# Planning application D06A/1157 > Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (5 Mar 2007). - **Reference:** D06A/1157 - **Address:** Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 - **Status:** Granted (5 Mar 2007) - **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION - **Application type:** Permission - **Applicant:** Fermar Ltd. - **Lodged:** 6 Feb 2007 - **Decided:** 5 Mar 2007 - **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.222672, WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL - **Appeal decided:** 25 Jul 2007 - **Location (lat, lng):** 53.251664, -6.178124 ## Proposal The development will primarily consist of the following : Demolition of the existing two no. dwellings at Tintagel and Auburn as well as the two no. dwellings at Keelogues ; Demolition of all outbuildings within the site: one existing dwelling at Creagan to be maintained on site ; 4 no. new detached dwellings; as follows; - house type 1, a two storey five bedroom dwelling of 254 sq.m with 2 no. car parking spaces, house type 2, a two storey three bedroom dwelling of 110 sq.m, including balconies at first floor level on its western and eastern elevation, with 2 no. car parking spaces. house type 4, a two storey five bedroomed dwelling of 254 sq.m with 2 no. car parking spaces. house type 5, a five bedroom dormer bungalow of 257 sq.m, including balconies at first floor level on its southern and northern elevation, with 2 no. car parking spaces, 121 no. apartments units comprising of 3 no. apartment blocks consisting of 29 no. 1 - bed units), 68 no. 2 bed units, 8 no. 3 bed units; 3 no. 2 - bed duplex units, as well as 13 no. 3 - bed duplex units; as follows; - Block A : A six storey apartment block over basement, containing 50 no. apartment units overall, with set back penthouse duplex units at fifth and sixth storey level, and comprising of 12 no. 1 - bed units of 51sq.m, 28 no. 2-bed units ranging from 76 sq.m to 103 sq.m 4 no. 3 - bed units ranging from 100 sq.m to 101 sq.m 2 no. 2 - bed duplex units ranging from 158 sq.m to 172 sq.m, and 4 no. 3 bed duplex units of 156 sq.m each. The block also contains 2 no. roof gardens on fifth storey level on north-eastern and south-western corner as well as balconies/terraces serving each individual unit on the north -west and south-east elevation, Block B: A six storey apartment block over basement, containing 38 no. apartment units overall, with set back penthouse duplex units at fifth and sixth storey level, and comprising of 8 no. 1 bed units of 51 sq.m; 22 no. 2 bed units ranging from 76 sq.m to 83 sq.m, 4 no. 3 - bed units ranging from 100 sq.m to 101 sq.m; 1 no. 2 - bed duplex units of 157 sq.m ; and 3 no. 3 bed duplex units of 156 sq.m each. The block also contains 1 no. roof gardens on fifth storey level on north-eastern corner as well as balconies/terraces serving each individual unit on the north - west and south - east elevations. Block C: A five storey apartment block over basement containing 33 no. apartment units overall, with set back penthouse duplex units at fourth and fifth storey level: and comprising of 9 no. 1 - bed units 51 sq.m; 18 no. 2 bed units ranging from 76 sq.m to 80 sq.m; and 6 no. 3 - bed duplex units of 156 sq.m each. The block also contains balconies/terraces serving each individual unit on the north-west and south-east elevations. Vehicular and pedestrian access to the apartment development and house no. 2, 3 and 4 will be served by the widening of the existing vehicular and pedestrian access to Auburn off Glenamuck Road and the provision of a new internal road layout ;a new vehicular access will serve house no. 1 and 5 off the Glenamuck Road between the existing access points for Tintagel and Creagan that will be closed. All other existing access points will be closed. The apartment development will be served by 190 car parking spaces overall of which 31 no. will be provided on surface and 159 no. car parking spaces will be provided within a single 4, 866 sq.m basement car park under blocks A, B and C. The basement car park will be accessed off a new ramp via a new internal road layout. The four no. new detached dwelling will each be served by 2 no. on site surface car parking spaces (8 car parking spaces overall). The existing dwelling will remain served by two car parking spaces. Permission is also sought for all site development works including infrastructure to service the development, including internal roads; drainage; water supply, utilities, landscaping works; fencing and boundary treatment; security hut; road lighting and signage: all on a site of some 1.25 hectares at Glenamuck Road ## In plain English 121 apartments in three blocks of 5–6 storeys and 4 detached houses on Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, replacing four homes. - **125** homes - **190** apartment car spaces - **6** storeys max - **1.25** hectare site ### What's planned Demolition of **4** houses and construction of a residential scheme on about **1.25** hectares. The house Creagan is kept. ### Residential **121** apartments and two-level penthouses in **3** blocks of 5 to 6 storeys (**29** one-bed, **71** two-bed, **21** three-bed), plus **4** detached houses. ### Transport **190** car spaces for the apartments (**159** basement, **31** surface) and **2** per house. Access by a widened entrance off Glenamuck Road. _This summary was written by AI from the proposal text. Check the council record before relying on it._ ## Conditions ### Condition 11 That the water supply and drainage arrangements, including the disposal of surface water, be in accordance with the requirements of the County Council. REASON: In the interest of public health. ### Condition 24 An acceptable naming and numbering scheme shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development or the erection of any advertising hoardings on site. In this regard, the use of street names reflecting local place names or local history would be acceptable. