The development will consist of a Large-scale Residential development (LRD) of 530no. residential units and creche in 4no. blocks (Blocks A to D) with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 49,210sqm (excluding basement car parking) with associated ancillary accommodation, private balconies, communal amenity spaces and public open spaces as follows: Block A: 1 to 7 storey block comprising 74no. apartments (37no. 1 bed units and 37no. 2 bed units), Block B: 6 to 9 storey block comprising 108no. apartments (44no. 1 bed units and, 55no. 2 bed units and 9no. 3 bed units), Block C: 1 to 9 storey block comprising 138no. apartments (49no. 1 bed units, 61no. 2 bed units and 28no. 3 bed units) and a creche (462.5sq.m) with external play space, Block D: 1 to 9 block storey comprising 210no. apartments (114no. 1 bed units, 82no. 2 bed units and 14no. 3 bed units). A total of 163no. car parking spaces are provided in a combination of surface spaces and at basement level beneath Block D. The development will be accessed from the south via a connection to the existing roundabout on the Holywell Distributor Road and from the north via a fully signalised junction with the R132 including works to the north and south bound carriageways and central median of the R132 to provide for the fully signalised junction with associated turning lanes and a separate pedestrian and cycle crossing on the R132. Permission is also sought for hard and soft landscaping in public realm and public open spaces within the development, cycle and motorcycle parking, bin stores, water supply and foul water connections, surface water infrastructure, connections to public utilities, ESB substations, plant areas, roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels, building and directional signage and all associated site and development works. A 10 year permission is sought. The planning application may be inspected online at www.barrysparks-lrd.ie An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Assessment (NIS) have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. Additional Information Received: 16/02/2026 Deemed Significant Additional Information: 11th March 2026. Revised Public Notices received 12th March 2026.
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A new one and a half storey, four-bedroom detached dwelling with revised existing vehicular access and all associated landscaping and site development works. AI received 07/03/22
Two storey detached dwelling and ancillary works.
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