# Planning application DZ15A/0814 > Laughanstown, Dublin 18, (Beckett Park), Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (13 Jul 2016). - **Reference:** DZ15A/0814 - **Address:** Laughanstown, Dublin 18, (Beckett Park) - **Status:** Granted (13 Jul 2016) - **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION - **Application type:** Permission (SDZ) - **Applicant:** Hines CDF ICAV - **Lodged:** 16 Jun 2016 - **Decided:** 13 Jul 2016 - **Location (lat, lng):** 53.248894, -6.161573 ## Proposal Earthworks/reshaping of existing lands to provide areas of passive and active open space (including formal play areas) with hard and soft landscaping, ancillary building, lighting, CCTV, signage (information and directional), tree, hedgerow and shrub planting, paths, retaining walls, access road and parking and all ancillary site and development works all on a site extending to c5.1HA. The site is within Development Area 8 (Tully) of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme (2014). The key elements of the Beckett Park proposal include the following: 1. Active and passive open space areas including open play areas (grassed), central plaza space, park seating, bins, general park information signage, nature trail signage, earth mounds, wildflower meadow, new native tree, hedgerow and shrub planting. 2. Formal play areas including an all-weather sports pitch (106x66m), 6 no. All-Weather Tennis Courts, Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) suitable for 5-a-side soccer, hockey, basketball etc.), boules court (4no. lanes, each 15x4m), outdoor playground area (c400sq.m.) and outdoor gym (c500sq.m). Flood lighting will be provided to the sports pitch and tennis courts. 3. Pavilion building (c387 sq.m. gross floor area) including changing rooms. facilities for the all-weather sports pitch and tennis courts, public toilets and a cafe with outdoor terrace seating. 4. 2 no. car parking areas (total no. of parking spaces 52) to cater for all-weather pitch/tennis courts (co-located adjacent to future school sites) and cycle parking at entrances to the park. 5. Construction of Level 5 road south of Beckett Parking providing access to the southern car park. This road is identified on Map 4.5 of the Planning Scheme. The access road for the northern carpark is proposed under Reg Ref DZ15A/0758. 6. Permanent boundary treatments are proposed including perimeter fencing to park boundary/road edges (1.8m), ball stop fencing to sports pitch, tennis courts and MUGA (3m), low railing to playground area (1.2m) and temporary fencing to secure park prior to opening (1.8m). ## In plain English Beckett Park: a new 5.1-hectare public park in Tully with a sports pitch, tennis courts, playground and pavilion café. - **5.1** hectare park - **6** tennis courts - **52** car parking spaces - **387** sq.m pavilion ### What's planned A new public park of about **5.1** hectares in Development Area 8 (Tully). ### Community An all-weather sports pitch (**106**m x **66**m), **6** all-weather tennis courts, a multi-use games area, boules lanes, a playground of about **400** sq.m and an outdoor gym of about **500** sq.m. A **387** sq.m pavilion holds changing rooms, public toilets and a café. ### Transport Two car parks with **52** spaces in total, cycle parking at entrances and a new local road to the southern car park. ### Environment Reshaped land, wildflower meadow, native trees and hedgerows, a nature trail and floodlighting for the pitch and tennis courts. _This summary was written by AI from the proposal text. Check the council record before relying on it._ ## Conditions ### Condition 1 The development to be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application on 16.12.2015 as amended on 16.06.206, 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 2 Beckett Park shall be available for the use of the proposed primary and secondary schools. REASON: In the interest of clarity, the amenity of the future schools and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 3 Prior to the commencement of development the developer shall submit, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, revised drawings illustrating pedestrian and cycle routes from the proposed central plaza to connect with the post primary school site adjacent to Beckett Park. REASON: In order to be consistent with Objectives DA 53 and PD 24 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 4 The developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development, unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority, the following: i) Details of the proposed signage to the south, east and west elevations – which shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority and Development Agency prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority. ii) A signage strategy for the Park including directional and wayfinding, shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority. REASON: In order to comply with Objectives PD 30 and PD 32 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and in the interest of visual amenity. ### Condition 5 The normal working hours within the site shall be Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 19:00 hours and Saturday between 08:00 and 14:00 hours with no working on public holidays. The contractor shall not start work any day before 08:00 hours. REASON: In the interests of the residential amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 6 Prior to commencement of development a mechanism and structure for reporting on progress and quality control to the relevant Planning Authority departments, including the Development Agency, in relation to construction standards, materials, as-built drawings and records shall be agreed in writing. REASON: To ensure that development meets with the standards and quality required by the Planning Authority Development Works Guidance Document and to be consistent with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 7 The development shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 4.3 (Detailed Mitigation) of the Archaeological Assessment received by the Planning Authority on 16.06.2016. REASON: In the interests of archaeology and to ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 8 Detailed design of water supply infrastructure including details of connections to individual development plots shall be in accordance with Irish Water specification and requirements. Written evidence of the design compliance with Irish Water specification and requirements and copies of the final detail design shall be provided to the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. REASON: In the interests of orderly development, consistency with Objective PI 4 of the Planning Scheme and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 9 The developer shall undertake the following: i) Prior to the commencement of any development, the developer shall confirm with the Planning Authority, the full extent of lands to be serviced by the future attenuation pond adjacent to the western boundary (also referred to pond 1A) of the subject application and confirm that sufficient area is available to cater for the required depth, footprint and construction. ii) The minimum size storm sewer serving a road gully shall be 225mm. iii) Prior to the commencement of development the detailed design of the road drainage shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. iv) No overland flows onto public roadways from individual sites are permitted during storm event up to the 1 in 100 year return period. v) Prior to the commencement of development, an operations and management plan for the proposed sustainable urban drainage components (inclusive of the attenuation ponds and basins) shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure long term optimum operation of the surface water management system, in the interests of orderly development, consistency with Objectives PI 6, PI 7, PI 8 and PI 9 of the Planning Scheme and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 10 In the event that permission is not granted for the proposed regional attenuation pond to the east of Druid Valley which surface water in the park will discharge in advance of commencement of the proposed development an alternative sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) proposal shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of the adequate disposal of surface water and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 11 Detailed design of foul water drainage including details of connections to individual development plots shall be in accordance with Irish Water specification and requirements. Written evidence of the design compliance with Irish Water specification and requirements and copies of the agreed detail design shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. REASON: In the interests of orderly development, consistency with Objective PI 12 of the Planning Scheme and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 12 Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority the detailed design of the roads and streets in accordance with Map 4.5, Figure 4.4 and the current revisions of the design guidance documents listed in Section 4.2.7 of the Planning Scheme, namely: • Traffic Management Guidelines (DoELG, DoT and DTO – 2003) • National Cycle Manual (NTA – 2011) • Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (TII) • Manual for Streets (DfT (UK) – 2007) • Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DTTAS – 2013) • Development Works Guidance Document (DLRCC) REASON: To ensure consistency with Objectives PI 14, Map 4.5 and Figure 4.4 of the Planning Scheme, in the interests of traffic safety, the amenity of the area and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 13 Detailed design of the electricity supply network shall be agreed in writing with ESB Networks/ESBI. Written evidence of this agreement shall be provided to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. REASON: In the interest of orderly development, to ensure that design shall meet with the current and future requirements of ESB Networks/ESBI and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 14 Detailed design of the gas network shall be agreed in writing with Gas Networks Ireland. Written evidence of this agreement shall be provided to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. REASON: In the interest of orderly development, to ensure that design shall meet with the current and future requirements of Gas Networks Ireland and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 15 Detailed design of the telecoms network shall be agreed in writing with the telecoms providers. Written evidence of these agreements shall be provided to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. REASON: In the interests of orderly development, to ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of the telecoms providers, to ensure consistency with Objective PI 26 of the Planning Scheme and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 16 Detailed design of the fibre network shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interests of orderly development, to ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of the Planning Authority and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 17 Prior to commencement of development detailed design of public lighting complying with ‘Public Lighting Installations in Residential and Industrial Areas Guidance Document – February 2015’ (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council) shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that designs shall meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority, in the interests of consistency with Objective PI 28 of the Planning Scheme, the documents listed in Section 4.2.7 of the Planning Scheme and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 18 The location of charge points