# Planning application D11A/0127

> Carrickmines Substation, Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (29 Nov 2011).

- **Reference:** D11A/0127
- **Address:** Carrickmines Substation, Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Granted (29 Nov 2011)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION FOR RETENTION
- **Application type:** Permission for Retention
- **Applicant:** Railway Procurement Agency
- **Lodged:** 4 Nov 2011
- **Decided:** 29 Nov 2011
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.252957, -6.164154

## Proposal

Retention permission is sought for an electrical substation & ESB room to serve the new Luas Green Line (Line B1) tramway extension comprising a single storey concrete structure approx area 218 sq.m and hard surfaced service compound all within a metal/part timber fence enclosure, surface water drainage and associated site works.

## In plain English

Seeks to keep an electrical substation built to power the Luas Green Line extension near Brennanstown Road.

- **218** sq.m building
- **1** storey

### What's planned

Retention (permission after the fact) for a Luas substation and ESB room.

### Scale

A single-storey concrete building of about **218** sq.m, with a hard-surfaced compound inside a metal and timber fence.

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

## Conditions

### Condition 3

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 1

The development in its entirety to be retained in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended by further information received on 04/11/2011, 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 9

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 €28,392.46 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 5

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €7,085.00 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 14/12/2009 . Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced. Following commencement, any outstanding balance shall be updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual increases in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction Materials published by the Central Statistics Office.

 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 6

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €14,170.00 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 14/12/2009 . Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced. Following commencement, any outstanding balance shall be updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual increases in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction Materials published by the Central Statistics Office.

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 7

The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €7,085.00 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 Community & Parks  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 14/12/2009 . Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced. Following commencement, any outstanding balance shall be updated at the 1st of January each year during the life of the scheme in accordance with annual increases in the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction Materials published by the Central Statistics Office.
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Community & Parks 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 8

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 2

The additional landscaping proposed shall be implemented within the first growing season after the date of the final grant of permission.
REASON: In the interest of visual amenity

### Condition 4

The applicant shall submit a DVD recording of the completed CCTV survey and a hard copy of the accompanying written report within four weeks from the date of the final grant of permission. The applicant shall be deemed responsible for the  remedying of any defects arising from the diversion, that may be highlighted on the CCTV survey.
REASON: In the interest of public health

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## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D11A-0127)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/56855)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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