# Planning application DZ23A/0028

> Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18, Cherrywood, Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. Granted (8 Dec 2023).

- **Reference:** DZ23A/0028
- **Address:** Townlands of Laughanstown and Brennanstown, Dublin 18
- **Status:** Granted (8 Dec 2023)
- **Decision:** GRANT PERMISSION
- **Application type:** Permission (SDZ)
- **Applicant:** LSREF V Eden T13 Limited
- **Lodged:** 17 Oct 2023
- **Decided:** 8 Dec 2023
- **Location (lat, lng):** 53.248917, -6.161262

## Proposal

Ing of 56 no. residential dwellings (total c.5151sqm GFA) in a mixture of apartments and duplex units, together with a standalone childcare facility (c.772.5 sqm GFA), all in a range of buildings of 3 to 4 storeys in height on a development tile (T13) of approximately 0.8ha. The overall development proposed comprises of the following: 30 no. apartments in 1 no. block comprising 16 no. 1 bed units and 14no. 2 bed units. 26 no. own door duplex buildings, contained in 2no. 3 storey buildings (Buildings 3 and 4), Building 3 consists of 7no. 2 bedroom units and 7 no. 3 bedroom units, Building 4 consists of 6no. 2 bedroom units and 6 no. 3 bedroom units. Private communal amenity open space (c.635sqm) a 3 storey childcare facility (c.772.5sqm). Provision of 78 no. surface level car parking spaces with 12 no. spaces allocated as creche spaces and 66 no. spaces allocated to the residential development. 94 no. surface level bicycle parking spaces, 2 no. motorcycle parking spaces, provision of a pedestrian/cycle link between Castle Street and Beckett Park (including an entrance to Beckett Park) and all associated and ancillary site development and infrastructurel works, including the provision of bike stores and bin stores, ESB substation, switch room and generator room, hard and soft landscaping and boundary treatment works. The proposed development also consists of minor amendments to the existing Beckett park (permitted and constructed pursuant to Reg Ref DZ15A/0814) comprising approximately 58.5m of new surface water drainage network which will connect the development to the existing surface water drainage network in Beckett Park (constructed under Reg Ref DZ15A/0814) and also 1.8M high railing to the boundaries to Beckett Park with the T13 development tile inclusive of park entrance gates where the new pedestrian/cycle link proposed connects to Beckett Park (both the boundary fence and entrance gate were permitted underReg Ref DZ15A/0814). A new vehicular access serving the proposed development is provided off Castle Street and is an amendment to Roads Phase 1 permitted under DZ15A/0758 (as extended by DZ15A/0758/E and amended by DZ20A/0399 and DZ21A/0664. The application also provides for the use of existing roads/services permitted under DZ15A/0758 (as extended by DZ15A/0758/E and amended by DZ20A/0399 and DZ21A/0664).

## In plain English

56 new homes and a 3-storey childcare centre on tile T13 beside Beckett Park and Castle Street in Tully.

- **56** homes
- **773** sq.m crèche
- **78** car parking spaces
- **94** bicycle spaces
- **4** storeys max

### What's planned

Apartments, own-door two-level homes and a standalone childcare facility on about **0.8** hectares, in buildings of **3** to **4** storeys.

### Residential

**30** apartments in one block (**16** one-bed, **14** two-bed) and **26** own-door two-level homes in two 3-storey buildings (**13** two-bed, **13** three-bed), totalling about **5,151** sq.m.

### Community

A **3**-storey childcare facility of about **773** sq.m, and a new walking and cycling link from Castle Street into Beckett Park.

### Transport

**78** surface car spaces (**66** residential, **12** crèche), **94** bicycle spaces and **2** motorcycle spaces. A new vehicle entrance from Castle Street.

### Environment

About **58.5**m of new drainage pipe connecting to Beckett Park's network, plus new park railings and gates.

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

## Conditions

### Condition 2

First Schedule
Reasons and Considerations
Having regard to the 'Residential' zoning of the site as set out in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, as amended, and 2022 - 2028 Dún 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 conditions and accords with the Planning Scheme.

