# Planning application ABP31328122

> site of c.3.81 ha at Winterbrook and Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Refused or withdrawn (12 Sep 2024).

- **Reference:** ABP31328122
- **Address:** site of c.3.81 ha at Winterbrook and Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Refused or withdrawn (12 Sep 2024)
- **Decision:** REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SHD)
- **Applicant:** Cairn Homes Properties Limited
- **Lodged:** 12 Apr 2022
- **Decided:** 12 Sep 2024
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.254202, -6.162863

## Proposal

Ing of the demolition of an existing habitable dwelling ‘Winterbrook’, and the derelict, former dwelling attached to Barrington Tower protected structure. ‘Barrington Tower’ itself will be retained and restored. It is also proposed to demolish the existing boundary wall to the north of the site along Brennanstown Road. The development will provide a ‘Build to Rent’ (BTR) apartment development consisting of 8 no. blocks ranging in height up to 10 storeys (including lower ground floor) providing a total of 534 no. apartments. This will comprise of: 30 no. studio, 135 no. 1 -beds, 318 no. 2-beds & 51 no. 3-beds. All residential units provided with associated private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. Resident Support Facilities & Resident Services & Amenities (total floor area c.1,496 sq.m) including flexible spaces including entertainment rooms, meeting rooms, parcel rooms, media rooms, lounge and workspaces, gyms and studio, chef’s kitchen and dining area. A creche (c.356.5 sq.m), and a retail unit (c.336.8 sq.m). Car and cycle parking at basement (2 levels) and at ground level. This will provide 419 no. car parking spaces, 1,266 no. cycle parking spaces and 17 no. motorcycle spaces. All associated site development works, open spaces and landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, waste management areas, cycle parking areas, and services provision (including ESB substations). Vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist access from Brennanstown Road will be provided along with improvement works to the Brennanstown Road including a new junction and pedestrian crossing facilities. Pedestrian/cyclist access through the site to the Brennanstown Luas Stop will also be provided. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022 (currently in force), the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022 – 2028 (adopted, due to come into force on the 21st April 2022) and the Cherrywood Planning Scheme 2014 Strategic Development Zone. 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. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and a Natura Impact Assessment have been prepared in respect of the proposed development. The application together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and the Natura Impact Assessment may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of An Bord Pleanála and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. The application may also be inspected online at the following website set up by the applicant: www.barringtontowershd.com

## In plain English

Builds 534 build-to-rent apartments in 8 blocks of up to 10 storeys at Winterbrook and Barrington Tower, restoring the tower itself.

- **534** apartments
- **10** storeys max
- **419** car spaces
- **1,266** cycle spaces
- **3.81** hectares

### What's planned

A build-to-rent apartment scheme of **534** homes on a **3.81**-hectare site off Brennanstown Road.

### Residential

**30** studios, **135** one-beds, **318** two-beds and **51** three-beds in **8** blocks up to **10** storeys, all with balconies or terraces. Residents get about **1,496** sq.m of shared facilities such as gyms, lounges and workspaces.

### Commercial

A crèche (about **356.5** sq.m) and a shop (about **336.8** sq.m).

### Heritage

Barrington Tower, a protected structure (a legally protected historic building), is kept and restored, but the derelict former house attached to it is demolished, as is the house 'Winterbrook' and the northern boundary wall.

### Transport

**419** car spaces, **1,266** cycle spaces and **17** motorcycle spaces, mostly in a **2**-level basement. A new junction and crossings on Brennanstown Road, and a walking and cycling route to Brennanstown Luas stop.

_This summary was written by AI from the proposal text. Check the council record before relying on it._

