# Planning application DZ19A/0765

> Tiknick, Co. Dublin, and Laughanstown, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Refused or withdrawn (5 Dec 2019).

- **Reference:** DZ19A/0765
- **Address:** Tiknick, Co. Dublin, and Laughanstown, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Refused or withdrawn (5 Dec 2019)
- **Decision:** REFUSE PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** Hines Cherrywood Development Fund ICAV
- **Lodged:** 11 Oct 2019
- **Decided:** 5 Dec 2019
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.240144, -6.165241

## Proposal

The construction of a Public Park known as Ticknick Park (Phase 2). Ticknick Park (now referred to as Ticknick Park Phase 1) is a public park of approximately 19HA granted planning permission under Reg. Ref. DZ16A/0570 and is currently under construction. The proposed development (referred to as Ticknick Park Phase 2) will consist of: earthworks/ reshaping of existing lands to provide areas of passive and active open space over an area of approximately 42.36HA to provide an extension to the permitted public park (Ticknick Park Phase 1) (which will provide a public park of c.61.5HA when taken together with the permitted phase 1 park) and to include new active and passive amenity spaces, 4.3kms of walking trails and cycle routes, 1.3km all terrain bicycle route, habitat areas for ecology and biodiversity, parkland including grassland/ meadow spaces, terraces, viewing areas, hard and soft landscaping, retaining structures, tree planting, seating, picnic areas, park fitness stands, directional and information signage, boundary treatments, surface water drainage infrastructure including SuDS features (infiltration trenches, infiltration blankets and swales) and all associated site and development works. The majority of existing hedgerows, parkland trees and stands of forestry trees will be retained. The Ticknick Park Phase 2 proposals include the following sub-areas: Area 1. Recreation Paths and Trails - (c. 11.99HA): North and West of Ticknick Park Phase 1 (Lands Within Planning Scheme Boundary). Includes greenway route continuation into the park to provide pedestrian and cyclist access; Parkland spaces for amenity, terraces and varied topography and surfaces for natural play areas; creation of a variety of new native habitats including woodland, shrub thicket, wildflower area, gravel and boulder. Existing hedgerows and forestry plantation will be retained. Area 2. Ecological Buffer Zone (Woodland and Scrub) - (c. 8.19HA): Northwest and North of Ticknick Park Phase 1 (Lands Outside Planning Scheme and SDZ Boundary). Includes new habitat areas for ecology and biodiversity, including woodlands, shrub thickets, wildflower areas, seasonal ponds; gravel surfaced viewing area/trail connecting to the park trail network. Existing scrub habitat area along north-western boundary is retained. Area 3. Woodland Recreation / Cycle Trail (c. 12.16HA): Northwest and Southwest of Tully Bridge / M50 Overbridge (Lands Outside Planning Scheme Boundary). Includes pedestrian trails and 1.3km trail for all-terrain bikes; large areas of new habitat areas for ecology and biodiversity including woodlands, shrub thickets, wildflower areas. Existing boundaries and forestry are retained. Area 4. Grassland / Meadow (c. 4.75HA): Southwest of Junction 16 (Lands Within Planning Scheme Boundary). Includes parkland spaces and fields / terraces for community agricultural use. Existing treeline to be retained. Area 5. Grassland / Meadow (c. 3.78HA): Lands southwest of Junction 16 (Lands Within SDZ Boundary (c. 2.87HA) and Lands Outside Planning Scheme and SDZ Boundary (c. 0.91HA)). Includes woodland and shrubs and part of the fields / terraces for community agricultural use, continuing from Area 4. The proposal will involve importation of approximately 210,058m3 of clean and suitable fill material, that is a by-product of the Town Centre development permitted under Reg. Ref. DZ17A/0862, to create naturalistic slopes and landforms and raise ground levels varying between O to 7.5 metres above the existing ground level (the average increase in ground levels is an increase of 2 to 3 metres). The imported material from the permitted Town Centre development will be subject to Article 27 notification of soil and stone as a by-product in the context of the EC (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011. The permitted Ticknick Park Phase 1 development will remain unchanged, except for some additional paths which will connect the two phases of the park and a new entrance space with signage, seating etc. near Tully Bridge (M50 Overbridge). The current application site includes lands that are within the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme boundary (c. 16.74HA), lands outside the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Boundary but within the Cherrywood SDZ Boundary (c. 15.03HA) and lands that are outside both the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme Boundary and the Cherrywood SDZ Boundary (c. 9.lHA). There are lands included within the application site boundary where no works are proposed, including lands adjacent to Area 5 (c. 0.92HA) and existing private roads / lanes off Ballycorus Road, south west of Area 1 (c. 0.57HA). An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) has been prepared and will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

## In plain English

Extends Ticknick Park by about 42 hectares, creating a 61.5-hectare public park with trails, meadows and woodland.

- **42.36** hectares added
- **61.5** hectares total
- **4.3** km trails
- **1.3** km bike trail

### What's planned

Phase 2 of Ticknick Park, reshaping land to extend the park under construction.

### Community

Adds **4.3** km of walking and cycling trails, a **1.3** km all-terrain bike trail, viewing areas, picnic spots, fitness stands, natural play areas and fields for community farming.

### Environment

New woodland, scrub, wildflower meadows and seasonal ponds, with most existing hedgerows and trees kept. About **210,058** cubic metres of clean fill from the Town Centre site will raise ground by up to **7.5** m (typically **2**–**3** m). Includes swales and drainage.

### Transport

A greenway continues into the park, with a new entrance near Tully Bridge over the M50.

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

## Nearby applications

- [DZ20A/0478](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0478.md): Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (30 Nov 2020). A temporary car park for about 75 cars and 3 coaches to serve Ticknick Park, for up to 3 years.
- [DZ19A/0874](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0874.md): Tiknick, Co. Dublin, and Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (14 Jan 2020). Shrinks the planned Ticknick Park pavilion to a small changing building and adds a temporary car park for about 75 cars.
- [DZ16A/0570](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0570.md): Lands (c.19.1 ha) in the townlands of Ticknick, Co Dublin and Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (3 Nov 2016). Creates Ticknick Park, a 19-hectare public park with four playing pitches and a pavilion.
- [DZ17A/0172](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ17A-0172.md): Site in the townlands of Laughanstown and Tiknick, Shankill, Co. Dublin. Granted (13 Apr 2017). Lets two existing 110 kV overhead power lines in Laughanstown and Tiknick stay for five more years.
- [DZ16A/0995](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ16A-0995.md): Laughanstown and Tiknick, Shankill, Co. Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (22 Feb 2017). ESB seeks to keep two existing 110kV overhead power lines near Cherrywood substation for another five years.
- [REF14526](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/REF14526.md): Carrickmines Equestrian Centre, Springfield Lane, Carrickmines, Dublin 18, D18R922. Refused or withdrawn (12 Oct 2026). Bringing in clean soil to level a field at Carrickmines Equestrian Centre.
- [D15A/0770](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D15A-0770.md): Grove Dale House, Ballycorus Road, Kilternan, Co. Dublin. Granted (5 Apr 2016). Replacing and relocating the septic tank at Grove Dale House, Ballycorus Road.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0765)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/84213)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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