Irishtown

Area

55,479 m² (5.55 ha, 13.71 acres)

Buildings

14 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 12,726 m².

Zoning

G1 OS (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
C1.1 MRC (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective

Townland

Irishtown

Planning applications on this parcel

• 11 Feb 2026Grant permission

  The proposed development will consist of the replacement of 3no. existing illuminated signs with similar and the erection of 1no. new illuminated sign and all other associated site development works. Sign 1 (7.7m x 0.7m) is a high-level sign to replace the existing sign on the eastern elevation of the eastern block. Sign 2 is a new high-level (7.7m X 0.7m) on the western elevation of the eastern block. Sign 3 (5m x 0.9m) is low level wall mounted signage at the site entrance replacing existing sign. Sign No. 4 (8.5m x 0.8m) is a replacement for the existing high level sign over the main entrance to the hotel building.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0034W

• 4 Dec 2023Grant permission

  The development will consist of modifications to the permitted scheme (SD21A/0184), including: - increase in the site area to include part of the grass verge to the north (from 1.4ha to 1.6 ha) to provide a soakaway; - Omission of body shop and valet extension and standalone remote sales office (and associated signage) and the construction of a standalone valet building with integrated remote sales office (5.1m max. height) (704.5 sqm total GFA); - Relocation of petrol filling area to the north-east corner; - Reduction and reconfiguration of defined vehicle display spaces (from 120 no. to 80 no. , including an increase in the number of EV charging units from 4 no. to 5 no.) -Reconfiguration of indicative vehicle display area; - Relocation of staff carparking area from north-east corner of site to rear of site; - Relocation of enclosed compound from rear of site to north-east corner of site, including the provision of 3 no. new EV charging units; - Relocation of vehicle sliding gate to east of proposed valet building; - Removal of the existing and permitted branded 'Toyota' signage (6 no in total) and replacement with 14 no. new internally illuminated signs (including 4 no. signs on existing motor sales outlet, 6 no. signs on proposed standalone valet building, and 4 no. freestanding signs); - Associated alterations to the hard and soft landscaping, paving, tarmac, planting and lighting to facilitate the proposed amendments; and - All associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0091

• 6 Apr 2023Part 8 approved by council

  The upgrade of the Quarryvale Park, Clondalkin, Dublin. The upgrade of the Quarryvale Park will consist of: New Park layout including new and upgraded pathways. Shared footpath/cycle routes linking the main entrance at the Fonthill Road to Shancastle Lawns and Greenfort Gardens including street lighting and formal trees. Pedestrian areas with seating. Playground and Teen Space. Repair to broken sections of periphery wall and the installation of a new boundary fence. Existing oak trees retained. Provision for active recreation. 800m Activity Circuit around the periphery of the park. Relocation and upgrade of Grass Sports Pitch. Biodiversity improvements - existing boundary hedge retained, grass meadowland management bands, bulbs in linear strips, informal native tree groups. All associated landscape design including street furniture, surfacing and signage. All ancillary works.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD238/0003

• 5 Apr 2023Invalid - site notice

  Modifications to the permitted scheme (SD21A/0184), including increase in the site area to include part of the grass verge to the north (from 1.4 ha to 1.6 ha) to provide a soakaway; Omission of body shop and valet extension and standalone remote sales office (and associated signage} and the construction of a standalone valet building with integrated remote sales office (5.1m max. height) (704.5 sqm total GFA); Relocation of petrol filling area to the north-east corner; Reduction and reconfiguration of defined vehicle display spaces (from 120 to 80 including an increase in the number of EV charging units from 4 to 5); Reconfiguration of indicative vehicle display area; Relocation of staff car parking area from north-east corner of site to rear of site; Relocation of enclosed compound from rear of site to north-east corner of site, including the provision of 3 new EV charging units; Relocation of vehicle sliding gate to east of proposed valet building; Removal of the existing and permitted branded (Toyota) signage (6 total) and replacement with 14 new internally illuminated signs (including 4 signs on existing motor sales outlet, 6 signs on proposed standalone valet building, and 4 freestanding signs; Associated alterations to the hard and soft landscaping, paving, tarmac, planting, and lighting to facilitate the proposed amendments and All associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0070

• 3 Apr 2023Grant permission

  Construction of an enclosed yard (17.2sq.m).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0066

• 22 Jul 2022Grant permission

  Construction of single storey ancillary extension to north of existing building (Block 4) along with relocation of 1 previously approved sign on north elevation.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0309

