Brownsbarn

Area

172,528 m² (17.25 ha, 42.63 acres)

Buildings

446 buildings touch it, 32,448 m² on the ground

Zoning

R1 RES-N (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
C2.1 EE (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
G1 OS (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective

Townland

Brownsbarn

Planning applications on this parcel

• 18 Jul 2026Grant permission

  A kitchen extension to rear of house.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0335W

• 6 Mar 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of modifications to the elevational design and floor plan layout of the previously permitted 3 storey creche/ community centre building (approved under Reg. Ref. SD22A/0398) resulting in a reduction in overall floorspace from 1610sqm to 1596.8sqm. Revisions are proposed to the approved site layout plan including: removal of the pedestrian bridge and relocation of the external play space area from the open space located to the west of the stream to an outdoor deck play space adjacent (west) of the main building and an enclosed play space at ground floor level on the southern elevation. Permission is also sought for modifications to adjoining cycle track and set down car parking spaces; revised hard and soft landscaping, bin storage and cycle parking and all associated site and development works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0223W

• 16 Feb 2026Grant permission

  Cairn Homes Properties Limited intends to apply for planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising amendments to a previously permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) (An Coimisiún Pleanála Reg. Ref. ABP-308088-20), as amended by SDCC Reg. Ref. SD22A/0357, at Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The development will comprise the provision of a new single storey ESB substation with associated switch room (21.5 sq m total with maximum height of c. 3.4m to the top of the parapet) to the north east of permitted Block B, associated minor revisions to soft landscaping and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, LRD25A/0010W

• 12 Dec 2025Grant extension of duration of permission

  New educational campus of 2 new school buildings to be delivered on a phased basis including the demolition/removal of the existing 4 four storey educational/former short stay residential blocks (golf apartments) on the site; provision of 1 part three storey, 1000 pupil post primary school including 4 classroom special educational needs unit with a gross floor area of 11,331sq.m including a sports hall and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities; 1 two storey 16 classroom primary school and 2 classroom special educational needs unit; a general purpose hall and all ancillary teacher and pupils facilities with a gross floor area of 2,820sq.m; vehicular access to the site will be from the existing Fortunestown Lane entrance, which is to be widened; fire tender and delivery access will be from the existing entrance to the northwest of the site, via Fortunestown Lane; cycle and pedestrian access to the site will be from a new entrance on Fortunestown Lane; provision of bicycle and scooter parking; new pedestrian crossing at Saggart Lakes Road, vehicle drop off/set down areas; internal access roads; hard and soft play areas; piped infrastructure and ducting; plant, landscaping and boundary treatments; PV panels; external courtyards; disabled car parking spaces; ESB substation and 1 substation access door to the site boundary wall on Fortunestown Lane; ancillary ramps and stairs; signage; 1 attenuation tank; flood mitigation measures; SUD's; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0393/EP

• 16 Sept 2025Grant extension of duration of permission

  224 apartment units arranged in 4 blocks and all associated public open spaces, communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/balconies. The proposed blocks are arranged over 2 single level basements (accessed via 2 vehicular ramps to east of the site) and comprise 5 to 6 storey blocks with an 8 storey element as part of Block A. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via a new access at Garters Lane and will also provide access to lands to the east (development permitted under ABP ref PL06S.305563). Permission is also sought for 191 car parking spaces (180 at basement level and 11 at surface level); 470 bicycle parking spaces (290 at basement level at 180 at surface level); 1 ESB substation; 1 cycle store, hard and soft landscaping, pedestrian and cycle links, boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage areas at basement, surface water drainage infrastructure and attenuation tanks, and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-308088-20/EP

• 21 Mar 2025Grant permission

  Permission to construct an extension to rear of dwelling to connect existing home office (22.6sq.m) to the main dwelling & all associated site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0001W

• 11 Dec 2024Invalid - site notice

  Permission to construct an extension to rear of dwelling to connect existing home office (22.6m²) to the main dwelling & all associated site development works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0559W

