# Planning application D15A/0716

> Cartref and Ards, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Refused or withdrawn (19 Jan 2016).

- **Reference:** D15A/0716
- **Address:** Cartref and Ards, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Refused or withdrawn (19 Jan 2016)
- **Decision:** REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission
- **Applicant:** Sepray
- **Lodged:** 16 Nov 2015
- **Decided:** 19 Jan 2016
- **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.246159, REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Appeal decided:** 26 Jul 2016
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.256518, -6.147544

## Proposal

51 no. dwellings comprising of: 21 no. apartments in a building ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys consisting of 5 no. 1 bed units, 14 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units, including balconies or terraces and solar panels on the roof; 30 no. terraced/detached houses ranging in height from 2 to 3 storeys consisting of 4 no. 2 bed houses, 9 no. 3 bed houses and 17 no. 4 bed houses, including private gardens and solar panels on the roof and all associated site development and landscaping works including public open space (c. 1,270 sq.m), communal open space (c. 195 sq.m) and boundary treatments, provision of a communal bin store and plant room within the apartment block, an ESB unit sub-station (c. 4 sq.m) and 95 no. surface car parking spaces and 59 no. bicycle spaces in a variety of locations across the site. Vehicular access is provided via the existing 'Cartref' access to the Old Bray Road which is to be widened to provide two-way access and a footpath and the existing 'Ards' vehicular access to the Old Bray Road is to be retained to serve 1 no. proposed dwelling. The proposed development involves the demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings 'Cartref' (c. 206.5 sq.m) and 'Ards' (c. 263 sq.m) and associated outbuildings and provides for a future pedestrian link to the existing public open space, alongside Cabinteely Stream, adjoining to the west. Permission is also being sought for the laying of a new surface water sewer outfall to Cabinteely Stream and a new foul sewer connection to the existing public foul sewer also located to the west of the site. This application relates to a proposed development within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone but is outside the boundary of the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme.

## In plain English

51 homes, apartments and houses, at Cartref and Ards on the Old Bray Road.

- **51** homes
- **95** car parking spaces
- **59** bicycle spaces
- **1.26** hectare site

### What's planned

A residential scheme on about **1.26** hectares, with the houses Cartref and Ards demolished.

### Residential

**21** apartments in a 3–5 storey building (**5** one-bed, **14** two-bed, **2** three-bed) and **30** houses of 2–3 storeys (**4** two-bed, **9** three-bed, **17** four-bed).

### Community

About **1,270** sq.m of public open space and a future footpath link to the open space by the Cabinteely Stream.

### Transport

**95** surface car spaces and **59** bicycle spaces. Access via a widened Cartref entrance onto the Old Bray Road.

### Environment

Solar panels on roofs and a new surface water outfall to the Cabinteely Stream.