for electric vehicles shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Authority. Prior to the commencement of development six copies of the final detail design shall be provided to the Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that designs shall be consistent with the Planning Scheme and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 19 Prior to the commencement of development details and locations of bring centres, refuse collection points and provision for recycling and composting at suitable locations shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: To ensure that designs shall be consistent with the Planning Scheme and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 20 Prior to the commencement of development, or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit detailed design, including samples and specifications, of the hard and soft landscape areas including all play and sports facilities as identified and in compliance with the relevant guidance documents for the written approval of the Planning Authority. Approved control samples to be held on site at all times. The materials shall be high quality and shall include a large percentage of natural stone. REASON: To ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall be in accordance with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, to meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority, in the interests of the amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 21 Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall engage the services of a qualified ecologist as an ecological consultant, from the commencement of construction to 5 year post-completion. The developer shall inform the Planning Authority in writing of the appointment and name of the consultant, prior to commencement of development. The consultant shall ensure the implementation of all of the recommendations in the submitted Ecological Impact Assessment and submit a report to the Planning Authority certifying that the proposed development accords with the recommendations of the submitted Ecological Impact Assessment. REASON: In the interest of the protection of the natural environment and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 22 Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall engage the services of a qualified arborist as an arboricultural consultant, for the entire period of construction activity. The developer shall inform the Planning Authority in writing of the appointment and name of the consultant, prior to commencement of development. The consultant shall visit the site on a monthly basis and ensure the implementation of all of the recommendations in the planning application. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and the protection of the natural environment, to ensure the protection and long-term viability of trees to be retained on the site and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 23 In order to comply with the policies set out in the Parks Biodiversity Policy, the developer shall submit, prior to Taking in Charge and for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, a hedgerow maintenance plan for the park where individual hedges are cut at 3-year intervals. REASON: To ensure that green infrastructure is consistent with the provisions of the current Parks Biodiversity Policy of the Planning Authority, consistency with Objective GI 47 of the Planning Scheme, to meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority and in the interests of visual amenity, the protection of the natural environment and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 24 Prior to commencement of development the developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, all drawings in digital format (CAD/GIS) projected to ITM (Irish Transverse Mercator). REASON: To ensure consistency with Section 7.4 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 25 The floodlights shall be directed to shine on the all-weather sports pitch and tennis courts only. The floodlighting shall not be used after 10.00pm on any night. REASON: In the interests of the amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 26 The floodlight design shall comply with the Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Obtrusive Light GN01:2011. REASON: In the interest of the amenity and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 27 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 28 The developer shall prevent any mud, dirt, debris or building material being carried onto or placed on the public road or adjoining property(s) 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 interests of traffic safety and residential amenity. ### Condition 29 Adequate pest control measures shall be in place to prevent and control possible rodent activity during the construction phase. REASON: In the interest of public health. ### Condition 30 Prior to the commencement of any development on site, the developer shall lodge a Tree and Hedgerow Bond to the value of €50,000.00 with the Planning Authority. This is to ensure the protection of trees on and immediately adjacent to the site to make good any damage caused during the construction period. The bond lodgement shall be coupled with an Arboricultural Agreement with the developer, empowering the Planning Authority to apply such security, or part thereof, to the satisfactory protection of any tree/hedgerow or trees/hedgerows on or immediately adjoining the site, or the appropriate and reasonable replacement of any such trees/hedgerows which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased within a period of three years from the substantial completion of the development. Any replacement planting shall use large semi-mature tree size(s) and species or similar as may be stipulated by the Planning Authority. An Arboricultural Assessment Report and Certificate is to be signed off by a qualified Arborist after the period of 3 years of completion of the works. Any remedial tree surgery, tree felling works recommended in that Report and Certificate shall be undertaken by the developer, under the supervision of the Arborist. The bond will only be refunded upon receipt by the Planning Authority of a satisfactory post-construction arboricultural assessment, carried out by a qualified arborist and provided that the retained hedges/trees are alive, and in good condition with a useful life expectancy. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity and the protection of the natural environment and to ensure the protection, safety, prudent retention and long-term viability of trees to be retained on and immediately adjacent to the site. ### Condition 31 (i) The developer shall retain the services of a qualified arborist immediately prior to and during the period of construction activity to ensure the protection of the hedges to be retained. The arborist shall carry out a post-construction assessment on the condition of the hedges, and submit a report of that assessment to the Planning Authority for written agreement upon completion of the permitted development. (ii) The hedges to be retained shall be protected during the course of construction by a temporary fence, in accordance with the default specification of barrier fencing shown in BS 5837: 2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – recommendations (in Figs 2, 3), or a 1.5 metre high robust timber post and rail fence or similar approved and agreed with the Planning Authority. The fence shall be installed along the inside of the hedges, so that vulnerable Root Protection Zones, as determined by the qualified arborist, are protected. Notices are to be placed on all protective fences stating that the trees within the fence are protected. REASON: In the interests of protecting the visual character and quality of the site and of local wildlife and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 32 Prior to the commencement of any development on site, the developer shall engage the services of a qualified arborist as an arboricultural consultant for the entire period of construction activity. The developer shall inform the Planning Authority in writing of the appointment and name of the consultant, prior to commencement of development. The consultant shall visit the site at a minimum on a monthly basis, to ensure the implementation of all of the recommendations in the tree reports and plans. To ensure the protection of trees to be retained within the site, the developer shall implement all the recommendations pertaining to tree retention, tree protection and tree works, as detailed in the Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan in the submitted tree report. All tree felling, surgery and remedial works shall be completed upon completion of the works. All works on the trees to be retained shall comply with proper arboricultural techniques conforming to BS 3998: 2010 Tree Work – Recommendations. The clearance of any vegetation including trees and scrub should be carried out outside the bird-breeding season (1 March – 31 August inclusive) or as stipulated under the Wildlife Acts, 1976 and 2000. The arborist shall carry out a post construction tree survey and assessment on the condition of the retained trees. A completion certificate is to be signed off by the arborist when all permitted development works are completed and in line with the recommendations of the tree report. The certificate shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement upon completion of the works. REASON: To ensure and give practical effect to the retention, protection and sustainability of trees during and after construction of the permitted development. ### Condition 33 Prior to the commencement of any development on site the developer shall appoint and retain the services of a qualified Landscape Architect (or qualified Landscape Designer) as a Landscape Consultant throughout the life of the construction works and shall notify the Planning Authority of that appointment in writing prior to commencement. A Practical Completion Certificate is to be signed off by the Landscape Architect when all landscape works are fully completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority and in accordance with the permitted landscape proposals. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity, to ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained. ### Condition 34 The development shall be consistent with the following requirements: i) Prior to the commencement of any permitted development, or as agreed with the Planning Authority, detail design, schedules, samples and specifications for all hard and soft landscaping within the application areas shall be agreed with the Planning Authority. Samples shall be provided in advance for approval by the Planning Authority and approved control samples shall be held on site at all times. The materials shall be of high quality and include a large percentage of natural stone. ii) All steel to be galvanised and powder coated (may include some stainless steel finishes) including lighting, floodlighting, fencing, street furniture etc. to an agreed RAL colour. No galvanized finish will be accepted. iii) The boundary railings and gates, fencing to the MUGA and playground shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any permitted development or as agreed. iv) Exact locations and details for Wifi hotspots, CCTV and security system shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development on site or as agreed. v) All public lighting and floodlighting should be LED lighting and ducted with suitable access chambers for future maintenance to be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any permitted development or as agreed. REASON: In the interest of visual amenity, to ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 35 The development shall be consistent with the following requirements: i) The all-weather