The Former ABB Site, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
RefusedPlanning application SHD3ABP-313606-22
Dublin - South Dublin County Council
Proposed Development
On a site bound by Belgard Road (R113) to the east, Belgard Square North to the North, Belgard Square East to the west and Clarity House to the south, demolition of all existing structures on site (with a combined gross floor area of c. 3625sq.m); The construction of a mixed-use residential development set out in 3 blocks including a podium over a basement, ranging in height from 2 to 13 storeys (with core access above to roof terrace), comprising 334 residential units of which 118 will be Build to Rent (BTR) residential units, with associated amenities and facilities across the development; 4 retail/café/restaurant units and 3 commercial spaces associated with the 3 live-work units (723sq.m combined); Childcare facility (144sq.m); 670 bicycle parking spaces including 186 visitor spaces; 117 car parking spaces (including 6 disabled spaces) are provided at ground floor and basement level; Communal space in the form of residential courtyards and roof terraces; Public open space provision including Homezone/tertiary route along the south of the site between Belgard Rd and Belgard Square East; The overall development has a Gross Floor Area of 29,784 sq.m; Of the total 334 residential units proposed, unit types comprise Block A (Build-to-Rent), 91 one bed units; 1 two bed 3 person units; 26 two bed 4 person units; Blocks B & C, 2 live-work studio units; 102 one bed units; 12 two bed 3 person units; 88 two bed 4 person units including 5 duplex units; 1 two bed 4 person live-work unit; 11 three bed units; A portion of the proposed residential development is a 'Build to Rent' scheme in accordance with Specific Planning Policy 7 and 8 as set out in the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments (December 2020); All associated works, plant, services, utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, PV panels and site hoarding during construction; A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application; The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development plan or local area plan; The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in Section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land.
Application Timeline
Application received
18 May 2022
Decision due
12 Jul 2022
Decision: Refuse Permission
16 Apr 2025
Application Details
- Location
- The Former ABB Site, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- SHD3-Application to ABP
- Planning Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Site Area
- 8987.40251350275 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 18 May 2022
- Status
- Decision
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision Date
- 16 April 2025
Location
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Variation to a previously Approved Planning Permission reg. ref. S99A/0453 (for the alteration and internal extension to first floor warehouse mezzanine to provide for additional office space and canteen and additional car spaces). The application is for a change of use from industrial storage space to office space. The subject areas are on the ground and first floor.
Belgard Road, Tallaght Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Alteration, internal extension to first floor warehouse, mezzanine and two storey extension to the side of the warehouse to provide for additional office space and canteen and additional car spaces.
Belgard Road, Tallaght Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
Whether the temporary use of the former ABB Building, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, D24KD78, To accommodate International Protection Applicants is or is not Exempted development?
ABB Building, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, D24KD78
Whether the external and internal works required to facilitate the temporary use of the former ABB Building, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, D24 KD78, to accommodate International Protection applicants is or is not exempted development.
Former ABB Building, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, D24 KD78
The development will consist of the proposed change of use of the two storey warehouse with ancillary offices to a new place of worship with ancillary meeting and other spaces at ground and first floor level (gross floor area - 1,000sqm). This will be facilitated by: minor internal alterations and reconfigurations that will include the creation of a new mezzanine floor above the first floor level to enable access to plant only; new lift; and creation of a stage and ceremonial space at ground floor. external elevation changes to the north and east elevation of this commercial unit that will include the replacement of the warehouse shutter doors with new cladding and door to the north elevation, and alterations to the existing door on the eastern elevation. new signage (3.59sqm) on the corner elevation above the main entrance to the building. The proposed development will be served by 20 no. car parking spaces that will include the integrating of two existing spaces to create a disabled space with vehicular and pedestrian access via the existing entrances off Belgard Square North and Belgard Square East that will continue to serve the rest of this mixed use commercial development.
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New sliding steel entrance gate, the partial demolition of a section of existing boundary wall to enhance driver visibility on entering/exiting the site along with all associated site works.
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Change of use from existing warehouse with associated offices to recreational facility. Works will include reorganisation of internal office spaces, installation of coffee space, climbing wall facilities and the installation of 2 internally illuminated box signs to front elevation.
Unit 3, The Square Industrial Complex, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Sliding steel entrance gate to the main entrance; partial demolition of a section of existing boundary wall; construction of new site entrance piers and the extension of the existing perimeter railings to meet the new piers; 2 new bicycle shelters and all associated site development works.
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Retention for internal alterations to existing premises comprising ancillary accommodation including offices and canteen at ground floor level and offices and boardroom at first floor level.
Fannin Ireland Ltd., Fannin MedCare, Unit 3, The Square Industrial Complex, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Renovation and modifications to the original building including a change of use to office, training and distribution centre; proposed changes to the existing internal layout; internal fire stair location moved; extended mezzanine area, additional new toilets; external windows and modifications to the roller door on the rear elevation; new signage to the front elevation and all ancillary works.
Unit 2, The Square Industrial Complex, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24
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