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The Square Shopping Centre, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Granted

Planning application SD13A/0192

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Development to consist of the phased construction of two independent extensions to the existing shopping centre (The Square) with a total gross floor area of 21,490sq.m. (including floor area of car parking of 22,861sq.m.; the total development area is 44,351sq.m.) which will consist of the following: Plot A (North) - extension to the existing shopping centre with a total gross floor area of 15,806sq.m. and comprising an anchor retail unit (6,032sq.m.) and 8 no. retail units (ranging from 136sq.m. to 2,735sq.m. and totalling 7,456sq.m.) and associated ancillary accommodation and circulation areas over two levels accessed from a single level mall extending from the existing northern entrance (at Level 2) into the existing surface car park (removing 289 existing spaces); the northern extension ranges in height from 13.3 metres to 15.5 metres along the proposed new northern elevation; Plot A includes a six level multi-storey car park with 832 no. car spaces (22,861sq.m.) and ancillary accommodation ranging in height from 14.8 metres to 16.6 metres to the east of the site with access/egress from/to Belgard Square East with a revised road layout and circulation; the development on Plot A involves new and upgraded hard and soft landscaping which integrates with the existing public realm in the vicinity and which facilitates future proposals for a Transport Interchange by SDCC; service yards are proposed on the western portion of the site with access from realigned access road from Belgard Square West and on the eastern portion of the site with access from the entrance road which accesses the new multi-storey car park. Plot B (South) - Extension to the existing shopping centre at Level 3 with a total gross floor area of 5,684sq.m. and comprising a retail unit and associated ancillary accommodation; the proposed new retail unit will incorporate the existing units (U307 & U307A) totalling 415sq.m. to gain access to the existing mall at Level 3; the southern extension will result in the removal of 111 parking spaces and will have a parapet height of 12.3 metres to 13.5 metres above existing ground level at the southern elevation. Permission is also sought for all associated site and development works associated with the above developments including revisions to public realm, revisions to roads layout and footpaths, hard and soft landscaping, ESB substation and building mounted signage; the development proposed results in a net increase in parking associated with The Square of 432 spaces.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    19 Nov 2013

  2. Application received

    28 Jan 2014

  3. Further information received

    28 Jan 2014

  4. Decision due

    24 Mar 2014

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    24 Mar 2014

  6. Appeal submitted

    22 Apr 2014

  7. Appeal decided: Grant Permission

    23 Sept 2014

Application Details

Location
The Square Shopping Centre, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
35000 ha
Floor Area
44351 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
28 January 2014
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
24 March 2014
Permission Expires
25 September 2014

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL 06S.243280
Status
Appeal decided
Decision
Grant Permission
Submitted
22 April 2014
Decided
23 September 2014

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Planning Applications Nearby

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8m
S00A/0553Granted3 Aug 2000

Extensions comprising new structures ranging from 4 to 9 storeys (plus basement) in height along the north, east and south faces of The Square, Tallaght, and forming a new landscaped square (to be known as Millennium Square and which will replace Old Blessington Road) between the Civic Offices and The Square Town Centre. The development will provide the following uses: - 386 apartments and associated private open space of which 30 units will be in a redeveloped part of the existing multi-storey car park on the east elevation. - A 43 bedroom hotel. - An Apart hotel of 47 apartments. - 14,144 sq.m gross retail floorspace, including 1,321 sq.m of gross convenience retail floorspace. - 2,387 gross sq.m. restaurants/bars. - 6,171 gross sq.m. office services - Class 2. - 3,356 gross sq.m. offices - Class 3. - A below ground 1,474 gross sq.m. nightclub. - A 1,529 space multi storey car park. and associated service and circulation areas, including revisions to the layout of the west car park and relocation of entrance, all on a c. 4.57ha. site. An Environmental Impact Statement was also submitted with the planning application.

The Square, Tallaght, Old Blessington Road, Cookstown Road, and Ring Road, , Dublin 24.

14m
SD06A/0654Granted31 Jul 2006

Extensions comprising new structures ranging from six to nine storeys (plus basement) in height, along the north, east and west faces of The Square, Tallaght, and forming a new landscaped square, (to be known as Millennium Square and which will replace Old Blessington Road) between the Civic Offices and The Square Town Centre. The development will consist of the following uses: 384 apartments, (111 no. 1 bed, 255 no. 2 bed and 18 no. 3 bed) and associated private open space; a 27 bedroom hotel with 1638sq.m. gross floor area; 23,232sq.m. retail floorspace, 3690sq.m. restaurants/bars; 4108sq.m. office; 1720sq.m. leisure; a 1617 space multi-storey car park; 15,755sq.m. storage/ancillary, associated service and circulation areas. The development shall also consist of revisions to the layout of the west car park, relocation of entrance and alterations to existing north facade including demolition of north entrance porch and escape stairs, ESB substations, associated landscaping and site works, all on a circa 3.57 hectares site. Planning permission has been granted for a substantially similar proposal, An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL.06S.122018 dated 28th February 2001, South Dublin County Council Ref. S00A/0553. An Environmental Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application.

