# Planning application DZ16A/0587

> Site of 2.79 ha approx. at Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (21 Dec 2016).

- **Reference:** DZ16A/0587
- **Address:** Site of 2.79 ha approx. at Beech Park, Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18/Loughlinstown, Co Dublin
- **Status:** Granted (21 Dec 2016)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** O'Flynn Capital Partners
- **Lodged:** 25 Nov 2016
- **Decided:** 21 Dec 2016
- **Appeal (An Coimisiún Pleanála):** PL06D.247915, WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION ON APPEAL
- **Appeal decided:** 9 Oct 2018
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.254832, -6.146123

## Proposal

; the demolition of 6 no. residential units and ancillary structures and the construction of 34 no. residential units (comprising: 16 no. 3 storey, semi-detached, 4-bedroom houses (House Type A), 4 no. 2 storey, semi-detached, 4-bedroom houses (House Type A1), 6 no. 2 storey, semi-detached, 3-bedroom houses (House Types C & C2) and 8 no 2 storey, terraced, 3-bedroom houses (House Type C1)). The development will also consist of the construction of part of the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme's Druid's Glen Road (also known as P to Q) from its connection with the western boundary of the subject site for a distance of approx. 160m to its connection to the N11 and all associated development and infrastructural works, including the part-provision of the Druid's Glen Road bridge, with two options proposed: (Option 1) up to 27.6m of the bridge comprising 1 no. complete abutment and 1 no. partial bridge pier, to the western boundary of the subject site (the 3-span Druid's Glen Road bridge will have an overall span of 46m approx., with 2 no. abutments and 2 no. piers, with the balance to be built as part of a subsequent permission yet to be secured on the lands to the west of the subject site) and (Option 2) up to 23.2m of the bridge comprising 1 no. partial abutment and 1 no. partial bridge pier, to the western boundary of the subject site (the 3-span Druid's Glen Road bridge will have an overall span of 41.8m, with 2 no. abutments and 2 no. piers, with the balance to be built as part of a subsequent permission yet to be secured on lands to the west of the subject site). Works providing for the connection of the Druid's Glen (P to Q) Road to the N11 are also included in the development proposal. The development will also include the construction of waste storage facilities, associated car parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces, respectively, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and egress, provision of electric vehicle charging points, provision of boundary treatments including associated lighting, alterations to existing site services, changes in levels including associated retaining features, associated hard and soft landscaping including a playground and all other associated site excavation and infrastructural works above and below ground. Works to the N11 (external to the application site) to facilitate the construction of the junction with the Druid's Glen Road will be undertaken by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in its capacity as Roads' Authority for the area. It is proposed not to operate the road infrastructure, the subject of this application, until such time as the Council has permitted and constructed that element of the works on the N11 to facilitate development of this complementary junction.

## In plain English

34 houses at Beech Park, Bray Road, replacing six homes, plus part of the Druid's Glen Road and bridge.

- **34** houses
- **2.79** hectare site

### What's planned

Demolition of **6** houses and construction of a housing scheme on about **2.79** hectares off the N11.

### Residential

**34** houses: **20** four-bed semi-detached (2–3 storeys) and **14** three-bed semi-detached and terraced (2 storeys).

### Transport

About **160**m of the Druid's Glen Road to the N11, with part of the bridge over the Cabinteely Stream. EV charging points included.

### Community

A playground and landscaping.

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## Conditions

### Condition 1

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The development shall be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended by Further Information received on 25/11/2016, 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

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme Houses Nos. 15 – 34 shall be omitted in addition to the roads and physical infrastructure required to serve these units. The playground shall also be omitted. The applicant shall provide revised drawings for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
REASON: To prevent piecemeal development and to provide for a comprehensive design for the overall holding that accords with the County Development Plan, 2016-2022, policy regarding density.

### Condition 3

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: An acceptable street naming and house numbering scheme (in both Irish and English) 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. In this regard, the use of street names reflecting local place names or local history would be acceptable. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority, the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
REASON: To prevent unauthorised development.

