# Planning application DZ16A/0597 > Lands (c.1.87 ha) in the townland of Laughanstown, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (5 Oct 2016). - **Reference:** DZ16A/0597 - **Address:** Lands (c.1.87 ha) in the townland of Laughanstown, Dublin 18 - **Status:** Granted (5 Oct 2016) - **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION - **Application type:** Permission (SDZ) - **Applicant:** & Gas Networks Ireland - **Lodged:** 11 Aug 2016 - **Decided:** 5 Oct 2016 - **Location (lat, lng):** 53.239848, -6.153742 ## Proposal The construction of an above ground installation (AGI) facility, for the operation and maintenance of gas pipeline. The facility includes 2 no. structures - a regulator skid (48.75 sqm, maximum height of 3.2 metres) and a boiler/instrumentation kiosk (48.1 sqm, maximum height of 3.9 metres); associated underground pipework; 2 no. 9m high floodlights and 2.4 metre high security fencing. Permission is also sought for a new access route from the existing Lehaunstown Lane/M50 overbridge (total length c.601 metres), landscaping and all associated site and development works. The elements of the proposed development outside the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme boundary include c. 345 metres of the access route (noted above), the AGI facility, landscaping and associated site and development works. Total site area outside Planning Scheme boundary is c.1.2 ha. This application relates to development partly within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ and subject to the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, 2014. ## In plain English Builds an above-ground gas pipeline facility with a new 601-metre access route off Lehaunstown Lane. - **1.87** hectares - **601** metre access route - **2** structures ### What's planned An above-ground installation for operating and maintaining a gas pipeline, mostly just outside the Cherrywood scheme boundary. ### Scale Two small structures: a regulator unit (**48.75** sq.m, up to **3.2** m high) and a boiler/instrument kiosk (**48.1** sq.m, up to **3.9** m high), with two **9** m floodlights and **2.4** m security fencing. ### Transport A new access route about **601** metres long from the Lehaunstown Lane/M50 bridge. ### Environment Includes landscaping. _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, 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 That the blacktop surfacing and the hedges alongside the AGI access road shall be omitted. Details of road surfacing which is sensitive to the site’s high amenity setting shall be submitted to and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development on site. REASON: In the interests of visual amenity. ### Condition 3 The exact location, mix and size of species of all tree and shrub planting shall be agreed with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of any development. The size of the proposed trees shall be increased and the location of the screening mix shall spread beyond its proposed location into a more organic shape. The gorse shall be removed from the shrub mix. REASON: To mitigate against the impact of the proposed development and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development. ### Condition 4 A Signage Strategy– directional and wayfinding, which also considers any future directional/wayfinding signage required throughout Cherrywood, shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority. REASON: In order to comply with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and in the interests of visual amenity. ### Condition 5 a) The normal working hours within the site shall be Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 19:00hours and Saturday between 08:00 and 14:00 hours with no working on Sundays or public holidays. The contractor will not be permitted to start work each day before 08:00 hours. b) A mechanism and structure for reporting on progress and quality control to the Planning Authority in relation to construction standards, materials, as-built drawings and records shall be agreed prior to commencement of any construction works. REASON: To mitigate against adverse impacts on the residents in the Cherrywood area and to ensure that development meets with the standards and quality required by the DLRCC Development Works Guidance Document. ### Condition 6 The Applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the submitted Construction Management Plan by Arup including preparation of a Community Liaison Plan. REASON: In the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 7 That the proposed mitigation measures in the archaeological assessment report (Section 3.2) are adhered to. REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. ### Condition 8 Prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed, the developer shall consult and agree in writing with Irish Water and subsequently agree in writing with the Planning Authority on works in the vicinity of the existing 33 inch watermain traversing the site. REASON: To ensure compliance with Irish Water requirements and specification and consistency with the Planning Scheme. ### Condition 9 That the applicant shall undertake the following with regard to the surface water drainage: - a. Prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed: (i) The design and the construction detail for all infiltration and detention features shall be confirmed and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority; (ii) the full road drainage details shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority b. Prior to the commissioning of the AGI the construction of the relevant infiltration/detention basins and associated storm infrastructure shall be completed. c. The minimum size storm sewer shall be a minimum of 225mm in diameter. d. 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: In the interest of orderly and sustainable development, proper management of flood risk and master planning and to ensure all roads are fully drained to the requirements of the Planning Authority. ### Condition 10 Prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed a Stormwater Audit shall be provided to the Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of proper management of flood risk and consistency with PI 7 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 11 That the applicant shall comply with the following: a. Access to and across the existing Lehaunstown Lane M50 overbridge and to the proposed ‘Green Access Route’ shall be restricted for pedestrian and cycle use only save for limited access for maintenance and emergency vehicles. b. Prior to the commencement of development or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority the proposed removable bollards shall be erected, on the north side of the existing M50 bridge, in accordance with the details on drawings numbered 1647-AGI_PL_P_01_IFP-Rev0. c. The ‘AGI Access Route’ shall be limited for use by maintenance and emergency vehicles only. REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ### Condition 12 Prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed the following shall be provided to the Planning Authority: (i) Details of the gas pipe connection from the AGI to the existing high pressure gas main. (ii) Details of the proposed distributor main connecting from the AGI