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. ### Condition 17 Adequate storage shall be provided for Waste Disposal and Recycling facilities on site to the satisfaction of the Environmental Services Department. REASON: In the interest of public health and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 15 Adequate provision is to be made to facilitate access to, and the use of the development, buildings, facilities and services by disabled persons. The minimum requirements to be provided shall be as set out in 'Access for the Disabled - Minimum Design Criteria' published by the National Rehabilitation Board. REASON: In the interest of safety and amenity. ### Condition 26 The proposed communal open spaces, grouped carparking areas, all external elevations and access roads within the site shall be retained in private ownership and maintained by a properly constituted Management Company. Membership of this Company shall be compulsory for all purchasers of property on the development. Confirmation that this Company has been set up shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the first residential unit. REASON: To ensure a proper standard of residential development and maintenance of communal facilities. ### Condition 2 That each proposed house be used as a single dwelling unit. REASON: To prevent unauthorised development. ### Condition 27 Heating to be provided by the use of either oil, gas, electricity or by smokeless fuels in fireplaces or appliances suitable only for burning solid smokeless fuels. REASON: In the interest of reducing air pollution. ### Condition 28 That the developer shall facilitate the Office of Public Works in the safeguarding of any items of archaeological significance which the site may possess. In this regard, the developer shall notify National Monuments Branch of the Office of Public Works in writing in advance of commencement of works on site, i.e. 4 weeks before work commences to facilitate archaeological appraisal of the site during the digging of foundations and the laying of utility services on the site. REASON: To facilitate the recording and protection of any items of archaeological significance which the site may possess. ### Condition 29 All development works are to be executed at the applicant's expense and in accordance with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council's Development Works in Residential and Industrial Areas (Guidance Document) July 1998. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 18 That the finished floor level of buildings on the site shall not exceed 300mm above existing ground level without the written agreement of the Planning Authority. REASON : In the interests of orderly development. ### Condition 34 That a financial contribution shall be paid by the proposer to the Council towards the cost of the extension of Luas Line B from the Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, namely Luas Line B1. This contribution to be paid prior to the commencement of the development or in such other manner as may otherwise be agreed with the Planning Authority. The rate of contribution payable shall be that pertaining to the particular year in which implementation of the Planning Permission is commenced. The Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme provides for an annual increase in the levels of contribution payable, as outlined in the scheme, by a factor of 5% compound interest per annum. The levels of contribution will be reviewed annually on the 13th of January of each year during which the scheme is in force to take account of the aforementioned increase. The rate of contribution payable in respect of this development, at current contribution rates, is €379,845.00, and is subject to increase as outlined above. It should be noted that contributions assessed in accordance with the Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme cannot be appealed to An Bord Pleanala unless the applicant considers the levy referred to in this condition has not been properly applied in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. REASONS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: To part finance the extension of the Luas Line B1 from Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, as provided for in the Supplementary Development Contribution Scheme adopted by the Council of Dunlaoghaire-Rathdown on the 13th of January, 2003. ### Condition 40 No development on foot of this permission shall commence until security for the provision and satisfactory completion of services (including roads, footpaths, open spaces, public lighting, sewers, watermains and drains) in accordance with the Plans and particulars lodged with the application, has been given by:- a) Lodgement with the Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the sum of €470,600, which shall be kept in force by the Developer