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Newcastle, Newcastle South, Dublin 22, Dublin

Refused

Planning application SHD3ABP-313814-22

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

construction of 280 no. dwellings, a creche, and open space as follows: A) 128 no. 2 storey houses (8 no. 2 bedroom houses, 94 no. 3 bedroom houses, 25 no. 4 bedroom houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom house; B) 116 no. apartments in 2 no. 5 storey buildings comprising (54 no. 1 bedroom apartments & 62 no. 2 bedroom apartments, all with terrace or balcony along with solar panels and green roofs at roof level as well as telecommunications infrastructure comprising 9 no. support poles on ballast mounts (to accommodate 1No. 2m 2G/3G/4G antenna & 1No. 5G antenna each) & 3 no. poles on lift overrun (to accommodate 2No. Ø0.3m Microwave links each at roof level of Apartment building B, together with associated equipment and cabinets/shrouds); C) 36 no. apartments/duplex apartments in 3 no. 3 storey buildings – (18 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 18 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments) all with terrace; D) Amendment to permitted Creche (c. 518sqm) in ‘Graydon’ (ABP References: TA06S.305343 & ABP-305343-19) to now provide a Creche of c. 778 sq. m of 2 no. storeys; E) Open space, hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; F) Vehicular access from the Athgoe Road from a new signalised junction along with upgrades to footpath and pedestrian crossing as well as provision of vehicular/pedestrian/cycle link to permitted ‘Graydon’ (TA06S.305343) ‘Newcastle Boulevard’ to the east, as well as 423 no. car parking spaces and 370 no. bicycle spaces and all internal roads, cycleways, green routes and paths; G) Provision of Surface water attenuation measures and underground attenuation systems, connection to water supply, and provision of foul drainage infrastructure as well as underground local pumping station to Irish Water specifications and all ancillary site development/construction/landscaping works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant Development Plan and 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.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Jun 2022

  2. Decision due

    10 Aug 2022

  3. Decision: Refuse Permission

    5 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
Newcastle, Newcastle South, Dublin 22, Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
SHD3-Application to ABP
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
86303.3108270372 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 June 2022
Status
Decision
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision Date
5 August 2025

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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119m
LRD23A/0011Granted19 Feb 2024

The proposal comprises the 2nd phase (phase 2B) of a 2 phase development (first phase [phase2A] under planning reg. ref SD23A/0136 will comprise 48 no. duplex dwellings and phase 2 of Taobh Chnoic public park of c.1.74 hectares of open space, along with car parking and ancillary infrastructure) to result in an overall Phase 2 development of 179 no. dwellings (consisting of 119 no. 2 storey houses and 60 no apartments / duplex apartments in 5 no. 3 storey duplex buildings, and ancillary infrastructure). The phase 2B development will consist of the construction of 131 no. dwellings and open space as follows: A) 119 no. 2 storey houses (10 no. 2 bedroom houses, 95 no. 3 bedroom houses, 13 no. 4 bedroom houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom house. B) 12 no. apartments / duplex apartments in 1 no. 3 storey building - (6 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 6 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments) all with terrace. C) Open space (c. 1.34 ha. in a series of open space areas) hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; D) Vehicle access from the Athgoe Road from a new signalised junction along with upgrades to footpath and pedestrian crossing (on the Athgoe Road) as well as provision of vehicular/pedestrian/cycle link to permitted 'Graydon' (TA06S.305343) 'Newcastle Boulevard' to the East as well as 237 no car parking spaces and 94 no. bicycle spaces (4 no. motorcycle space) and all internal roads, cycleways, green routes and paths. E) Provision of surface water attenuation SuDs measures connection to water supply and provision of foul drainage infrastructure as well as an underground local pumping station (in northern pa rt of site) to Irish Water specifications and all ancillary site development / construction / landscaping works. F) The proposal also includes upgrades (to provide surface water pipe upgrades) to the surface water network along Athgoe Road and Hazelhatch Road (for c. 1.2 km).

Within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, And along Athgoe Road & Hazelhatch Road (R405) to (Ground Investigations Ireland premises), Co. Dublin.

