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Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin

Declared Exempt

Planning application ED24/0074

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Change of use from Office to Temporary International Protection Accommodation and associated site works.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Dec 2024

  2. Decision: Declared Exempt

    21 Jan 2025

  3. Decision due

    23 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Declaration of Exemption Sect. 5
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
65.8776269305153 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 December 2024
Status
Decision
Decision
Declared Exempt
Decision Date
21 January 2025

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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14m
SHD3ABP-312571-22Refuse Approval21 Jan 2022

(i) Demolition of existing single storey shed (15.7sq.m), esb sub-station (29.5sq.m) and oil tank (12.1sq.m) located in the north-eastern section of the subject site; (ii) Change of use of the existing Blocks A, B and C at Dolcain House from office use to residential use which range in height from 4-5 storeys over basement, together with modifications to the existing blocks; (iii) alterations to the existing Blocks A, B and C will include the removal of the existing fourth floor level and replacement with a new fourth floor level at Block A only, the provision of an additional floor level to all blocks with 2 setback floors proposed to the atrium to now provide for a height of 4-5-6 storeys to Blocks A, B and C and upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building as well as internal modifications to layouts to accommodate the proposed residential apartments; (iv) alterations to Block A to include a 5 storey extension to northern elevation; (v) alterations to Block B include the demolition of the existing single storey element on the eastern façade (73.2sq.m) which comprises a kitchen area, office and storage space, the demolition of the existing three-storey connection between Blocks B and C (23sq.m) and the relocation of the existing telecommunications mast equipment at roof level; (vi) construction of a new 6-storey Block D to the east of Block B to accommodate 29 apartment units. The proposed alterations and modifications to the existing Blocks A, B and C and the proposed Block D will accommodate a total of 130 apartment units (comprising 61 one-bedroom apartments, 59 two-bedroom apartments and 10 three-bedroom apartments, as follows, Block A (including atrium) will comprise 50 apartments (consisting of 22 one-bedroom apartments, 22 two-bedroom apartments and 6 three-bedroom apartments) and will range in height from 4-5 to 6 storeys over basement level; Block B will comprise 22 apartments (consisting of 9 one-bedroom apartments, 9 two-bedroom apartments and 4 three-bedroom apartments) and will be 5 storeys in height; Block C will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 13 one-bedroom apartments, and 16 two-bedroom apartments) and will be 6 storeys in height; and, Block D will comprise 29 apartments (consisting of 17 one-bedroom apartments, and 12 two-bedroom apartments and will be 6 storeys in height; the proposed development will be served by communal residential amenities/facilities at surface and basement level, including communal open space and outdoor areas at surface level; 310 bicycle parking spaces (254 at basement level and 56 at surface level); 78 car-parking spaces (62 at basement level and 16 surface level) including 5 car-club spaces and 3 accessible parking spaces and; 4 motorcycle parking spaces at basement level; the basement level also comprises a proposed bin storage area and plant room; the proposed development also includes landscaping, a pedestrian and cyclist access onto the adjacent Monastery Road to the north and internal pedestrian and shared surfaces; (vii) Vehicular access to the development is proposed through the existing access/entrance to Dolcain House to the east; the application is accompanied by 2 site layout options, Option A and B; Option A includes a new public pedestrian footpath along the southern side of Monastery Road which extends east to the north-eastern application site boundary to facilitate a connection to future footpath; Option B provides for the omission of this footpath; (viii) Associated site and infrastructural works are also proposed which include; foul and surface water drainage; plant areas; ESB substation and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

17m
SD19A/0327Refused17 Oct 2019

Change of use from office to residential use; extension and modifications of the existing block known as Block B, into 24 residential units consisting of 20 one bedroom apartments and 4 two bedroom apartments with associated gym facility and staff access; Block B across ground to 4th floor including the demolition of the existing single storey extension at ground floor level and external stairs; upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building together with internal removal works and modifications to internal layouts to accommodate proposed residential units throughout; gym facility and staff areas at ground floor level together with the construction of 1 additional floor; modifications of the existing lower ground floor car park and ground floor car park area to include landscaped areas, public open space areas, surface and lower ground floor level car parking, motorcycle parking, cycle parking and bin storage; all with associated signage, drainage, mechanical plant, roof gardens with associated access, relocation of existing telecommunications aerials and site development works while maintaining the existing site and basement entrances on completion.

Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

17m
SD19A/0328Refused18 Oct 2019

Construction of a new building of 71 residential units known as Block D, consisting of 46 one bedroom apartments, 19 two bedroom apartments and 6 three bedroom apartments across ground to 6th floor; relocation of the existing substation and the part removal of the existing podium slab between ground floor level and lower ground floor level; modifications of the existing lower ground floor car park and ground floor car park area to include landscaped areas; public open space areas; surface and lower ground floor level car parking; motorcycle parking; cycle parking and bin storage; all with associated signage, drainage, mechanical plant, roof gardens with associated access and site development works, while maintaining the existing site and basement entrances on completion.

Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

17m
SD19A/0324Refused16 Oct 2019

Change of use from office use to residential use, together with extensions and modifications of the existing blocks known as Block A and Block C and associated atrium, into 86 residential units consisting of 69 one bedroom apartments and 17 two bedroom apartments with associated staff areas; Block A across ground to 4th floor including the removal of the existing 4th floor; part removal of the existing podium slab between ground floor level and lower ground floor level; upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building together with internal removal works and modifications to internal layouts to accommodate the proposed residential units; construction of a replacement 4th floor and a 5 storey extension of the block to the north; Atrium across ground to 4th floor including the upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building; modifications to the structure to include the construction on 1 additional floor, together with modifications to internal layouts to accommodate the proposed residential units; Block C across ground to 5th floor including the upgrading of the existing external fabric of the building together with internal removal works and modifications to internal layouts to accommodate the proposed residential units, together with the construction of 1 additional floor; modifications of the existing lower ground floor car park and ground floor car park area to include landscaped areas; public open space areas; surface and lower ground floor level car parking; motorcycle parking; cycle parking and bin storage; all with associated signage, drainage, mechanical plant, roof gardens with associated access and site development works, while maintaining the existing site and basement entrances on completion.

Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

33m
SD08A/0616/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission6 Dec 2013

Construction of 258sq.m. of addtional office accommodation at fifth floor level set back from the existing parapet and an additional enclosed escape staircore to the south elevation (gross floor area of proposed development 292sq.m.) of the existing extension to SIAC HQ (planning ref. SD06A/1072) and the omission of 1 no. car parking space at basement level to facilitate the staircore construction; vehicular access to proposed penthouse storey extension to be via the existing access to SIAC HQ off the roundabout on Monastery Road. All of the aforementioned development to take place on a site of c3532sq.m. on lands that are bounded generally to the north by the headquaters of Siac, to the south and west by the existing quarry and industrial complex of SIAC and to the east by Round Towers GAA grounds, all at Monastery Road, Clondalkin, D22.

SIAC HQ, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

33m
SD08A/0616Granted3 Sept 2008

Construction of 258m2 of addtional office accommodation at fifth floor level set back from the existing parapet and an additional enclosed escape staircore to the south elevation (gross floor area of proposed development 292m2) of the existing extension to Siac HQ (planning ref. SD06A/1072) and the omission of 1 no. car parking space at basement level to facilitate the staircore construction; vehicular access to proposed penthouse storey extension to be via the existing access to Siac HQ off the roundabout on Monastery Road. All of the aforementioned development to take place on a site of c3532m2 on lands that are bounded generally to the north by the headquaters of Siac, to the south and west by the existing quarrya dn industrial complex of Siac and to the east by Round Towers GAA grounds, all at Monastery Road, Clondalkin, D22.

SIAC HQ, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

33m
SD06A/1072Granted27 Feb 2007

4 storey office extension (c1598sq.m) over undercroft car parking that is connected to the existing Siac HQ building on its southern elevation. Permission is also sought for a c.1212sq.m. car parking area to provide for a total of 28 no. car parking spaces to the rear (south) of the existing office structure at ground level, 16 no. of which are to be provided directly beneath the proposed office extension also at ground floor level; 7 no.existing car park spaces are to be omitted to provide access between the existing car parking area to north abounding Monastery Road and the newly proposed c.1212sq.m. car parking area to the rear via the sites western boundary with Round Towers GAA Club; vehicular access to the proposed office extension to be via the existing access to Siac HQ off the roundabout on Monastery Road; a new c.95m long access route for emergency services from a point due west of existing main entrance westwards to a hardstanding area east of the above mentioned proposed extension. This application also provides for boundary treatments and all other site and devleopment works; all development works take place on a site of c.3525sq.m. on lands that are bound generally to the north by the HQ of Siac, to the south and east by the existing quarry and industrial complex of Siac and to the west by Round Towers GAA grounds all at Monastery Road, Clondalkin, D22.

Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

47m
SD25A/0305Grant Permission for Retention25 Jun 2026

Retention of sliding gateway security hut associated side fences and retention of Harris type temporary fencing to enclose existing car parking area at Dulcian House Monastery Road Clondalkin.

Dolcain House, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

53m
ED21/0017Declared Not Exempt2 Mar 2021

Drive-thru coffee pod offering customers convenience & barista coffee all in the one offering.

Round Towers GAA Club Grounds, 22, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

63m
S99A/0023Granted20 Jan 1999

(A) Office and Science and Technology Enterprise 4 storey addition linked by a glazed atrium to their existing 4 storey offices; (B) Ground floor kitchen extension to the existing offices; (C) Revised surface carparking; (D) New underground carparking; (E) Railing and Fencing; (F) Associated site works.

SIAC Construction Ltd., Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

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