until such time as Roads, Open Spaces, Car Parks, Sewers, Watermains and Drains are completed to the satisfaction of the Council OR/... b) Lodgement with the Council of a Cash Sum of € 286,600, to be applied by the Council at its absolute discretion if such services are not duly provided to its satisfaction on the provision and completion of such services to standard specifications. OR/... c) Lodgement with the Planning Authority of a Letter of Guarantee by any body approved by the Planning Authority for the purpose in respect of the proposed development in accordance with the guarantee scheme agreed with the Planning Authority and such lodgement in any case has been acknowledged in writing by the Council. REASON: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the Council to induce the provision of services and prevent disamenity in the development. ### Condition 30 That no outward opening gates shall be provided to the area. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 3 That all necessary measures be taken by the contractor to prevent the spillage or deposit of clay, rubble or other debris on adjoining roads during the course of the works. REASON: To protect the amenities of the area. ### Condition 4 That all public services to the proposed development, including electrical, telephone cables and equipment be located underground throughout the entire site. REASON: In the interest of amenity. ### Condition 31 That the foundations of the proposed house are below the invert level of the sewer on the adjoining footpath. REASON: In the interest of a proper standard of development. ### Condition 32 That the finished floor level is at least 500mm above the highest recorded flood level in the adjoining stream. REASON: In the interest of a proper standard of development. ### Condition 33 Appropriate preventative anti-pollution measures shall be put in place to ensure that no pollution of watercourses or surface water receiving systems shall occur as a result of activities arising during the construction of the development. Such measures shall be agreed with the Council's Water Pollution Section prior to the commencement of any work on site. REASON: For the protection of the environment. ### Condition 5 That no dwellinghouse be occupied until all the services have been connected thereto and are operational. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 36 The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €473,273.35, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the Water & Drainage Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004. The Applicant should note that the development contribution may be reassessed having regard to the provisions of the agreement, between the Applicant & the Planning Authority, made in accordance with Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 as amended by the Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002.REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Water & Drainage Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority. ### Condition 37 The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €663,330.47, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the Roads Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004. The Applicant should note that the development contribution may be reassessed having regard to the provisions of the agreement, between the Applicant & the Planning Authority, made in accordance with Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 as amended by the Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002.REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Roads Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority. ### Condition 38 The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €563,371.16, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual changes in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction (Capital Goods) published by the Central Statistics Office, to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Planning Authority in respect of the provision of the Parks & Community Public Infrastructure, Facilities and Amenities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council on the 21/01/2004. The Applicant should note that the development contribution may be reassessed having regard to the provisions of the agreement, between the Applicant & the Planning Authority, made in accordance with Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 as amended by the Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002.REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Parks & Community Public Infrastructure, Facilities and Amenities benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority. ### Condition 35 This development shall not be carried out without prior agreement, in writing, between the Applicant and the Planning Authority relating to the payment of development contributions. REASON: Investment by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in Local Authority works has facilitated and will facilitate the proposed development. It is considered appropriate and reasonable that the developer should contribute to the cost of same. ### Condition 39 The Applicant should note that the Development Contribution Scheme payment assessed in respect of this application was determined on the basis that development contributions were attributable to all the units being provided. In