### Condition 4

With respect to the area within the Planning Scheme: The Druids Glen Road (also known as P to Q) from its connection with the western boundary of the subject site to its connection to the N11 and all associated development and infrastructural works, including the part provision of the Druids Glen Road Bridge Option 1, the applicant shall accord with the following;
a) The applicant shall construct the extent of the Druids Glen Road and the interim features which will be incorporated into the works until such time as the at grade signalised junction on the N11 is constructed as shown on the submitted drawings, ‘Title: Proposed Residential Development Druids Glen Road Layout – Sheet 1 of 2 / Grg. No.: D1792-FI-01 / Date: Oct. ’16 Rev.: B’ and ‘Title: Proposed Residential Development Druids Glen Road Layout – Sheet 2 of 2 / Grg. No.: D1792-FI-02 / Date: Oct. ’16 Rev.: B’. This portion of the Druids Glen Road which is fully within the applicant’s site shall be delivered prior to the occupation of House nos. 1 -14.
b) The section of Druids Glen Road described as phase 2, option 1 in D1792-FI-01 / Date: Oct. ’16 Rev.: B’ shall be delivered prior to occupation of House Nos. 1 – 14 unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
c) That the section of the Druids Glen Road that falls within the applicants site shall be constructed up to the site boundary with the adjoining land to the west with no 'ransom' strip remaining.
d) The extent of the Druids Glen Road proposed is in excess of the needs of the proposed development and is designed to cater for the development of adjoining lands. The Local Authority will enter into an agreement with the applicant/developer for the purpose of agreeing the cost of the additional works for the taking in charge of same or otherwise enter into agreement with the applicant in respect of provision of these public facilities. The extent of the works that are considered to be in excess of the immediate needs of the applicant are the lanes in addition to a 2 lane road in phase 1 and the works described in Phase 2 in D1792-FI-01 / Date: Oct. ’16 Rev.: B’. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
e) The Druids Glen Road Phase 1 and Phase 2 shall be built to taking in charge standards and will be made available for taking in charge prior to the occupation of Units 1 – 14 or as otherwise agreed in writing the Planning Authority. The date for the taking in charge of the remainder of land within the Planning Scheme Boundary will also be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority the matter may be referred to the the Board for determination.
f) For clarity, what is being permitted includes Druids Glen Road Bridge is Option 1 not Option 2, as outlined in the description of the development.
g) No development on foot of this permission shall commence until security for the provision and satisfactory completion of the proposed Druids Glen Road Road P to Q in accordance with the plans and particulars lodged with the application and to Planning Authority Standards, has been given by:
i) Lodgement with the Council of an approved Insurance Company Bond in the sum of €71,400.00, which shall be kept in force by the developer until such time as the proposed development road works are completed to the satisfaction of the Council;
OR:
ii) Lodgement with the Council of a Cash Sum of Euro €71,400.00 to be applied by the Council at its absolute discretion if the road works are not completed to its satisfaction;
h) Revised landscape drawings showing proposed trees planted within linear trenches along Druids Glen Road within footpaths incorporating structural tree root systems shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 5

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: Details of all external finishes including materials, colours and textures shall be submitted prior to the commencement of development, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development.
REASON: In the interest of visual amenity.

### Condition 6

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: 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.

### Condition 7

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to construction of the proposed development, the Applicant shall agree in writing with the Planning Authority all the proposed road construction surfacing depths and material specifications to the satisfaction of DLRCC’s Road Maintenance & Roads Control Sections.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 8

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall provide a permeability connection for pedestrians/cyclists/vulnerable road users from the proposed internal access road (in close proximity to proposed dwelling No.14) to the N11 near the existing bus stop and ensure that it is fully Part M compliant.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 9

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall provide in curtilage front driveway/parking areas that will accommodate car parking spaces with a minimum dimension width of 3 metres for each to allow for clearance between a parked car and another parked car/nearby walls and a minimum dimension depth of 5.5 metres each to allow sufficient room for a driver/passenger to walk around the front or the back of a parked car and so that a parked car does not overhang onto the public footpath in accordance with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan, 2016-2022, Section 8.2.4.9.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 10

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The Applicant shall ensure that all tree planting be set back a minimum of 3 metres from all Public Lighting columns in accordance with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Feb. 2015 guidance document for 'Public Lighting Installations in Residential and Industrial Areas'.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 11

With repect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall carry out at their own expense the recommendations as accepted by the Designer in the submitted Quality Audit Form – Feedback On Quality Audit Report prepared by Bruton Consulting Engineers.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 12

