FW25A/0296E: Permission for development at a parcel of Land immediately south of Ballycoolin Road ( L3080) in the townland of Cappoge between Rosemount Business Park (north) and Premier Business Park (east) ( ITM X: 710273, y:739735) for the construction and establishment of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Depot. The Proposed Development forms part of the NTA's Bus Connects programme. Spanning approximately 4 hectares within an urban industrial area south of Ballycoolin Road in Cappoge, Co. Dublin, the depot will accommodate around 176 buses. The Proposed Development will also accommodate administrative offices, maintenance facilities, electrical substation, and parking spaces. In all, the Proposed Development will consist of the following: • Administrative offices (including atrium entrance) (ground floor: 1,240m2, first floor: 1,280m2, total: 2,520m2); • Vehicle washing and cleaning building (1,120m2); • Major and minor repairs and maintenance bays/workshop/stores (ground floor: 2,250m2, first floor: 430m2, total: 2,680m2); • Gate, entrance, and security hut; • Vehicle inspection bays/hut (530m2); • Electrical substation compound (2,700m2); • Seven transformer buildings at 60m2 each; • Car parking (approximately 57 standard, three accessible bays, six for motorcycle, and six for EVs), catering to diverse transportation needed (1,700m2); • Bus parking bays (176 spaces); • Cycle parking (24m2); • Architecturally designed boundary fencing: 1.8m high fence along Ballycoolin Road and 4.5m high fencing around the remainder of the site's perimeter; • Two vehicle crossings on the eastern boundary for site access; • A separate vehicle crossing for direct ESB substation access; • Minor upgrades to the public road (eastern access road) including road grading, reshaping mounding refreshing line markings, new cycle ramps and removal of barriers; • Landscaping including native tree planning/shrubs and various amenity areas and SuDS features throughout the site; • Earthworks, construction activities and all ancillary site development works. Additional Information received 19/12/25 Clarification of Additional Information received 24/02/2026
Land adjacent to Barn Lodge Grove, Ballycoolin Road, Cappogue Dublin 1
DecisionGrant permission
Decided23 March 2026
Application typePermission
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Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on planning.agileapplications.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_D.pdf / Document 1130426Source PDF
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_D.pdf / Document 1158927Source PDF
- Notification Of DecisionSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_D.pdf / Document 1169481Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_ce.pdf / Document 1130425Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_CE.pdf / Document 1158926Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_CE.pdf / Document 1169480Source PDF
- Final GrantSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0296E.pdf / Document 1176774Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-00-rp-ce-0001_-_flood_risk_assessment.pdf / Document 1119103Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-gt-10-0002_contamination_assessme.pdf / Document 1119119Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Planning_statement_ballycoolin_ev_bus_depot_-_11-07-25.pdf / Document 1119128Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Ballycoolin_ocemp_09_07_2025.pdf / Document 1119134Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-adm-00-rp-e-00001.pdf / Document 1119141Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / A2_-_landscape_plan_-_60703669-acm-xx-xx-dr-la-1000-des.pdf / Document 1119153Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Ballycollin_bus_depot_rsa_s1.pdf / Document 1119162Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-tn-tr-00-0002_mmp_issue_for_planning.pdf / Document 1119163Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-00-rp-ce-0002_-_infrastructure_report.pdf / Document 1119164Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-tr-00-0001_tta_issue_for_planning.pdf / Document 1119168Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-ar-00-2000_design_and_access_stat.pdf / Document 1119177Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-ar-00-2000_design_and_access_stat.pdf / Document 1119180Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-ar-00-2000_design_and_access_stat.pdf / Document 1119183Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-xx-xx-rp-ar-00-2000_design_and_access_stat.pdf / Document 1119184Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / Aa_screening_to_ballycoolin_bus_depot.pdf / Document 1119189Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-zz-zz-rp-bs-10-0001.pdf / Document 1119190Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / 60703669-acm-gt-xx-rp-gt-10-0001_issued_for_planning.pdf / Document 1119194Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0296E_TII_.pdf / Document 1120994Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A_0296E__Inland_Fisheries_Ireland.pdf / Document 1121591Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_Air_and_Noise_Report.pdf / Document 