• 2 Mar 2022Grant permission

  Extension to the existing motor sales outlet with servicing area and associated development consisting of the construction of a single storey (double height) extension (c.568sq.m) to the existing motor sales outlet with servicing area which will comprise of a car body shop and valet area; single storey remote sales office (c.20sq.m); a covered bike shelter; ancillary petrol fill area; alterations to vehicle storage area; alterations and relocation of the exiting vehicle display provision (resulting in total of 79 defined display spaces (59 additional) together with indicative display areas with capacity for c.72 vehicles); a reduction in service spaces (resulting in total of 23 service spaces (3 less)) and relocation and additions to the existing staff car parking provision (resulting in total of 25 staff spaces (5 additional)); provision of a new pedestrian site entrance; signage (3 signs (4.45sq.m; 2.71sq.m; 0.58sq.m); alterations and additions to the soft and hard landscaping, including the removal of existing fence; new boundary treatment and internal vehicle access gate; pedestrian paths and access; paving; tarmac and planting; relocation of vehicle sliding gate; an additional vehicle display podium; additional electric charging bays; new lighting; elevational changes to the existing building to facilitate the extension; an additional attenuation tank; all piped infrastructure and ducting; plant; all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0184

• 21 Dec 2021Grant approval

  Modifications to the previously permitted Strategic Housing Development granted on the subject site (Reg. Ref. ABP-305857-19), which is currently under construction. The proposed development will provide for amendments to the permitted development as follows: • Permitted Block 1 increased in height by 1 storey and will now comprise 235 apartments in total (an increase of 21 from the permitted 214) • Permitted Block 2 layout will be reconfigured, and increased in height by 1 storey, and will now comprise 34 apartments (an increase of 1 from the permitted 33) • Replacement of permitted Block 3 (a terrace of 5 2 storey, 3-bed houses) with a new 4-5 storey apartment block comprising 28 apartments (an increase of 23 from the permitted 5) • Replacement of permitted Block 4 (a 3 storey commercial block comprising creche, gym, retail unit, community room and concierge) with a 2-5 storey block comprising 16 apartments, creche and residential amenity space (providing a gym, co-working space, a multi-use room, kitchenette and reception). The overall development, as modified, will increase from 252 permitted residential units (comprising 247 apartments/duplexes and 5 houses) to 313 apartments in four blocks (an increase of 61 units) and including 137 1-beds, 171 2-beds and 5 3-beds. The building height will now range up to 9 storeys (previously up to 8 storeys). All apartments will have associated private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. Permitted parking will be revised to now provide 214 car parking spaces (a decrease of 11 spaces) and 378 bicycle parking spaces (an increase of 70 spaces). All associated site services and works to enable the development including bin stores, ESB substations, associated roadworks and services connections, public and communal open spaces, vehicular access, pedestrian/cyclist connections, boundary treatment works and landscaping.

  Shd3-application to abp, 66 homes · South Dublin County Council, SHD3ABP-312275-21

• 27 Jul 2021Grant permission

  Construction of an enclosed yard (8.6sq.m) and associated changes to ESB sub-station building.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0211

• 14 Jan 2019Refuse permission

  Amendment to previously permitted scheme for 4 detached single storey restaurant/café units with drive-thru' facilities (planning Ref. SD16A/0107 and subsequent grant of permission with conditions by An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL 06S.246792); amendment consists of 2m high free standing sign along southern boundary.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0012

• 29 Aug 2018Grant permission

  Amendments to previously permitted scheme for 4 detached single storey restaurant/café units with drive-thru facilities (Planning Reg. Ref. SD16A/0107 and subsequent grant of permission with conditions by An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL06S.246792). The amendments consist of relocation of delivery pod and associated changes to elevations, all at Block 3.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0305

• 18 May 2018Grant extension of duration of permission

  Development consisting of 2 phases (1A and 1B): Phase 1A comprises the construction of (i) a retail anchor of c. 7935sq.m. gross floor area (c. 3500sq.m. convenience net sales area and c.1728sq.m. comparison net sales area) including a licensed alcohol sales area, ancillary offices, staff facilities, bulk store and cage marshalling area at first floor level; (ii) a cafe (235sq.m.) and retail services unit (180sq.m.) on the first floor level; (iii) circulation space to include an atrium at ground and first floor levels; (iv) signage; (v) service yard at first floor level; (vi) 551 car parking spaces to be provided at grade, part under first floor retail; (vii) CHP plant, ESB substation and all ancillary landscaping, site works and services; (viii) road upgrades to the following junctions - (1) St. Lomans Road-Fonthill-Bothar an Life/Shancastle Avenue roundabout junction, (2) Fonthill Road/Coldcut Road junction, (3) Bothar an Life/Ascaill an Life roundabout junctions (west and south), (4) N4/Fonthill Road off-ramp junction. Phase 1B comprises 5 ground floor retail services units (c.1041sq.m. total gross) and an additional 36 car parking spaces at grade (to bring the total to 587 spcaes) to be provided on completion of the east-west boulevard all on c.2.39ha site located to the southeast of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and north of the B & Q Unit off the Coldcut Road. (An Environmental Impact Statement wass submitted with the application).

