# Planning application D08A/0197 > Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (28 Jan 2009). - **Reference:** D08A/0197 - **Address:** Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18 - **Status:** Granted (28 Jan 2009) - **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION - **Application type:** Permission - **Applicant:** Ian Murphy - **Lodged:** 23 Dec 2008 - **Decided:** 28 Jan 2009 - **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.232817, GRANT PERMISSION - **Appeal decided:** 19 Nov 2009 - **Location (lat, lng):** 53.251005, -6.176154 ## Proposal Amendments to a previously permitted development (An Bord Pleanála Ref PL 06D.222927) comprising the provision of 30 no. 218 sq. m. 3 storey semi detached houses (approved house type G) in lieu of 30 no. 165 sq. m. 3 storey semi detached houses; 1 no. 218 sq. m. 3 storey detached house (approved house type G1) in lieu if 1 no. 165 sq. m. 3 storey detached house; and 12 no. 200 sq. m. 3 storey semi detached houses with second floor balconies to front, in lieu of 12 no. 218 sq. m. 3 storey detached houses with minor adjustments to site layout. ## In plain English Changes the house types in a permitted scheme at Benolagh and Blackberry Hill, Glenamuck Road, with larger homes. - **43** houses changed ### What's planned Amendments to house types in the scheme permitted under ABP Ref. PL 06D.222927. ### Residential **30** semi-detached houses grow from **165** to **218** sq.m and **1** detached house does the same. **12** detached **218** sq.m houses become **200** sq.m semi-detached houses with front balconies. _This summary was written by AI from the proposal text. Check the council record before relying on it._ ## Conditions ### Condition 14 That no advertising sign or structure be erected except those, which are exempted development, without prior grant of permission from the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 16 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 9 That each proposed house be used as a single dwelling unit. REASON: To prevent unauthorised development. ### Condition 8 (a) The applicant shall ensure that suitable facilities for vehicle cleansing and wheel washing, to the satisfaction of the Area Engineer, are provided on site. (b) 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. (c) The applicant shall maintain all footpaths and roads effected 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 17 The footpath to be dished and strengthened at the applicant's expense to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 10 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 11 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 15 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 1 The development to be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application on 20-Feb-2008 as amended by additional information submitted on 21-May-2008 and clarification of additional information submitted on 14-July-2008 and 23-Dec-2008 save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto and by the conditions for the overall development dated 31-Oct-2007 (PL06D. 222927) (Reg. Ref. D06A/1266). Reason: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained. ### Condition 12 That the water supply and drainage arrangements, including the disposal of surface water be in accordance with the requirements of the County Council. (1) With regard to foul drainage: a. 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. (2) With regard to surface water drainage: a. The surface water drainage 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'. b. The flood escape route at site no. 26 shall be kept free at all times and the occupant shall be informed of this requirement. (3) With regard to water supply provision: a. The applicant shall submit proposals for approval by the Water Section –Sandyford prior to construction regarding the following: (i) Method of water supply to the proposed development including any proposed alteration to the water network (as approved). (Due to the elevation of the proposed development water pressure cannot be guaranteed above 2 storeys.) (ii) Details of the position of the proposed watermains in relation to other underground services. (iii) Details of the proposed manufacturer/supplier of all watermain pipes and fittings. Note: All materials should be contained within the latest 'List of Approved Products and Process' published by the Drinking Water Inspectorate for England and Wales under their regulations. REASON: In the interest of public health. ### Condition 13 An acceptable street naming, 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. Reason : In the interests of orderly development. ### Condition 18 The applicant shall submit comprehensive and detailed landscape design proposals, prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect, for written agreement of the Planning Department prior to the commencement of development. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 2 Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant shall agree levels with the Planning Authority for ROAD 01, which the Applicant shows linking to the adjoining site to the North East. These levels shall effectively create an even gradient between the level of the proposed road at the raised platform between the Applicant’s ROAD 01 and ROAD 02 and the grant by the Planning Authority (Reg.Ref.D07A/1435) on the adjoining site at the point of the ramp entry into the underground car park of that development. The levels of the houses and driveways of the houses fronting onto ROAD 1 shall also be adjusted to suit. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 19 All relevant outstanding financial contributions are to be paid on foot of ABP Ref. PL 06D.222927 prior to commencement of development, with any outstanding balance being updated at the 1st 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, which is determined in accordance with the contribution scheme adopted by the Council on 21st January 2004 under Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribition be required in respect of the provision of public infrastructure and facilities benefitting 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 20 The financial contribution to be paid on foot of ABP Ref. PL 06D.222927 towards the cost of the extension of LUAS Line B from Sandyford Depot to Cherrywood, namely LUAS Line B1.This contribution to be paid prior to commencement of 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 January of each year during which the scheme is in force to take account of the aforementioned increase. REASON: 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 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown on 13th January 2003. ### Condition 21 On foot of ABP Ref. PL 06D.222927 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 € 228,800 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 € 138,400 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 3 The proposed ROAD 01 and including its access onto the existing Glenamuck Road as shown on the Applicant’s submitted drawings (subject to any modifications required/ resulting by Condition 2 above) shall be constructed at the commencement of the development over its full length to an appropriate standard and specification (public lighting, road construction and drainage, etc) so as to be acceptable for ‘taking in charge’ by the Council and shall be completed prior to commencement of construction of the other parts of the proposed development within the site unless agreed otherwise in writing with the Planning Authority in respect of the programming. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 4 Prior to commencement of development the Applicant shall agree details with the Planning Authority of the provision of a turning bay at the end of ROAD 01 that shall be installed at the Applicant’s expense if the development of the adjoining site (planning grant by the Planning Authority (Reg.Ref.D07A/1435)) should not have been completed prior to occupation of the development on this site and in order to facilitate turning for refuse trucks etc. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 5 Prior to commencement of development the Applicant shall agree details with the Planning Authority of the proposed boundary wall along Glenamuck Road frontage that shall be constructed at the Applicant’s expense that shall include construction details (height/ finishes, etc) and location, with the latter not to prejudice the future widening of the Glenamuck Road to details (i.e. to a road line similar to that presented by the Applicant in his response to the AI request dated May 21st, 2008). The on-site setting out of the wall shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to construction. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 6 The Applicant shall at his expense undertake an independent Accessibility Audit of the roads and footpaths of the development at stages (a) prior to construction and (b) post construction. The measures proposed by the audits shall be undertaken unless an exception is given in writing by the Planning Authority. Details of the audit shall be provided to the planning Authority and the Auditor shall be approved by the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 7 Prior to commencement of construction the applicant shall provide details for the agreement of the Planning Authority of the dishing/ strenghtening of footpaths at house driveway entrances. REASON: In the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ## Nearby applications - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [D06A/1157](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1157.md): Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, Dublin 18. Granted (5 Mar 2007). 121 apartments in three blocks of 5–6 storeys and 4 detached houses on Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines, replacing four homes. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. ## Links - [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0197) - [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/48328) - [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._