D25A/0788/WEB: 1) the demolition of an existing two-storey warehouse/office building on the site (approximately 1,016 sq. m. GFA); 2) the construction of an up to nine storey aparthotel (approximately 7,424 sq. m. GFA) consisting of 122 no. suites (73 no. one bedroom and 49 no. two bedroom) with reception area, administration and back of house facilities, ancillary public areas service, plant areas, waste management areas and storage areas at ground floor, provision of 16 no. surface car parking spaces (including 2 no. disabled spaces) and 54 no. cycle parking spaces; and 3) all other site development works required to facilitate the development including the formation of an additional vehicle access onto Ballymoss Road and set down area in front of the building, ESB substation and switchroom, installation of PV panels on the roof, hard and soft landscaping, landscaped roof terraces on fifth and eighth floor level and public realm upgrades to Ballymoss Road including additional tree planting and crossings over the existing footpath.
Grafton House, Ballymoss Road, Sandyford Bus Pk, Dublin 18, D18P274
DecisionGrant permission
Decided17 April 2026
Application typePermission
Source documents17
Site
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Decision details
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners Report FI D25A0788WEB.pdf / Document 5527314Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners Report D25A0788WEB.pdf / Document 5548405Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A_0788_WEB_Env_Enf_v1.docx / Document 5520538Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Building_Control_Report.pdf / Document 5521203Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / EM13988D25A0788Grafton House Ballymoss Road Sandyford.pdf / Document 5521462Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788WEB DLR Class 2.pdf / Document 5523760Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788WEB EHO Report.pdf / Document 5524925Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788 Grafton House Ballymoss Road Sandyford.docx / Document 5525128Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A 0788 WEB Grafton House Ballymoss Road JB 20251119 FI.docx / Document 5525367Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788_WEB.pdf / Document 5531375Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planners Report NS.pdf / Document 5543629Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A_0788_WEB_FI.pdf / Document 5546050Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788FI Sandyford ParksReport EM14109.pdf / Document 5546743Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A 0788 FI Grafton House EHO Report.pdf / Document 5546800Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A 0788 WEB Grafton House Ballymoss Rd CM 20260409.docx / Document 5547360Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788FI BallymossSandyford AmendedParksReport EM14122.pdf / Document 5547441Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / D25A0788 FI Grafton House Ballymoss Road Sandyford.docx / Document 5547497Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- D18A/1210Permission for development. This is a new primary school opening in / 0.0 km away / 23 May 2019Granted
- D17A/0330Permission sought for modification to existing office building to include: / 0.0 km away / 01 June 2017Granted
- D04A/0982Erection of a business trading sign / 0.0 km away / 18 October 2004Granted
- D06A/0893Demolition of all buildings on site / 0.0 km away / 16 October 2006Granted
- ABP31172221/EPermission for a strategic housing development consisting of the demolition of the existing building on site and the construction a ‘Build to Rent’ (BTR) apartment development. This will consist of 2 no. blocks ranging in height up to 15 storeys (over single level basement) along with a single storey kiosk building. The development will comprise 190 no. apartments (92 no. 1-beds, 86 no. 2-beds & 12 no. 3-beds). All residential units provided with private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. The BTR development will also include Resident Support Facilities & Resident Services & Amenities (total floor area c.594 sq.m) including concierge, management area, co working/meeting rooms, multipurpose rooms, relaxation/ sitting areas, parcel area, and resident’s pavilion and bicycle service station. Block 1 will also include a commercial office area, over two floors measuring c.518 sq.m. Block 2 will include a restaurant (c.232 sq.m) and a gym (c.163.5sq.m) accessible to the general public. A café kiosk of c.25 sq.m will be provided on the plaza. Provision of 59 no. car parking spaces in the basement and 474 no. cycle parking spaces at basement/surface level.. Vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from Ballymoss Road. A new public plaza will be provided fronting onto Blackthorn Avenue. Communal open space will also be provided at ground and roof levels. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, waste management areas, cycle parking areas, and services provision (including ESB substations). The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. 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. 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: https://www.siemenssiteshd.ie / 0.0 km away / 28 November 2025Granted
- ABP31172221Permission for a strategic housing development consisting of the demolition of the existing building on site and the construction a ‘Build to Rent’ (BTR) apartment development. This will consist of 2 no. blocks ranging in height up to 15 storeys (over single level basement) along with a single storey kiosk building. The development will comprise 190 no. apartments (92 no. 1-beds, 86 no. 2-beds & 12 no. 3-beds). All residential units provided with private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. The BTR development will also include Resident Support Facilities & Resident Services & Amenities (total floor area c.594 sq.m) including concierge, management area, co working/meeting rooms, multipurpose rooms, relaxation/ sitting areas, parcel area, and resident’s pavilion and bicycle service station. Block 1 will also include a commercial office area, over two floors measuring c.518 sq.m. Block 2 will include a restaurant (c.232 sq.m) and a gym (c.163.5sq.m) accessible to the general public. A café kiosk of c.25 sq.m will be provided on the plaza. Provision of 59 no. car parking spaces in the basement and 474 no. cycle parking spaces at basement/surface level.. Vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from Ballymoss Road. A new public plaza will be provided fronting onto Blackthorn Avenue. Communal open space will also be provided at ground and roof levels. All associated site development works, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, waste management areas, cycle parking areas, and services provision (including ESB substations). The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022. 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. 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 Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: https://www.siemenssiteshd.ie / 0.0 km away / 31 March 2022Granted
- D16A/0377Permission for the installation of a 3m high 'lamp post' style relief vent / 0.1 km away / 14 July 2016Granted
- D25A/0248/WEBThe development will consist of: a) the demolition of existing single storey monopitch glazed restaurant conservatory and smoking extension (38 m2) to front (north-west) of existing ground floor restaurant facing Ballymoss Road and replacement with construction of a larger (42 m2) single storey, monopitch glazed restaurant conservatory and smoking area extension to front (north-west) of building. b) Relocation of existing self-illuminating wall mounted entrance sign in existing smoking area to corner of proposed front (north-west) elevation of new conservatory. c) All associated site works and drainage. All of the above at the existing 11 storey apartment building (including basement) known as The Forum. / 0.1 km away / 19 May 2025Granted