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD12A/0014/EP

• 4 May 2018Grant permission

  2 storey Recreation Facility (1800sq.m), associated roof plant enclosure. 3 (2m x 2m) wall mounted external signs and such associated external site works on existing carpark area to the north of existing Arc Bar and Restaurant buildings.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0008

• 28 Feb 2018Grant permission

  Material change of use of previously permitted ground floor retail space, (Ref. Ref. SD06A/0957), to include the internal subdivision of existing retail space to create an administration office ancillary to the operations of the existing adjoining hotel. Associated minor alterations to the ground floor external elevations to include the relocation of the existing east facing entrance door and the installation of opening sections to existing south facing windows

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0062

• 27 Feb 2018Grant permission

  Amendments to previously permitted scheme for 4 detached, single storey restaurant/café units with drive-thru facilities (Reg. Ref. SD16A/0107 and subsequent grant of permission with conditions by An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL06S.245792). The amendments consist of infill at building entrance (7sq.m) and associated changes to west elevation, all at Block 2.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0063

• 9 Aug 2017Grant permission

  Amendments to previously permitted scheme for 4 detached, single storey restaurant/café units with drive-thru facilities. (Planning Ref. No.. SD16A/0107 and subsequent grant of permission with conditions by An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL06S.246792. The amendments consist of: (1) minor revisions to elevational treatment of the 4 detached, single storey restaurant/café units, (2) revisions to signage attached to the 4 detached, single storey restaurant/café units and (3) additional free standing signage.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0277

• 5 Apr 2016Grant permission

  Construction of 4 detached single storey restaurant/cafe units with drive-thru' facilities (Block 1 - 298 sqm, Block 2 - 270sq.m, Block 3 - 185sq.m and Block 4 - 195sq.m) with attached and freestanding signage, served by on-grade car parking for 79 cars (9 of which shall be electric car spaces) and 11 bicycle spaces. ESB substation and switch room, landscaping, centralised pedestrian canopy/pergola and associated site works and drainage, all at site of 6,075sq.m. The vehicular entrance will be from the Estate Road E. It is also proposed to provide a dedicated crossing for pedestrians and cyclists on Estate Road E.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0107

• 23 Dec 2015Grant permission

  Construction of a two-storey Motor Sales Outlet with servicing area (gross floor area of 2,939sq.m) comprising of a motor showroom, service workshop, parts store and customer facilities at ground floor with, office, staff canteen and toilet at first floor. The development also comprises illuminated building signage, 52 staff and customer parking spaces (including 2 electric vehicle charging bays), c.129 car bays for the purposes of display, parts collection, service and demonstration (including covered car parking bays) and cycle parking under a canopy structure, bin storage compound, car wash facility, gated compound, hard and soft landscaping, 1 free-standing illuminated sign, 1 free-standing illuminated directional sign, 2 display vehicle podiums, plant, ESB sub-station and all associated site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0396

• 7 Mar 2014Grant permission & grant retention

  Alterations to the existing motor sales building comprising the demolition of 37sq.m. floor area; construction of 23sq.m. new floor area and retention of an existing 19sq.m. store on the north of the building. These alterations result in a building with a total gross floor area of 2,299sq.m. (this represents a net reduction of 14sq.m. in the gross floor area of the existing motor sales building). The development will also consist of the demolition of an existing stand alone 74sq.m. valet building and the provision of a new 190sq.m. stand alone car wash and valeting building. Planning permission also sought for alterations to the facades of the existing motor sales building; retention of the existing 0.548m high steel boundary treatment located on the northern, southern and western boundaries and the proposed provision and continuation of this barrier along the eastern boundary; retention of existing 2 no. sliding gates to the northern boundary of the site (0.548m high by 9.43m wide and 0.548m high by 6.66m wide, respectively); a new 3.2m high (4.9m wide by 29.92m in length) polyester-fabric finished white canopy over proposed commercial car display area; amendments to the existing external surface car parking arrangement (comprising customer parking, staff parking, used car display, new and demonstration car display and workshop parking, including the removal of an unused raised display area) resulting in an increase of 4 no. display car parking spaces from 160 no. existing; 2 no. internally illuminated double sided free standing pylon signs, 3 no. directional signs, two of which are double sided) and associated elevational signage to the existing motor sales building (the lettering of the proposed 'Frank Keane' signs and the proposed corporate 'VW' signs are internally illuminated); associated lighting; and all other associated site excavation and site development works above and below ground; apart from the demolition, additions and amendments referenced above, the internal reconfiguration of the building will be carried out as exempted development.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD14A/0044

• 26 Jun 2013Grant permission

  Infill an existing void on the existing first floor over the ground floor bar creating 28.85sq.m of additional floor space on the first floor.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD13A/0127