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall ensure the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures of the 'Beech Park, Cabinteely: Assessment of Potential Traffic Noise Impact Report' (date: 3rd August, 2016) prepared by Awn Consulting for the provision of suitable internal noise environment within the proposed development.
REASON: In the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 13

The following surface water drainage details shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development on site:
a) With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant has submitted the technical material specification for the attenuation tanks, which are described as a honeycombed structure. However, the applicant has not demonstrated how the build-up of sediment/debris can be removed from such a structure. The applicant shall therefore submit a maintenance proposal for the tanks that demonstrates that they can be maintained to a satisfactory level of service over the lifetime of the tanks.
b) With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: On the Landscape Masterplan, a swale has been shown located over Underground Storage Tank No. 1 in the landscaped areas to the south of Road A. No reference has been made to these swales in the Surface Water Drainage Layout or in the Engineering Planning Report. The applicant shall confirm if a swale is proposed at this location and if so shall submit details of the intended connectability between the tank and the swale.
c) With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: On the Landscape Masterplan, the applicant has proposed planting a selection of trees over the proposed geocellular structure. The current levels indicate that there is only 1.1 metres cover on the bottom end of the tank. The applicant shall confirm that the proposed geocellular structure design has sufficient cover will allow such trees to be planted over the system without causing damage.
d) With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: On the Drainage layout and longitudinal sectional drawings, it indicates that Pipe S3001 goes from Manhole MH19 to MH5. It would appear that the pipe will pass right through the geocellular structure. On the typical road cross sectional drawings the pipe is situated above the geocellular structure. The applicant shall confirm whether the pipe passes through or over the top of the geocellaular structure. If required, the applicant shall amend the drawings.
e) With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: Pipe No. S1002 (1:290 fall) and S3.009 (1:300 fall) have insufficient falls. The applicant shall amend the design to allow for sufficient falls on these pipes.
If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority, the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
REASON: In the interests of clarity and to ensure the proper planning and development of the area.

### Condition 14

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall consult with the Planning Authority (Municipal Services) and either:
a) Confirm that the surface water outfall is to remain at the location shown on MAL drawing D1792-FI-05 Revision A or;
b) Agree an alternative discharge location for the surface water sewer to the Cabinteely Stream that is closer to the permitted development. Any such alternative location should not conflict with either existing trees to be retained or proposed planting scheme.
REASON: In the interests of clarity and to ensure the proper planning and development of the area.

### Condition 15

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: A revised taking in charge drawing having regard to Condition Nos. 2 and 4 shall be submitted and unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, all development works are to be executed at the applicant’s expense other than the works referred to in 4(d) in accordance with the requirements set out in the Development Works Guidance Document published by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government requirements. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority, the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development.

### Condition 16

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The main sewers, watermains and public lighting conduits shall be located under roads/footpaths as far as practically possible and not through private areas. Wayleave documentation shall be submitted for agreement in writing prior to commencing works on site granting Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council all necessary rights for future maintenance of any sewers, water mains or public lighting conduits which are to be taken in charge and which are to be laid through private areas. If agreement cannot be reached between the developer of the land and the Planning Authority, the matter may be referred to the Board for determination.
REASON: In the interest of orderly development.

### Condition 17

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: Site development and building works shall be carried out only between the hours of 8.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive, 8.00am to 2.00pm Saturdays and no works permitted on site on Sundays and public holidays. Deviations from these times will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances where prior written approval has been obtained from the Planning Authority.
REASON: In order to safeguard the residential amenities of property in the vicinity.

### Condition 18

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant 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 the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 19

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: All public services to the proposed development, including electrical, telephone cables and equipment shall be located underground throughout the entire site. Provision shall be made for Broadband connectivity in the development.
REASON: In the interest of amenity.

### Condition 20

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: Adequate storage shall be provided for Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities on site to the satisfaction of the County Council.
REASON: In the interest of public health and proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

### Condition 21

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to the commencement of any permitted development or any related construction activity or tree felling on the site, the applicant shall lodge a Tree and Hedgerow Bond to the value of €25,000.00 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 Dlr Parks and Landscape Services of a satisfactory post-construction arboricultural assessment, carried out by a qualified arborist and provided that the hedges/trees proposed for retention are alive, in good condition with a useful life expectancy.
REASON: to ensure the protection, safety, prudent retention and long-term viability of trees to be retained on and immediately adjacent to the site.

