.

    He said the builders aren't sure what will happen as they've to liaise with the planners and see what they can build. It'll probably mean the crèche will have to be lower height and take up more land which means they won't be able to build the eight 3 beds that were planned for phase 3. We have a booking deposit down on one so we're a bit unsure what to do now.

    It looks like they'll put a detached house next to the crèche building beside the park and build 4 or 6 of the eight 3 beds but he won't know for certain until December at the earliest.

    Hi do you know where the creche is, do you know is it an extension to one of the houses or a commercial purpose built creche, the planning which was rejected F17A/0529 lists it as being 13 residential houses?


  • #120
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    denisstack wrote: »
    I'll take the date I was told with a large pinch of salt. We'd be happy to be in by the end of the summer. I only have Ballisk contact details myself so far too.

    Same as. Hopefully, it will just run smoothly, and all of these delayed planning applications dont stop/delay work too much. Having issues with our Landlord now so just keen to nail down a date range. Have seen other devs we were looking at drag on really badly. Purchased in July so would be keen to be in no more than a year after purchase.


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  • #121
    Maldini2706
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭Maldini2706


    Qwer wrote: »
    Hi do you know where the creche is, do you know is it an extension to one of the houses or a commercial purpose built creche, the planning which was rejected F17A/0529 lists it as being 13 residential houses?

    The plans we were shown had it in the corner of the cul de sac near the entrance to the new park. It looked like a separate building but with a similar aesthetic to the houses around it.


  • #122
    gtj10
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭gtj10


    Maldini2706 wrote: »
    The plans we were shown had it in the corner of the cul de sac near the entrance to the new park. It looked like a separate building but with a similar aesthetic to the houses around it.

    Do you mean on Rahillion Way? Did you view the updated plans at the showhouse or from the builders?

    We have a deposit on a 3 bed for the next phase but haven't received the contracts yet so the uncertainty around the planning is a bit worrying.


  • #123
    Murrey
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Murrey


    I had no idea there was so much uncertainty in the planning permission. I never saw a crèche in the plans or was it mentioned to us by the estate agent when we signed contracts. It makes me uncomfortable that we don't seem to know what the overall look of the estate is going to be especially as it is supposed to be a small estate. This was one of the reasons we bought here.


  • #124
    Maldini2706
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭Maldini2706


    gtj10 wrote: »
    Do you mean on Rahillion Way? Did you view the updated plans at the showhouse or from the builders?

    We have a deposit on a 3 bed for the next phase but haven't received the contracts yet so the uncertainty around the planning is a bit worrying.

    No, ours is Rahillion Walk. The estate agent had plans in the showhouse that showed a larger version of the estate compared to the version in the brochure.


  • #125
    alexey
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭alexey


    I've got call yesterday from Balisk. They just were calling to ask us whether do we have any questions or not :) So, I asked regarding Rahillion Drive houses, that man advised End of Feb or early March.
    I am wondering, whether has someone received such calls from Balisk?

    Regards,


  • #126
    Jacdub
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Jacdub


    Does anyone have a picture of the updated estate plans. Agree with above that it worrying to have drastic changes made to the side of the estate. Creche was never mentioned to us either. I also can't see where they have space for it, if they keep the promised 5acre parkland


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  • #127
    Min89
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Min89


    In fingal county councils planning F14A/0033, it mentions a creche located in units 23, 29, and 63 to cater for 10 children. I read this in the archaeological assessment, page 2. This dates back to 2014.


  • #128
    Murrey
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Murrey


    I'm not happy about the crèche at all. The one in Beresford at the other side of town was supposed to only have 30 kids and first thing they did when they opened was apply for the numbers to be doubled. That means a constant flow of traffic picking up and collecting kids and cars parked all over the place.


  • #129
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    We noticed the 3 site provisions mentioned by the poster above in our contract. We queried it then with the builders before signing as we weren't keen on living near one of the three locations above at which point we were told it was now only one site in a later phase of the development


  • #130
    raja_s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭raja_s


    elliot895 wrote: »
    We noticed the 3 site provisions mentioned by the poster above in our contract. We queried it then with the builders before signing as we weren't keen on living near one of the three locations above at which point we were told it was now only one site in a later phase of the development
    Hi elliot895, Where did you see the provisions in the contract ? There is no mention of it in my contract ?


  • #131
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    raja_s wrote: »
    Hi elliot895, Where did you see the provisions in the contract ? There is no mention of it in my contract ?

    Sorry for the delayed response don’t know how I missed your question! Our lawyer pointed the provisions out to us. I can’t remember the specific page it was on within the contract but I think it was at the beginning and then we queried the submission.

    I know my response is quite vague but I honestly can’t remember where in the contract it was specifically.

    Any one received any further updates? I see they have two days of showhouses on this weekend so me and my better half are heading out for a nosey and to take a few measurements


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  • #132
    jester1980
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭jester1980


    Hi All

    Randomly just found this thread, myself my wife and my 3 year old son have a deposit on a 3 bed in Rahillion crescent, great to see a lot of families with young kids.