• 26 Jan 2012Grant permission

  Development consisting of 2 phases (1A and 1B): Phase 1A comprises the construction of (i) a retail anchor of c. 7935sq.m. gross floor area (c. 3500sq.m. convenience net sales area and c.1728sq.m. comparison net sales area) including a licensed alcohol sales area, ancillary offices, staff facilities, bulk store and cage marshalling area at first floor level; (ii) a cafe (235sq.m.) and retail services unit (180sq.m.) on the first floor level; (iii) circulation space to include an atrium at ground and first floor levels; (iv) signage; (v) service yard at first floor level; (vi) 551no. car parking spaces to be provided at grade, part under first floor retail; (vii) CHP plant, ESB substation and all ancillary landscaping, site works and services; (viii) road upgrades to the following junctions - (1) St. Lomans Road-Fonthill-Bothar an Life/Shancastle Avenue roundabout junction, (2) Fonthill Road/Coldcut Road junction, (3) Bothar an Life/Ascaill an Life roundabout junctions (west and south), (4) N4/Fonthill Road off-ramp junction. Phase 1B comprises 5 no. ground floor retail services units (c.1041sq.m. total gross) and an additional 36no. car parking spaces at grade (to bring the total to 587no. spcaes) to be provided on completion of the east-west boulevard all on c.2.39ha site located to the southeast of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and north of the B & Q Unit off the Coldcut Road. An Environmental Impact Statement is submitted with this application.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD12A/0014

• 22 Oct 2010Grant permission

  Change of use from part Public Bar (63sq.m.) to Take-Away; new signage at the junction of Fonthill Road at Bóthar an Life (Spine Road A) leading to Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD10A/0315

• 6 Nov 2009Grant permission

  Permission for the duration of 10 years for mixed use retail, commercial and civic/community developments adjacent to the existing built area of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The proposed development, described as Liffey Valley Town Centre Phase 2, comprises 2 primary elements: a retail extension (60745sq.m. gross floor area) and a new Civic Quarter (7792sq.m. gross floor area) with a total combined gross floor area of 68537sq.m. The area within the site boundaries is 18.08 hectares. The retail extension includes retail outlets (c. 38302sq.m.), food and beverage outlets (c.3796sq.m.), non-retail service outlets (c.3026sq.m.) with associated service, storage, management, toilet and circulation accommodation, provided in 8 primary buildings, arranged alongside 1 covered street and 1 open street extending southeastwards from the existing shopping centre. The retail extension buildings are generally 3 storey retail scale in height arranged to address streets and plazas including a covered street with a glazed roof (20.8m maximum over ground level) having glass louvered openable vents along each side, an open street and a retail plaza linking both streets on the south side. The Civic Building is 4 storeys (19.95m) high over basement level and accommodates a public library, community facilities, commercial offices (1265sq.m.) and centre management suites, food and beverage outlets, enterprise units, citizen support services and public service unit, with associated circulation, storage and toilet facilities, in a building located northwest of the existing buildings of the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and displacing existing surface carparking. The proposed development includes underground car parking under the Civic Building, additional car parking spaces at surface level and a multi-storey carpark (16.15m high) on 5 levels located east of the retail extension area. The primary development proposals are located on lands encompassed within the Liffey Valley Ring Road defined by Bothair an Life and Ascail an Life. Road and junction improvements and pedestrian crossings are proposed along Bothair an Life extending from its junction with Fonthill Road to its junction with Coldcut Road; at the junction of Coldcut Road with Fonthill Road; at the N4/Fonthill Road off-ramp, where lane improvements are proposed; and south of the pedestrian over bridge on Ascail an Life. The development also includes the re-alignment of the south eastern section of Ascail an Life. Approximately, 1,530sq.m. of the existing buildings are to be demolished to facilitate redevelopment. Access to service yards is from existing private roads within the Liffey Valley Centre. The proposal includes all associated service yards, plant and equipment, including combined heat and power (CHP) plant, electricity substations, street lighting, public transport hub, landscaping and boundary treatments. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) The planning application and EIS may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy. The co-applicants for this application are Quarryvale Two Ltd., Quarryvale Three Ltd., Grosvenor Quarryvale Ltd. and Anna Livia Properties Ltd.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD09A/0161

• 15 Nov 2007Grant permission for retention

  Retention of signage to the south-western & north-eastern facades together with signage and emblems to the south-eastern and north-eastern facades.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0915

• 2 Oct 2007Invalid - site notice

  Retention of signage to the south western & north eastern facades, together with signage & emblems to the south eastern & north eastern facades. This on the land adjacent to Arc Public House, Fonthill Road/Spine Road, Lucan.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/0778

The 25 most recent of 45 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

At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as moderately low, low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3085 (ZIP).

Flooding

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