• 25 Jul 2024Refuse permission for retention

  Retention and change of use of one single storey detached 2.85m high home office unit to a self-contained living unit.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0336W

• 23 Jul 2024Grant permission

  Greenacre Residential DAC intends to apply for permission for modifications to previously approved development SHD ABP-305563-19 at this site at Fortunestown Lane and Parklands Parade, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will consist of modifications to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. SHD ABP-305563-19 which comprised 488no. apartments and 1,985sq.m of non-residential floorspace within 5no. blocks (Blocks A to E) ranging in height from 5 to 9 storeys. The proposed modifications relate to the previously permitted 5 storey Blocks C, D & E only and consist of an additional storey on each block and reconfiguration of the previously permitted floor levels to provide an additional 86no. apartment units and a total of 396no. apartments and 752sq.m of non-residential floorspace in lieu of the previously permitted 310no. apartments and 896sq.m of non-residential floorspace. Overall, the permitted Blocks A & B and the modified Blocks C, D & E will accommodate 574no. apartments and 1,841sq.m of non-residential floorspace. The modified blocks will consist of: - Block C: 6-storey block accommodating 129no. units (26no. 1 bed units, 84no. 2 bed units and 19no. 3 bed units) with 3no. retail/ commercial units (555sq.m) and a licensed café/ bar/ restaurant unit (197sq.m) at ground floor level fronting onto the permitted local square; Block D:- 6-storey block accommodating 140no. units (32no. 1 bed units, 90no. 2 bed units and 18no. 3 bed units), Block E: 6-storey block accommodating 127no. units (48no. 1 bed units, 65no. 2 bed units and 14no. 3 bed units) and all associated communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/ balconies. Permission is also sought for extension and modifications to the permitted single level basement below Blocks C, D and E to accommodate 332no. car parking spaces, cycle parking spaces, bulky item and bin storage areas with 2no. vehicular accesses provided from Parklands Parade. The modified ground level areas adjoining Blocks C, D and E include 10no. car parking spaces, cycle parking, public lighting, ESB substations, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, surface water drainage infrastructure and all associated site development and infrastructure works. No modifications are proposed to the permitted Blocks A & B or the separate basement level area relating to Blocks A & B. The application is a Large-Scale Residential Development and may be inspected online at: www.parklands-lrd1.com

  Permission, 86 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD24A/0006W

• 9 May 2023Grant permission for retention

  Retention of 2no. two bed, two storey duplex units with associated private and communal amenity spaces, bin and bike store and all associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and car parking on the adjoining street at Parklands Parade all in lieu of previously permitted creche and community facility at this location.

  Retention, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0101

• 13 Apr 2023Grant permission

  Construction of a three storey creche and community centre facility of 1,610sq.m gross floor area with associated external play area; car & cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping, bin storage, a revised layout to the northern edge of Cuil Duin Avenue to accommodate access to the proposed development including amendments to the existing footpath and cycle track and provision of set down car parking spaces and all associated site and development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0398

• 5 Jan 2023Grant permission

  The proposed development comprises amendments to a Strategic Housing Development scheme permitted under ABP Ref. ABP-308088-20. consisting of modifications to the previously permitted development (ABP Ref. ABP- 308088-20), comprising: replacement of 2 one bedroom unit with 1 two bedroom unit and an entrance lobby / concierge at ground floor level within permitted Block C; replacement of 3 three bedroom units with 3 two bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at first, third and fifth floor levels within permitted Block C; replacement of 2 two bedroom units with 2 one bedroom units and additional residential amenity spaces at ground and third floor levels within permitted Block D; and the provision of an enlarged stretcher lift through all floor levels of permitted Blocks C and D. The total number of residential units proposed will decrease from 224 to 223 as a result of the proposed amendments; The proposed development will also consist of: amendments to the permitted car parking areas at basement levels resulting in a total loss of 29 car parking spaces (151 car parking spaces are provided in total at basement level); the provision of c. 275sq.m of residential amenity space (incl. reception, office, staff amenities, multi-purpose spaces, meeting rooms and lobbies) at basement level of permitted Block C and D; minor elevation amendments to permitted Block D; the provision of a new external stair well to the eastern elevation of permitted Block D providing access from the ground floor level to the basement level; reduction of the roofed area above the basement ramp of permitted Block A and B; the provision of sprinkler tank rooms, landlord plants, comms room and attenuation tanks at basement level of permitted Blocks A, B, C and D; the provision of PV solar panel at all roof levels; amendments to hard and soft landscaping areas; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0357

