Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17WF44
Registered ApplicationPlanning application WEB2837/26
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The development will consist of (a) The construction of a single storey ESB substation, adjoined electrical switch room and associated site works (b) Fenced bin storage area
Application Timeline
Application received
24 Jul 2026
Decision due (upcoming)
17 Sept 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17WF44
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 13422.07 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 24 July 2026
- Status
- Registered Application
- Decision
- Pending
- Decision Due
- 17 September 2026
Location
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PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development will consist of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4194/15 (extended under 4194/15/X1 and amended under Reg. Ref. 3462/19) comprising: i) Permission is sought for a) to refurbish an existing steel open frame structure ( 73sq.m) to the rear of the building an incorporate it into the approved funeral home. This structure was previously approved for demolition under Reg. Ref. 3462/19. The refurbished structure will accommodate an electric cremator and associated 3 no. flues; b) Permission is also sought for all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including landscaping. ii) Retention permission is sought for the removal of plant room at rooftop level ( 53sq.m)
Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17WF44
The development will consist of (a) The construction of a single storey ESB substation, adjoined electrical switch room and associated site works (b)Fenced bin storage area.
Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17WF44
The development will consist of alterations to a previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4194/15 including: (i) change of use of the northern warehouse (881.2sqm) from a light industrial use to motor sales and service outlet and associated internal alterations to provide for a new workshop, staff facilities, customer lounge, reception and ancillary offices at ground floor; (ii) provision of 9 no. parking spaces for customers and staff and 35 no. parking spaces for displaying vehicles associated with the motor sales and service outlet; (iii) minor internal alterations to internal layout at ground and first floors of southern portion of building and provision of coffee shop on south-east side of factory; (iv) provision of plant room (66sq.m), mezzanine over florist shop (45sq.m), and storage rooms at first floor level; (v) external alterations comprising the removal of existing loading ramp on the south-west elevation of factory and open steel frame structure on the north western elevation; the removal of existing loading bays and opes on north west and north east elevations, the installation of new fenestration and opes on all elevations to car sales outlet and coffee shop and provision of new fenestration details at ground floor and first floor level throughout; and the closing of external doors and loading bays on north west and north east elevation; (vi) provision of new fenestration and opes throughout; (vii) provision of new fascia level signage over coffee shop and motor sales outlet on south-west elevation; (viii) new landscaping at south-east corner site; and (ix) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
The Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17 WF44
The development will consist of alterations to a previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4194/15 including: (i) change of use of the northern warehouse (881.2 sqm) from a light industrial use to motor sales and service outlet and associated internal alterations to provide for a new workshop, staff facilities, customer lounge, reception and ancillary offices at ground floor; (ii) provision of 9 no. parking spaces for customers and staff and 35 no. parking spaces for displaying vehicles associated with the motor sales and service outlet; (iii) internal alterations to layout at ground floor to include: removal of previously approved chapels 3 & 4 and replacement with relocated florist; provision of coffee shop in location of previously approved florist; omission of previously approved store room in north-west of the building; retention of partition walls previously approved for demolition to the south-east of the garage; and reconfiguration of remaining internal rooms previously approved facilitate new uses on site and improve the functionality of previously approved development; (iv) internal alterations to layout at first floor to include: provision of plant room (66 sq.m); mezzanine over repositioned florist (45 sq.m); additional storage rooms at first floor level; and reconfiguration of remaining internal rooms previously approved to facilitate new uses on site and improve the functionality of previously approved development; (v) external alterations comprising the provision of stairwell at north western corner of building providing access to first floor office; the removal of existing loading ramp on the south-west elevation of factory and open steel frame structure on the north western elevation; the removal of existing loading bays and opes on north west and north east elevations; the installation of new fenestration and opes on all elevations to car sales outlet and coffee shop; closing of external doors and loading bays on north west and north east elevation; and provision of new fenestration and opes throughout; (vi) provision of new fascia level signage over coffee shop and motor sales outlet on south-west elevation; (vii) new landscaping at south-east corner of the site; and (viii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
The Former Tayto Factory, Greencastle Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 (D17WF44)
The retention of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided ‘Metropole’ advertising display case mounted on an offset leg.
On the grass verge on the northern side of the Malahide Road, Dublin 17 opposite "Burger King"
PERMISSION:The development will consist of the erection of a modular office building to be used as a car rental hub along with the construction of an adjoining canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site works to consist of a new entranceway off the main road, car parking, Ev charging spaces, landscaping,bicycle rack, lighting, signage, Boundary Treatments, connection to public mains, and all ancillary works.
Lands at Greencastle Parade, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Dublin 17
The development will consist of the erection of a single storey modular office building to be used as a car rental hub along with the construction of an adjoining canopy to be used as a car wash/valeting bay. Site development works to consist of a new vehicular entrance off Greencastle Road, car parking, Ev charging spaces, landscaping, bicycle provision, lighting, signage, boundary treatments, connection to all existing services and all ancillary works.
Lands at Greencastle Parade, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Dublin 17
The development will consist of the replacement of the existing scrolling internally illuminated double sided 'Metropole' advertising display case with a double sided digital advertising display case and associated works.
On the grass verge adjacent to the public foothpath, to the front of Power City on the Southern side of Malahide Road, Dublin 17
a.Subdivision of an existing single-storey light industrial unit into four (4) separate industrial units retaining light industrial use office use. Each new unit will have its own associated office space with roof lights and dedicated entrance. b.Material alterations including i. increasing in height of the single-story structures (office space) and new roof covering located on the north-west elevation. ii. New loading bay entrance to unit 2 c.Resurfacing of the existing car park area with permeable asphalt providing a total of 30 designated parking spaces and Cycling Storage for visitors and staff. d.Associated signage on the north-west elevation. e.All necessary ancillary site works associated with the above development.
Unit 2A & B Greencastle Parade, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Dublin 17, D17 EH77
Permission for a residential development consisting of the demolition of existing 2 no. houses and the construction of 8 no. semi-detached and 1 no. detached two/three storey houses with dormer to rear including all associated site works, carparking and landscaping. The new vehicular access to the development is via Malahide Road, all on a 0.19 hectare site, at 5-6 Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17 ND25/D17 N634.
5-6, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 13
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