142m
LRD25A/0011WInvalid - Site Notice2 Dec 2025

Planning permission for development of a Large-scale Residential Development at this site within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on an overall site of c.4.08 hectares. The 'Phase 4' development will consist of the construction of 113 no. dwellings and the remainder of the 'Burgage South' public open space as follows: A) 53 no. 2-storey houses (4 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom houses, 43 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses and 6 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom houses); B) 60 no. apartment and duplex units in 4 no. 3 storey buildings comprising 30 no. 2-bedroom apartment units and 30 no. 3-bedroom duplex units; C) Provision of Public Open Space c.1 ha. in a series of open space areas, including the remainder of the 'Burgage South' Park, hard and soft landscaping including public lighting and boundary treatment, c.528sq.m of Communal Open Space for duplex and apartment units; along with single-storey bicycle/bin storage areas; D) Vehicular access from the east will be via permitted road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: LRD23A/0011 and ACP-319500-24) from the north via existing road adjacent to Burgage Gardens and St. Finian's National School and Main Street and to the south via an extension to Boulevard Road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD23A/0136) as well as 149 no. car parking spaces, 180 no. bicycle parking spaces, 8 no. motorcycle parking spaces and all internal roads, cycleways and footpaths; E) Provision of surface water attenuation, SuDS measures, connection to water supply, provision of foul drainage infrastructure, 2 no. ESB sub-stations and all ancillary site development, construction and landscaping works; F) The proposal also includes revisions to the permitted development approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD17A/0378 and ACP-301421-18 relating to alterations to the open space to integrate with the wider proposed Burgage South public open space area. A dedicated website has been set up for the LRD application which can be viewed at: www.newcastlephase4lrd.com

Within the townland of, Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

142m
LRD25A/0014WGranted20 Apr 2026

Large-scale Residential Development at this site within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on an overall site of c.4.08 hectares. The 'Phase 4' development will consist of the construction of 113 no. dwellings and the remainder of the 'Burgage South' public open space as follows: A. 53 no. 2-storey houses (4 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom houses, 43 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses and 6 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom houses); B. 60 no. apartment and duplex units in 4 no. 3-storey buildings comprising 30 no. 2-bedroom apartment units and 30 no. 3-bedroom duplex units; C. Provision of Public Open Space (c.1 ha. in a series of open space areas, including the remainder of the 'Burgage South' Park), hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), c.528sq.m of Communal Open Space for duplex and apartment units; along with single-storey bicycle/bin storage areas; D. Vehicular access from the east will be via permitted road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: LRD23A/0011 & ACP-319500-24) from the north via existing road adjacent to Burgage Gardens and St. Finian's National School and Main Street and to the south via an extension to Boulevard Road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD23A/0136) as well as 149 no. car parking spaces, 180 no. bicycle parking spaces, 8 no. motorcycle parking spaces and all internal roads, cycleways and footpaths; E. Provision of surface water attenuation, SuDS measures, connection to water supply, provision of foul drainage infrastructure, 2 no. ESB sub-stations and all ancillary site development, construction and landscaping works; F. The proposal also includes revisions to the permitted development approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD17A/0378 and ACP-301421-18 relating to alterations to the open space to integrate with the wider proposed Burgage South public open space area. A dedicated website has been set up for the LRD application which can be viewed at: www.newcastlephase4lrd.com

Within the townland of, Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

169m
LRD24A/0010WGranted25 Nov 2024

An amendment to the permitted north-eastern access point linking to St. Finian's Way to allow for pedestrian / bicycle access only; and the provision of a new vehicular point of access in the north-eastern section of the site between Phase 2, approved under LRD23A/0011, and the lands to the north that are under separate ownership, amendments to services and all associated site development works. The overall permitted housing layout will remain as per the parent permission approved by South Dublin County Council and An Bord Pleanála under the LRD process. The proposed amendment will not result in any change to the total number of units to be provided on site and no other amendments are proposed as part of this application.

St. Finian's Way, Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co Dublin

187m
SD22A/0340Refused22 Aug 2022

Erect a 24m telecommunications lattice structure together with antennas, dishes, headframe and associated telecommunications equipment enclosed by security fencing.

Landmark Architectural Salvage & Granite Products, Main Street, Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

201m
SD04A/0686Withdraw the Application10 Sept 2004

Commercial/Residential development in accordance with the Newcastle/Lyons Local Area Plan. The development consists of two parts, a 3/4 storey commercial element along the Main Street, East of the Gondola and a 2/3 storey residential element to the rear and South of the Gondola the commercial element consists of (a) a three storey public house/restaurant and ancillary uses of 1176m2 along the main street including car parking to the rear, (b) a three storey retail, commercial building of 1155m2 at the junction of the main street and a new access road and (c) a four storey 72 bedroom hotel with commercial, leisure, bar/dining and ancillary uses on the ground floor. The residential element consists of a total of 145 units with 82 no. apartments and duplex units all in three storey blocks to the rear of the commercial element and 63 no. 2 and 3 bed 2 storey terraced houses to the rear of the site. The site has an overall area of 5.2 hectares with access along the eastern boundary of the site from the main street. The development includes the demolition of the Gondola Public House and ancillary buildings and include all infrastructure works including piped and wired services to outfalls as shown together with car parking both on and off the street and public open spaces and paths in compliance with the zoning provisions and objectives of the local area plan including both pedestrian and vehicular access to lands to the south, east and west with allowances been made for integration of adjoining developments in the future.

