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Former Printworks/Smurfit Site at Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application 3609/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development at a site of 2,632 sq.m (0.26 ha) within an overall site of c.20,200 sq m (c.2.02 ha). The overall site comprises the southern part of the former Printworks/Smurfit Site at Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The applications site is located at the eastern portion of the overall site (adjoining the rear of properties on Iona Park). The proposed development consists of an amendment to the permitted residential development (ABP Ref. PL29N.246124; DCC Reg. Ref.: 3665/15 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4267/17, 2133/18 and 4306/18) which is currently under construction. DCC Reg. Ref. 4306/18 which also pertains to the subject site is not affected by the current application. The proposed amendments comprise the change of permitted house Nos. 25-35 inclusive from 11 No. three storey (five bed) terrace units to 28 No. three storey apartments (4 No. one bed and 24 No. two bed units); a nominal increase in the overall height of the units (the ridge level will remain unchanged as the additional height is facilitated by a reduction ground floor level by 340mm); the slight repositioning of the blocks within the permitted footprint; associated minor amendments to elevations, internal layouts, boundary treatments, landscaping and curtilages. The development will reduce the gross floor area of the scheme by 67 sq m. The development will include the provision of 788 sq m of communal open space (in lieu of the previously permitted private open space to dwellings); an increase in quantum of car parking spaces from 11 No. to 20 No. spaces; the provision of 28 No. cycle spaces; winter gardens facing west; ground level terraces facing east; bin storage; and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jul 2019

  2. Decision due

    19 Sept 2019

  3. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    19 Sept 2019

Application Details

Location
Former Printworks/Smurfit Site at Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
2488.55 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 July 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
19 September 2019

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WEB1660/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID20 Mar 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Botanic Business Centre Unlimited Company, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 3 Botanic Business Centre, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, D09 TV05 (bounded by Iona Crescent to the east; and Former John Player's Factory to the west [Protected Structure]). The development will consist of the proposed change of use of this single storey light industrial/warehouse unit with ancillary offices at ground floor level and stores at mezzanine level to a car storage facility with ancillary offices at ground floor level (the stair access to the existing mezzanine level will be closed/blocked off); internal modifications to facilitate this use including upgrade works to provide additional office rooms, meeting room, and staff facilities including kitchen, showers, locker and changing rooms; proposed widening and associated upgrade works to the unit's existing external northwestern access ramp; 9 no. proposed external bicycle spaces to the immediate south of the unit (i.e. 4 no. covered Sheffield stands and 1 no. cargo bicycle space); reconfiguration of the existing southeastern car parking spaces to include 1 no. EV charging space and widening of 1 no. existing car parking space to provide 1 no. EV charging/accessibility space; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. Planning permission for this change of use is being sought for a temporary period of 7 years.

Unit 3 Botanic Business Centre, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, (bounded by Iona Crescent to the east and Former John Player's Factory to the west [Protected Structure])

98m
WEB1705/26GRANT PERMISSION26 Mar 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Botanic Business Centre Unlimited Company, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 3 Botanic Business Centre, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, D09 TV05 (bounded by Iona Crescent to the east; and Former John Player’s Factory to the west [Protected Structure]). The development will consist of the proposed change of use of this single storey light industrial/ warehouse unit with ancillary offices at ground floor level and stores at mezzanine level to a car storage facility with ancillary offices at ground floor level (the stair access to the existing mezzanine level will be closed/blocked off); internal modifications to facilitate this use including upgrade works to provide additional office rooms, meeting room, and staff facilities including kitchen, showers, locker and changing rooms; proposed widening and associated upgrade works to the unit’s existing external northwestern access ramp; 9 no. proposed external bicycle spaces to the immediate south of the unit (i.e. 4 no. covered Sheffield stands and 1 no. cargo bicycle space); reconfiguration of the existing southeastern car parking spaces to include 1 no. EV charging space and widening of 1 no. existing car parking space to provide 1 no. EV charging/accessibility space; and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. Planning permission for this change of use is being sought for a temporary period of 7 years.

Unit 3 Botanic Business Centre,, Botanic Road, Dublin 9, (bounded by Iona Crescent to the east; and Former John Player’s Factory to the west [Protected Structure]), D09 TV05

100m
WEB1748/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA7 Apr 2025

The installation of a new inward opening pedestrian entrance gate and access to the rear boundary and lane with associated site works and landscaping.

13 Daneswell Place, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 K4CP

106m
WEB5303/25GRANT PERMISSION3 Oct 2025

1) Conversion of the existing single-storey detached garage to side to habitable use to include: a) partial demolition to the front and the provision of a new wall with door and window to the front elevation, b) replacement of existing flat roof with new flat roof, to include an increase in height of 700mm for new parapet. 2) Proposed new single-storey extension to the side to tie in with converted garage. 3) Proposed new door in boundary wall to side. 4) Associated internal modifications and boundary treatments.

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110m
3847/20GRANT PERMISSION1 Dec 2020

Permission for installation of a new pedestrian gate and access to the rear boundary and lane.

12, Daneswell Place, Glasnevin, D09 C6YV

118m
2175/19GRANT PERMISSION1 Feb 2019

Permission for development on this site (0.0298ha) at 62 Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. The development will consist of the construction of a new attic dormer structure to the rear roof pitch of the main house, change of use of existing attic storage space to domestic use, the demolition of an existing chimney in the return to the main house, minor internal reconfiguration of the existing layout and associated site ancillary works.

62, Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

133m
2849/21GRANT PERMISSION31 May 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for change of use and associated development works to a mobility transport training centre. The proposed works will require modification to the existing entrance forecourt and the front facade. The proposed works include the provision of a new access ramp and steps, new internal entrance to the former printworks unit, revised car-park layout, paving, minibus set-down and shelter. Modifications to the former printworks hall to provide; mobility tranport training area, sanitary and welfare accommodation and means of escape all in accordance with building regulation requirements together with all necessary internal works and external site works. The site contains additional protected structures as follows; the railings, gates, piers and plinth walls and brick chimney stack to the rear of the site for which there are no works proposed.

Unit 1 Botanic Business Centre, 57 Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 (former Smurfit Kappa printworks)

133m
2714/21GRANT PERMISSION4 May 2021

Planning permission for the development will consist of the installation of a new inward opening pedestrian entrance gate and access to the rear boundary and lane with associaed site works and landscaping.

10 Daneswell Place, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 R2YY

141m
3256/24GRANT PERMISSION21 Feb 2024

The development will consist of the removal of two velux roof lights to the existing main attic roof and the construction of a new Dormer window extension to the same rear roof.

30, Iona Road, Dublin 9

141m
3173/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA12 Feb 2024

The development will consist of the removal of two velux roof lights to the existing main attic roof and the construction of a new dormer window extension to the same rear roof.

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