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SD02A/0297

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Construction of new two storey office, Valet and Workshop Development at Old Lucan Road for Prestige Car and Van Rentals

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    29 Jul 2002

  2. Further information received

    5 Nov 2002

  3. Application received

    9 Jan 2003

  4. Decision: Grant Permission

    5 Feb 2003

  5. Decision due

    6 Feb 2003

  6. Grant issued

    21 Mar 2003

Application Details

Location
Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
0.09 ha
Floor Area
364 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
9 January 2003
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
5 February 2003
Grant Date
21 March 2003

Location

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31m
S01A/0543Granted23 Nov 2001

Demolition of the existing sales office and workshop, and construction of new motor sales showroom, office and workshop.

Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.

45m
SD09A/0021/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission10 Nov 2014

(1) The demolition of all existing structures on site comprising 6 buildings of approximately 4,571sq.m in total excluding the existing party wall at the northern site boundary; (2) the construction of a mixed-used development of 30,924sq.m gross floor area ranging in height from 4 to 6 storeys including the following: at ground floor and first floor levels the development will comprise 5,957sq.m of retail floorspace comprising a main anchor unit (3,158sq.m gross floor area), a secondary anchor unit (952sq.m gross floor area including plant) and 14 retail units ranging in size from 50sq.m to 241sq.m gross floor area, a restaurant of 156sq.m, a café of 156sq.m; 733sq.m of office floor space, a library of 348sq.m and a health centre of 708sq.m, a chp plant and ESB substations and switchrooms; these uses will front onto the proposed internal access road and public open spaces at the ground floor level. A public open space of 262sq.m will also be provided at first floor level. Above the ground and first floor levels the development will comprise: (i) Block A - a 220 bedroom apart-hotel (8,747sq.m gross floor area) with communal courtyard at the second floor level - Block A consists of a four storey building above the commercial uses at ground and first floor levels; (ii) 3 residential blocks (B to D) including 102 residential units (22 no. 1 bed apartments, 59 no. 2 bed apartments, 21 no. 3 bed apartments) and associated open spaces; Blocks B, C and D decrease from four storeys at the southern boundary to three storeys at the northern boundary above the commercial uses at ground and first floor. The proposed residential blocks will be arranged as follows: Block B is centrally located on the site and comprises 45 units in total including 14 no. 1 bed apartments, 21 no. 2 bed apartments and 10 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades and terraces to the north at fourth floor level; Block C is also centrally located on the site and comprises 37 units in total including 8 no. 1 bed apartments, 26 no. 2 bed apartments and 3 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades, a semi-private open space at fifth floor level and terraces to the north at floor level; Block D is located adjacent to the eastern boundary at Kennelsfort Road Lower. This block comprises 20 units in total including 12 no. 2 bed apartments and 8 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades, a semi-private open space at fourth floor level and a terraced to the north at fourth floor level. In addition to the development described above the proposal will also include a detached, single four storey office block located on the northern-western part of the site, which is currently occupied by the 'Printworld' building. The proposed building will comprise 3,630sq.m of office floor space arranged in 6 no. own-door units. The building will accommodate 42 surface car parking spaces at the ground floor level and 3 storeys of office accommodation extending from first to third floor levels. The primary vehicular access to the site will be provided off Kennelsfort Road Lower. A secondary point of access will be provided at the existing junction at the Old Lucan Road. The proposed development will include the provision of 453 car parking spaces, 338 of which will be provided in an underground car park and 115 of which will be at surface level. The development will also include 300 bicycle spaces, landscaping and ancillary works on a site of 1.62 ha. SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: amendments to the design and layout of the proposed development including the setback of the development from the N4, the omission of 26 residential units, 56 hotel bedrooms and 1 retail unit; alterations to the northern elevation of the proposed scheme; amendments to the layout of the anchor store (including the reduction in size to 1535sq.m gross) and the incorporation of a bar (555sq.m) and restaurant (555sq.m) into the scheme; amendments to the layout at basement level to provide waste storage areas; the provision of a dedicated children's play area and additional areas of open space; modified entrance proposals and road improvement proposals; minor alterations to the proposed boundary treatment and external finishes; modification of the proposed surface treatment; the replacement of some parking spaces ar ground floor level of the 'Printworks' building with a creche (including play area 197sq.m), cafe (215sq.m) and waste storage facilities.

Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

45m
SD09A/0021Granted8 Jun 2009

(1) The demolition of all existing structures on site comprising 6 no. of buildings of approximately 4,571 sq.m. in total excluding the existing party wall at the northern site boundary; (2) the construction of a mixed-used development of 30,924 sq.m. gross floor area ranging in height from 4 to 6 storeys including the following: at ground floor and first floor levels the development will comprise 5,957 sq.m. of retail floorspace comprising a main anchor unit (3,158 sq.m. gross floor area), a secondary anchor unit (952 sq.m. gross floor area including plant) and 14 no. retail units ranging in size from 50 sq.m. to 241 sq.m. gross floor area, a restaurant of 156 sq.m., a café of 156 sq.m; 733 sq.m. of office floor space, a library of 348 sq.m. and a health centre of 708 sq.m, a chp plant and ESB substations and switchrooms; these uses will front onto the proposed internal access road and public open spaces at the ground floor level. A public open space of 262 sq.m. will also be provided at first floor level. Above the ground and first floor levels the development will comprise: (i) Block A - a 220 bedroom apart-hotel (8,747 sq.m. gross floor area) with communal courtyard at the second floor level - Block A consists of a four storey building above the commercial uses at ground and first floor levels; (ii) 3 no. residential blocks (B to D) including 102 no. residential units (22 no. 1 bed apartments, 59 no. 2 bed apartments, 21 no. 3 bed apartments) and associated open spaces; Blocks B, C and D decrease from four storeys at the southern boundary to three storeys at the northern boundary above the commercial uses at ground and first floor. The proposed residential blocks will be arranged as follows: Block B is centrally located on the site and comprises 45 no. units in total including 14 no. 1 bed apartments, 21 no. 2 bed apartments and 10 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades and terraces to the north at fourth floor level; Block C is also centrally located on the site and comprises 37 no. units in total including 8 no. 1 bed apartments, 26 no. 2 bed apartments and 3 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades, a semi-private open space at fifth floor level and terraces to the north at floor level; Block D is located adjacent to the eastern boundary at Kennelsfort Road Lower. This block comprises 20 no. units in total including 12 no. 2 bed apartments and 8 no. 3 bed apartments - the block has recessed balconies at the eastern and western facades, a semi-private open space at fourth floor level and a terraced to the north at fourth floor level. In addition to the development described above the proposal will also include a detached, single four storey office block located on the Northern-Western part of the site, which is currently occupied by the 'Printworld' building. The proposed building will comprise 3,630 sq.m. of office floor space arranged in 6 no. own-door units. The building will accommodate 42 no. surface car parking spaces at the ground floor level and 3 storeys of office accommodation extending from first to third floor levels. The primary vehicular access to the site will be provided off Kennelsfort Road Lower. A secondary point of access will be provided at the existing junction at the Old Lucan Road. The proposed development will include the provision of 453 no. car parking spaces. 338 no. of which will be provided in an underground car park and 115 no. of which will be at surface level. The development will also include 300 no. bicycle spaces, landscaping and ancillary works on a site of 1.62 ha. SIGNIFICANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: amendments to the design and layout of the proposed development including the setback of the development from the N4, the omission of 26 no. residential units, 56 no. hotel bedrooms and 1 no. retail unit; alterations to the northern elevation of the proposed scheme; amendments to the layout of the anchor store (including the reduction in size to 1535sq.m. gross) and the incorporation of a bar (555sq.m.) and restaurant (555sq.m.) into the scheme; amendments to the layout at basement level to provide waste storage areas; the provision of a dedicated children's play area and additional areas of open space; modified entrance proposals and road improvement proposals; minor alterations to the proposed boundary treatment and external finishes; modification of the proposed surface treatment; the replacement of some parking spaces ar ground floor level of the "Printworks" building with a creche (including play area 197sq.m.), cafe (215sq.m.) and waste storage facilities.

Kennelsfort Road Lower, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

48m
SD04A/0403Granted1 Sept 2004

To erect a 6m pole containing 3 no. antennae, 1 no. dish on the roof of D. Kennedy Steel and associated equipment at ground level, for a new 3G broadband network.

D. Kennedy Steel, Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

51m
SD10A/0275Grant Permission for Retention15 Sept 2010

Retention of a 6m pole containing 3 no. antennae, 1 no. dish on the roof and associated equipment at ground level, which forms part of the 3G broadband network as previously granted under planning reference SD04A/0403.

D. Kennedy Steel, Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

52m
SD17A/0223Grant Permission for Retention6 Jul 2017

Retention of a 5 metre high steel pole attached to the roof of Kennedy Steel Supplies carrying antennae, point to point link dishes, equipment cabinet at ground level and all ancillary equipment which forms part of Meteor's cellular digital communications network as previously granted under planning Ref. no. SD12A/00009.

D. Kennedy Steel, Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

53m
S02A/0146Granted7 Mar 2002

Re-develop an existing petrol filling station including demolition of existing shop building and provision of new forecourt shop with eat-in restaurant and take away food area and new forecourt layout including illuminated forecourt canopy, petrol pumps, underground fuel storage tanks, automatic car wash and ancillary signage.

Parkway Service Station, Palmerstown By-Pass, Palmerstown Upper Td., , Palmerstown, Dublin 20.

53m
SD12A/0009Grant Permission for Retention18 Jan 2012

Retain a two metre high steel pole attached to the roof of Kennedy Steel Supplies carrying antennae, point to point link dish, equipment cabinet at ground level and all ancillary equipment which forms part of Meteor's cellular digital communications network in the area as previously granted under planning reference SD03A/0142.

Kennedy Steel Supplies Ltd., Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

54m
SD16A/0033Grant Permission for Retention10 Feb 2016

Retain existing 6m pole (previously granted permission under Register Reference SD10A/0275 which was a temporary permission for a period of 5 years, which has expired) containing 3 antennae, 1 dish at rooftop level and associated equipment at ground level.

D. Kennedy Steel, Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

59m
S99A/0628Refused2 Feb 2000

Retention of part and the relocation of part of an existing steel storage and general purpose warehouse on site.

Old Lucan Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.

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