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'Beechpark' and 'Maryfield', Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16

Granted

Planning application SHD3ABP-305878-19

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Demolition of all existing structures on site which include a single storey dwelling known as 'Beechpark' (172sq.m), a 2 storey dwelling known as 'Maryfield' (182sq.m), with associated garage/shed (33.5sq.m) and associated outbuildings (47.1sq.m); and the construction of 590 residential units (480 Build-to-Rent apartment units and 110 Build-to-Sell duplex units and apartments), ancillary residential support facilities and commercial floorspace. The total gross floor space of the development is 51,252sq.m over a partial basement of 5,888sq.m (which principally provides car and bicycle parking, plant and bin stores). The 480 'Build-to-Rent' units will be provided in 8 blocks as follows: 7 blocks ranging in height from part 5 to part 6 storeys (Blocks B1-B5, C1 and C3) and 1 block ranging in height from part 4 to part 6 storeys (Block C2) and will comprise 246 one bed units and 234 two bed units. The 110 'Build-to-Sell' units will be provided in 9 duplex blocks which will be 3 storeys in height (Blocks A1-A9) and will comprise 55 two bed units and 55 three bed units. The development will also consist of the provision of a part 1 to part 2 storey ancillary amenity block (Block D1) (414sq.m) within the central open space which comprises a gymnasium, lobby, kitchenette and lounge at ground floor level and lounge at first floor level in addition to a roof terrace (facing north, south and west) to serve the 'Build-to-Rent' residents; a 2 storey retail/café/restaurant building(Block D2 - 657sq.m) comprising 2 retail units at ground floor level (328.5sq.m) and a café/restaurant unit at first floor level (328.5sq.m); a creche (438sq.m) within Block C2 at ground floor level; and a Management Suite (261sq.m) and café/restaurant (288sq.m) within Block C3 at ground floor level all at a 5.35 hectare site located north of Scholarstown Road incorporating dwellings known as 'Beechpark' and 'Maryfield', Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, D16 X3X8 and D16 N6V6. Works are also proposed to Scholarstown Road and Woodfield junction including new traffic signals, the elimination of the left-turn slip-lane into Woodfield off Scholarstown Road, upgraded public lighting and upgraded cycle and pedestrian facilities on an area measuring 0.7 hectares, providing a total application site area of 6.05 hectares.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    11 Nov 2019

  2. Decision due

    14 Jan 2020

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    9 Mar 2020

Application Details

Location
'Beechpark' and 'Maryfield', Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
SHD3-Application to ABP
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
53373.3317058947 ha
Residential Units
590

Timeline

Registration Date
11 November 2019
Status
Officer Allocation
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
9 March 2020

Location

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SD19A/0088Granted24 Jun 2019

Demolition and enabling works on a 5.2 hectare site located north of Scholarstown Road incorporating a dwelling known as 'Beechpark'; demolition of the 172sq.m, single storey dwelling located towards the western portion of the site (known as 'Beechpark); diversion of existing private foul drainage network within the boundary of the subject site (maintaining services to existing third party connections).

Site at Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

105m
SD23A/0263Granted17 Jan 2024

Subdivision of the vacant café unit at the ground floor of Block C3 (288 sq m) to provide a restaurant (130 sq m) with associated signage and a café (188 sq m); and all associated works.

Block C3, Beechpark and Maryfield, Scholarstown, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

116m
SD21B/0341Granted14 Jun 2021

Construction of a new two storey extension to the side; a single storey extension to the rear; attic conversion to the front elevational changes to the existing dwelling. Development to include a new bay window associated to the front elevation; a single storey extension to rear measuring 10sq.m; side extension at first floor level measuring 22sq.m; with the new window opens to the north and south elevations; associated roof amendments and 1no. front facing Velux; new attic conversion with zinc dormer to the rear; minor elevation changes; amendments to the internal layout and all associated site works. New materials to compliment the existing dwelling.

135 Dargle Wood, Knocklyon Road, Dublin 16.

116m
SD16B/0404Granted7 Dec 2016

Garage conversion and single storey extension comprising living/dining room, hallway, utility and wc to the side and rear with all associated works, including attic conversion.

136, Dargle Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

118m
SD20B/0080Granted9 Mar 2020

Demolition of an existing flat roofed car port and covered storage area to the side of existing house to be replaced with new single storey pitched roof side extension including 'Velux' windows to front and back with minor internal alterations; associated site works and services.

138, Dargle Wood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

120m
SD15B/0024Grant Permission for Retention30 Jan 2015

Retention of conversion of an original carport to an entrance hall, WC and utility room; pitched roof and rooflight to the rear roof all to the side of the existing two storey semi-detached dwelling.

139, Darglewood, Knocklyon, Dublin 16.

123m
S01B/0313Granted13 Jun 2001

Single storey extension to side and rear

131 Dargle Wood, Dublin 14.

125m
SD23A/0015Granted13 Apr 2023

Amendment to the permitted retail unit at Block D2 as granted under ABP Ref: 305878-19 and the non-material amendments permitted under ABP Ref: 311752-21; and as amended under SD22A/0128 and will comprise: i) the provision of an ancillary off-licence sales area of c. 13 sq.m in the amalgamated ground floor retail unit within Block D2 (as granted under SD22A/0128); ii) the provision of a new entrance door to serve the retail unit on the western elevation; iii) the relocation of the bike rack serving the retail unit from the west to the south of the retail unit to facilitate the provision of the new entrance door; iv) the provision of Tesco branded signage on the western and southern elevations comprising new fascia panels to existing fascia zones, new internally illuminated fret cut signage on existing fascia above new entrance door on western elevation and existing signage zone on southern elevation, new directory signage to internal face of glass at new entrance on western elevation and window graphics on southern elevation; v) minor works including internal fit out works at ground and first floor (back of house) areas, frosted manifestations to glazing at new entrance door on western elevation and frosted vinyl window coverings at all elevations; and vi) all other ancillary site services and site development works on site located towards the south-eastern corner of the site located north of Scholarstown Road call Two Oaks formally incorporating dwellings known as Beech Park and Maryfield.

Block D2, Beechpark and Maryfield, Scholarstown, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

125m
SD07B/0253Granted26 Mar 2007

To demolish the existing extensions to the side of the existing dwelling and construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling with tiled roof with rooflights to accommodate a disabled person's bedroom and bathroom, internal alterations and associated work.

142, Darglewood, Knocklyon Road, Dublin, 16

126m
SD22A/0128Grant Permission & Grant Retention10 Aug 2022

Amendment to Block D2, located towards the south-eastern corner of the site located north of Scholarstown Road called 'Two Oaks', formally incorporating dwellings known as 'Beech Park' and 'Maryfield (657sq.m) of the scheme granted under ABP Ref: 305878-19 and the non-material amendments permitted under ABP Ref: 311752-21; Block D2 as granted provided two retail units at ground floor level measuring 135sq.m and 112sq.m and a restaurant/cafe at first floor level measuring 271.5sq.m; The amendment proposes the provision of a single retail unit in Block D2 comprising the amalgamation of the two permitted ground floor units and the change of use of the first-floor unit from restaurant/cafe to ancillary retail floor area principally providing storage/back-of-house/office space for the retail unit at ground floor level; and all associated works. Retention permission is sought for minor elevational changes to Block D2.

Site at Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

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