### Condition 22

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to the commencement of any permitted development, the developer shall engage the services of a qualified arborist as an arboricultural consultant for the entire period of construction activity. The applicant 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 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 applicant 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 retained trees 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 (1st March – 31st 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 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Parks and Landscape Services Departmentfor 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 23

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to the commencement of any permitted development, 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 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Parks and Landscape Services and in accordance with the permitted landscape proposals.
REASON: To ensure full and verifiable implementation of the approved landscape design.

### Condition 24

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Design Rationale together with comprehensive and detailed landscape proposals, all prepared by a qualified Landscape Architect (or qualified Landscape Designer), for the written approval of the Planning Authority (Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Parks and Landscape Services). Such proposals shall include the following:
(i) A scaled Landscape Masterplan with cross-sections (where appropriate) showing the general layout and hard and soft landscape treatment of all external areas/spaces (including front and rear gardens), boundaries, structures and features.
(ii) Details of Hard Landscape Design (where applicable) for boundaries including samples and specifics, (walls, fences, screens), lighting, seating, kerbing, edging, surfacing and water features.
(iii) Details of Soft Landscape Design including samples and specifics: detailed Planting Plan(s) and Planting Schedule(s) (species/varieties, quantities, sizes, rootball presentation, spacings)
(iv) A Landscape Specification for all materials, workmanship and landscape maintenance (18 months minimum period post Practical Completion).
(v) A timescale for implementation of all proposals, including specified landscape maintenance operations; Landscape Contract(s) to include an 18-months Defects Liability clause, after Certified Practical Completion (by the landscape consultant)
(vi) The applicant shall confirm the gradients of all proposed amenity grass areas in the open space to the west of the site. The applicant shall also confirm how maintenance access is being provided at this location through the lands currently in their ownership.
(vii) The applicant shall provide a more suitable and visually permeable boundary treatment between the proposed access road and the open space to the west of the site.
(viii) The public lighting in the proposed open space to the west of the access road shall be subject to the written agreemtn of the Planning Authority.
(ix) There is conflict between proposed tree planting and proposed public lighting.
(x) The applicant shall confirm how they intend to provide access to the viewing platform.
REASON: In the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and compliance with Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 25

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme:
a) Prior to commencement of any construction works, a mechanism and structure for reporting on progress and quality control to the relevant DLRCC Departments in relation to construction standards, materials, as-built drawings and records shall be agreed in writing.
b) Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit; for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, a detailed Construction Management Plan and Waste Management Plan. This Plan shall also include measures to protect the Cabinteely Stream from surface water run-off.
REASON: To mitigate against adverse impacts on the residents in the Cherrywood area. To ensure that development meets with the standards and quality required by the DLRCC Development Works Guidance Document.

### Condition 26

With respect to the area within the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall ensure the implementation of the archaeological mitigation (testing and monitoring) proposed in the archaeological assessment report (Section 5).
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 27

With respect to the area both within the Planning Scheme: The detailed design of the water supply infrastructure required by the Cherrywood Planning Scheme including details of connections to individual development plots shall be agreed in writing with Irish Water. Written evidence of the agreements and copies of the final detail design shall be provided to the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development the inclusion of infrastructure and connections would avoid subsequent excavation of the newly constructed roadway and in the interests of consistency with PI 4 of the Planning Scheme.

### Condition 28

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: With regard to the Druids Glen Road within the subject site and other areas within the Cherrywood Planning Scheme boundary, the Developer shall undertake the following:
a) Discharge from lands within the Cherrywood Planning Scheme boundary shall be restricted to 1L/sec/ha unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
b) Prior to commencement of works, the Applicant shall submit and agree full road drainage details inclusive of gully locations, infiltration trench details and other SuDS measures.
c) The applicant shall submit a phasing plan so that the construction of the relevant SuDS measures and storm infrastructure shall be completed prior to the opening and public use of the Druids Glen Road within the subject site.
d) Prior to construction, an operations and management plan for the proposed Sustainable Drainage components (inclusive of the attenuation structures) shall be agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: To comply with the requirements of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, to ensure Druids Glen Road is fully drained to the requirements of the Planning Authority, in the interests of orderly development, to prevent blockages and to ensure long term optimum operation of the surface water management system.