Appropriate Assessment Screening
Having regard to nature and scale of the proposed development, as clarified by way of Significant Further Information received on 17.10.2023, it has been determined that the proposed development would not significantly impact upon a Natura 2000 Site.

Environmental Impact Assessment
As part of the Significant Further Information response, the Applicant submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. The Planning Authority completed an environmental impact assessment in relation to the proposed development and concluded that subject to the implementation of the mitigation measures proposed, as set out in each relevant chapter of the EIAR and subject to compliance with the conditions set out herein, the effects on the environment of the proposed development by itself and in combination with other development in the vicinity would be acceptable.

Second Schedule
Conditions

MISCELLANEOUS / GENERAL
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 Significant Further Information received on 17th October 2023, 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. Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant, or any other person with an interest in the land to which the application relates, shall comply with requirements of Part V, Section 96 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, and in accordance with agreement to be reached with the County Council's Housing Department, unless the Applicant shall have applied for and been granted an exemption certificate under Section 97 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, as amended. In this regard, the Applicant shall submit a detailed submission to include, inter alia, existing and development use land values, construction, development and any attributable costs associated with the development.
REASON: To comply with Part V of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended.

3. With regard to the Regulation of Commercial Institutional Investment in Housing, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, May 2021:
(a) Prior to the commencement of the development as permitted, the Applicant or any person with an interest in the land shall enter into an agreement with the Planning Authority (such agreement must specify the number and location of each housing unit), pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, that restricts all residential units permitted to first occupation by individual purchasers i.e. those not being a corporate entity, and/or by those eligible for the occupation of social and/or affordable housing, including cost rental housing.
(b) An agreement pursuant to Section 47 shall be applicable
(i) for the period of duration of the planning permission or
(ii) from the date of commencement of the duration of the planning permission until the date on which the last residential unit the subject of the section 47 agreement has been transferred to an individual purchaser, whichever is the later, except where after not less than two years from the date of completion of each housing unit, it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the planning authority that it has it has not been possible to transact each of the residential units for use by individual purchasers and/or to those eligible for the occupation of social and/or affordable housing, including cost rental housing.
(c) The determination of the Planning Authority as required in 3(b) shall be subject to receipt by the Planning and Housing Authority of satisfactory documentary evidence from the Applicant or any person with an interest in the land regarding the sales and marketing of the specified residential units, in which case the Planning Authority shall confirm in writing to the Developer or any person with an interest in the land, that the Section 47 agreement has been terminated and that the requirement of this planning condition has been discharged in respect of each specified housing unit.
d) For the avoidance of doubt, the definition of 'houses and duplex units' in this condition is as per the definition set out in the Ministerial Planning Guidelines under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), Regulation of Commercial Institutional Investment in Housing, namely,
(i) A house, defined as not including a building designed for use or used as two or more dwellings or a flat, an apartment or other dwelling within such a building, and
(ii) A duplex unit, defined as a dwelling within a building designed for use as two individual dwellings and/or on one shared plot, with separate entrances.
REASON : To restrict new housing development to use by persons of a particular class or description in order to ensure an adequate choice and supply of housing, including affordable housing, in the common good.

