# Planning application DZ20A/0478

> Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (30 Nov 2020).

- **Reference:** DZ20A/0478
- **Address:** Laughanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Granted (30 Nov 2020)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** Hines Cherrywood Development Fund ICAV
- **Lodged:** 3 Nov 2020
- **Decided:** 30 Nov 2020
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.237516, -6.164167

## Proposal

Provision of a temporary car park for approximately 75 cars, 3 coaches and 4 motorcycles on lands at Laughanstown (on a site of c.0.6 HA), west of Lehaunstown Park (a Protected Structure RPS No. 026-093). The proposed carpark is a temporary facility (0-3 years) and the proposed car park is to serve the Ticknick Park development (under construction pursuant to Reg. Ref. DZ16A/0570 and Reg. Ref. DZ19A/0874) pending the provision of a permanent access from Ballycorus Road. Vehicular access is from the Level 5 road to the north of the site (permitted under Reg. Ref. DZ19A/0597) with pedestrian / cyclist access to Ticknick Park provided via Lehaunstown Lane and Tully M50 Overbridge. Permission is also sought for associated landscaping, signage and site and development works, including widening of the permitted entrance to facilitate buses and a drainage connection to the stormwater pipe network (as previously permitted as part of the residential permission on lands to the north - Reg. Ref. DZ19A/0597).

## In plain English

A temporary car park for about 75 cars and 3 coaches to serve Ticknick Park, for up to 3 years.

- **75** car parking spaces
- **3** coach spaces
- **0.6** hectare site

### What's planned

A temporary car park on about **0.6** hectares at Laughanstown, used until a permanent access from Ballycorus Road is built.

### Transport

Space for about **75** cars, **3** coaches and **4** motorcycles. Access is from a new local road to the north, with walking and cycling access to Ticknick Park via Lehaunstown Lane and the Tully M50 bridge.

### Heritage

The site is west of Lehaunstown Park, a protected structure (a legally protected historic building).

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## Conditions

### Condition 2

First Schedule
Reasons and Considerations

Having regard to the Green Infrastructure zoning of the site as set out in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, as amended, and 2016 - 2022 Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Development Plan, it is considered that subject to compliance with the conditions below, the proposed development would not seriously injure the amenities of the area and would not contravene materially the zoning of the application site or that of adjoining sites, subject to (22) conditions.

Appropriate Assessment Screening
Having regard to nature and scale of the proposed development, as clarified by way of Further Information received on 3rd November 2020, it has been determined that the proposed development would not significantly impact upon a Natura 2000 Site.

Environmental Impact Assessment Screening
Having regard to the nature and scale of the development, as clarified by way of Further Information received on 3rd November 2020, there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development. The need for environmental impact assessment can, therefore, be excluded at preliminary examination and a screening determination is not required.

Second Schedule
Conditions

1. The development shall be carried out in its entirety in accordance with the plans, particulars and specifications lodged with the application, as amended by Further Information received on 03/11/2020, save as may be required by the other conditions attached hereto.
REASON: To ensure that the development shall be in accordance with the permission and that effective control be maintained.

2. The fence around the temporary car park shall be a timber post and rail fence as detailed on the Murray and Associate Landscape Architecture, Landscape Plan, Revision D Dwg. No. 1647-TKA20_PL_P_01, received on 3rd November 2020.
REASON: In the interests of clarity and visual amenity.

Sequencing & Implementation

3. a) The car park is for temporary use only, associated with Ticknick Park, as permitted under DZ16A/0570 and DZ19A/0874, and shall be carried out in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of Planning Permission Reg. Ref.DZ16A/0570 and DZ19A/0874. The car park is for the use of patrons of Ticknick Park only and parking shall not be permitted for any other use, including construction traffic.  Prior to the commencement of development and for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit details of how this restricted use shall be achieved.
REASON: In the interest of clarity, the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Section 7.2.2 and Table 7.2 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

b) Permission is for a temporary period of up to a maximum of 3 years from the date of commencement of operation of the temporary car park. On expiration of the permission or on cessation of the car park for other reasons, whichever is sooner, the use of the car park shall be discontinued and decommissioned, and the site shall be reinstated within a timeframe agreed with, and to the satisfaction of, the Planning Authority, unless the temporary use is extended by way of a further planning application.
REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Section 7.2.1, 7.2.2 and Table 7.2 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

c) Within one month prior to the commencement of operation of the temporary car park the applicant shall submit to the Planning Authority, the date of commencement of operation of the temporary car park.
REASON: In the interest of clarity, the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Section 7.2.2 and Table 7.2 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