### Condition 29

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The detailed design of the underground utilities and services shall be agreed in writing with the various 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 the inclusion of infrastructure and connections would avoid subsequent excavation of the newly constructed roadway; to ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of the various providers; to ensure consistency with PI 14 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 30

With respect to the area within the Planning Scheme: The applicant shall submit the detailed design of the Druids Glen Road as set out in the application for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed.
REASON: To ensure consistency with PI 14 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and with current revisions of the design guidance documents listed in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 31

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The 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 or as otherwise agreed.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development the inclusion of infrastructure and connections would avoid subsequent excavation of the newly constructed roadway; to ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of the telecoms providers; to ensure consistency with PI 26 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 32

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The detailed design of the fibre network shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development the inclusion of infrastructure and connections would avoid subsequent excavation of the newly constructed roadway; to ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of the Planning Authority.

### Condition 33

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The detailed design of public lighting complying with 'Public Lighting Installations in Residential and Industrial Areas Guidance Document – February, 2015' (DLRCC), shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed.
REASON: To ensure that designs shall meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority and shall be consistent with the planning scheme PI 28 and the documents listed in Section 4.2.7.

### Condition 34

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The proposed development shall accord with the recommended safeguards proposed in the Fisheries Protection/Construction Method Statement and the Construction Management Plan. Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant is required to provide construction site layout drawings including details of site clearance to ensure that silt fences and attenuation ponds are correctly located and that the various commitments made in the Fisheries Protection/Construction Method Statement and the Construction Management Plan are being implemented.
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 35

With respect to the area within the Planning Scheme: Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall re-submit the following drawings: J M McConville & Associates Tree Survey, Sheet 2 of 2 Dwg. 4110; BSM Tree Constraints, Removal, Retention & Protection Plan Sheet 1 of 2 Dwg. 6116/300/01 to clearly demonstrate consistency between the two drawings.
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 36

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: 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 applicant 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 the all of the recommendations in the submitted Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitat Management Plan.
REASON: In the interests of proper planning and sustainable development.

### Condition 37

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: The proposed development shall comply with the policies set out in the Parks Biodiversity Policy. The applicant shall submit for agreement with the Local Authority prior to Taking in Charge, a hedgerow maintenance plan for each park or district where individual hedges are cut at 3-year intervals.
REASON: To ensure that green infrastructure is consistent with the provisions of the current County Council’s Parks Biodiversity Policy, to be in accordance with the Planning Scheme and to meet with the requirements of the Local Authority.

### Condition 38

With respect to the area both within and outside the Planning Scheme: On completion of development, the Applicant must provide an updated light spill report to demonstrate that the predicted light levels have been achieved.
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

### Condition 39

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: Prior to commencement of development, the developer shall comply with the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Housing Strategy, drawn up in accordance with Part V, Section 96(4) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended, and in accordance with agreement to be reached with the County Council’s Housing and Community Department unless the developer shall have applied for and been granted an exemption certificate under Section 97 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended.
REASON: To comply with the County Council Housing Strategy & Part V of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended.

### Condition 40

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: 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 €555,802.92, 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. (incorporating amendments to Clause 13  as adopted by the County Council at it’s meeting on 13th May, 2013 – to be effective for all decisions from 14th May, 2013).

### Condition 41

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €3,098.62 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 .

### Condition 42

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €70,959.70 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.

### Condition 43

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €46,061.68 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.

### Condition 44

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: 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.

### Condition 45

With respect to the area outside the Planning Scheme: 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 areas outside the Planning Scheme boundary 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 €119,700.00, 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 €71,900.00 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.

## Nearby applications

- [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.
- [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/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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [D15A/0716](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0716.md): Cartref and Ards, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (19 Jan 2016). 51 homes, apartments and houses, at Cartref and Ards on the Old Bray Road.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [PC/CSDZ/005/2021](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/PC-CSDZ-005-2021.md): Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone, Townland of Laughanstown, County Dublin. Granted (5 Jul 2021). A council plan for a regional storm water pond (Pond 2A) in Laughanstown, draining to the Cabinteely River.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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/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.
- [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.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0587)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/72095)
- [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._