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

## Nearby applications

- [D06A/0557](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-0557.md): Grounds and Dwellings Ards & Cartref, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (9 Nov 2006). 77 apartments and two-level homes in 3 blocks of 2 to 5 storeys at Ards and Cartref, Old Bray Road.
- [D08A/0717](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0717.md): Ards, Cartref and Foxley, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Refused or withdrawn (14 Aug 2008). 127 apartments, penthouses and two-level homes in 4 buildings at Ards, Cartref and Foxley, Old Bray Road.
- [D18A/0551](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D18A-0551.md): Site (c.1.46ha) at Ards, Cartref and lands to the rear of Foxley, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (23 Jan 2019). 72 homes, apartments and houses, at Ards, Cartref and behind Foxley on the Old Bray Road.
- [D22A/0350](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D22A-0350.md): Circle K Centenary Service Station, Bray Road, Dublin 18, D18AK58. Granted (25 Aug 2022). Shop revamp at the Circle K service station on Bray Road, adding a deli and enlarging the retail area.
- [D06A/0452](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-0452.md): Centenary Service Station, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Granted (26 May 2006). Lets part of the approved shop at Centenary Service Station, Cabinteely, operate as an off-licence.
- [D05A/0567](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D05A-0567.md): Centenary Service Station, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Granted (20 Jan 2006). Upgrades the shop and car wash at Centenary Service Station, Cabinteely, adding a hot food deli.
- [D05A/0322](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D05A-0322.md): Centenary Service Station, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Refused or withdrawn (19 Apr 2005). Upgrades the shop and car wash at Centenary Service Station, Cabinteely, adding a hot food deli.
- [PC/IC/02/16](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/PC-IC-02-16.md): N11, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (12 Jun 2017). Builds a new signalised junction on the N11 at Cabinteely with crossings, bus stops and landscaping.
- [DZ16A/0587](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0587.md): Site of 2.79 ha approx. at Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, Co Dublin. Granted (21 Dec 2016). 34 houses at Beech Park, Bray Road, replacing six homes, plus part of the Druid's Glen Road and bridge.
- [DZ18A/0208](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ18A-0208.md): Site approx. 6.57ha in area and generally bounded by, Lehaunstown Lane to the west, Carrickmines Stream (partly) to the south, and Cabinteely Stream, (partly) to the east that is, located within the townland of, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (4 Feb 2020). Builds 367 homes, a mix of apartments, two-level units and houses, plus a childcare facility in Brennanstown.
- [D04A/0988](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D04A-0988.md): BRENNANSTOWN, CABINTEELY, DUBLIN 18.. Refused or withdrawn (22 Oct 2004). A large Brennanstown development of 702 homes in 26 buildings of 3 to 8 storeys, with a school building, shop and community hall.
- [DZ19A/0863](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0863.md): Site is generally bounded by Lehaunstown Lane to the west, Carrickmines Stream (partly) to the south and, Cabinteely Stream (partly) to the east and is located within the townland of, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Jan 2020). 342 new homes in Druid's Glen, Brennanstown, with a crèche and part of the Druid's Glen road and bridge.
- [DZ26A/0245/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0245-WEB.md): Lands within the Townland of, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (30 Jul 2026). Amends a permitted Druid's Glen scheme, adding 18 apartments and enlarging the childcare facility.
- [DZ25A/0515/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0515-WEB.md): Lands within the Townland of, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (4 Dec 2025). Amends Phases 2 and 3 of a permitted Druid's Glen scheme, swapping unit types and adding 7 homes (346 to 353).
- [DZ24A/0621/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-0621-WEB.md): Lands within the Townland of Brennanstown, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (21 Jan 2025). Amends Phase 1 of a permitted Druid's Glen scheme, adding 4 homes to bring the total from 342 to 346.
- [DZ24A/0585/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-0585-WEB.md): Lands within the Townland of Brennanstown, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (8 Aug 2024). Amends Phase 1 of a permitted Druid's Glen scheme, adding 4 homes to bring the total from 342 to 346.
- [DZ25A/0318/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0318-WEB.md): Lands within the townland of Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (20 Aug 2025). 24 new two-storey houses off the Druid's Glen road in Brennanstown.
- [D04A/0926](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D04A-0926.md): Brennanstown Avenue, Brennanstown, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin. Granted (11 Oct 2004). Adds a 26 sq.m single-storey rear extension to each of 11 approved houses on Brennanstown Avenue.
- [D10A/0262](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D10A-0262.md): Talblich, Lehaunstown Lane, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (8 Jul 2010). 13 new houses replacing a house at Talblich, Lehaunstown Lane.
- [D13A/0545](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D13A-0545.md): Tablick, Lehaunstown, Cabinteely, Co Dublin. Granted (24 Jan 2014). Extends and alters a dormer bungalow at Tablick, Lehaunstown, adding a larger kitchen and an ensuite.