Site and Grounds to the rear of the Gondola Public House, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

208m
SD18A/0363Granted18 Apr 2019

(1) Construction of 22 three bedroom dwelling houses; (2) construction of access road and footpaths; (3) provision of car parking facilities to serve the development; (4) construction of a foul sewer network to serve the development which shall connect into adjoining foul sewer network; (5) construction of a surface water sewer network to serve the development including the provision of the necessary attenuation elements and the connection of the surface water network to the adjoining surface water network; (6) provision of a waterman to serve the development and connection to adjoining water main; (7) demolition of the garden sheds; (8) provision of all necessary utility services; (9) all ancillary site works.

Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

209m
LRD24A/0011WGranted18 Oct 2024

We, Cairn Homes Properties Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of modifications to a previously approved LRD application permitted by South Dublin County Council under Reg. Ref. LRD23A/0011, and An Bord Pleanála under Reg. Ref. 319500-24, at this site close to the entrance to the development off the Tahoe Road in the western section of the site with an overall site area of c. 0.099 hectares within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the change of unit-type housing as follows: I. The change of 2 no. permitted 2-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type J3) with 2 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type F3) fronting onto Tower house Park; and ii. The replacement of 2 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type F3) with 2 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwellings (house type J3) fronting onto Newcastle Boulevard, all to include associated ancillary amendments. The overall permitted layout, including road layout and services, will remain as per the parent permission approved by South Dublin County Council and An Bord Pleanála under the LRD process. The proposed amendments will not result in any change to the total number of units to be provided on site and no other amendments are proposed as part of this application.

Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

216m
SD22A/0045Granted6 Sept 2022

Construction of 6 three bedroom dwelling houses; construction of proposed access road and footpaths; provision of car parking facilities to serve the proposed development which shall connect into existing adjoining foul sewer network; construction of a water surface sewer network to serve the proposed development including the connections/amendments to the existing adjoining surface water network; the provision of watermain to serve the proposed development and connection to existing adjoining water main; the provision of all necessary utility services and all ancillary site works.

St. Finians Way, Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

218m
SD22A/0312Granted9 Mar 2023

Construction of a single storey Discount Foodstore Supermarket with ancillary off-licence use (with mono­pitch roof and overall building height of c. 6.74 metres) measuring c. 2,207sq.m gross floor space with a net retail sales area of c. 1,410sq.m; Construction of a vehicular access point to Main Street Upper and associated works to carriageway and including partial removal of boundary wall / facade, modification of existing footpaths / public realm and associated and ancillary works including proposed entrance plaza area; Demolition of part of an existing rear / southern single storey residential extension (and related alterations to remaining structure) of Kelly Estates building; The original Kelly Estates building (a protected structure - Eircode: D22 Y9H7) will not be modified; Demolition of detached single storey accommodation/ residential structure and ancillary wall/ fence demolitions to rear of existing Kelly Estates building; Demolition of existing single storey (stable) building along Main Street and construction of single storey retail /cafe unit on an extended footprint measuring c. 118sq.m and associated alterations to existing Main Street boundary facade; Renovation and change of use of existing (vacant) two storey vernacular townhouse structure to Main Street, and single storey extension to rear, for retail/ commercial use (single level throughout) totalling c. 61sq.m; Repair and renewal of existing Western and Eastern burgage plot tree and hedgerow site boundaries; Provision of associated car parking, cycle parking (and staff cycle parking shelter), pedestrian access routes and (ramp and stair) structures (to / through the southern and western site boundaries to facilitate connections to potential future development), free standing and building mounted signage, free standing trolley bay cover /enclosure, refrigeration and air conditioning plant and equipment, roof mounted solar panels, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and divisions, retaining wall structures, drainage infrastructure and connections to services/ utilities, electricity Substation and all other associated and ancillary development and works above and below ground level including within the curtilage of a protected structure.

Main Street Upper, Newcastle, Co Dublin

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