The Former ABB Site, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Planning application SHD3ABP-313606-22
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided16 April 2025
Application typeSHD3-Application to ABP
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- SD20A/0203Extension of an existing telecommunications lattice tower (providing new overall height of 31.5 metres) carrying existing antennas, dishes and associated equipment and additional new antennas, dishes and associated equipment together with new ground equipment cabinets, new fencing and all associated site development works. / 0.2 km away / 05 October 2020Refused
- SD07A/0115For a smoking shelter (26sq m) with a number of tables and chairs to the side courtyard. / 0.2 km away / 12 April 2007Refused
- SHD3ABP-313760-22Mixed-use development including 310 "Build-to-Rent" residential apartments, a creche and a number of commercial units (c. 2,289 sqm) on a c. 1.26 ha site; Consisting of the demolition of existing boundary wall and construction of: c. 2,289 sqm of retail/commercial floor space across 10 units including retail, restaurant/café and Class 2 financial/professional services and office use, and a crèche (257sqm) at ground and first floor levels; 310 build to rent residential apartments including 99 one bedroom units, 203 two bedroom units and 8 three bedroom units within a part 6 to part 12 storey development across 3 blocks over partial basement; c. 2,223 sqm of communal external amenity space provided in the form of a ground floor garden and external terraces at fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels; c. 1,026 sqm of public open space provided in the form of a central courtyard with landscaped areas at site perimeters; c. 1,785 sqm of resident support facilities and services and amenities provided at basement, ground and first floor levels; Vehicular access to the basement development from a new access point at Belgard Square East; A new tertiary route provided in the southern part of the site linking Belgard Square East and Belgard Road; Provision of 130 car parking spaces (including 8 club car spaces and 6 disabled access spaces) at basement level in addition to 5 set down spaces (4 serving creche) and 1 disabled access space at ground level, layby on Belgard Square East, 6 motorcycle spaces and a total of 763 bicycle parking spaces; Provision of 4 Ø0.3m microwave link dishes to be mounted on 2 steel support pole affixed to lift shaft overrun, all enclosed in radio friendly GRP shrouds, together with associated equipment at roof level at Block B; Provision of 3 ESB substations with switch rooms and plant rooms at basement level, hard and soft landscaped areas, bin and bicycle stores, public lighting, attenuation, green roof, plant at roof level, service connections and all ancillary site development works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development plan and local area plan. 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. / 0.2 km away / 11 June 2025Refused
- SD06A/0792Erection of a 30 metre high, freestanding lattice communications structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinets within 2.4m high palisade compound, to form part of ESB's communication system and to share with other licensed operators. / 0.3 km away / 07 November 2006Refused
- SD23A/0122Change of use from existing cafe bar to 15 studios for short-term accommodation / student accommodation / emergency accommodation units on the ground floor to include internal modifications and external modifications with associated private open space and communal facilities; All with associated signage, drainage and site works. / 0.3 km away / 21 November 2023Refused
- SD07A/0039500sq.m. three-storey extension to the east & west side of existing commercial and residential building at Tramway Court including: hallway, stairs & 3 no. apartments facing east and 3 no. apartments facing west, all at first, second and third floor level; vehicular and pedestrian access will be provided through the existing entrances off Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 with all associated site works. / 0.3 km away / 09 March 2007Refused
- SD03A/0026Alteration & extensions to their existing drive-thru restaurant, to include (a) single storey extension to the front to include coffee shop & seating areas, (b) alterations to roof signage & change of roof covering, (c) installation of children's play equipment. / 0.3 km away / 11 March 2003Refused
- SD13A/0041Additional use of part of premises (area 755 sq.m) as a 'Refuse Transfer Station' for WEEE and associated batteries; this additional use will also require the holding of a Waste Facility Permit. / 0.3 km away / 02 May 2013Refused