PHASING & SEQUENCING/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
4. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following requirements:
a) Construction Access to the subject development shall be via Tullyvale Road, Grand Parade, Gun and Drum Hill and Castle Street, as per drawing CW13-CSC-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0009 submitted under this application. The entirety of Gun and Drum Hill shall have been completed to a taken in charge standard and in accordance with the road network permitted under DZ15A/0758 (as extended under DZ15A/0758/E) prior to the commencement of any development under this permission.
b) 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. The final Construction Management Plan shall also include a Community Liaison Plan, a construction environmental management plan, a construction stage surface water management plan and a Construction Traffic Management Plan. The final construction management plan shall address any measures required to maintain safety for the proposed phased construction and occupation of the development and element of works proposed in Beckett Park. The construction traffic management plan shall identify the proposed construction access/egress points to the site. The proposed temporary construction site compound and parking area shall be fully decommissioned following the completion of construction of the subject development and this shall be fully addressed in the final Construction Management Plan.
c) Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall prepare a Construction and Demolition Resource Waste Management Plan (RWMP) as set out in the Best Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of Resource and Waste Management Plans for C&D Projects (2021) including demonstration of proposals to adhere to best practice and protocols. The RWMP shall include specific proposals as to how the RWMP will be measured and monitored for effectiveness; these details shall be placed on the file and retained as part of the public record. The RWMP must be submitted to the Planning Authority for written agreement prior to the commencement of development. All records (including for waste and all resources) pursuant to the agreed RWMP shall be made available for inspection at the site office at all times.
d) 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.
e) 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 where possible, or on adjacent lands not in the public domain.
f) Construction vehicles shall not be permitted to park or wait on roads outside the site boundary. All parking and waiting areas shall be provided Developer/Contractor within the site boundary.
g) 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.
h) For the duration of this development, from commencement of construction works (inclusive of enabling works) to completion of construction works, the Developer shall undertake continuous monitoring of the road network to be utilised for construction access to this development. In this regard and at a minimum, an independent condition survey of the roads constructed under DZ15A/0758 and as extended by permission DZ15A/0758/E that are to be utilised for construction access to this development shall be undertaken by suitably qualified engineers/ surveyors appointed by the Developer, at the Developer's expense, both prior to commencement of development and prior to occupation of the final phase of the development. The appointment of the engineers/surveyors shall be agreed in advance and in writing with the Planning Authority and they shall be independent of the Developer and the Developer's design and construction teams. The condition survey(s) produced are to be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. Damage, including structural defects, damage to the wearing course, footpaths, kerbs, road markings etc, to the road network that is identified in the condition survey(s) shall be rectified/replaced by the Developer, at the Developer's expense and to a taking in charge standard of development which is to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority.
REASON: To ensure the availability of the permitted construction access route, to ensure consistency with Section 2.14 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, to ensure compliance with the requirements of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and in the interests of orderly development, proper planning, and sustainable development.

GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS
5. Prior to the completion of development, the Applicant/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:

•	Overall site plans in DWG format (ITM projection in metres)
•	Ground floor plans of buildings in DWG format (ITM projection in metres)
•	Site sections and elevations in PDF format.
Reason: To ensure consistency with Section 7.4 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

URBAN FORM AND DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
6. The residential dwelling units that are the subject of this planning permission shall not be occupied until such time as the childcare facility on the site is constructed and made available for occupation.
Reason : To ensure consistency with Section 2.3.3 (Childcare) of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme (2014, as amended), Ministerial Guidelines, and in the interests of proper planning and sustainable development.

7. Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall provide, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
a) Details, in the form of samples and an on-site mock-up, in relation to the composition, fixing and finish of outdoor storage units proposed at first floor/terrace level for upper floor Duplex Units. Such details shall ensure for the protection of residential amenity and shall be appropriate for the purpose of permanent storage from the perspective of appearance, robustness, convenience, weather resistance and permanency of such units.
b) Details of the proposed external design/finishes of all buildings including; balconies, any under croft screening, ESB substations, Bike and Bin Stores, roof services/plant and associated screening, and microclimate screening mechanisms, in the form of samples and on-site mock-ups. The external finishes of buildings shall include materials that are:

•	of high quality, durable, sustainable and attractive,
•	at ground floor, comprise of durable and high-quality materials including natural stone or brick,
•	ensure harmony and visual coherence in the built environment yet articulating interest to avoid monolithic and bulky facades along the perimeter elevations, with particular attention to the upper floors, be practical to source, erect, replace, and maintain, and meet the user specification and standards, including those relating to environmental sustainability and wellness.
Reason: To ensure consistency with Objectives PD 5, PD 9. PD 12, PD 14, PD 15 and PD 19 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme, 2014, as amended.

