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Unit 8, Castletymon Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 V0AA

Officer Allocation

Planning application ED26/0099

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

The use of premises for the purpose in connection with the carry out of a bookmakers/betting shop/turf accounting trading as Paddy Power Plc (Flutter Entertainment Plc). The premises has been trading as a betting shop from this location for more than seven years. Having regard to Section 157 (4)(i) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, no warning letter or enforcement notice may be served and no proceedings for an offence under the Act may be commenced in respect of a development where no permission has been granted after the expiration of seven years from the date of commencement of the development. The use of the premises as a betting shop commenced in 1988 and has continued at this location since that date. Accordingly, we request a declaration under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, confirming that the continued use of the premises as a bookmaker's/betting shop/ turf accountant is exempted development.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Sept 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    6 Oct 2026

Application Details

Location
Unit 8, Castletymon Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 V0AA
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Declaration of Exemption Sect. 5
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Eircode
D24 V0AA
Site Area
16.7359152946011 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 September 2026
Status
Officer Allocation
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
6 October 2026

Location

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SD218/0010Part 8 Approved by Council9 Nov 2021

Upgrading and modernisation of Castletymon Shopping Centre and its environs. This will involve improvements within and around the shopping centre and along the roadway from the new Library / Bancroft Park and Tymon Park / National Basketball Arena. South Dublin County Council, In conjunction with the National Transport Authority, is actively trying to develop an improved cycle network throughout the county. This new network is intended to provide more sustainable transport options for commuters as well as active travel benefits for local communities. The proposed route no. 27 of the Cycle South Dublin is the Castletymon Road Cycle Scheme. It will provide cycle connectivity from Greenhills's Road to Tallaght Main Street and has a length of 1.8m. Under this scheme South Dublin County Council proposed to construct 250m length of cycleway as a first stage of this network. This provides a better active travel link to Castletymon shopping centre, local amenities, NBA arena, schools, and parks within the length of the road. Scheme objectives: The Castletymon Shopping Centre District Centre Enhancement Programme has a number of objectives; To modernise and support local businesses; To enhance pedestrian and cycle facilities to and within the centre; To create links to and between the shopping centre, Bancroft Park and Tymon Park; To create more amenity space within the centre; To widen pedestrian areas in front of the shops footpaths; To combat anti-social behaviour; To modernise the look and support local businesses; To create a vibrant and distinctive place. Works include: Working with traders regarding the scheme and shopfront upgrades; Narrowing the carriageway; Provision of new cycle way; Creation of a landscaped plaza with street furniture; Rationalisation of the carpark layout; Improvement to the rear pedestrian access to the shopping centre; Upgrade works to the façade of the shopping centre; Commission of Art in the form of a Mural; Persons wishing to inspect drawings and particulars of the proposed development can do so as follows: ONLINE: Visit our virtual consultation room www.DCEPconsultation.com during the period from 9th November 2021 to 4th January 2022. IN PERSON: Due to Covid-19 restrictions, plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, only by appointment, at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 during office hours from 9th November 2021 to 4th January 2022. Appointments can be made by contacting the Planning Department by email at planningdept@sdublincoco.ie or by phoning (01) 4149000. NOTE: South Dublin County Council would like to encourage submissions or observations noting elements of the scheme that they support and want to ensure are retained during the detailed design. Please make your submission by one medium only. All submissions should include your name and a contact address. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council. Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated, may be made in writing up to 5.00pm on the 4th January 2022 and may be submitted: ONLINE: www.dcepconsultation.com or http://consult.sdublincoco.ie In writing: Post to Senior Engineer, Roads Maintenance, LUPT, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5.

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SD02A/0389Granted3 Oct 2002

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SD08A/0303Invalid - Site Notice2 May 2008

Single storey dry goods storage extension (25sq.m.), 4.3 metres high to replace existing steel storage container )31sq.m.) at side of existing Fish & Chip Shop.

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SD11A/0209Invalid - Site Notice31 Aug 2011

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SD09B/0014Invalid Application22 Jan 2009

1 no. two storey extension to the rear of the existing house, consisting of an additional bedroom and extended kitchen, comprising of 36.4sq.m. total additional floor space and associated services.

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