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

Grant Permission & Grant Retention

Planning application SD12A/0246

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

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).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Dec 2012

  2. Decision due

    6 Dec 2012

  3. Decision: Grant Permission & Grant Retention

    31 Jan 2013

  4. Grant issued

    11 Mar 2013

Application Details

Location
International Event & Conference Centre (IECC) Convention Centre, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission and Retention
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
5200 ha
Floor Area
2098 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
6 December 2012
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission & Grant Retention
Decision Date
31 January 2013
Grant Date
11 March 2013

Location

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