• 3 Nov 2022Refuse permission for retention

  The development will consist of retention of as built 2no. two bed, two storey duplex units with associated private and communal amenity spaces, bin and bike store and all associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and car parking on the adjoining street at Parklands Parade all in lieu of previously permitted creche and community facility at this location.

  Retention, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0415

• 24 Oct 2022Invalid application

  Retention permission for the development of as built 2no. two bed, two storey duplex units with associated private and communal amenity spaces, bin and bike store and all associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and car parking on the adjoining street at Parklands Parade all in lieu of previously permitted creche and community facility at this location.

  Retention, 2 homes · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0400

• 16 Sept 2022Grant extension of duration of permission

  A residential development comprising: 526 residential units and all associated site and development works as follows: - 274 3-bed 2 storey terraced units, 185 4-bed 2 and 3 storey terraced and end of terrace units, 67 2-bed apartment/duplex units (37 2-storey, 2 bed terraced duplexes, 18 1-storey 2 bed terraced apartments and 12 1 storey 2 bed end of terrace apartments). The development also provides for a district park (4.58 ha) and a neighbourhood park (0.71 ha) in accordance with the Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012. Permission is also sought for 789 car parking spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations and all associated site development and infrastructural works. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via two new access points off Garter Lane and via a new signalised junction at the southeastern corner of the site to replace the existing roundabout off Fortunestown Lane. Provision is made for a future access to Bianconi Avenue. In addition, an interim local square is proposed within the subject site providing a direct pedestrian link from the proposed development to the Saggart Luas stop. Two direct pedestrian links are proposed between the subject site and the adjoining school sites permitted under Reg Ref No SD16A/0255 providing a direct link between the school and the proposed district park and a direct link from the west of the school site to the proposed residential development. Lands identified for future development are located along the southern boundary of the current application site adjacent to Fortunestown Lane/Saggart Luas Stop. These areas will be subject of a future planning application (Phase 2) and will include the final design and layout of the local square.

  Extension of duration of permission, 524 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-300555-18-EP

• 10 Sept 2020Grant permission

  New educational campus of 2 new school buildings to be delivered on a phased basis including the demolition/removal of the existing 4 four storey educational/former short stay residential blocks (golf apartments) on the site; provision of 1 part three storey, 1000 pupil post primary school including 4 classroom special educational needs unit with a gross floor area of 11,331sq.m including a sports hall and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities; 1 two storey 16 classroom primary school and 2 classroom special educational needs unit; a general purpose hall and all ancillary teacher and pupils facilities with a gross floor area of 2,820sq.m; vehicular access to the site will be from the existing Fortunestown Lane entrance, which is to be widened; fire tender and delivery access will be from the existing entrance to the northwest of the site, via Fortunestown Lane; cycle and pedestrian access to the site will be from a new entrance on Fortunestown Lane; provision of bicycle and scooter parking; new pedestrian crossing at Saggart Lakes Road, vehicle drop off/set down areas; internal access roads; hard and soft play areas; piped infrastructure and ducting; plant, landscaping and boundary treatments; PV panels; external courtyards; disabled car parking spaces; ESB substation and 1 substation access door to the site boundary wall on Fortunestown Lane; ancillary ramps and stairs; signage; 1 attenuation tank; flood mitigation measures; SUD's; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0393