- [DZ20A/0491](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0491.md): Site of c. 5.295 hectares, located at Beech Park (also known as Beechpark), Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, County Dublin. Granted (19 Oct 2020). Amends a permitted Beech Park apartment block, raising it from 65 to 70 homes with no change in parking.
- [DZ20A/0362](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0362.md): On a site of c. 5.295 hectares, Beech Park (also known as Beechpark), Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, County Dublin. Granted (31 Aug 2020). Amends the Beech Park scheme on Bray Road to add 3 apartments to Block F, a gym and a pet room, and more bike parking.
- [DZ20A/0056](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0056.md): Beech Park (also known as Beechpark), Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, County Dublin. Granted (18 Mar 2020). Amends the permitted Beech Park scheme to reconfigure 78 apartments in Blocks D, E and F.
- [DZ19A/0768](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0768.md): Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Granted (29 Nov 2019). Amends the permitted Beech Park scheme to reconfigure 78 apartments in Blocks D, E and F and add a residents' gym.
- [DZ19A/0622](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0622.md): Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 / Loughlinstown, County Dublin. Granted (17 Oct 2019). Amends the permitted Beech Park scheme to reconfigure 78 apartments and split off land taken by the Council for a new road.
- [D15A/0385](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0385.md): Site of 5.295 ha approximately at Beech Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 / Loughlinstown, Co Dublin and its connection with the N11.. Granted (18 Oct 2017). 164 homes, mostly houses and two-level apartments, at Beech Park, Cabinteely, plus the first stretch of the Druid's Glen Road.
- [DZ20A/0073](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0073.md): At a site of c. 5.295 hectares, Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin. Granted (30 Jun 2020). Redesign of three permitted apartment blocks at Beech Park, Bray Road, changing the unit mix but keeping 65 apartments.
- [D06A/1367](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1367.md): Navarone & Tablick, Brennanstown Road / Lehaunstown Lane, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Granted (7 Feb 2008). 76 apartments and townhouses in two blocks of up to 5 storeys at Navarone and Tablick, Brennanstown Road.
- [D15A/0228](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0228.md): Navarone, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (28 May 2015). Either 7 or 9 new large houses in the grounds of Navarone, Brennanstown Road.
- [D02A/0317](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D02A-0317.md): Site (walled garden) Glendruid, Brennanstown Road,, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Granted (10 Jun 2002). Builds a two-storey, four-bedroom house with a garage and stables in the walled garden at Glendruid, a protected structure.
- [DZ23A/0083](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0083.md): Druid House & Glendruid House (protected structure), Lehaunestown Lane, Brennanstown Road, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (20 Oct 2023). Rebuilding a boundary wall on Lehaunstown Lane and a new access road to prepare for the permitted Druid's Glen Road.
- [D08A/0728](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-0728.md): Lahaunstown House, Lahaunstown, Cabinteely, Dublin 18.. Refused or withdrawn (31 Jul 2008). A new 4-bedroom, two-storey house beside Lahaunstown House, Cabinteely.
- [D08A/1293](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D08A-1293.md): Lehaunstown House, Lehaunstown, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (30 Jan 2009). Extensions to Lehaunstown House, Cabinteely, making it a 5-bedroom home with a sunroom and pool.
- [D16A/0852](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D16A-0852.md): Navarone, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (12 Apr 2017). A new 5-bedroom detached house beside Navarone on Brennanstown Road.
- [D15A/0667](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0667.md): Glendruid Mews, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 (corner with Lehaunstown Lane). Granted (23 Mar 2016). Refurbishes an outbuilding at Glendruid Mews to add living space to the existing house.
- [D15A/0187](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0187.md): Glendruid Mews, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 (corner with Lehaunstown Lane). Refused or withdrawn (13 May 2015). Replaces a storage shed with a two-storey extension to a house at Glendruid Mews.
- [PC/10/06](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/PC-10-06.md): Kilbogget Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (13 Nov 2006). Upgrades Kilbogget Park with a new playground, games area, clubhouses, paths and wetlands.
- [D18A/0590](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D18A-0590.md): The Pines, Lehaunstown Lane, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, D18 E3X7. Granted (11 Sep 2018). Replaces a septic tank with a modern wastewater treatment system at The Pines, Lehaunstown Lane.
- [D06A/0330](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-0330.md): Glendruid and Knockenree, Brennanstown Road and Druid House, Lehaunstown Lane, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (7 Apr 2006). Builds 191 homes, a mix of apartments and houses, at Glendruid and Knockenree off Brennanstown Road.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0716)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/69718)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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