across the M50 motorway to provide gas supply to Cherrywood. REASON: In the interest of orderly development. ### Condition 13 Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall provide a Habitat Management Plan detailing how hedgerow habitats will be retained protected and managed. REASON: To ensure the proposed development is consistent with the GI 59 and BP03 of the Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity Plan. ### Condition 14 Where habitat that could be used by breeding birds must be removed or disturbed during the breeding season (generally February - August), a qualified ecologist must check the habitat concerned to ensure that no nests are present. The NPWS must be consulted if nests are found to determine the course of action. REASON: To ensure the proposed development is consistent with BP08 of the Planning Scheme’s Biodiversity Plan. ### Condition 15 Detailed design including samples and specifications of the hard and soft landscape areas as identified and in compliance with the relevant guidance documents shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development or as otherwise agreed. REASON: To ensure that designs, materials and specifications shall be in accordance with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and to meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority. ### Condition 16 A Landscape Plan indicating new Hedgerow along the eastern side of the ‘Green Access Route’ shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Planning Authority prior to commencement of development. REASON: To ensure that proposals comply with the objective of the Biodiversity Plan which forms part of the Planning Scheme and meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority. ### Condition 17 Prior to commencement of development the applicant 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 the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. ## Nearby applications - [DZ26A/0580/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0580-WEB.md): Bishop Street (M3a), Laughanstown, Dublin 18 (Development Area 7 Macnebury - Res3 Plot). More information requested (22 Sep 2026). 32 new homes, mostly 3-bed two-level apartments, off Bishop Street in Macnebury. - [DZ21A/1017](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-1017.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Glebe, and Cherrywood, Dublin 18, (also Co Dublin). Granted (11 Nov 2022). About 1.6km of new roads including Beckett Road with an underpass below the Wyattville Link Road, plus a park around an ancient wedge tomb. - [DZ26A/0579/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ26A-0579-WEB.md): Castle Street (M5), Laughanstown, Dublin 18 (Development Area 7 Macnebury - Res2 Plot). More information requested (22 Sep 2026). 40 new homes, mostly 3-bed two-level apartments, off Castle Street in Macnebury. - [DZ21A/1085](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-1085.md): Lands of Laughanstown, Dublin 18, (Lands within 'Development Area 7- Macnebury', M4, located West & South of Castle Street, south of Lehaunstown Lane and North of Bishop Street. Granted (2 Dec 2022). Builds 65 three-bed homes in five three-storey blocks in Macnebury, west of Castle Street. - [DZ23A/0443](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0443.md): Lands in the townlands of Laughanstown, Dublin 18, (Lands within 'Development Area 7- Macnebury', including part of the Res 2 plot known as 'M4, located West & South of Castle Street, south of Lehaunstown Lane and North of Bishop Street. Granted (7 Nov 2023). Changes a condition so 66 permitted homes in Macnebury can be occupied before the Cherrywood Avenue/Beckett Road underpass is built. - [DZ17A/0161](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ17A-0161.md): Lands (site area c.0.95ha) in the townland of Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (12 Dec 2017). Sets up a temporary concrete plant for 7 years to supply the building of Cherrywood. - [D06A/1016](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D06A-1016.md): Townland of Laughanstown, Cherrywood, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin.. Granted (28 Nov 2006). Builds a 110 kV ESB electrical transformer station in Laughanstown. - [DZ25A/0325/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0325-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (15 Jan 2026). 121 apartments in two blocks of 3 to 5 storeys off Cherrywood Avenue in Macnebury. - [DZ25A/0102/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0102-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown, in Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (26 May 2025). Amends a permitted 200-apartment scheme in Macnebury to drop its basement and cut car parking from 241 to 160 spaces. - [DZ24A/1024/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-1024-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, in Cherrywood,, Dublin 18. Granted (1 May 2025). Amends a permitted Macnebury apartment scheme to cut car parking from 312 to 213 spaces and add bike, bin and storage buildings, with no change to the homes. - [DZ25A/0008/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0008-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, in Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (6 Feb 2025). Amends a permitted 200-apartment scheme in Macnebury to drop its basement and cut car parking from 241 to 160 spaces. - [DZ24A/1016/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-1016-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, in Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (3 Jan 2025). Amends a permitted Macnebury development by removing its basement and cutting car parking from 241 to 160 spaces. - [DZ24A/0017](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ24A-0017.md): Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Macnebury - Development Area 7 - Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (11 Jun 2024). 200 apartments in three blocks of 4 to 5 storeys off Cherrywood Avenue in Macnebury. - [DZ23A/0811](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0811.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown and Cherrywood. Macnebury, Development Area 7 , Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (4 Jan 2024). 200 apartments in three blocks of 4 to 5 storeys off Cherrywood Avenue in Macnebury. - [DZ22A/1021](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-1021.md): Lands within Development Area 7 - Macnebury, including part of the Res 3 plot known as M1 located south of Bishop Street, west of Cherrywood Avenue, east and north of the proposed Beckett Road, Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (27 Jun 2023). 283 new homes, mostly apartments in four blocks of 4–5 storeys, plus a crèche, south of Bishop Street in Macnebury. - [D04A/1012](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D04A-1012.md): Cherrywood/Glebe, (ED Rathmichael), Wyvattville Link Road, Co. Dublin.. Refused or withdrawn (9 May 2005). Reshapes and drains an 8.6-hectare site at Cherrywood/Glebe and stores topsoil on a further 5.1 hectares at Laughanstown. ## Links - [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0597) - [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/72124) - [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._