8. a) Prior to the commencement development, the applicant/developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority, revised drawings (including elevations, sections and roof plans), which clearly show the design detail, including height and finish of all roof plant including lift over runs, smoke shafts and AOV for Building 1 (apartment building) and Building 2 (childcare building). Particular regard shall be had to ensure that:  i) the height of the smoke shaft on Building 1 is reduced to no more than 1.2 metres unless otherwise agreed with the Planning Authority;
ii) unless clearly demonstrated as an architectural feature that would contribute to visual appearance, all roof plant is adequately set back where possible from building edges and below roof parapets to reduce visibility; and
iii) the external finishes are light in colour and blend with the external materials of the building or as otherwise to be agreed by the planning authority.
b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), no additional services or installations, except for solar panels, shall be located on the roofs of the duplex and apartment blocks without a prior grant of planning permission.
Reason: To ensure consistency with PD19 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme (2014, as amended) and in the interest of orderly development and visual and residential amenity of the area.

9. An acceptable street naming and dwelling unit numbering scheme (in both Irish and English) shall be submitted for written agreement of the Planning Authority prior to the first marketing of development or the first erection of any advertising hoardings on site, whichever comes first. In this regard, the use of street names reflecting local place names or local history would be acceptable.
Reason: To ensure consistency with Specific Objective H6 of the Planning Scheme, and in the interests of orderly development, proper planning and sustainable development.

10. Prior to the completion of the development the Developer shall submit for the written agreement of the Planning Authority details of:
a) All way-finding and directional signage, which shall be consistent with the Cherrywood Wayfinding & Directional Signage Strategy 2021.
b) Signage for Building 2 (childcare building), which shall include information on the location and content including background colour, lettering typeface, logos and colour. Proposed material shall be high quality, modern and durable, and that respect the proportions and design of the building and its surroundings.
Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and in order to comply with Specific Objectives PD 30 and PD 32 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

ARCHAEOLOGY
11. Prior to the commencement of any construction works,
a) The Applicant is required to employ a suitably qualified, licenced archaeologist to monitor all topsoil stripping required for this development. Note: Allow 5 - 6 weeks to facilitate the processing of an Archaeological License. No topsoil removal is to take place in the absence of an archaeologist.
b) Monitoring is to take place to the uppermost archaeological horizons only (where they survive) and topsoil/sod layers shall only be removed using a machine with a toothless bucket. Should archaeological material be found during the course of the archaeological monitoring, the archaeologist shall stop all work on the site pending a decision as to how best to deal with the archaeology.
c) The Applicant/Developer shall be prepared to be advised by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with regard to any necessary mitigating action e.g. redesign to allow for preservation in situ and/or excavation (both may be required in terms of buffer and testing/excavation). The applicant/developer shall facilitate the archaeologist in recording any material found.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Planning Authority shall be furnished with a report describing the results of the monitoring.
Reason: To ensure the continued preservation (either in situ or by record) of places, caves, sites, features or other objects of archaeological interest.

WATER SUPPLY & WASTEWATER
12. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following:
a) All water & wastewater infrastructure required to service this development shall align with the relevant Uisce Éireann masterplan for the Cherrywood SDZ area.
b) At connection application stage, the Applicant shall demonstrate that the design is in compliance with Cherrywood Planning Scheme and that all relevant core water and wastewater infrastructures within the Zone have adequate capacity, integrity and connectivity with Uisce Éireann networks (water and wastewater).
c) The Applicant shall sign a connection agreement with Uisce Éireann prior to any works commencing and connecting to their network (water and wastewater).
d) All development is to be carried out in compliance with Uisce Éireann Standards codes and practices.
e) All infrastructure (water and wastewater) should be designed and installed in accordance with the Uisce Éireann Codes of Practice and Standard Details.
f) Any upgrade and utility connection works and subsequent reinstatement works to existing Cherrywood Common Infrastructure as proposed by the subject application will be at the Applicant/Developer's expense. All reinstatement works to existing Cherrywood common infrastructure shall accord with permitted infrastructure designs under DZ15A/0758 and as extended by DZ15A/0758/E.  An independent monitoring engineer shall oversee any upgrade works and utility connections to Cherrywood Common Infrastructure.
REASON: In the interests of sustainable development and in the interests of consistency with PI 4, PI 5 and PI 12 of the Planning Scheme and to ensure agreement with Uisce Éireann on design proposals and to ensure the adequate provision of water and wastewater.