pitch should be suitable for soccer/GAA/rugby training. The pitch shall be tested and certified to these standards to ensure compliance with these codes. Exact detail relating to the all-weather pitch shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development or as agreed. ii) The tennis courts shall be constructed to International Tennis Federation (ITF) standards including recommended run-offs. Details relating to the tennis courts shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development or as agreed. iii) The playground, MUGA and outdoor gym shall be designed and constructed to EN 1176 standard and up-to-date annual certifications complying with these requirements should be provided prior to taking in charge. All equipment and surfacing shall comply with EN 1177. Details relating to design, schedules, samples and specifications for all play related items shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development or as agreed. iv) Detail design, schedules, samples and specifications for the boules area shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development or as agreed. REASON: To ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority, to ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained and in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development. ### Condition 36 Detail design, schedules, samples and specifications of all elements of the sports building shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development or as agreed. The windows in the sports pavilion shall be protected by vandalism by using an electronic roller shutter or equivalent type system. The foundations and structure shall be designed for possible future extension up one floor. The storage area should be accessible by an electronically controlled roller shutter wide enough to fit a small tractor and maintenance brush. REASON: To ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall meet with the requirements of the Local Authority and the Development Agency and in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development. ### Condition 37 The glazing to the changing rooms and toilets in the sports pavilion shall be manufactured opaque or frosted glass and shall be permanently maintained. The application of film to the surface of clear glass is not acceptable. REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the users of the sports pavilion. ### Condition 38 A Stage 2 independent Quality Audit including a Road Safety Audit shall be carried out for the detailed design stage at the developer’s expense in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads & Streets (DMURS) guidance. The independent audit team shall be approved in writing by the Planning Authority and all measures recommended by the Auditor shall be undertaken unless the Planning Authority approves a departure in writing. A feedback report shall also be submitted providing a response to each of the items. Post construction/prior to opening a Stage 3 Road Safety Audit and a post completion Quality Audit shall be carried out at the developer’s expense in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads & Streets (DMURS) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) standards. The independent audit team(s) shall be approved by Planning Authority. All measures recommended by the Auditor shall be undertaken unless the Planning Authority approves a departure in writing. A feedback report shall also be submitted providing a response to each of the items. REASON: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 39 All development works (i.e. the proposed roads, street lighting, etc.) shall be designed and constructed to meet Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's 'Taking-in-Charge' requirements ‘Taking In Charge Policy Document (September, 2011 - updated April, 2013)’: http://www.dlrcoco.ie/media/media,7464,en.doc and ‘Taking in Charge Procedure Document’: http://www.dlrcoco.ie/media/media,10719,en.pdf, and all to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority at the developer’s own expense. REASON: In the interests of traffic and pedestrian safety and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 40 The developer shall comply with the following during the construction phase: i) No outdoor burning shall occur on site. The site must be secured to prevent access by third parties. ii) All necessary steps shall be taken to contain dust and airborne pollutants arising from the site. This shall include covering skips, covering slack heaps, netting of scaffolding, use of water spray to suppress dust, proper paved or hard standing access for trucks and vehicles to and from the site to prevent dirt and dust from the site being carried from the site onto public roads, etc. iii) Use of rubble chutes and receptor skips during construction activities. iv) During dry periods dust emissions from heavily trafficked locations (on and off site) shall be controlled by spraying surfaces with water and wetting agents. v) Overloading of any tipper trucks exiting the site shall not be permitted. vi) Any aggregates transported to and from the site shall be covered out in covered trucks. vii) Material stockpiles containing fine or dusty elements shall be covered with tarpaulins. viii) Wind break/barriers shall be erected when there are any activities involving drilling or pavement cutting, grinding, stone finishing operations etc. taking place. ix) Dust control measures should be active on equipment used for drilling or pavement cutting, grinding of block surfaces or similar types of stone finishing. x) All site vehicles and machinery shall be switched off when not in use. xi) A temporary wheel wash facility shall be installed close to the location of the site entrance. xii) Any spillage of material from vehicles departing from the site shall be promptly removed. xiii) A programme of dust monitoring shall be carried out at locations adjacent to the site boundaries and shall