the event that the agreement between the Applicant and the Planning Authority, entered into in accordance with the requirements of Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act, 2002, provides for the provision of social housing units that are not liable, in accordance with the exemption provisions of the Development Contribution Scheme, to the assessment of development contributions, the Applicant should, at that stage, submit to the Planning Authority, details of the agreement to enable the Planning Authority re-assess the level of contributions payable having regard to the fact that contributions are not payable in respect of the social housing units to be provided.REASON: To enable the Planning Authority to re-assess the Development Contribution Scheme payment required in respect of this application having regard to the provisions of the agreement entered into between the Applicant and the Planning Authority as provided for in Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act, 2002. ### Condition 1 The development to be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended by additional information received on 14th December 2006 and by the further clarification of additional information received on the 6th February 2006 save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto. REASON: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained. ### Condition 12 A specification and layout for lighting scheme shall be submitted to the Planning Authority and agreed in writing before development commences. The lighting scheme shall be available and operational before any new dwelling is occupied. The specification and layout shall comply with the standard as set out in the latest edition of the Council's Development Works in Residential and Industrial Estates or as otherwise agreed by the Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure a satisfactory standard of public lighting. ### Condition 13 Demolition and associated site works shall be restricted to between the hours of 0800-1900 Monday to Friday and 0800-1300 on Saturdays. No construction works to be carried out on Sundays and Public Holidays. The use of compressors/generators or any such equipment shall not be used outside the specified construction hours. REASON: To reduce the impact of noise emanating from the site in the interests of the amenities of the adjoining residences. ### Condition 14 (i) That details of all external finishes including colours and textures shall be submitted for the prior written agreement of the Planning Authority. In this regard, the applicant will provide sample board of materials proposed. The sample board will provide a palette of materials, which will include detailed specification of all external finishes, colours and textures. Built panels of the proposed external finishes will be provided on site to supplement the sample boards. The applicant is requested to provide at least two external finishes schemes for each of the building on site. (ii) That all glazing treatments including the specification of glass to the window fenestration design shall be submitted for the prior written agreement of the Planning Authority. In this regard, the applicant shall note the Planning Authority's preference for obscure glazing for bathroom windows and the use of anti-glare glazing for the apartment blocks. (iii) The applicant shall agree all surfacing materials for pavements, roads and open courtyards, which form part of the wider landscaping scheme prior to the commencement of any development on site. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 16 Prior to commencement of development the applicants shall submit for written agreement to the Planning Authority a schedule/program for the sustainable re-use/re-cycling of demolition material insofar as possible within the site of proposed development. With regard to demolition materials, which cannot be re-used/re-cycled within the proposed development, proposals should be made for the sustainable disposal insofar as possible of demolition materials. Reason : In the interest of sustainable development. ### Condition 19 That the water supply and drainage arrangements, including the disposal of surface water, be in accordance with the requirements of the County Council. In this regard; 1. With regards to foul drainage: a) All drainage works shall be carried out to acceptable standards. This included the provision of pipe gradients. b) It is the applicant's responsibility to have all rights necessary to connect to, to alter or to increase the discharge into any private sewer or sewer not yet in charge. In the case of any drainage pipe which is to be Taken in Charge or whose nominal diameter is 225mm or greater, the applicant shall carry out a CCTV survey over the full length of such pipe when constructed and shall provide the Council with the results of such survey, together with a satisfactory report, before such pipe system is connected to any receiving pipe or outfall system. c) Prior to commencement of development the following shall be submitted and approved:-Suitable drawings showing details of proposals for disposing of the small amount of surface water which may accumulate in the basement area. This should be pumped to ground level and discharged tot eh foul drainage system, because of the possibility of contamination. Reason : In the interest of public health. 