Skylark - Portmarnock

Snugbugrug28 · 13-07-2022 5:49pm

Been living off your drone footage for near 16 months now :)

Well noted on Panda. In general I'm not a fan of heavily 'discounted' plans. I think it just gives the provider huge scope to increase prices by simply removing the discount.

Gilly047 · 15-07-2022 2:41pm

Is it only Virgin media that you can get in the area for TV and broadband? Eir don't service the area?

bilbot79 · 15-07-2022 4:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119341887#Comment_119341887

You can get Sky aswell. Not sure about Eir.

ANKU · 16-07-2022 8:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119332236#Comment_119332236

Hi,

if you don’t mind me asking, how did the snagging go?

MArk2486 · 16-07-2022 8:47pm

Went great, we got a Snagger and honestly, unless you have a lot of experience yourself, we'd definitely recommend getting one. But with that said, they said the house was built to a very high standard. All the snags were small things. We have final inspection this week, so it's moving quick enough at this stage.

ANKU · 17-07-2022 11:27am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119347045#Comment_119347045

Great to hear that !

congratulation.

bilbot79 · 18-07-2022 1:25pm

When do folks think that Skylark Park will be built?

ANKU · 25-07-2022 3:44pm

Hi,

do anyone know what other options are there for broadband except Virgin Media and how is the speed?

do we need technicians to setup the connection for Virgin media?

Portmarnock22 · 26-07-2022 1:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119385873#Comment_119385873

Hi Anku. Not sure which road you are but I believe some are set up for connection, some are not.

If you put your Eircode into the website it will let you know

We are going to be on Brent Road and it's not set up currently.

ANKU · 27-07-2022 9:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119389747#Comment_119389747

Thanks.

My Eircode in Lapwing Grove shows up in VirginMedia website for their services. So that’s good.

Do houses comes with the VirginMedia socket pre-installed on the wall?

I found Sky is not there yet.

Snugbugrug28 · 27-07-2022 9:07pm

Hey Folks. Can anyone recommend a guy for putting the (10sqm?) flooring down in the attic with ladder? I think someone said here before it was 900 euro?

ChicoCannon · 28-07-2022 7:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119332409#Comment_119332409

Did not consent to to gainf my info go to Panda, they called 2 days later saying we hear you want to sign up with us.

Despite me telling them I was sticking with current providers they kept ringing me every couple of days for about 3 weeks.

ChicoCannon · 28-07-2022 7:41pm

The houses has Eir and Virgin ducting St the front door, inside there are faceplate where you can get the connection for whatever installer you go for put in. Virgin came to us and although we didn't thet their TV they installed connections in sitting room and bedroom for free.

For sky, they say you can't install dishes but houses in other parts of Marnocks Bay have them up, but Sky Glass will give you access to their TV from the end of August.

emhportmarnock2022 · 03-08-2022 7:00pm

Hey folks….anyone hear anything re BCAR submission to Fingal?

Portmarnock22 · 03-08-2022 7:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119425388#Comment_119425388

Last thing we have heard is from Builders Solicitor on Monday 18th July saying being submitted that week and can take up to 21 days.

Our Solicitor have not received thats its ready yet.

Portmarnock22 · 05-08-2022 11:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119425388#Comment_119425388

Got an update this AM that it was only submitted this week (Can take up to 21 days)

Must have been some sort of delay.

MArk2486 · 08-08-2022 11:20am

Anyone got timelines for BCAR? How long did this process take - it mentioned 21 days, but is it any quicker than that? And after the BCAR, how quick was it to getting keys?

bmurr101 · 08-08-2022 1:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119444460#Comment_119444460

We are in number 5 lapwing grove. we did our second snag today and signed the snag list. the issues on the first snag list were pretty much all fixed and in good shape. A few bits we are waiting for just went of the o/s list on the snag but we signed off anyway to keep pressure on everyone to get the deal closed. The foreman said we would prob get keys in 2 weeks or so once bcar comes in. Didn't get a sense that he was expecting it to be less than 3 weeks and I think bcar was submitted to fingal coco around a week ago.

Portmarnock22 · 15-08-2022 12:38pm

Hi,

Anyone any update on BCAR or from phase C3?

