# Planning application D23A/0200 > 12 Brennanstown Vale, Dublin 18, D18W6E5, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (18 May 2023). - **Reference:** D23A/0200 - **Address:** 12 Brennanstown Vale, Dublin 18, D18W6E5 - **Status:** Granted (18 May 2023) - **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION - **Application type:** Permission - **Applicant:** Balquis Fatima Bari - **Lodged:** 28 Mar 2023 - **Decided:** 18 May 2023 - **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** ABP-317315-23, GRANT PERMISSION - **Appeal decided:** 5 Sep 2024 - **Location (lat, lng):** 53.253783, -6.167715 ## Proposal A) demolition of an existing detached garage and garden shed. B) relocation of existing gateway to a new position 8.2m east of current location. C) construction of 2no. detached 3-storey (2-storey with setback penthouse/attic) 5 bedroom houses of 326 sqm and 366 sqm with green roof and photovoltaic panels. D) construction of 2 private garages of 17sqm each and 2 no. garden sheds of 6sqm each. E) provision of bin & bicycle storage. F) Associated boundary treatment, drainage and hard and soft landscaping works. ## In plain English Two new 5-bedroom houses in the garden of 12 Brennanstown Vale. - **2** houses ### What's planned Demolition of a garage and shed and construction of **2** detached 5-bedroom houses of **326** and **366** sq.m, each 2 storeys with a top-floor penthouse level. ### Residential Each house gets a **17** sq.m garage and a garden shed. The gateway moves **8.2**m east. ### Environment Green roofs and solar panels. _This summary was written by AI from the proposal text. Check the council record before relying on it._ ## Conditions ### Condition 1 First Schedule Reasons & Considerations Having regard to the Objective A zoning of the site, and policies and objectives as set out in the 2022-2028 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan, it is considered that the development would not detract from the amenities of the area and is consistent with the provisions of the current Development Plan, and is therefore considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area subject to conditions. Appropriate Assessment Screening The proposed development has been screened for AA (report on file) and it has been determined that the proposed development would not significantly impact upon a Natura 2000 Site. Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Having regard to the nature and scale of the proposed development, which comprises two new dwellings in the side garden of an existing dwelling in a fully serviced urban location, it is considered that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. The need for environmental impact assessment can, therefore, be excluded at preliminary examination and as such a screening determination is not required. Second Schedule Conditions 1. The development shall be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, 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. 2. Each proposed house shall be used as a single dwelling unit only and shall not be sub-divided in any manner or used as two or more separate habitable units. REASON: To prevent unauthorised development. 3. Prior to commencement, the applicant is requested to submit a proposal for the agreement of the Planning Authority showing separate SuDs measures for each house demonstrating that all surface water runoff for each dwelling will be infiltrated or reused locally within each property curtilage in accordance with Section 10.2.2.6 Policy Objective EI6: Sustainable Drainage Systems of the County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically, that all surface water run-off generated by the development is infiltrated or reused locally with no overflow to the public sewer. It should be demonstrated that the outlets from the green roof drainage system discharge to an infiltration or rainwater reuse system at ground level. This can be a soakaway, if permitted by the ground conditions, a rain garden, raised rainwater planter, rainwater harvesting system, permeable paving designed with an allowance for roof discharge (e.g. difuser box) etc. REASON: In the interest of public health. 4. The proposed new vehicular entrance shall be recessed by a minimum of 1.5 metres with concave (bell mouth shaped) or 45 degree splayed side walls, to ensure adequate visibility from vehicles exiting the proposed vehicular entrance to pedestrians on the adjacent footpath. This is in the interest of public safety due to the high boundary treatment. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 5. The width of the proposed new vehicular entrance shall be a maximum of 4.0 metres and the footpath, including any grass verge, in front of the vehicular entrance shall be dished and strengthened at the Applicant’s own expense including any moving / adjustment of any water cocks /chamber covers and all to the satisfaction of the appropriate utility company and Planning Authority. With regards to the dishing and strengthening of the footpath, including any grass verge, in front of the vehicular entrance, the Applicant shall contact the Road Maintenance & Control Section to ascertain the required specifications for such works and any required permits. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 6. The existing vehicular entrance shall be closed up, and the existing vehicular entrance concrete apron in front of the vehicular entrance shall be reconstructed, including the provision of a grass verge, with a full height insitu road kerb, between the existing footpath and the road carriageway, at the Applicant’s own expense, including any moving / adjustment of any water cocks /chamber covers and all to the satisfaction of the appropriate utility company and Planning Authority. With regards to the reconstruction of the existing vehicular entrance concrete apron with a grass verge and construction of a full height insitu road kerb the Applicant shall contact the Road Maintenance & Control Section to ascertain the required specifications for such works and any required permits. REASON: In the interest of public health. 