be made available to the Planning Authority on request. The amount of dust deposited anywhere outside the site, when averaged over a thirty day period, should not exceed 130mg/m2 per day when measured according to the BS method which takes account of insoluble components only or 350mg/m2 per day when measured according to TA Luft, which includes both. REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the area and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 41 Prior to the commencement of any development, the developer shall confirm in writing that they are satisfied that the landscape proposals comply with the Planning Authority’s Guidelines for The Development and Taking-in-Charge of Public Open Space. Upon completion of the works, the Landscape Architect (or qualified Landscape Designer) as a Landscape Consultant, shall provide a Certificate/Letter stating that all landscape works are fully completed and compliant with the Planning Authority’s Guidelines for The Development and Taking-in-Charge of Public Open Space. All Planning Authority policies and procedures must be adhered to in relation to the Taking in Charge process. A Safety File including all Operations and Maintenance Manuals and ‘as built’ drawings shall be provided upon Taking in Charge. The park shall be completed in its entirety prior to it being open to the public or for any other use or as agreed with the Planning Authority. Within 12 months of completing and opening the park and at the discretion of the Planning Authority, the developer shall undertake all remediation works required to bring the park up to the Taking in Charge standards and hand over the park to the Planning Authority. Upon completion of the park, the park shall immediately be made available for public use. REASON: To ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 42 No development on foot of this permission shall commence until security for the provision and satisfactory completion of Beckett Park in accordance with the plans and particulars lodged with the application and to Local Authority standards has been given by: a) Lodgement with the County Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the sum of €4.6 million which shall be kept in force by the developer until such time as Beckett Park is completed to the satisfaction of the County Council or: b) Lodgement with the County Council of a cash sum of €4.6 million to be applied by the County Council at its absolute discretion if the park is not completed to its satisfaction and to standard specifications. REASON: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the County Council to induce the provision of services and prevent disamenity in the development. ### Condition 43 No development on foot of this permission shall commence until security for the provision and satisfactory completion of the proposed road works in accordance with the plans and particulars lodged with the application and to Local Authority Standards has been given by: a) Lodgement with the County Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the sum of €67,800.00 which shall be kept in force by the developer until such time as the proposed road works are completed to the satisfaction of the County Council or: b) Lodgement with the County Council of a cash sum of €67,800.00 to be applied by the County Council at its absolute discretion if the road works are not completed to its satisfaction. REASON: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the County Council to induce the provision of services and prevent disamenity in the development. ## Nearby applications - [DZ24A/0686/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-0686-WEB.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (4 Sep 2024). Amends a permitted Tully scheme to add 4 apartments by raising part of Apartment Building 1 to 4 storeys. - [DZ23A/0028](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0028.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (8 Dec 2023). 56 new homes and a 3-storey childcare centre on tile T13 beside Beckett Park and Castle Street in Tully. - [DZ24A/0696/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-0696-WEB.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (29 Oct 2024). 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Granted (22 Jan 2021). 136 new homes, mostly houses and two-level apartments, in Tully between Castle Street and the Luas, plus the Castle Street extension. - [DZ21A/1069](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-1069.md): The overall site area of this application is approximately 8.7Ha. Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown Dublin 18. Granted (2 Feb 2022). Minor changes to a permitted 136-home scheme in Tully so it can be built and occupied in phases. - [DZ22A/0623](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0623.md): On Lands Development ,Plot T 11, Area 8 (Tully), Cherrywood SDZ, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (18 Jan 2023). 49 new houses on plot T11 west of Castle Street in Tully. - [DZ26A/0750/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0750-WEB.md): Unit B, Mercer Way, Tully Village Centre West, Dublin 18, D18C58F. Refused or withdrawn (7 Oct 2026). Combines two permitted shop units at Tully Village Centre into one convenience store with an off-licence. - [DZ22A/0729](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0729.md): Townlands of, Laughanstown, Brennanstown and, Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (22 Sep 2023). 57 new homes, houses and 3-bed two-level apartments, off Gun and Drum Hill Road in Tully. - [DZ22A/0770](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0770.md): On Lands Development Area 8 (Tully), Cherrywood SDZ, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (22 Mar 2023). 71 homes, a crèche, shops and a community room on plot T11 west of Castle Street in Tully village centre. - [DZ23A/0005](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0005.md): Site in the the townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Castle Street, Barrington's Road, Dublin 18. Granted (7 Jul 2023). 