FW25A/0384E: Retention permission is sought by Manna Drones Ltd. for development on lands at Junction 6 Castleknock, River Road, Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Dublin 15. The development consists of an aerial delivery hub on site with the use of an existing switch room as a store and charging area, boundary treatments in the form of perimeter metal fencing, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.
Lands at Junction 6 Castleknock, River Road, Blanchardstown, Castlekno
DecisionRefuse permission for retention
Decided30 October 2025
Application typeRetention
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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.0384E_D.pdf / Document 1142586Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0384E_CE.pdf / Document 1142585Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0384E_TII_23-09-'25.pdf / Document 1134606Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / PL_Report_FW25A_0384E.docx / Document 1137137Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A0384E.docx / Document 1138498Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A.0384E_Air_and_Noise_report.doc.pdf / Document 1139518Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0384E.docx / Document 1140134Source PDF
- ReportsSource: planningapi.agileapplications.ie / FW25A-0384E-DAA.pdf / Document 1140339Source PDF
Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- FW20A/0142The development of this site of 1.62 ha approximately, on lands known as Junction 6, River Road Castleknock, Dublin 15 (which are generally bounded to the North & South by the Navan Road (N3 National Primary Route), the east by the M50 Motorway and the West by River Road.) The development will consist of: The demolition of all existing structures on the site comprising commercial buildings (5,090 sq m, approximately); The provision of an upgraded (existing) vehicular access located at the northwest corner of the site connecting to River Road; and The construction of a new 459 - bedroom hotel and commercial office development with ancillary facilities comprising of 4 no. buildings arranged around a central plaza, ranging in height from 2 no. storeys (consisting of a single storey and double-height level) up to 28 no. storeys in total above basement (with rooftop plant; roof terraces and PV panels) comprising Block A (Office and Café), Block B (Hotel Lower, Hotel Tower and ancillary hotel facilities), Block C (Office) and Block D (Office) resulting in a total Gross Floor Area of 57,591 sq m total approximately (excluding basement and car parking areas); car parking (232 no. spaces) and bicycle parking (710 no. spaces) located underground and at surface level; motorbike parking (24 no. spaces), coach parking (5 no. spaces), shuttle bus set down areas, drop-off zones, and EV charging points. Block A comprises 10,770 sq m of office floorspace and a 240 sq m café in a 10 storey building (over basement) with roof terrace (130 sq m); Block B comprises 22,856 sq m of hotel floorspace in a 2 to 28 storey building (over basement) with upper levels setback with roof terrace (585 sq m); Block C comprises 9,110 sq m of office floorspace in a 6 to 9 storey building with roof terrace (105 sq m); and Block D comprises 14,440 sq m of office floorspace in 8 to 13 storey building with roof terrace (310 sq m). The development will also include ancillary staff services; refuse storage areas; internal roads; lighting; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; pedestrian access and footpaths; changes in level; plant; an ESB substation (175 sq m); attenuation works; piped infrastructure and ducting; and all site excavation and development works above and below ground. / 0.0 km away / 27 October 2020Refused
- FW25A/0146EThe development will consist of: PERMISSION for proposed single storey extension to existing health and leisure centre building incorporating change of use of existing storage area, proposed works to include signage, changes to parking areas and all associated site works, the proposed unit will be used as a fitness studio. RETENTION PERMISSION is also sought for the following: (A) Retention permission for existing 2 no. signage structures located at site entrance (B) Retention permission for existing detached single storey car wash unit (C) Retention permission for existing detached single storey dog wash unit (D) Retention permission for existing detached single storey Insomnia coffee unit including outdoor seating area, drive through area, associated signage structures and road markings (E) Retention permission for existing detached single storey office unit currently occupied by Motivation weight management clinics (F) Retention permission for existing 8 no. converted shipping container office units containing start up businesses (G) Retention permission for existing single storey extension and conversion of part of existing health and leisure centre building to restaurant area currently occupied by Pita Pit (H) and all associated signage and site works. / 0.0 km away / 29 May 2025Refused
- FW26A/0166EThe development will consist of: (A) Retention permission for existing detached single storey Insomnia coffee unit including outdoor seating area, drive through area, associated signage structures and road markings (B) Retention permission for existing single storey extension and conversion of part of existing health and leisure centre building to restaurant area currently occupied by Pita Pit and all associated signage and site works. / 0.0 km away / 11 June 2026Refused
- FW24A/0200EBartra Property (Castleknock) Limited intend to apply for permission development at this 0.317 Ha site at Brady’s Public House, Old Navan Road, Dublin 15, D15 W3FW. Works are also proposed to connect new foul and surface water pipes to the existing public network along Talbot Downs and to connect from the development to the existing watermain on Old Navan Road. The footpath and kerb is to be realigned at the proposed entrance off Old Navan Road and tree removal and replacement planting is proposed along the public park to the north and Talbot Downs to the west. The total site area including the development site, the infrastructural works and the tree removal and replanting measures 0.382 Ha. The development will principally consist of: the demolition of the existing part 1 to part 2 No. storey over partial basement vacant public house and restaurant building (1,243 sq m) and the construction of a part 3 to part 5 No. storey apartment block (5,156.5 sq m) comprising 56 No. apartments (23 No. 1 bedroom and 33 No. 2 bedroom apartments) and communal internal amenity space. The development also consists of a pedestrian connection along the north-western boundary of the site from the Old Navan Road to the public park; 7 No. car-parking spaces (comprising 3 No. car-club spaces and 4 No. visitor spaces, one of which is an accessible space); 2 No. delivery bays; bicycle and bin stores; emergency gate access to the western courtyard (north-west boundary); controlled resident access gate to the eastern courtyard; balconies and terraces; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; plant; lift overrun; PV panels; substation; switch room; lighting; and all other associated site works above and below ground. AI received 14/10/24 / 0.2 km away / 07 November 2024Refused
- FW20B/0079Construction of first floor extension comprising of new bedroom modifications to existing bedroom and A - style roof structure, conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of exisiting roof structure side dormer with A style roof c/w window. new access stairs and 2 no roof windows to side. / 0.2 km away / 25 August 2020Refused
- FW22A/0232The demolition of an existing garage and construction of a 2 storey, 2 bed, 3-person residential unit totalling 75m² and all ancillary site works. / 0.3 km away / 28 November 2022Refused
- FW22B/0005Conversion of existing garage to a playroom and a first-floor extension over garage to consist of office and study-gym. / 0.3 km away / 07 March 2022Refused
- FW20A/0101Demolition of an existing detached two-storey dwelling house ('Ducalla'),construction of a new two-storey dwelling house, accessed via lane from Castleknock Road and construction of 2 no. detached and 4 no. semi-detached two-storey dwelling houses, with dormer style roofs, accessed from Ashleigh Grove, each house to have 2 No. off-street car parking spaces and to include ancillary site works, drainage and landscaping, as necessary to facilitate the development on the site of 'Ducalla', Castleknock Road and Ashleigh Grove, Castleknock, Dublin 15, D15 XF5D. Add Info received 6th November 2020. Add Info deemed Significant 10th November 2020. Revised Public Notices received 16th November. 2020. / 0.4 km away / 10 December 2020Refused