The North Carpark, The Square Town Centre, Tallaght, Old Blessington Road, Cookstown Road & Ring Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

20m
SD13A/0192/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission10 Oct 2018

Development to consist of the phased construction of two independent extensions to the existing shopping centre (The Square) with a total gross floor area of 21,490sq.m. (including floor area of car parking of 22,861sq.m.; the total development area is 44,351sq.m.) which will consist of the following: Plot A (North) - extension to the existing shopping centre with a total gross floor area of 15,806sq.m. and comprising an anchor retail unit (6,032sq.m.) and 8 no. retail units (ranging from 136sq.m. to 2,735sq.m. and totalling 7,456sq.m.) and associated ancillary accommodation and circulation areas over two levels accessed from a single level mall extending from the existing northern entrance (at Level 2) into the existing surface car park (removing 289 existing spaces); the northern extension ranges in height from 13.3 metres to 15.5 metres along the proposed new northern elevation; Plot A includes a six level multi-storey car park with 832 no. car spaces (22,861sq.m.) and ancillary accommodation ranging in height from 14.8 metres to 16.6 metres to the east of the site with access/egress from/to Belgard Square East with a revised road layout and circulation; the development on Plot A involves new and upgraded hard and soft landscaping which integrates with the existing public realm in the vicinity and which facilitates future proposals for a Transport Interchange by SDCC; service yards are proposed on the western portion of the site with access from realigned access road from Belgard Square West and on the eastern portion of the site with access from the entrance road which accesses the new multi-storey car park. Plot B (South) - Extension to the existing shopping centre at Level 3 with a total gross floor area of 5,684sq.m. and comprising a retail unit and associated ancillary accommodation; the proposed new retail unit will incorporate the existing units (U307 & U307A) totalling 415sq.m. to gain access to the existing mall at Level 3; the southern extension will result in the removal of 111 parking spaces and will have a parapet height of 12.3 metres to 13.5 metres above existing ground level at the southern elevation. Permission is also sought for all associated site and development works associated with the above developments including revisions to public realm, revisions to roads layout and footpaths, hard and soft landscaping, ESB substation and building mounted signage; the development proposed results in a net increase in parking associated with The Square of 432 spaces.

The Square Shopping Centre, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24

48m
SD20A/0145Granted18 Jun 2020

Subdivision of the existing retail department store (Unit 116 - 5,396sq.m. - formerly Debenhams) to comprise 2 retail units - 116A (2,431sq.m) and 116B (2,270sq.m) and new service corridor (176sq.m) to the rear of the proposed unit 116B to provide access to the existing service yard; associated modifications including the removal of the existing mezzanine floor within Unit 116 (497sq.m); creation of new retail frontage within the internal mall and associated signage; revisions to existing retail Unit 117 (113sq.m) and 118 (102sq.m) to form a single amalgamated unit (169sq.m) and creation of additional mall floor space (47sq.m) arising from the unit reconfiguration; all associated site and development works including minor revisions to the layout of the existing service yard.

Units 116, 117 and 118, The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

58m
SD02A/0658Grant Permission for Retention6 Nov 2002

Retention for 5 years of an illuminated 4m x 3m prismatic advertising structure.

North East Corner Of The Car Park, Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

67m
SD20A/0289Granted5 Nov 2020

Alterations to existing external service area to the north eastern side of The Square Shopping Centre at the entrance to the existing service yard comprising of construction of an external plant area (c.135sq.m) enclosed by 2.4 metre high galvanised fencing to accommodate an Air Handling Unit (AHU) and a Chiller Unit ancillary to the shopping centre; new flat roof boiler room building (c.34sq.m gross floor area) within the proposed new enclosed plant enclosure; installation of a metal frame (2.4 metres wide x 1 metre high and located 2-3 metres above the ground supported by metal stilts) to facilitate the connection of the Air Handling Unit and Chiller within the plant area to the covered service yard area; replacement of mesh panels on existing wall on the western and norther side of the service yard with metal louvered panels; all associated site and development works.

The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

69m
SD15A/0165Granted18 Jun 2015

Change of use of retail use to restaurant with ancillary takeaway use (262.7 sq.m.) and associated site works.

Unit 315, Level 3, The Square Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

70m
ED12/0043Declared Exempt5 Oct 2012

Amalgamation of 2no. retail units

Unit 214/215, The Square Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

83m
SD05A/1052Granted23 Dec 2005

Change of use from restaurant use to retail for part of the floor area of existing cafe to provide 2 no. self contained retail units with new shop fronts.

Unit 266, Level 2, The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

83m
SD14A/0083Granted2 May 2014

Amalgamation of retail units 316, 317 and 318 and change of use of retail use to restaurant with takeaway use (339.3sq.m.) and the addition of a new mezzanine (68.2sq.m.) and associated site works.

Units 316 - 318, Level 3, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

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