2. With regards to surface water drainage: a. All surface water is to be in accordance with the recommendations of the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) in relation to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and should generally meet the four criteria set out in the GDSDS document "Regional Drainage Policies, Technical Document, Volume Two, New Development" i.e. river water quality protection, river regime protection, level of service (flooding) for site and river flood protection; b. Surface water shall be disposed of in a satisfactory and nuisance free manner; c. Prior to commencement of development the following shall be submitted and approved:- i. Calculations in relation to surface water attenuation. (Note: Current Co. Council requirements are that sufficient storage shall be provided to cater for storm of 50 year return period). ii. Details of how it is intended to apply the requirements of Best Management Practices for urban storm water drainage. Proposals should generally meet the criteria set out in the UK CIRIA document "Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems- Design Manual for Scotland and Northern Ireland (CIRIA ref. C521)". NOTE : Measures to address the maintenance or enhancement of water quality, including biological aspects should form part of the above. iii. Prior to commandment of development it shall be confirmed in writing that the Management Company for the development shall be responsible for all aspects of drainage within the development, including routine and regular maintenance to all elements of both foul and surface water systems. Reason: In the Interest of public health. ### Condition 20 The subject site is in close proximity to Carrickmines/Shanganagh system which is an important regional salmonid system that supports a resident population of Brown Trout and a migratory population of Sea Trout. Therefore the salmonid waters constraints apply to any development and the developer will ensure that: i. Only clean, non-contaminated water should leave the development site and drain to the river network; ii. The banks of the watercourse should be maintained in their open natural state in order to prevent habitat loss, preserve biological diversity and aid in pollution detection. As such any manipulation works (bridging, culverting or otherwise) must first be submitted to the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board for consultation and approval. The board in this regard, favours riparian vegetation; iii. Comprehensive surface water measures must be implemented at construction and operational stages to prevent any pollution of local surface waters e.g. SUDS mechanisms, Class 1 petrol/oil interception and hydrobrake controls should be in place on surface water discharges to protect the freshwater quality. Also, precautions are required to ensure that no entry of solids, during the connection of pipework, to the existing surface water system; iv. The 'Requirements for the Protection of Fisheries Habitat during Construction and Development Works at River Sites' be consulted and adhered to the satisfaction of Eastern Regional Fisheries Board; v. The Eastern Regional Fisheries Board should be consulted directly in relation to any proposal to manipulate surface water channels in this area. The Board requests 3-4 weeks advance consultation prior to any diversion works to be carried out during channel alterations of any kind; vi. Should the proposal result in any bridging structures, these must be fish passable and preferably in the form of clear span designs to minimize in-stream impact. Should in-stream works be required to facilitate this access, this should be carried out between May and September as specified in the ERFB's Guidelines. Reason: In order to protect and safeguard the salmonid character of the adjoining watercourse. ### Condition 21 The applicant shall complete, within a period to be specified in writing to the Applicant by the Planning Authority, all infrastructural works (including Roads, Footpaths, Car Parks, Open Spaces, Sewers, Watermains, Drains & Public Lighting) to current Council standards for Residential Developments. The specified period for completion of the infrastructural works shall be a period of not less than 2 years from the commencement of such works. REASON: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with Council Standards for Residential Development in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development is located. ### Condition 22 Prior to commencement of development, the applicant shall comply with the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Housing Strategy, drawn up in accordance with Part V, Section 96 (4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended by Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002, and in accordance with agreement to be reached with the County Council Housing Department. REASON: To comply with the County Council Housing Strategy & Part V of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended by Section 3 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act, 2002. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 6 Prior to the commencement of development the applicants shall agree to upgrade the section of Glenamuck Road fronting the development at their own expense. In this regard, no building (with the exception of the Quigley's residence) shall be occupied until this has been completed to the satisfaction of Council. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area. ### Condition 23 1) The applicant shall ensure that suitable facilities for vehicle cleaning and wheel washing, to the satisfaction of the Area Engineer, are provided on site. 2) The applicant shall ensure that adequate on-site car parking facilities, to the satisfaction of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, are made available for site workers during the course of construction. 3) The applicant shall maintain all footpaths and roads affected by the development works in a safe and tidy condition to the satisfaction of the Area Engineer. Reason: In the interests of the amenity, safety and maintenance of adjoining roads and footpaths. ### Condition 25 Prior to the commencement of development the applicant shall agree details of a suitable landscape sculpture, e.g. piece of sculpture, artwork or water feature that will provide a focal point within the landscaping scheme. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 7 The site shall be landscaped in accordance with a comprehensive final tree survey and landscaping scheme, which shall be submitted to the planning authority for written agreement to commencement of the development. This scheme shall include: a. There is a potential for a interpretation scheme on the subject site as a result of high amenity value afforded by the mature landscape setting, proximity to protected archaeological item and the open section of Carrickmines/Shanganagh system, which is a regionally important salmonid system. As such any landscape scheme shall provide an appropriate level of interpretation. The specific details of this interpretation scheme shall be as agreed with the Planning Authority and shall inform the final landscaping scheme for the site. b. A plan to scale of not less than 1/500 showing: i. The trees to be removed and those to be retained, indicating species, heights, crown spread and condition; ii. The species and setting of all new planting (Note: the Planning Authority would have a preference for a minimum of 75% native species due to already established nature of the subject site, its proximity to an important watercourse and a protected archaeological item); iii. This plan will provide a revised perimeter boundary treatment for the entire site. This will also include boundary treatments between all detached dwellings including proposed and existing to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority (Note: the Planning Authority would prefer solid boundary treatments to be finished in local granite and semi-mature planting behind); iv. Full details with any planting along the watercourse (Note: it is preferred to keep this area open with riparian planting); v. The full specification details of the children's play area together will be as agreed with the Parks Department of Council. In this regard, all playground equipment shall meet the specifications of EU and British safety standards and upon completion shall be certified by the ROSPA. c. Landscape management plan to include details of the measure to protect existing trees and shrubs during the construction phase; & d. A time scale for the implementation of this scheme indicating details of phasing. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 8 The footpath of the proposed vehicular entrance shall be dished and strengthened to the requirements of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. All necessary works to be carried out at the applicants expense. Reason : In the interest of the proper planning and development of the area. ### Condition 9 All planting, seeding and earthworks shown on lodged plans shall be carried out in the first planting season following completion of the development. Reason: In the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 10 With regard to the trees on site; a) All trees which are shown on lodged plans to be retained shall be protected by a stout timber fence, 1.6-metres high, and enclosing at least the area covered by the branch spread of the trees. The fencing will consist of timber posts/scaffold bars driven well into the ground and cross members securely attached to this frame. This type of fencing is to be used around all trees being retained on the site. The position of this protective fencing needs to comply with the recommendations of Table 1 of Figure 2 of BS 5837:1991 and to be agreed with the planning authority prior to the construction works commencing on site. The fence shall be erected before the commencement of any site works, and shall be maintained throughout the entire construction period. b) Trees that are to be retained will require remedial tree surgery works to promote safety. This is highlighted within the attached tree survey. Ownership of all trees included within this report will need to be clarified prior to works being carried out. c) To ensure the protection of trees on the site, a Tree Bond to the value of €100,000.00 is to be lodged with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, to be refunded upon inspection by the Parks Department on the completion of works, provided that trees listed to be retained are alive and in good condition with a useful life expectancy. d) No development works of any kind shall take place within the fenced-off area. In particular, the parking of vehicles, location of site huts, storage compounds or topsoil