Roads Infrastructure Delivery

4.  Prior to the commencement of development and for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit the following:

a) Appropriate plans and drawings that show the required road network, signal controls and traffic management measures required to safely facilitate the alternative operational access route to the proposed development.

b) A traffic impact analysis identifying the anticipated trip generation, distribution, percentage impact and junction modelling analysis associated with the proposed temporary car park development, given that the proposed operational access strategy differs from the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.
REASON: In the interest of traffic safety, to safeguard the functionality of the roads and to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Section 7.2.2 of the Planning Scheme.

5. a) The elements of Roads Phase 1 as permitted under DZ15A/0758 which serve the proposed development for operational access, shall not be a public road and shall remain as a private road until such time as Taken in Charge by the Planning Authority in accordance with DZ15A/0758.

b) At such time as planning permission is secured, construction is completed, and the roads denoted in the Planning Scheme as H-G-F-F1 and F-E2-K5 are operational, the occupational access route to the subject development site shall revert to that as indicated in the Planning Scheme.
REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is consistent with the Planning Scheme and with grant of permission DZ15A/0758, to ensure that the road materials and specifications meet with the requirements of the Planning Authority and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

6.  In the event that planning permission is secured, construction is completed, and the roads denoted in the Planning Scheme as H-G-F-F1 and F-E2-K5 are operational during the construction phase of the proposed development, the alternative construction access route shall revert to the construction route as outlined in Table 6.7.2 of the Planning Scheme. In this regard:

a) The developer shall submit a construction management plan prior to commencement of work on site for the written agreement of the Planning Authority.

b) The construction management plan shall include measures to frequently monitor and review the construction access route until such time that the construction route as outlined in Table 6.7.2 of the Planning Scheme becomes available.

c) With regard to the alternative and/or any future construction access serving the site, the construction management plan shall address and continually monitor road and traffic safety impacts, environmental impacts and impacts on residential amenity.
REASON: In order to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with the Planning Scheme and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Operation of the Planning Scheme

7.  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). This information should include the following:

a) Overall site plans in DWG format (ITM projection in metres)

b) Ground floor plans of buildings in DWG format (ITM projection in metres)

c) Site sections and elevations in PDF format.
REASON: To ensure consistency with Section 7.4 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

Linkages

8.    Prior to the operation of the proposed temporary car park, the applicant shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, a Ticknick Park Pedestrian Access Management Solution which incorporates measures to allow for easy and safe access to the playing pitches for persons with mobility difficulties.
REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Section 2.2.2 and Specific Objective PD 24 of the Planning Scheme.

Signage

9.    Prior to the operation of the proposed temporary car park, details of any proposed signage, including directional signage associated with the proposed temporary car park, shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interest of clarity, visual amenity and in order to ensure that the proposed development is consistent with Specific Objectives PD 30 and PD 32 pf the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

Construction Management

10.  The Developer shall comply with the following requirements: -

a) The construction of the development shall be managed in accordance with a final Construction management Plan, which shall be submitted for the development in its entirely to the Planning Authority for agreement in writing, prior to commencement of any development. In this regard the final Construction Management Plan shall include a Community Liaison Plan and a Construction Traffic Management Plan. A Designated Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) shall be nominated who will interface and coordinate with the DCLOs on the other active sites in Cherrywood and ensure that the Construction Management Plan for the development speaks to the Construction Management Plans of the adjacent or interfacing sites.

b)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. Deviation from these times will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances where prior written approval has been received from the planning authority. This should be addressed in the Community Liaison Plan.

c) Construction staff shall be prohibited from parking on public roads. Parking for construction staff shall be provided by the Developer/Contractor within the site boundary or at a suitable location within the developer's landholding in agreement with the Planning Authority.

d) Construction vehicles shall not be permitted to park or wait on roads outside the site boundary.

e) No construction traffic shall use Lehaunstown Lane outside of the areas shown in the final and agreed construction management plan and management of impacts on cyclists and pedestrians.

f) Prior to commencement of development a mechanism and structure for on-site monitoring, reporting on progress and quality control to the Planning Authority in relation to construction standards, materials, as-built drawings and records shall be agreed in writing with the Planning Authority.
REASON: To ensure consistency with Section 2.14 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and in the interests of orderly development, proper planning and sustainable development.