7. The proposed new driveway/parking/hardstanding areas shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations of the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study for sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) i.e. permeable surfacing, and in accordance with Section 12.4.8.3 Driveways/Hardstanding Areas of the County Development Plan 2022-2028. Appropriate measures shall be included to prevent runoff from driveways entering onto the public realm as required. Where unbound material is proposed for driveway, parking or hardstanding areas, it shall be contained in such a way to ensure that it does not transfer on to the road or footpath on road safety grounds. REASON: In the interest of public health. 8. The proposed bike storage shall include bike stands to the DLRCC’s standard’s preferred ‘Sheffield’ stand design in accordance with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s Standards for Cycle Parking and associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments (January 2018) Section 3. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 9. All necessary measures shall be taken by the Applicant and Contractor to avoid conflict between construction traffic/activities and traffic/road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists, on the public road/footpath, during construction works. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 10. The Applicant shall prevent any mud, dirt, debris or building material being carried onto or placed on the public road or adjoining properties as a result of the site construction works and repair any damage to the public road arising from carrying out the works.’ REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 11. The proposed gates shall be inward opening and not automatic gates in accordance with Section 12.4.8.1 of the current DLRCC County Development Plan 2022-2028. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. 12. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €675.00 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 Surface Water Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefiting development in the area of the Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges. REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Surface Water 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. Note on above Condition: Please note that with effect from 1st January, 2014 Irish Water are now the statutory body responsible for both water and waste water services. Accordingly, the contribution payable has been reduced by the amount of the contribution associated with these services. Further details/clarification can be obtained from Irish Water at Tel. 1 850 278 278 . 13. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €15,457.88 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 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges. 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. 14. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €10,034.12 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 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 14th December, 2015. These rates of contribution shall be updated effective from 1 January each year during the life of the Scheme in accordance with the SCSI Tender Price Index (See Article 12 of the Scheme) commencing from 1st January, 2018. Contributions shall be payable at the index adjusted rate pertaining to the year in which implementation of the planning permission is commenced, as provided for in Note 1 to the Table at Article 9 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances may be subject to interest charges. 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. 15. 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 €28,000.00 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 €17,200.00 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. 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. 16. 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 Dún 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. NOTE 1: The attention of the applicant is drawn to Section 34(13) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which relates as follows- ‘A person shall not be entitled solely by reason of a permission under this section to carry out any development’. NOTE 2: This permission does not imply any consent or approval for the structural stability and/or habitability of the works carried out and does not imply that the structure complies with the Building Regulations. NOTE 3: Any alterations to the drainage systems within the site are a matter for compliance with the Building Regulation. NOTE 4: The proposed development shall accord with the requirements of Irish Water. ## Nearby applications - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [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. - [ABP31328122](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP31328122.md): site of c.3.81 ha at Winterbrook and Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (12 Sep 2024). Builds 534 build-to-rent apartments in 8 blocks of up to 10 storeys at Winterbrook and Barrington Tower, restoring the tower itself. - [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. ## Links - [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D23A-0200) - [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/95690) - [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._