heaps, storage of oil and chemicals, and lighting of fires, is prohibited. e) The following is a list of activities THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED within the protected zone or within the vicinity of the trees being retained. i. Ground levels are not to be lowered or stripped; ii. Ground levels are not to be raised to a point where they will cause suffocation of the root systems and all surfaces are to be porous to allow fro the passage of air and water to the roots of the tree; iii. Storage of equipment, fuel, construction material, or stockpiling of soil or rubble; iv. Excavation of trenches or foundations; v. Burning of rubbish; vi. The washing of machinery vii. Attaching notice boards, cables or other services to any part of the tree; viii. Using neighbouring trees as anchor points; ix. Care is required when moving trees so as not to damage those that are proposed to be retained. Trees for removal close to those being retained will need to be sectioned (removed in small sections) where necessary to avoid damage; x. Care is required when using machinery such as Tele-porters cranes or other equipment close to trees so as not to damage the crown or any other parts. f) If the applicant proposes to remove any trees from the subject site they shall prior to the commencement submit for the written agreement of the planning authority, details of any trees to be removed from site. In this regard, the applicant shall provide details on the trees to be retained and the trees to be removed. This shall include a detailed drawing that cross-references all trees to be retained and all trees to be removed to an up-to-date Arboricultural Assessment to the satisfaction of the planning authority. This detailed drawing shall also indicate all fencing treatments proposed around the trees. g) All works on trees should follow proper arboricultural techniques conforming to BS 3998 Tree Works. h) Fencing shall be installed under the drip line of trees, as per BS 5837-2005, Trees in relation to Construction - Recommendations. i) To ensure the protection of all listed trees for retention Developer is required to retain the services of its Arboricultural consultant throughout the life of the site development works. A completion certificate is to be signed off by the Arborist when all works are completed and in line with the submitted original landscape drawings. j) This project is not to be considered complete until the trees are re-examined by a specialist with the experience in the detection of early signs of declining health and construction damage. Any remedial works necessary to ensure the health of the trees are to be implemented. All remedial tree surgery works are to comply with BS 3998: 1989 and carried out by a competent tree surgery contractor with adequate public and employee liability insurance. (NOTE: Please refer to Appendix B, 'Protecting Trees on Development Sites', in the 1991 Development Plan). REASON: To protect the sylvan character of the site. ## Nearby applications - [ABP30902620](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP30902620.md): c. 2.56 hectares at Golf Lane, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (20 Apr 2021). Builds 482 apartments in seven blocks up to 22 storeys at Golf Lane, Carrickmines, with a crèche, gym and shop. - [D20A/0152](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D20A-0152.md): Tintagel, Auburn, Keelogues, Villa Nova and Arda Lodge, Golf Lane, Glenamuck Road South, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (15 Jun 2020). Permission to keep the demolition of six detached houses on Golf Lane, Carrickmines. - [ABP30233618](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP30233618.md): Golf Lane, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (18 Nov 2018). Builds 250 apartments in five blocks of up to six storeys off Golf Lane, Carrickmines, with a crèche. - [D08A/0590](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0590.md): Villa Nova & Arda Lodge, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines. Granted (22 Dec 2008). Phase 2 at Villa Nova and Arda Lodge, Glenamuck Road: 90 homes in blocks of 6 to 8 storeys, a crèche and a health spa. - [D07A/1496](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D07A-1496.md): Villa Nova and Arda Lodge, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Co. Dublin.. Refused or withdrawn (20 Dec 2007). Replaces two houses on Glenamuck Road with 109 apartments, a crèche, medical centre, shops and a gym in three blocks. - [D18A/0579](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D18A-0579.md): Waterville, Old Glenamuck Road/Golf Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (10 Aug 2018). Replaces a house at Waterville, Carrickmines, with 5 three-storey houses and a 12-apartment block. - [D11A/0197](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D11A-0197.md): Waterville, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (7 Jun 2011). 19 apartments in two 5-storey blocks replacing a bungalow at Waterville, Glenamuck Road. - [D21A/0269](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D21A-0269.md): 0.4167 Ha site at Waterville, Old Glenamuck/Golf Lane, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 and, adjacent lands to the west bounded by Old Glenamuck/Golf Lane, and Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (26 May 2021). 