D24A/0424/WEB: Permission for development. The site is generally bound by a Residential Development known as 'Coolkill' to the east, a detached dwelling known as 'The Pastures' to the south, Sandyford Road (R117) to the west and a Residential Development known as 'Cul Cuille' to the north. Works are also proposed at Sandyford Road, which include the removal of a wall and the creation of a new pedestrian connection to the existing cul-de-sac adjacent to 'Cul Cuille' to the north and at the footpath at Sandyford Road to provide 1 No. new multi-modal access, 1 No. new multi-modal egress, pedestrian / cycle entrances and landscaping. Works are additionally proposed for water services: water supply to be sourced by way of a new connection to the existing 300mm diameter watermain across from the site at Sandyford Road; surface water drainage network to discharge to the existing 525mm diameter surface water sewer located to the north of the site at Sandyford Road via a new 150mm diameter surface water sewer; and foul water to discharge to the proposed 225mm diameter foul sewer at Sandyford Road. An additional area has been assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to undertake road works to upgrade Sandyford Road. The total area of the development site, infrastructure works, and additional area assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council measures c. 0.905 Ha. The proposed development will principally consist of: the demolition of the existing building and ancillary buildings known as 'Glenina' (totalling 229 sq m), the existing building known as 'Karuna' (194 sq m) (both currently used for emergency accommodation) and the existing boundary wall fronting Sandyford Road; and the construction of a Residential Development, which will have a Total Gross Floor Area of 8,214 sq m, comprising 13 No. 2.5 No. storey houses (2 No. 3 bed units, 9 No. 4 bed units and 2 No. 5 bed units) and 60 No. apartments (9 No. 1 bed units, 36 No. 2 bed units and 15 No. 3 bed units) provided in 2 No. part 5 No. storey to part 6 No. storey blocks. The development will also include: the provision of internal roads and footpaths; 77 No. car parking spaces (including 3 No. accessible parking spaces); 2 No. setdown areas; 4 No. motorcycle parking spaces; bicycle parking spaces; bicycle stores; bin stores; hard and soft landscaping including communal open space; balconies and terraces; boundary treatments; lighting; green roofs; ESB substation; switchrooms; meter rooms; telecommunications infrastructure and plant at roof level of the Apartment Blocks; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground.
A site of c.829 Ha comprising of the properties, known as Karuna and Glenina at, Sandyford Road, Dublin 18
DecisionGrant permission
Decided14 October 2024
Application typePermission
Source documents27
Site
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Decision details
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Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners_Report_CE_Order.pdf / Document 4697061Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Report D24A0424WEB.pdf / Document 5454241Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Tvia_k2.pdf / Document 4687719Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Tvia_k1.pdf / Document 4687720Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / BC_Report_Referral_D24A-0424-WEB.pdf / Document 4693378Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A_0424_WEB_Glenina_HR.docx / Document 4694174Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 0424__EHO_Report___23July24.pdf / Document 4694814Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A_0424_WEB_site_Karuna_and_Glenina_Sandyford_Road_JC_20240719.docx / Document 4695628Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB__EM13614__site_Karuna_and_Glenina_at,_Sandyford_Road.29th_JUL_2024.pdf / Document 4695811Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 0424_Irish_Water_Report_30July2024.pdf / Document 4696012Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424_Site_of_properties_known_as_Karuna_and_Glenina,_Sandyford_Road.doc / Document 4696318Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A_0424_WEB.dotx / Document 4696546Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Public_Lighting_D24A-0424-WEB_July_2024.doc / Document 4697023Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Tii_Report_0424_18Sep24.pdf / Document 5449208Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 0424_F.I__EHO_Report_08Oct24.pdf / Document 5453227Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A_0424_WEB_FI_Env_Enf_Report.docx / Document 5453245Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 0424_Irish_Water_Report_F.I__10Oct24.pdf / Document 5453750Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424_FI_Site_of_properties_known_as_Karuna_and_Glenina,_Sandyford_Road.doc / Document 5453793Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / MemoD24A0424WEB.docx / Document 5472709Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424_Appeal.pdf / Document 5460920Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_further_appeal_1.pdf / Document 5460949Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_appeal_2.pdf / Document 5460950Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_No_comment_to_ABP.pdf / Document 5464272Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424_WEB_ack.pdf / Document 5464597Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_ABP_Appeal.pdf / Document 5465669Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_No_further_comment_.pdf / Document 5468553Source PDF
- AppealSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D24A0424WEB_ack_letter.pdf / Document 5469063Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- ABP31344322Permission for a strategic housing development. The site is generally bound by a residential development known as ‘Coolkill’ to the east, a detached dwelling known as ‘The Pastures’ to the south, Sandyford Road (R117) to the west and a residential development known as ‘Cul Cuille’ to the north. Works are also proposed at Sandyford Road, which include the removal of a wall and the creation of a new pedestrian connection to the existing cul-de-sac adjacent to ‘Cul Cuille’ to the north (0.016 Ha approx.) and at the footpath at Sandyford Road to provide a new multi-modal entrance, pedestrian/cycle entrances and landscaping (0.015 Ha approx.). In addition, works are proposed for water services (0.05 Ha approx.): water supply to be sourced by way of a new connection to the existing 250 mm diameter water main across from the proposed main entrance at Sandyford Road; surface water drainage network to discharge to the existing 525 mm diameter surface water sewer located to the north of the site at Sandyford Road via a new 150 mm surface water sewer; and foul water to discharge to the 225 mm diameter foul sewer under construction at Sandyford Road. An additional 0.01 Ha has been assigned for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to undertake road works to upgrade Sandyford Road. The residential development site, pedestrian connection, entrance works, water services and road works area will provide a total application site area of 0.92 Ha. The proposed development principally consists of the demolition of the existing dwelling and ancillary buildings known as ‘Glenina’, the existing dwelling known as ‘Karuna’ and the existing boundary wall fronting Sandyford Road, and the construction of a residential development principally comprising 137 No. apartments (32 No. 1-bed units, 78 No. 2-bed units and 27 No. 3-bed units) in 4 No. blocks ranging in height from part-1 No. storey to part-6 No. storeys with a part-basement/part-undercroft level (at Blocks B, C and D). The proposed development which has a gross floor space of 13,144 sq m (over a part-basement/part-undercroft level measuring 4,508 sq m, principally providing car and cycle parking and plant) also includes: internal communal amenities and support facilities (404 sq m); 137 No. car parking spaces, which include 127 No. spaces and 6 No. GoCar spaces located at basement level (accessed beneath Block B) and 4 No. set down spaces located at surface level adjacent to Block A; motorcycle parking spaces; cycle parking spaces; bin store; substation; switch room; meter rooms; plant rooms; new telecommunications infrastructure at rooftop level including microwave link dishes concealed in shrouds; hard and soft landscaping, including communal amenity space; private amenity space with balconies facing north, south, east and west; boundary treatments; and all associated works above and below ground. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028. The application also 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 an argument that the proposed development materially contravenes the relevant Development Plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.sandyfordroadshd.ie / 0.0 km away / 09 August 2023Granted
- D23B/0209Construction of two single-storey extensions, one extension will be located to the north of the existing house and one to the south. Permission is also sought for associated solar/PV panels, a swale and all associated site works. / 0.0 km away / 30 November 2023Granted
- D26A/0160/WEBThe development consists of the retention of a shipping container in front of the house on temporary basis. / 0.0 km away / 27 April 2026Granted
- D25A/0214/WEBThe development consists of Retention of extension to the side and the rear of the property, laying of foundations along with all associated site works. / 0.0 km away / 16 June 2025Granted
- D17B/0392Permission is sought for a single storey part pitched, part flat roof extension / 0.1 km away / 24 October 2017Granted
- D09A/0478/EPermission is sought to convert exist garage and extend same with pitched roof / 0.1 km away / 14 April 2014Granted
- D17A/1003Permission for a residential development consisting of the demolition of the / 0.1 km away / 16 October 2018Granted
- D05A/0065To retain a 22 metre / 0.1 km away / 16 March 2005Granted