Heritage

11.   Prior to the commencement of development on the site of the proposed temporary car park, archaeological testing shall be carried out on site. This pre-development testing shall consist of the following:

a) The applicant is required to engage the services of a suitably qualified archaeologist (licensed under the National Monuments Acts 1930-2004) to carry out pre-development testing at the site. No sub-surface work shall be undertaken in the absence of an archaeologist without his/her consent.

b) The archaeologist is required to notify the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in writing at least four weeks prior to the commencement of site preparations, this will allow the archaeologist sufficient time to obtain a licence to carry out the work.

c) The archaeologist shall carry out any relevant documentary research and may excavate test trenches at locations chosen by the archaeologist, having consulted the proposed development plans.

d) Having completed the work, the archaeologist shall submit a written report to the Planning Authority and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for consideration.

e) Where archaeological material is shown to be present, avoidance, preservation in situ, preservation by record (excavation) and/or monitoring may be required and the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht will advise the applicant/develop with regard to these matters.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development, proper planning and sustainable development.

Drainage

12.

a)      Prior to the commencement of development, or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority, the developer shall submit the following for agreement in writing with the Planning Authority:
(i) Details on proposed methods for interception of runoff and a demonstration of compliance with Criterion 1 - River Water Quality, Table 6.3 of the GDSDS
(ii) Revised drainage design details, including drawings, that incorporate a 150mm diameter outlet surface water pipe as required under section 4.1.2 of the Planning Scheme and incorporate a geotextile surround capable of hydrocarbon treatment to the filter drain network.
(iii) A Surface Water Management Plan containing measures to be implemented in order to manage surface water in and around construction works and prevent adverse impact off site. The Surface Water Management Plan shall also outline proposals for measures to be implemented to manage surface water throughout any interim period that may arise should construction of the temporary car park be completed prior to the commissioning of the surface water drainage network permitted under DZ19A/0597.

b) The temporary car park shall not be brought into use and shall not discharge surface water until such time as the section of the surface water network granted permission under DZ19A/0597, that will convey the surface water discharge from the temporary car park to the Beckett Park surface water network, granted permission under DZ15A/0814 and DZ18A/1129, is constructed, commissioned and operational.

c) Discharge from the subject development shall be limited to 1 l/s/ha unless otherwise agreed with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development, proper planning and sustainable development and to ensure consistency with PI 6 of the Planning Scheme.

13. The developer shall comply with the following:

a) A Stormwater Audit shall be carried out at Stage 2 for the detailed design stage in accordance with PI 7 of the Cherrywood Planning scheme. The audit shall be carried out at the developer's expense. An independent audit team shall be used and all measures recommended by the Auditor shall be undertaken unless the Planning Authority approves a departure in writing. The Stage 2 Stormwater Audit reports and feedback forms shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development, unless otherwise agreed.

b) A Stormwater Audit shall be carried out at Stage 3 for the post construction / prior to commissioning stage in accordance with PI 7 of the Cherrywood Planning scheme. The audit shall be carried out at the developer's expense. An independent audit team shall be used and all measures recommended by the Auditor shall be undertaken unless the Planning Authority approves a departure in writing. The Stage 3 Stormwater Audit reports and feedback forms shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the commissioning of the outfalls.
REASON: In the interests of proper stormwater management and to ensure consistency with PI 7 of the Planning Scheme.

14. The temporary surface car park as permitted, shall be solely used for vehicle parking. No other activities such as car washing, car valeting, refuelling etc. shall be carried out in the car park area.
REASON: In the interests of proper stormwater and groundwater management orderly development and to ensure sustainable development and consistency with the Planning Scheme.

Car and Bicycle Parking

15.  Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit plans and details indicating, that of the total car parking spaces permitted, no.1 shall be dedicated to Electric vehicle charging. This car parking space shall be located close to the vehicular entrance of the car park so that it may be incorporated into the car parking associated with the future development of the site as a public park, or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON: In the interests of the proper planning and the sustainable development of the area.