Trying our best to wait patiently but ready to move in :D

emhportmarnock2022 · 15-08-2022 7:44pm

We are in C3, got word that BCAR is complete, last mile now with legals and bank 🫣……

Portmarnock22 · 15-08-2022 8:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119478015#Comment_119478015

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

Hopefully we hear on BCAR this week :D

emhportmarnock2022 · 19-08-2022 8:02pm

🔑 today 🥳

Portmarnock22 · 19-08-2022 8:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119495555#Comment_119495555

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.

emhportmarnock2022 · 19-08-2022 8:21pm

24 hrs once cheque issue was completed

HannahJ87 · 29-08-2022 9:34pm

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?

Snugbugrug28 · 29-08-2022 10:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119539773#Comment_119539773

I'm not that worried to be honest. The terrifying images we see are all based on worst case scenarios like 10m etc. Skylark is a bit elevated from the sea and flooding tends to be worse in Midlands etc. Haven't heard anything about Skylark being a flood risk and solicitor/insurance didn't say anything either.

MArk2486 · 30-08-2022 7:02am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119539773#Comment_119539773

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.

Baroudeur · 31-08-2022 9:18am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119539773#Comment_119539773

I'm not concerned really. When you look at the elevation map the site itself is about 10 meters above sea level and is on an elevation compared to Portmarnock village. The flood risk assessment was quite thorough as MArk2486 said. If there are longer-term flood risks due to sea level rise the problem won't be isolated to Portmarnock - most of the city centre is barely above sea level!

ANKU · 31-08-2022 5:40pm

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

Baroudeur · 01-09-2022 8:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119549570#Comment_119549570

Hey. If you're looking for the best value on energy, I'd recommend going to bonkers.ie. to compare costs between suppliers. Very handy.

MArk2486 · 01-09-2022 1:05pm

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?

Snugbugrug28 · 01-09-2022 4:17pm

Welcome!!

Our fridge was warm and my wife turned the dial down I think. Now there is a big block of ice at the back. Wish I could've chosen a frost free fridge (or chosen anything for that matter).

Not sure what you mean about the water pump. I'm told if the hot water is set to 52 and the temperature drops 8 degrees to 44 then it will kick in to bring it back up. Small temperature on the right is the actual water temp, big figure in the middle I think is the temperature of the pipe feeding into the system (if active will be rising, if inactive will be falling)

Baroudeur · 05-09-2022 2:19pm

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.

Snugbugrug28 · 05-09-2022 3:59pm

There is some sort of machinery relating to ventilation in the roof. As far as I understand this works by the humidity sensors in each room vent sensing the humidity and then switching on to vent out damp air.

Tazium · 05-09-2022 10:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119554156#Comment_119554156

Congrats.

Our fridge was replaced due to a fault with the fridge not getting cold. Took them about a week to sort it out but it seems we weren’t the only ones at the time. Contact the after sales people and they’ll get you sorted.

bmurr101 · 09-09-2022 1:54pm

Hi folks, does anyone have any good recommendations for shed suppliers? thanks

Baroudeur · 11-09-2022 1:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119595712#Comment_119595712

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/

ANKU · 13-09-2022 8:11am

Hi,

any recommendation for a good plumber around?

Thanks

HannahJ87 · 16-09-2022 3:09am

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

earlyapex · 20-09-2022 11:42am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119575266#Comment_119575266

Is the roof venting supposed to be running 24/7?

The bathrooms and the kitchen extractors run all the time for me.

Do you have that too?

boylano21 · 24-09-2022 12:20pm

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

Tazium · 25-09-2022 5:32pm

Siro has been installed in the area so be sure to ask for the offers.

Baroudeur · 27-09-2022 4:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119624646#Comment_119624646

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.

HannahJ87 · 12-10-2022 3:22pm

Could I ask the people who live in the terraced houses, especially the mid-terraced houses, how it the sound-proofing. Do you ever hear the neighbours? Dogs barking indoors etc? I'm more concerned about me bothering others than others bothering me...

el Fenomeno · 14-10-2022 10:21am

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.

Sono · 14-10-2022 7:48pm

Yes I got this email, was not expecting that

Snugbugrug28 · 15-10-2022 11:16am

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

Buttons_sb · 27-10-2022 2:54pm

Hi all

We are finally snagging in C3 after some delays.. can anyone recommend someone who snagged their house? I have rang one or two places already that came recommended with no availability. Any suggestions?

Royalshiva · 13-11-2022 8:46am

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

earlyapex · 19-12-2022 3:15pm

Has anybody seen the email that seems to come from the Foreman which contains a pdf but that pdf links to a russian website asking for a Microsoft login?

The email address looks legit but the dodgy link does not. Email is about "DRES properties"

Skylark - Portmarnock

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