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Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin

Grant Permission & Grant Retention

Planning application SD05A/0086

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Retention & completion of Convention Centre: The retention consists of existing site works and services, existing foundations, existing steel frame, existing partial block works, and existing partial roof: the Convention Centre is a three storey building, incorporating a main hall with seating for up to 6,000 people with a temporary stage, entrance foyer, stores, break-out / meeting rooms, temporary bar, plant room, toilet and ancillary facilities, 675 car parking spaces and associated landscaping and site works including covered walk to existing Hotel and Golf Course. The development adjoins the site of a recorded monument with Protected Structure status (ie Saggart zone of archaelogical influence) and also adjoins the curtilege of Tassagart House and Tower House, listed buildings with Protected Structure status all on site. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement. As there is an existing 4000 seat Convention Centre in Citywest Hotel it is intended that a Section 47 agreement under the Local Government Planning and Development Act 2000 will be entered into the effect that both Convention Centres will not be used simultaneously. Further Information and revised plans received on 07/09/05 as follows:- Revised plans include alterations to the proposed roundabout on the existing public road, Garter Lane, at its junction with the entrance to the existing hotel and proposed Convention Centre, together with the relocation of the existing pedestrian bridge across Garter Lane. The further information also clarifies the proposed uses to be accommodated in the Convention Centre. The further information also includes an addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement already submitted.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    31 Mar 2005

  2. Further information received

    1 Jun 2005

  3. Application received

    7 Sept 2005

  4. Decision due

    30 Sept 2005

  5. Decision: Grant Permission & Grant Retention

    28 Oct 2005

  6. Appeal submitted

    23 Nov 2005

  7. Appeal decided: Refuse Permission

    26 May 2006

Application Details

Location
Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission and Retention
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
23600 ha
Floor Area
22619 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
7 September 2005
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Grant Permission & Grant Retention
Decision Date
28 October 2005
Permission Expires
27 May 2006

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL 06S.215210
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Refuse Permission
Submitted
23 November 2005
Decided
26 May 2006

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Planning Applications Nearby

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1m
SD06A/0343Invalid - Site Notice4 May 2006

Emergency access road from Citywest Hotel complex onto the service road immediately adjacent to and accessing the Mill Road, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The works include slight widening of existing access road. The present access road varies in width and will increase to a uniform width of 6 metres, and also include minor adjustments to existing junction access road with Mill Road. All on site at Citywest Hotel, Saggart and adjoining access road to Mill Road.

Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co Dublin

3m
SD03A/0363Granted14 Oct 2003

Convention Centre. The development will take place on the site of a recorded monument with protected structure status. The Convention Centre is a two storey building to eaves with a third storey in the roof space, and consists of a main hall seating up to 5832 people with a temporary stage, stores, break-out/meeting rooms, temporary bar and toilet facilities, along with car parking, use of existing access to Garters Lane and all other ancillary site works. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

Citywest Hotel & Golf Course, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin

11m
SD07A/0294Grant Permission & Grant Retention8 Oct 2007

Retention and completion of partially completed structure: development of a convention centre/function room to be used in conjunction with the existing uses and facilities of the existing hotel. The proposed building is reduced in size by 1/3 of that of the previous decision to grant permission (SD05A/0086). The convention centre is a three storey building incorporating a main hall with a temporary stage, entrance foyer, stores, break-out/meeting rooms, temporary bar, plant room, toilet and ancillary facilities & associated landscaping and site works including a covered walk to existing hotel and golf course. The development adjoins the site of a Recorded Monument with Protected Structure status (I.I Saggart zone of archaeological influence). The application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

59m
SD20A/0075Refused24 Nov 2020

Provision of public concert use at the Convention Centre.

Citywest Hotel, Convention Centre, Saggart, Co Dublin

59m
SD20A/0033Invalid - Site Notice5 Feb 2020

Provision of public concert use at the Convention Centre.

Citywest Hotel & Convention Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin

74m
SD15A/0381Granted22 Apr 2016

Permission is sought for the increase in capacity of the conference centre to allow for up to 6,000 patrons (the conference centre is currently limited to 4,161 patrons under Reg. Ref. SD07A/0294, An Bord Pleanala reference PL06S.227236) and for the provision of public concerts; modifications to the permitted layout of the overflow car park (Reg. Ref. SD10A/0150, An Bord Pleanala reference PL06S.238971) to accommodate an additional 171 car parking spaces and taxi set-down area; improvement works to the junction at Garters Lane and Fortunestown Lane; all associated site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works above and below ground.

Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre, Saggart, Dublin

81m
SD06A/0709Declared Withdrawn18 Aug 2006

Re-alignment of access Avenue to Citywest Hotel from Garter Lane, which included provisions for roundabout adjacent to the existing Hotel and Leisure Centre. The proposed development adjoins the site of recorded monument with protected structure status.

Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

81m
SD06A/0574Invalid - Site Notice7 Jul 2006

Re-alignment of access Avenue to Citywest Hotel from Garter Lane, which included provisions for roundabout adjacent to the existing hotel and leisure centre. The proposed development adjoins the site of recorded monument with protected structure status.

Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

96m
S00A/0030Granted5 Dec 2000

Retention of development as constructed comprising leisure/ conference centre inclusive of swimming pool, sauna, steam room, caldarium, tanning, showers and changing areas, gym, aerobics, hair salon, beauty and massage rooms, 6 conference rooms and small staff offices, ancillary plant rooms, new access from City West Golf Club Avenue with associated boundary treatment, landscaping site works, services and parking.

Citywest Golf Club, Tassaggart, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

122m
SD12A/0246Grant Permission & Grant Retention6 Dec 2012

Modifications and proposed alterations to the existing Convention Centre permitted under Planning Register Reference SD07A/0294; Retention permission is sought for full height extension on northeast (rear) side of the building accommodating toilets, store rooms, plant / boiler rooms and covered external areas at the rear; service lift on northeast (rear) side of building adjoining the full height structure; full height extension on northwest (golf course) side of the building to accommodate extended entrance, event control centre, offices and substation; external balcony at first and second floor level on northwest side (golf course) of the building; 2 x external fire escape stairs from this first floor balcony to ground level on northwest (golf course) side; fire tender / service access road; air conditioning unit. Permission is sought for alterations to the existing service yard compound to provide a new asphalt surface and a new water storage tank within the compound. Part of the site is located within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (Tassagart House).

International Event & Conference Centre (IECC) Convention Centre, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin

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