72 apartments in a 6 to 8 storey block replacing a house at Waterville, Golf Lane, Carrickmines. - [D25A/0449/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D25A-0449-WEB.md): A c.0223 Ha site comprising the property known as 'Greenan', Golf Lane, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, D18 P3C2. Granted (30 Jul 2025). 26 apartments in a 3–5 storey block replacing a vacant house at Greenan, Golf Lane, Carrickmines. - [D24A/0569/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D24A-0569-WEB.md): Greenan, Glenamuck Road South, Dublin 18, D18P3C2. Refused or withdrawn (16 Jan 2025). Replaces a vacant house at Greenan, Glenamuck Road South, with a 26-apartment block of up to 5 storeys. - [D15A/0530](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0530.md): Old Glenamuck Road (Golf Lane), Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (17 Dec 2015). Builds a single-storey curved house with a green roof and a granny flat on Old Glenamuck Road. - [D08A/0197](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0197.md): Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (28 Jan 2009). Changes the house types in a permitted scheme at Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, with larger homes. - [D06A/1266](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1266.md): Benolagh & Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Carrickmines Great, Dublin 18, Dublin. Granted (22 Mar 2007). 58 three-storey houses replacing two homes at Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road. - [D06A/0210](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-0210.md): Benolagh & Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (7 Apr 2006). Demolishes two houses on Glenamuck Road and builds 59 three-storey houses. - [D08A/0708](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0708.md): Knockree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (18 Dec 2008). 21 large 5-bedroom houses at Knockree, Glenamuck Road, replacing an existing house. - [D08A/0190](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0190.md): Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Apr 2008). Revises a permitted apartment scheme at Knockcree, Glenamuck Road, from 64 to 77 apartments. - [D07A/0014](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D07A-0014.md): Knockree, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (21 May 2007). 74 apartments in four blocks of five to five-and-a-half storeys at Knockree, Glenamuck Road, replacing a house. - [D18A/1175](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D18A-1175.md): site of c. 0.4713 ha at, The Glen, Golf Lane, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (14 May 2019). 48 apartments in a 4–5 storey block at The Glen, Golf Lane, Carrickmines. - [D07A/1435](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D07A-1435.md): The Glen, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (16 Jul 2008). 49 apartments in a five-to-five-and-a-half-storey block at The Glen, Glenamuck Road, replacing a house. - [D26A/0430/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D26A-0430-WEB.md): Golf Lane, Carrickmines, Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (26 Jun 2026). Permission to keep a partly built block of 48 apartments, 4–5 storeys high, on Golf Lane, Carrickmines. - [D24A/0893/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D24A-0893-WEB.md): The Glen, Golf Lane, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (8 Jan 2025). Amends a permitted apartment scheme at The Glen, Golf Lane, to move its ESB substation. - [D23A/0025](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D23A-0025.md): The Glen, Golf Lane, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (9 Mar 2023). Permission to keep changes to and finish a 48-apartment block at The Glen, Golf Lane, which was moved on its site and built about 1m taller. - [D05A/1501](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D05A-1501.md): Carrickmines Great, Glenamuck Road,Carrickmines,Co.Dublin.. Granted (26 Jan 2006). Alters the Carrickmines–Deansgrange 110 kV power line at Glenamuck Road so about 1.8 km of it can be put underground. - [D04A/0327](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D04A-0327.md): Site on Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines Great, Dublin 18.. Granted (23 Sep 2004). 227 homes, a crèche and a shop on Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines Great. - [D08A/0454](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0454.md): Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (1 Oct 2008). Changes the access to the permitted Carrickmines Green housing with a new T-junction onto Glenamuck Road. - [D07A/1546](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D07A-1546.md): Carrickmines Green, Glenamuck Road, Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (25 Jan 2008). Proposes an alternative road access for the permitted Carrickmines Green housing development off Glenamuck Road. - [D02A/0558](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D02A-0558.md): The Park, Brookfield, Carrickmines Great and Jamestown, Dublin 18.. Granted (5 Nov 2002). A large business park at Brookfield, Carrickmines, with offices, a hotel, car showrooms and retail warehousing. ## Links - [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1157) - [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/41304) - [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._