## Nearby applications

- [D07A/0161](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D07A-0161.md): Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (23 Jan 2008). 158 homes, mostly apartments in a 5-storey building plus houses, in the grounds of Barrington Tower on Brennanstown Road.
- [D11A/0127](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D11A-0127.md): Carrickmines Substation, Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (29 Nov 2011). Seeks to keep an electrical substation built to power the Luas Green Line extension near Brennanstown Road.
- [D10A/0104](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D10A-0104.md): Carrickmines Substation Barringtontowers, Brennanstown Road, Carrickmines, Co. Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (15 Apr 2010). Seeks to keep an electrical substation built to power the Luas Green Line extension near Brennanstown Road.
- [DZ26A/0252/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0252-WEB.md): A site in the townlands of Brennanstown and Laughanstown, Dublin 18. The main development site forms part of ‘Development Area 3. Granted (7 Oct 2026). 343 apartments in 8 blocks of up to 5 storeys off Castle Street in Priorsland.
- [DZ23A/0120](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0120.md): Site in the townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Castle Street, Barrington's Road, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (29 Jan 2024). 240 build-to-rent apartments in 6 blocks of 2–4 storeys in Priorsland, off Castle Street.
- [D18B/0189](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D18B-0189.md): Jamilah, 13 Brennanstown Vale, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Jun 2018). Adds a single-storey rear extension with a bay window to a house at Brennanstown Vale.
- [D04B/0806](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D04B-0806.md): Jamilah, 13, Brennanstown Vale, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (11 Jan 2005). Two-storey side extensions and a front porch at a house on Brennanstown Vale.
- [D23A/0200](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D23A-0200.md): 12 Brennanstown Vale, Dublin 18, D18W6E5. Granted (18 May 2023). Two new 5-bedroom houses in the garden of 12 Brennanstown Vale.
- [D14A/0474](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D14A-0474.md): Druid Glen, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (16 Dec 2014). Replacing a derelict two-storey house at Druid Glen, Brennanstown Road, with a new single-storey 4-bed home.
- [DZ20A/0690](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0690.md): Site area of 9.77, in townlands of Laughanstown Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (3 Nov 2020). 152 new homes, mostly apartments plus houses, off Barrington's Road and Castle Street in Lehaunstown.
- [DZ23A/0005](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0005.md): Site in the the townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Castle Street, Barrington's Road, Dublin 18. Granted (7 Jul 2023). 89 new homes (houses and two-level apartments) and a crèche off Castle Street and Barrington's Road.
- [DZ17A/0114](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ17A-0114.md): Lands at Priorsland, Glenamuck Road North, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (8 Feb 2018). A permanent 350-space multi-storey park and ride beside Carrickmines roundabout, replacing the temporary one.
- [ABP31332222](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP31332222.md): Priorsland, Within the Townsland of Carrickmines Great and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (20 Nov 2024). A new village centre at Priorsland with 443 homes, a supermarket, shops, crèche and the first phase of a public park.
- [DZ21A/0677](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0677.md): site of c.8.751 ha located at Priorsland, located within the townlnds of Carrickmines Great and, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. The site comprises lands north and south of the carrickmines Stream and, adjacent Carrickmines Luas Park & Ride.. Refused or withdrawn (15 Sep 2021). Builds a new village centre at Priorsland with 445 homes, a supermarket, shops, crèche and offices beside Carrickmines Luas.
- [DZ19A/0683](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0683.md): Off Glenamuck Road, adjacent to Carrickmines roundabout, and the Carrickmines M50 interchange, Dublin. Granted (8 Nov 2019). Allows the existing 350-space Carrickmines Luas park and ride to continue for 3 more years.
- [DZ16A/0585](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0585.md): Off Glenamuck Road, adjacent the Carrickmines roundabout and M50 interchange Carrickmines Dublin. Granted (26 Sep 2016). Keeping the 350-space Carrickmines park and ride for another 3 years.
- [D10A/0164](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D10A-0164.md): Carrickmines(Priorsland), East Of Glenamuck Road, North Of M50, & South Of Luas Line B1 (Currently under construction). Granted (23 Sep 2010). A temporary 350-space park and ride beside Carrickmines roundabout to serve the Luas extension to Cherrywood.
- [DZ23A/0812](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0812.md): Townlands of Laughanstown & Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Feb 2024). Amends a permitted housing scheme at L1 West to change the internal layouts of its 4-bed houses and move the site compound.
- [DZ23A/0468](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0468.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (9 May 2024). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to rearrange units, add 4 homes (488 to 492) and move a temporary crèche.
- [DZ23A/0354](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0354.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (23 Jun 2023). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to rearrange units and add 4 homes, taking it from 488 to 492.
- [DZ18A/1129](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ18A-1129.md): Site (c.0.95ha) at Laughanstown & Brennanstown, Dublin 18 (Development Areas 1 & 8). Granted (4 Feb 2019). Builds a drainage basin and regrades a future school site in Laughanstown.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP31328122)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/92710)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

_Source: Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council planning data, refreshed daily. CherrywoodPlans is an independent site, not run by the council._