16.  Prior to the commencement ofdevelopment,the applicant shall submit plans and details indicating that10no. Bicycle Parking stands (for 20 no. bicycle parking spaces) shall be included for the temporary car park. These bicycle parking stands shall be located close to the vehicular entrance of the car park so that itmaybeincorporatedinto the cycle parking associated with the future development of the site as a public park, or as otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority.
REASON:In the interests of the proper planning and the sustainable developmentof the area and to ensure consistency with PI 22 of the Planning Scheme.

Travel Plans

17.  Prior to the operation of the temporary car park to serve Ticknick Park, the developer shall submit a Travel Plan for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, in accordance with the guidance and requirements of the Cherrywood Area Wide Travel Plan.
REASON: To ensure that the proposed development is consistent with PI 24 of the Planning Scheme.

Green Infrastructure

18.  With regard to landscaping detail:

a)  Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall retain the professional services of a qualified Landscape Architect, as his/her Landscape Consultant, throughout the course of the development works; and shall notify the Planning Authority of that appointment in writing prior to commencement.

b) The developer shall engage the Landscape Consultant to procure, oversee and supervise the landscape contract for the implementation of the permitted landscape proposals. When all landscape works are inspected and completed to the satisfaction of the Landscape Consultant, he/she shall prepare, sign and submit a Practical Completion Certificate (PCC), as verification that approved landscape plans and specification have actually been fully implemented.
REASON: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

19. 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 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 on a monthly basis, to ensure the implementation of the all of the recommendations in the submitted application.
REASON: To ensure consistency with section 5.4.7 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

20.  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 for the duration of the works. The developer shall inform the Planning Authority in writing of the appointment and name of the consultant, prior to the commencement of development.
REASON: To ensure consistency with Specific Objective GI 46 of the Planning Scheme.

21. To ensure that the construction of the development is managed in accordance with relevant environmental requirements and with best practice, prior to the commencement of development the developer is requested to submit a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the written agreement of the Planning Authority.
The CEMP shall detail how all significant elements of the construction works with potential to cause significant environmental effects will be managed. The scope of the CEMP shall include but not be limited to:

a) The construction of the development shall be managed in accordance with a CEMP. The CEMP shall be submitted for the development, in it's entirely or on a phased basis, to the Planning Authority for agreement in writing.

b) The CEMP shall detail how all significant elements of the construction works with potential to cause significant environmental effects particularly in relation to surface water runoff, noise, lighting, air quality and traffic will be managed in accordance with relevant environmental requirements, best practice and with the planning permission (if granted) including conditions.

c) The CEMP shall include clear and transparent monitoring and reporting proposals with appropriate trigger levels and remedial actions to ensure that emissions do not exceed applicable standards.

d) The CEMP shall also include community liaison proposals which shall show how reporting of monitoring results will be made readily available in an accessible and comprehensible format to all interested parties and on a timely basis.
REASON: To ensure all significant elements of the construction works with potential to cause significant environmental effects will be managed in accordance with relevant environmental requirements and best practice.

22.  Prior to the commencement of development, the developer shall submit a revised Habitat Management Plan and monitoring program, for the written agreement of the Local Authority.  The plan shall assess the requirements of the proposals during the construction and operation phases and include measures for the protection of existing fauna including bats and flora including hedgerows, treelines, dry meadows and grassland.  The Habitat Management Plan shall include measures required to prevent the spread of invasive species.
REASON: To ensure that the protection of existing hedgerows, treelines, woodland, scrub and other semi-natural habitats.

NOTE: The applicant is advised that in the event of encroachment or oversailing of the adjoining property, the consent of the adjoining property owner is required. If this written agreement is not obtained the proposed development shall be modified only insofar as is required to do this.

NOTE: The attention of the applicant is drawn to Section 34(13) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, which relates as follows- 'A person shall not be entitled solely by reason of a permission under this section to carry out any development'.

NOTE:Water supply and foul drainage shall be in accordance with the requirements of Irish Water.

## Nearby applications

- [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.
- [DZ19A/0765](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ19A-0765.md): Tiknick, Co. Dublin, and Laughanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (5 Dec 2019). Extends Ticknick Park by about 42 hectares, creating a 61.5-hectare public park with trails, meadows and woodland.
- [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.
- [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.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0478)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/86637)
- [All Cherrywood applications](https://cherrywoodplans.com/applications.md)

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