• 4 Sept 2020Grant permission

  224 apartment units arranged in 4 blocks and all associated public open spaces, communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/balconies. The proposed blocks are arranged over 2 single level basements (accessed via 2 vehicular ramps to east of the site) and comprise 5 to 6 storey blocks with an 8 storey element as part of Block A. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via a new access at Garters Lane and will also provide access to lands to the east (development permitted under ABP ref PL06S.305563). Permission is also sought for 191 car parking spaces (180 at basement level and 11 at surface level); 470 bicycle parking spaces (290 at basement level at 180 at surface level); 1 ESB substation; 1 cycle store, hard and soft landscaping, pedestrian and cycle links, boundary treatments, public lighting, bin storage areas at basement, surface water drainage infrastructure and attenuation tanks, and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

  Shd3-application to abp, 224 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-308088-20

• 7 Oct 2019Grant permission

  488 apartment units comprising 118 1-bed units, 327 2-bed units and 43 3-bed units arranged in 5 blocks (Blocks A to E) and all associated public open spaces comprising landscaped courtyards and communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces comprising terraces/balconies. The proposed Blocks A and B and Blocks C, D and E are arranged over separate single levels basements and comprise 5 storey blocks with a 9 storey element in Block B. Non-residential floorspace is proposed in the form of a creche of 431sq.m gross floor area, community space of 186sq.m and 472sq.m of retail/commercial floorspace divided across 3 units at ground floor level within Block B and 708sq.m of retail/commercial floorspace divided across 3 units and 1 café/bar/restaurant of 188sq.m within Block C all fronting onto a proposed landscaped local square located to the north of Saggart Luas stop. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided from a signalised junction at the south-eastern corner of the site replacing the existing roundabout off Fortunestown Lane and west of Cuil Duin and an east/west distributor road all as permitted under the neighbouring development (ABP Ref. 300555-18). Permission is also sought for 418 car parking spaces including 405 basement level spaces and 13 surface level spaces and a total of 706 cycle parking spaces including 620 basement level spaces and 86 surface level spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations, public lighting, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure including modifications to the previously permitted flood conveyancing channel (ABP Ref: 300555-18) and all associated site development and infrastructure works.

  Shd3-application to abp, 488 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-305563-19

• 13 Jun 2019Grant permission

  Relocation of 1 external bin store to approved planning Ref. SD16A/0255; erection of 2 sets of 3 flagpoles to the schools currently under construction.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0188

• 27 Nov 2018Grant permission

  Amendments to the permitted residential development (Reg. Ref. ABP-300555-18) arising from Condition 2 and will consist of: (a) development of a crèche and community facility (271sq.m) with associated external play area and car parking in lieu of duplex units A-01 and A-02 within Block A and all associated amendments to the permitted site layout plan, hard and soft landscaping and adjoining street; (b) revised boundary treatments to the permitted dwelling units to comprise Type 1, 2m high brick walls to the side of the dwelling units; Type 2, 1.8m high vertical timber fencing to the rear and side boundaries of the rear gardens and Type 3, 1.8m high brick gossip wall to the front of the dwelling units; the proposed amendments will result in a reduction in the total number of units on the site from 526 to 524 dwellings; all associated site and development works on c.23.9ha site at Fortunestown Lane and Garter Lane (lands generally bounded by the Luas Red Line, Saggart Luas stop and Fortunestown Lane to the south, Garter Lane to the west, Bianconi Avenue to the north and Citywest Business Park, Citywest TLC Nursing Home and the Cuil Duin residential development to the east).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0420

• 22 Mar 2018Grant permission

  Conversion of part of the ground floor of Block A into 8 classrooms with en-suite toilets, administration, secretary & principals offices, entrance foyer, 1 S.E.T. room, new boiler & electrical room, new emergency escape corridor with associated alterations on the west facing elevation of Block A and all associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0093

