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The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Granted

Planning application SD19A/0394

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Mixed use commercial extension (9,956sq.m gross floor space) to the southern side of The Square Shopping Centre and a new public plaza and all associated site and development works including new signage; Level 1 - no changes; Level 2 - removal of southern mall entrance lobby and construction of new extension to existing Level 2 mall to include 6 retail units (2,611sq.m), a food hall/market hall area for multiple restaurant/food and beverage type uses with associated seating areas (2,041sq.m), a restaurant/cafe unit (67sq.m) and associated ancillary accommodation and circulation (1,534sq.m) and plant rooms (176sq.m) and introduction of new internal service corridor; Level 2 extension is replacing surface parking spaces (140) to the south of the shopping centre and an existing parking area (34 spaces) to the east of the proposed extension is to be reconfigured; creation of Level 3 entrance and creation of new public plaza to replace roof car park (111 spaces) and the new outdoor public plaza (0.74ha) will be used for multi-purpose events, civic and recreational uses and retail and food and beverage concessions involving temporary moveable structures erected on a seasonal basis; the creation of the new Level 3 entrance involves replacement of existing retail unit at Level 3 (Unit 307A) with mall area to include flexible kiosk type retail concession areas; 2 buildings accommodating 9 restaurant/bar units (3,324sq.m) and ancillary accommodation (175sq.m) and associated outdoor seating areas in the new plaza on south facing terraces; Level 4 - ancillary accommodation and service areas (28sq.m) on roof of 2 restaurants buildings within provision for screened plant areas and solar panels; the proposed extension has a maximum building height of 18 metres above existing ground levels; the extension is to replace and supersede the Plot B development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SD13A/0192 (Bod Ref. PL06S.243280) which included a gross floor space of 5,684sq.m; the permitted northern extension (Plot A) remains unchanged. Permission is sought to amend Condition 3(a) of the Reg. Ref. SD13A/0132 (Bord Ref. PL06S.243280) to facilitate the construction of the proposed southern extension prior to the permitted northern extension (Plot A) subject to a phasing programme to be agreed.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    17 Feb 2020

  2. Application received

    22 Apr 2020

  3. Further information received

    22 Apr 2020

  4. Decision: Grant Permission

    17 Jun 2020

  5. Decision due

    22 Jun 2020

  6. Grant issued

    23 Jul 2020

Application Details

Location
The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
17600 ha
Floor Area
9956 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
22 April 2020
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
17 June 2020
Grant Date
23 July 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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SD09A/0473Granted11 Dec 2009

1no. non illuminated, folded aluminium fascia sign o/a size 9132 x 745mm; 1no. non illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign o/a size 6405 x 745mm; 1no. internally illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign o/a size 9120 x 745mm with halo illuminated letters (20g polished stainless steel with subtle haloglow around perimeter of letters.

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SD14A/0014Granted31 Jan 2014

1 no. non- illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign, size 9110 x 1075 mm; 1 no. non-illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign size 6405 x 1075 mm; 1 no. internally illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign size 9110 x 1200 mm, with subtle halo illumination around letter perimeters only.

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SD13A/0144Invalid - Site Notice19 Jul 2013

1 non illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign (9110 x 1075mm); 1 non illuminated folded aluminium fascia sign ( 6405 x 1075mm); 1 internally illuminated folded aluminuim fascia sign (9110 x 1200mm) with subtle halo illumination around letter perimeters only.

Unit 242, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

31m
SD13A/0091Invalid - Site Notice13 May 2013

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Unit 242, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

39m
SD05A/1020Granted20 Dec 2005

Installation of 'new look' fascia signage.

242/243, The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

40m
ED25/0088Declared Exempt3 Oct 2025

The internal works to the two existing retail units (Units 242/243 & 244) to facilitate the amalgamation into one retail unit.

Units 242 - 244, The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

51m
ED11/0014Declared Exempt10 May 2011

Amendment of the existing permitted signage to reflect the new corporate identity of Argos as a brand. The revised design comprises minor amendments to three signage, with no change to the size, location, palette of colours or materials used in the signage structures.

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56m
S00A/0850Request Additional Information8 Dec 2000

Retention of signwork , 4 no. illuminated sign boxes, ivory skins with red and aqua self adhesive detail applied reading 'Carpetright'

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56m
ED26/0019Declared Exempt5 Mar 2026

The development will consist of alterations to the shop frontage at unit 242/243 & 244 at The Square Tallaght, D24 V26N (Formerly New Look) including the development of new replacement shopfront signage and all other associated shopfront works.

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60m
ED08/0022Declared Exempt16 Sept 2008

Renewal of shop front signage to show new company name within shopping centre

Unit, 390B, The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

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