1125330Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0296E-_Uisce_Eireann.pdf / Document 1126699Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0296E_Reponse_to_Planning.pdf / Document 1126710Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A_0296.docx / Document 1129268Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / PL_Report_FW25A_0296E.docx / Document 1129619Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A_0296E_v1.docx / Document 1130028Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0296E.docx / Document 1130357Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0296E_TII_.pdf / Document 1156222Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / PL_Report_FW25A_0296E_AI.docx / Document 1158111Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_Air_and_Noise_Report_AI.pdf / Document 1158139Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0296E-AI.docx / Document 1158529Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0296Eai.docx / Document 1158547Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / PL_Report_FW25A_0296E_AI_v1.docx / Document 1158568Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A_0296AI.docx / Document 1158693Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / PL_Report_FW25A_0296E_AI_2.docx / Document 1166686Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0296ECAI.docx / Document 1167663Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0296E_Air_and_Noise_Final_Report.pdf / Document 1168416Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- FW19A/0128Retention permission is being sought for 368.87m2 of floor space, including ground floor area (347.34m2) and first floor area (21.53m2) measuring a maximum height of 13.5m above ground level within the existing building permitted under previous Planning Permission FW13A/0053 and a 51 m long constructed boundary wall along the western boundary of the site consisting of a 2.7m high concrete wall with a 19m high palisade fence atop (total height 4.6m). Additional Information Lodged on 5th Dec 2019 Significant Additional Information Public Notices received on 19th Dec 2019 Clarification of Additional Information lodged on 25th March 2020 / 0.1 km away / 11 June 2020Granted
- FW13A/0053Retention permission for a 2 meter high earth mound along the new sout / 0.1 km away / 09 December 2013Granted
- FW20A/0122Permission for development an an existing C&D waste facility. The proposed development at the 0.75 ha site is for an increase in the rate of waste acceptance and processing at the facility up to 49,500 tonnes per annum, comprising mixed construction and demoliton (C&D) wastes. The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. / 0.1 km away / 21 September 2020Granted
- FW11A/0033The construction of a new waste recovery facility (total area 1393 sqm / 0.1 km away / 07 July 2011Granted
- FW11A/0096Retention Permission is sought for a development at Unit 1, Stadium Bu / 0.2 km away / 12 October 2011Granted
- FW23A/0016The proposed development will consist of the construction of an industrial development facility for the processing and distribution of fresh and used cooking oils (UCO) including ancillary offices and staff amenities, roof-mounted photovoltaic array, delivery vehicle maintenance building, external covered storage area, weighbridge, lorry wash, tank farm, fuel tanks, signage, lighting, landscaping, car/lorry/trailer parking areas, and all associated site development works. Access to the proposed development will be from the existing industrial estate road abutting the site to the west that connects to the Ballycoolin Road to the north. A Local Authority permit (Recovery Code 13) is required for the used cooking oil process. AI received 09/05/23 / 0.2 km away / 31 May 2023Granted
- FW20A/0179Permission for a pallet handling facility. The development will consist of; (A) The inclusion of a Kiln structure for drying wooden pallets, 100m2 x 6m high, plus removal of an existing external wash bay - all positioned to the rear of the existing warehouse on site. (B) Removal of a part build unauthorised shed, 500m2, 6.9m high, and planning permission for relocation of part of this structure, 365m2, 6.9m high and completion as a dry pallet store building. (C) Relocation of existing ancillary carpark spaces to the front (east) of the existing building at the site entrance along with other associated site plan adjustments & completions such as widening of site access from 6m to 10m including associated kerb & footpath adjustments, surfacing the existing yard with concrete over the existing compacted stone and placing associated surface water drainage including surface water attenuation. (D) Removal of existing shed measuring, 110m2, 5.6m high, currently centrally located in yard. Using the yard as a pallet store for the pallet repair and dispatch business by providing 950m2 external storage at three locations on site, including associated ancillary HGV parking area 315m2. Add Info received 27th January 2021. Add Info deemed Significant 2nd February 2021. Revised Public Notices received 5th February 2021. / 0.3 km away / 04 March 2021Granted
- F08A/1000/E1The provision of new vehicular entrance comprising of new entrance gat / 0.3 km away / 27 November 2013Granted