89 new homes (houses and two-level apartments) and a crèche off Castle Street and Barrington's Road. - [DZ23A/0468](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0468.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (9 May 2024). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to rearrange units, add 4 homes (488 to 492) and move a temporary crèche. - [DZ23A/0354](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0354.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (23 Jun 2023). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to rearrange units and add 4 homes, taking it from 488 to 492. - [DZ23A/0812](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0812.md): Townlands of Laughanstown & Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Feb 2024). Amends a permitted housing scheme at L1 West to change the internal layouts of its 4-bed houses and move the site compound. - [DZ25A/0014/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0014-WEB.md): Townlands of Laughanstown & Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (3 Mar 2025). Amends the permitted Tully village centre (plot T1) to shrink the basement, cutting car parking from 210 to 157 spaces. - [DZ23A/0106](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0106.md): Lands in the Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (22 Sep 2023). A village centre at Tully with a supermarket, shops, cafés and 139 build-to-rent apartments in two blocks of 3–5 storeys. - [DZ23A/0455](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0455.md): Area 8 (Tully) Cherrywood SDZ Lands, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (27 Oct 2023). Amends a permitted Tully housing scheme to provide 5 three-bed houses on Mercer's Road in place of 5 homes dropped by condition. - [DZ20A/0585](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0585.md): on a site in the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (2 Jun 2021). A temporary sales and marketing suite with 8 parking spaces for just under 5 years off Gun and Drum Hill Road. - [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. - [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. - [DZ20A/0690](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0690.md): Site area of 9.77, in townlands of Laughanstown Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (3 Nov 2020). 152 new homes, mostly apartments plus houses, off Barrington's Road and Castle Street in Lehaunstown. - [DZ26B/0186/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26B-0186-WEB.md): 4 Mercer Row,Laughanstown, Dublin 18, D18XH7P. Granted (25 May 2026). Three new roof windows added to the front of a house on Mercer Row. - [DZ26B/0153/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26B-0153-WEB.md): 4 Mercer Row, Laughanstown, Dublin, D18XH7P. Refused or withdrawn (19 Mar 2026). Three new roof windows added to the front of a house on Mercer Row. - [DZ16A/0531](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0531.md): Glenellen, Lehaunstown Lane, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (1 Sep 2016). Demolishes the house Glenellen and its outbuildings on Lehaunstown Lane. - [DZ26A/0052/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0052-WEB.md): Townland of Laughanstown, Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (24 Mar 2026). Makes minor layout and landscaping changes to a permitted Tully housing scheme, moving bin stores to the front of the two-level homes. - [DZ19A/0597](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0597.md): Development Area 8 -Tully, Cherrywood SDZ, Includes the Res 2 plots ''T9'' and ''T10''. Granted (11 Mar 2020). 184 new homes, mainly houses plus two small apartment blocks, on plots T9 and T10 in Tully. - [DZ25A/0044/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0044-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown, and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (10 Jul 2025). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to add a storey to two buildings, taking it from 492 to 517 homes, with fewer car spaces. - [DZ21A/0334](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0334.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (7 Apr 2022). 482 new homes, mostly apartments in five blocks up to 5 storeys, beside Barrington's Road and the Luas in Lehaunstown. - [DZ21A/1042](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-1042.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (30 May 2022). 122 new homes, a mix of houses, two-level units and apartments, beside Tully Park and Lehaunstown Lane. - [DZ22A/0820](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0820.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood,, Dublin 18. Granted (12 Dec 2022). Makes minor changes to the already-permitted 168-home scheme in Tully, swapping the designs of 12 houses and altering some roofs. - [DZ22A/0403](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0403.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (22 Jul 2022). Makes minor changes to the already-permitted 168-home scheme in Tully, swapping the designs of 12 houses and altering some roofs. - [DZ21A/0699](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0699.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (23 Sep 2021). Smaller first-floor bathroom windows on 33 permitted houses in Tully. - [DZ20A/0552](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0552.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18,. Granted (11 Mar 2021). 163 new homes, mostly houses, between Castle Street and Tully Park. - [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. ## Links - [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ15A-0814) - [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/70002) - [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._