    One quick thing, where about is the big park located, I know Donabate well but didn't realize there was a park there, is it up behind Rahillion Way?


  • #133
    November16
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭November16


    Hi All, we have also paid a deposit on a four bed on Rahillion Drive and are awaiting our contracts.

    I'm just wondering for those of you who have already received contracts, does it stipulate in the contract that the management of the estate will be taken over by Fingal Co Co?

    Thanks in advance


  • #134
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    jester1980 wrote: »
    Hi All

    Randomly just found this thread, myself my wife and my 3 year old son have a deposit on a 3 bed in Rahillion crescent, great to see a lot of families with young kids.

    One quick thing, where about is the big park located, I know Donabate well but didn't realize there was a park there, is it up behind Rahillion Way?

    Hi

    There is a 5 acre park as part of this development. It is due to be built at the back of the estate as far as I am aware


  • #135
    jester1980
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭jester1980


    elliot895 wrote: »
    Hi

    There is a 5 acre park as part of this development. It is due to be built at the back of the estate as far as I am aware

    Great stuff thanks Elliot


  • #136
    jester1980
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭jester1980


    November16 wrote: »
    Hi All, we have also paid a deposit on a four bed on Rahillion Drive and are awaiting our contracts.

    I'm just wondering for those of you who have already received contracts, does it stipulate in the contract that the management of the estate will be taken over by Fingal Co Co?

    Thanks in advance

    HI

    I was actually going over contracts yesterday and did see that the estate will be handed over to the local council when complete. Don't think Fingal where mentioned by name.

    Thanks


  • #137
    Min89
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Min89


    jester1980 wrote: »
    Hi All

    Randomly just found this thread, myself my wife and my 3 year old son have a deposit on a 3 bed in Rahillion crescent, great to see a lot of families with young kids.

    One quick thing, where about is the big park located, I know Donabate well but didn't realize there was a park there, is it up behind Rahillion Way?

    The park is going to be located behind the estate towards the estuary. It will have a path leading up to it and then it's a big square area of green area with McAllisters mill at the centre of it.


  • #138
    Jacdub
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Jacdub


    Does anyone have an updated picture of the estate they could post. Or anyone who's going out on Saturday could they take a picture of the plans and post it here. Thanks in advance.


  • #139
    rcallagh
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭rcallagh


    Anyone know when 1st people are moving in? Was the 5 bed showhouse open this weekend? Thanks


  • #140
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    rcallagh wrote: »
    Anyone know when 1st people are moving in? Was the 5 bed showhouse open this weekend? Thanks

    Would be surprised to see anyone in there before March/April given the pace of Development. Hope I'm wrong


  • #141
    elliot895
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭elliot895


    dcresham wrote: »
    Would be surprised to see anyone in there before March/April given the pace of Development. Hope I'm wrong

    We were told at the weekend that the first two houses will be filled pre-Christmas and it’s status quo for ours- march/April...when we initially signed contracts back in June we were told November so hoping March/April is worst case scenario


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  • #142
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    elliot895 wrote: »
    dcresham wrote: »
    Would be surprised to see anyone in there before March/April given the pace of Development.  Hope I'm wrong

    We were told at the weekend that the first two houses will be filled pre-Christmas and it’s status quo for ours- march/April...when we initially signed contracts back in June we were told November so hoping March/April is worst case scenario
    We signed contracts for Rahillion Park in August. Initially told Feb - Apr when laying down initial €10K deposit. 
    Upon signing contracts the latest views was Apr - Jun.  Have followed other Developments we were interested in and process seems to just generally be slow across the board with many developers. They're not even near looking @ Rahillion Park yet we're we'll be so will be delighted with a move anytime before the end of next summer. Which will take it to probably over a year since laying don a deposit to moving in which in my eyes is ridiculous. 

    From visiting/viewing the Dev, and it's progress it'd be a surprise to see folk moving in pre Xmas given work still needed on basic site access, and other amenities that the would probable need to be signed off by Fingal CC. 
    Have you or anyone else on here discussed fixtures and fittings. That's always an indicator that there's progress. 
    Again, I really really hope you're right mate and I'm mad off.


  • #143
    raja_s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭raja_s


    dcresham wrote: »
    elliot895 wrote: »
    dcresham wrote: »
    Would be surprised to see anyone in there before March/April given the pace of Development.  Hope I'm wrong

    We were told at the weekend that the first two houses will be filled pre-Christmas and it’s status quo for ours- march/April...when we initially signed contracts back in June we were told November so hoping March/April is worst case scenario
    We signed contracts for Rahillion Park in August. Initially told Feb - Apr when laying down initial €10K deposit. 
    Upon signing contracts the latest views was Apr - Jun.  Have followed other Developments we were interested in and process seems to just generally be slow across the board with many developers. They're not even near looking @ Rahillion Park yet we're we'll be so will be delighted with a move anytime before the end of next summer. Which will take it to probably over a year since laying don a deposit to moving in which in my eyes is ridiculous. 

