LRD25A/0530/WEB: Atlas GP Limited intend to apply for planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development at this site of c. 0.89 ha at the Former Avid Technology site, at the corner of Blackthorn Road and Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18. The development will consist of: 1) 183 no. apartments within four blocks ranging from 4 to 13 storey high over basement as follows: 25 no. studio units, 29 no. one-bed units, 54 no. two-bed units, 75 no. three-bed units All residential units are provided with private balconies / terraces. A creche of c. 337 sq.m. to be located in block D. Communal amenity space (internal) c. 379 sq.m. to be located in Block D (facing Carmanhall Road) Public communal space (internal) c. 351 sq.m. to be located in Block E. Landscaped communal and public open space as follows: 1215 sq.m. of public open space plaza in the courtyard at ground level, 384.49 sq.m. of communal open space and 186.51 sq.m creche play area at ground level and 583.02 sq.m of communal open space at roof level across all blocks. 2) The provision of car, motorcycle and bicycle parking as follows: 64 no. car parking spaces at basement level, 428 no. cycle spaces, 388 of which are long term at basement level and 40 no. short term spaces at ground floor, 4 no. motorbike spaces at basement level, Residential storage space at basement level. 3) Provision of a new vehicular entrance from Carmanhall Road and new vehicular egress onto Blackthorn Road. 4) Telecom mitigation measures to be included 6 no. 300 mm microwave link dishes mounted on 3 no. steel support poles affixed to ballast mounts at roof level on Block D. The development also includes lighting, plant space, site drainage works and all ancillary site development works above and below ground. The application may also be inspected at the following website set up by the applicant: www.carmanhallroadlrd.ie
Former Avid Technology site, Corner of Blackthorn Road and Carmanhall Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18
DecisionGrant permission
Decided27 August 2025
Application typePermission (LRD)
Source documents18
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 LRD25A0530WEB.pdf / Document 5510702Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Traffic_and_transportation_assessment_report.pdf / Document 5500695Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Appropriate_assessment_screening_report.pdf / Document 5500741Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / DR_LRD25A0530WEB_Atlas_GP_Limited_submission_issued_18-07-'25.pdf / Document 5503456Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Building_Control_Report.pdf / Document 5503457Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A_0530_WEB_Avid_HR.docx / Document 5504165Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530WEB DLR Class 1.pdf / Document 5506420Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507493Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507498Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507499Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507516Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507545Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507548Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5507847Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0530 EHO Report.pdf / Document 5507896Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A0530 EM13912 AvidSandyford ParksReport.pdf / Document 5508009Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A_0530_WEB_Env_Enf.docx / Document 5508329Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / LRD25A 0530 WEB Former Avid Technology site JC 20250818.docx / Document 5509553Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- D16A/0158The development will consist of the demolition of the existing two-storey wareho / 0.0 km away / 29 July 2016Granted
- D05A/0239Development consisting of 36,856 sq.m gross floorspace / 0.0 km away / 24 June 2005Granted
- ABP30346719Application to An Bord Pleanála for permission for a strategic housing / 0.0 km away / 30 April 2019Granted
- D06A/1752Change of use, units 1&2, The Atrium Facilities Building, Sandyford Business Pk / 0.1 km away / 30 January 2007Granted
- D08A/02051 No. fixed freestranding newspaper storage box with inbuilt advertisement of 2. / 0.1 km away / 09 April 2008Granted
- D18A/1080Permission for the construction of two no. single storey pavillion buildings to / 0.1 km away / 17 January 2019Granted
- D24A/0890/WEBThe proposal is for the construction of two no. single storey pavilion buildings to the west and east of the existing single storey retail and café building. Pavilion building A is for A café / restaurant (GFA of c. 139 sq.m) and Pavilion building B is for a Class 1 shop use (GFA of c. 139 sq.m). The proposal includes signage zones for each unit, associated outdoor seating / terrace area, green roofs, cycle parking and all associated site works. The proposed development supersedes the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: D18A/1080. / 0.1 km away / 20 December 2024Granted
- D05A/0176New, free standing, 1.5 metres by 6 metres / 0.1 km away / 12 April 2005Granted