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SD06A/0792

Refused

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Erection of a 30 metre high, freestanding lattice communications structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinets within 2.4m high palisade compound, to form part of ESB's communication system and to share with other licensed operators.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Sept 2006

  2. Decision due

    6 Nov 2006

  3. Decision: Refuse Permission

    7 Nov 2006

  4. Appeal submitted

    24 Nov 2006

  5. Appeal decided: Refuse Permission

    17 May 2007

Application Details

Location
Belgard 38kV Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
2060 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 September 2006
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision Date
7 November 2006
Permission Expires
17 May 2007

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL06S.220733
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Submitted
24 November 2006
Decided
17 May 2007

Location

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2m
SD08A/0740Granted14 Dec 2009

Erection of a 40 metre high, free standing birdcage type communications structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground mounted equipment cabinets to be shared with third party operators, within a 2.4 metre high palisade compound. Works to include the decommissioning of the existing 24 metre high lattice communication structure in ESB Telecoms existing communication compound.

ESB Belgard 38kV Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

3m
SD14A/0137Granted25 Jun 2014

Continued use of the existing 40m high, free standing, birdcage type communications structure including antennae and communication dishes (previously granted under parent permission SD08A/0740) all set within a 2.34m high palisade compound. Permission is sought for additional antennae and dishes for possible future third part co-location.

ESB Belgard 38kV Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

3m
SD14A/0097Invalid - Site Notice16 May 2014

Continued use of the existing 40m high, free standing, birdcage type communications structure including antennae and communication dishes (previously granted under parent permission SD08A/0740) all set within a 2.34m high palisade compound. Permission is sought for additional antennae and dishes for possible future third part co-location.

ESB Belgard 38kV Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

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SD25A/0113Granted14 May 2025

Install additional antennae on top of the existing 40-meter high telecommunications monopole structure to include all ancillary equipment (total height not to exceed 44 meters to the top of the antennae) on behalf of the commission for communications regulation (ComReg). To include associated ground mounted equipment.

ESB Telecommunications Compound, Belgard 38KV Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

22m
S02A/0016Granted14 Jan 2002

Retain a 25 metre high, free standing communications mast, carrying antenna and dishes, with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinet within a 2.4 metre palisade compound.

Existing ESB 38kv Substation, Belgard Road, Tallaght, D24.

52m
SD26A/0191Referral31 Jul 2026

Change of use of vacant retail unit to childcare facility consisting of three dayrooms; staff room; kitchen and associated toilet facilities.

Unit 1, Block A, Airton Plaza, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 PY6R

52m
SHD3ABP-305763-19Granted25 Oct 2019

Demolition of the existing industrial buildings on site (4,800sq.m) and the construction of 2 blocks comprising: 328 apartments (93 1-bed, 222 2-bed and 13 3-bed), ancillary residential support facilities and commercial floorspace measuring 31,147sq.m gross floor space above a single basement level measuring 5,861sq.m. Block A is a part-5 to part-7 storey (13,710sq.m) over basement block comprising 149 apartments with office space (222sq.m). Block B is a part-6 to part-9 storey (17,437sq.m) over basement block comprising 179 apartments, 2 double-height retail/commercial (Class 1/Class 2) units (354sq.m), a café/restaurant (313sq.m) , a creche (360sq.m), internal residents amenity area (644sq.m) at ground floor including reception (37.7sq.m), residents lounge (91.3sq.m), private dining area (52.6sq.m), co-working space (45.5sq.m), games room (47.3sq.m), gym (80sq.m) and communal lounge (220sq.m) at 6th floor level. The development also consists of the provision of a landscaped courtyard; public plaza at the corner of Airton and Belgard Road; pedestrian access from Airton Road to the Technological University campus; balconies; landscaped roof terrace at 6th floor level (7th Storey) of Block B (671sq.m); 184 car parking spaces at basement level including 14 club car spaces, 10 disabled parking spaces and 4 creche parking spaces; 727 basement and surface bicycle parking spaces; 4 motorbike parking spaces; bin storage; boundary treatments; green roofs; hard and soft landscaping; plant; lighting; Vodafone cabin sub-station; ESB sub-stations, switch rooms and generators; and all other associated site works above and below ground.

Site at the corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 HD35

52m
LRD24A/0004WGrant Permission for Retention8 Jul 2024

Mabelground Limited intend to apply for retention permission for development (Large-scale Residential Development (LRD)) comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) as granted under ABP Reg. Ref. ABP-305763-19 at this c. 1.19 Ha. site at the corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 HD35. Retention permission is sought for the following modifications: The amalgamation of 2 No. retail/commercial units (178.5 sq m and 175.4 sq m) to create one larger unit, and the relocation of the ESB substation and switch room from the southern boundary into the retail/commercial floorspace (total retail/commercial unit floorspace is 310 sq m); shell and core provided to the permitted creche (fit-out subject to tenant requirements); modifications to the height of the scheme including a minor increase to the finished floor levels, minor adjustment to the parapet heights including a slight increase of one section of roof by 125mm in Block B, minor increase in the height of the roof level amenity space by 500mm, and increase in the height of a staircore by 2.3 metres at roof level; revised roof design layout including an amended PV panel layout, increased green roof provision from 2,490 sq m to 2,576 sq m (increase of 86 sq m), reduction in plant, and provision of railings to the roof terrace amenity space; removal of the second private terrace accessed from bedroom No. 3 of Unit No. AG.105; removal of en-suite bathrooms from Unit Nos. B1.302, B1.303, B1.307, B2.301, B2.302, B2.303, B2.307, B3.301, B3.302, B3.307, B4.301, B4.302, B4.307, B5.301, B5.302 and B5.307; removal of stairs leading from the surface level courtyard to the basement; modifications to the landscaping strategy for fire safety including the addition of ventilation for the basement and adjustments to the landscaping layout at surface level; elevational changes including amendments to the material finishes, and provision of additional fire escapes on the western elevation; minor internal design changes including the provision of a metering room in lieu of 9 sq m of creche floor area, reconfiguration of staircores, reconfiguration of the refuse store, bicycle parking and disabled parking at basement level, and the provision of an attenuation tank at basement level; and all associated development works above and below ground.

Site at the Corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 HD35

53m
LRD24A/0005WGranted8 Jul 2024

Mabelground Limited intend to apply for permission for development (Large-scale Residential Development (LRD)) comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) as granted under ABP Reg. Ref. ABP-305763-19 at this c. 1.2 Ha. site at the corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 HD35. The proposed amendments comprise revisions to the permitted site entrance from Airton Road to the north including the provision of a new island and dished kerbs.

Corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 HD35

54m
S00A/0667Granted19 Dec 2000

Development and works, relating to the excavation and the removal of earth mound located on the east side of the warehouse and the development of additional surface car parking and associated works from an existing 47 car spaces to 102 car spaces.

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