    From visiting/viewing the Dev, and it's progress it'd be a surprise to see folk moving in pre Xmas given work still needed on basic site access, and other amenities that the would probable need to be signed off by Fingal CC. 
    Have you or anyone else on here discussed fixtures and fittings. That's always an indicator that there's progress. 
    Again, I really really hope you're right mate and I'm mad off.
    We had booked in Rahillion Crescent, Was told that the pre-fab houses will be delivered to the site by December and we should be ready to move in by March/April 2018.


  • #144
    November16
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭November16


    dcresham wrote: »
    We signed contracts for Rahillion Park in August. Initially told Feb - Apr when laying down initial €10K deposit. 
    Upon signing contracts the latest views was Apr - Jun.  Have followed other Developments we were interested in and process seems to just generally be slow across the board with many developers. They're not even near looking @ Rahillion Park yet we're we'll be so will be delighted with a move anytime before the end of next summer. Which will take it to probably over a year since laying don a deposit to moving in which in my eyes is ridiculous. 

    From visiting/viewing the Dev, and it's progress it'd be a surprise to see folk moving in pre Xmas given work still needed on basic site access, and other amenities that the would probable need to be signed off by Fingal CC. 
    Have you or anyone else on here discussed fixtures and fittings. That's always an indicator that there's progress. 
    Again, I really really hope you're right mate and I'm mad off.


    We were at our house on Rahillion Drive about two weeks ago and it's well on. Kitchen and bathrooms in and walls painted. We were advised it will be ready for snagging in Jan and move in March which would seem realistic based on progress of house in recent weeks.


  • #145
    Min89
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Min89


    We were at our house on Rahillion drive on Sunday and likewise, on the inside it is pretty much done bar a bit of a deep cleaning job. They have put the blocks on the outside and have started the red brick at the front. They have also put in the foundations at the rear of the back garden for the fences so we can see how big the gardens will be. I feel it's really taking shape now. We were told Jan/Feb. I really hope it won't be too delayed at this stage.


  • #146
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    Min89 wrote: »
    We were at our house on Rahillion drive on Sunday and likewise, on the inside it is pretty much done bar a bit of a deep cleaning job. They have put the blocks on the outside and have started the red brick at the front. They have also put in the foundations at the rear of the back garden for the fences so we can see how big the gardens will be. I feel it's really taking shape now. We were told Jan/Feb. I really hope it won't be too delayed at this stage.
    That's super to hear. Really hope you're right and that it does kick on quickly in Jan and beyond. Have you had reach out from the builder on Fixtures and fittings yet? Interested to see what the company is like to deal with what options are available.


  • #147
    Min89
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Min89


    All I've been told in relation to fixtures and fittings is what is in the showhouse, not including the wall paneling and the units in the sitting room. All kitchen, wardrobe units included, bathroom towel rails, bathroom under sink presses in upstairs bathrooms, the ceiling light fittings are the same as showhouse as in relation to where they are and how many.


  • #148
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    Min89 wrote: »
    All I've been told in relation to fixtures and fittings is what is in the showhouse, not including the wall paneling and the units in the sitting room. All kitchen, wardrobe units included, bathroom towel rails, bathroom under sink presses in upstairs bathrooms, the ceiling light fittings are the same as showhouse as in relation to where they are and how many.
    Yeah we were told that to, but were also advised during contract signing that we could chose other items outwith of those if we wanted at an extra cost of course. So was just curious to see if anyone had been engaged yet in the process to see what the company supplying was like to deal with. I think they mentioned it was Curtis Kitchens in Navan who were the supplier for the Kitchens anyways.


  • #149
    Min89
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭Min89


    We visited Curtis kitchens back in August and made a couple of changes. Nothing major. I would imagine you would need to contact them quite soon if you wish to make changes, Curtis also do the wardrobes. I found them very helpful and professional. They have showrooms in Navan.


  • #150
    raja_s
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭raja_s


    Min89 wrote: »
    We visited Curtis kitchens back in August and made a couple of changes. Nothing major. I would imagine you would need to contact them quite soon if you wish to make changes, Curtis also do the wardrobes. I found them very helpful and professional. They have showrooms in Navan.
    I need to check for the white goods with them do they have any options ??


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  • #151
    dcresham
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭dcresham


    Min89 wrote: »
    We visited Curtis kitchens back in August and made a couple of changes. Nothing major. I would imagine you would need to contact them quite soon if you wish to make changes, Curtis also do the wardrobes. I found them very helpful and professional. They have showrooms in Navan.
    Ah very useful to know, may I cheekily ask do you pay them for any difference in costs or is that something you sort out with the Developer?


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