• 21 Dec 2017Grant permission

  A residential development comprising: 526 residential units and all associated site and development works as follows: - • 274 3-bed 2 storey terraced units • 185 4-bed 2 and 3 storey terraced and end of terrace units • 67 2-bed apartment/duplex units (37 2 storey, 2 bed terraced duplexes, 18 1 storey 2 bed terraced apartments and 12 1 storey 2 bed end of terrace apartments). The development also provides for a district park (4.58 ha) and a neighbourhood park (0.71 ha) in accordance with the Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012. Permission is also sought for 789 car parking spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations and all associated site development and infrastructural works. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via two new access points off Garter Lane and via a new signalised junction at the southeastern corner of the site to replace the existing roundabout off Fortunestown Lane. Provision is made for a future access to Bianconi Avenue. In addition, an interim local square is proposed within the subject site providing a direct pedestrian link from the proposed development to the Saggart Luas stop. Two direct pedestrian links are proposed between the subject site and the adjoining school sites permitted under Reg Ref No SD16A/0255 providing a direct link between the school and the proposed district park and a direct link from the west of the school site to the proposed residential development. Lands identified for future development are located along the southern boundary of the current application site adjacent to Fortunestown Lane/Saggart Luas Stop. These areas will be subject of a future planning application (Phase 2) and will include the final design and layout of the local square.

  Shd3-application to abp, 524 homes · South Dublin County Council, TC06S.TC0013

• 21 Dec 2017Grant permission

  A residential development comprising: 526 residential units and all associated site and development works as follows: - 274 3-bed 2 storey terraced units, 185 4-bed 2 and 3 storey terraced and end of terrace units, 67 2-bed apartment/duplex units (37 2-storey, 2 bed terraced duplexes, 18 1-storey 2 bed terraced apartments and 12 1 storey 2 bed end of terrace apartments). The development also provides for a district park (4.58 ha) and a neighbourhood park (0.71 ha) in accordance with the Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012. Permission is also sought for 789 car parking spaces, bin storage areas, ESB substations and all associated site development and infrastructural works. Vehicular access to serve the proposed development will be provided via two new access points off Garter Lane and via a new signalised junction at the southeastern corner of the site to replace the existing roundabout off Fortunestown Lane. Provision is made for a future access to Bianconi Avenue. In addition, an interim local square is proposed within the subject site providing a direct pedestrian link from the proposed development to the Saggart Luas stop. Two direct pedestrian links are proposed between the subject site and the adjoining school sites permitted under Reg Ref No SD16A/0255 providing a direct link between the school and the proposed district park and a direct link from the west of the school site to the proposed residential development. Lands identified for future development are located along the southern boundary of the current application site adjacent to Fortunestown Lane/Saggart Luas Stop. These areas will be subject of a future planning application (Phase 2) and will include the final design and layout of the local square.

  Shd3-application to abp, 524 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-300555-18

• 13 Feb 2017Grant permission

  Conversion of part of the ground floor of Block B into 6 classrooms with ensuite toilets, 2 resource rooms, circulation space, new emergency exit door at the eastern elevation and all associated works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0032

• 21 Oct 2016Grant permission

  Construction of two 2 storey primary school buildings. School 1 comprises 16 classrooms, 2 classroom Special Needs Unit, support teaching spaces and ancillary accommodation with a total floor area of 3180sq.m. School 2 comprises comprises 16 classrooms, 2 classroom Special Needs Unit, support teaching spaces and ancillary accommodation with a total floor area of 3130sq.m. The site works to the school grounds will consist of 2 no. 15sq.m external storage buildings, bin stores, playing pitch, ball courts, project gardens, cycle storage, landscaping and boundary treatment and all other associated site development works for each school. The works to the remainder of the school consist of the provision of 63 car parking spaces, drop-off and pick-up facilities.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0255

The 25 most recent of 56 applications.

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Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.

Recorded monuments around it

No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Ground and risks

Radon

About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3049 (ZIP).

Flooding

The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.

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