SURFACE WATER
13. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following:
a) The controlled surface water runoff rate from the subject development is to be limited to 1 l/s/ha in accordance with the requirements of Planning Scheme PI 8.
All phased construction and occupation of the subject development shall also adhere to this requirement for the rate of runoff to be limited to 1 l/s/ha.
b) Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall submit the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
i. Hydraulic calculations and engineering drawings for the proposed surface water network, representative of the final detailed design and inclusive of the following:

•	The full surface water network calculations and storm simulations for the 1 in 30 and 1 in 100 year event (incorporating climate change and urban creep) inclusive of the full contributing catchment area, which are fully commensurate with the detailed surface water design drawings.The Applicant/Developer shall include design drawings showing the volume and invert level of all attenuation structures referenced for full clarity.
•	Full input data to show the design criteria adopted.
•	Calculations for the attenuation storage requirements for the 1 in 100 year event (incorporating climate change and urban creep) and locations of attenuation storage for the full site area.
•	Detailed design drawings for all SuDS measures proposed. Drawings shall include plans, cross sections and details.With reference to GDSDS requirements, the applicant shall provide detailed design calculations that clearly demonstrate how the various proposed interception measures on site provide the required interception volume.
•	Proposed hydrobrake flow restriction control rates for any phased construction and commissioning of the surface water network.

ii. A final construction surface water management plan. Comprehensive surface water management measures must be implemented at the construction stage to prevent any pollution of local surface waters. Any topsoil or demolition/excavated material which is stored on site must have mitigations in place to prevent any deleterious material entering the surface water network. Any dewatering of ground water during excavation works must be treated by infiltration over land or into an attenuation area being discharged from site.
iii. A detailed operations and maintenance plan for all the proposed SuDS components, inclusive of the proposed petrol interceptor.
iv. The construction methodology for the proposed surface water pipeline, inclusive of connection and reinstatement works, within Beckett Park that will cater for the subject development.
c) The provision and design of green roofs for the subject development shall adhere to the requirements of the latest DLRCC green roof policy document 2022.
d) Any upgrade and/or utility connection works and subsequent reinstatementworks to existing Cherrywood Common Infrastructureas proposed by the subject applicationwill be at the Applicant/Developer's expense. All reinstatement works toexisting Cherrywood common infrastructureshall accord with permitted infrastructure designs under DZ15A/0814 and/or DZ15A/0758 (as extended by DZ15A/0758/E) and shall utilise like for like materials. An independent monitoring engineer shall oversee any upgrade works and/or utility connections to Cherrywood Common Infrastructure.
REASON: In the interests of sustainable development, to ensure long term optimum operation of the surface water management system; and to comply with the requirements of PI 6 and PI 8 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council County Development Plan, 2022-2028.

14. The Applicant/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. The Stage 2 Stormwater Audit reports shall address any and all phased construction and occupation proposals for the development.
b) For any proposed partial commissioning of surface water infrastructure associated with any phased construction /occupation of the development, interim Stage 3 Stormwater Audits shall be carried out for the post construction / prior to commissioning phases, in accordance with PI 7 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and at phases pre-agreed with the Planning Authority as part of the Stage 2 Audit process. These audits 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.
c) 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 final commissioning of the full surface water network for the development.
d) Prior to commencement of the development the Applicant/Developer shall provide a Site Investigation Report and results, including Infiltration tests, and a plan showing the trial pits/soakaway test locations across the site for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. The Applicant/Developer shall provide accompanying detail that addresses instances where groundwater, if any, was encountered during testing, its impact, and any required measures in the detailed surface water design for the subject development to resolve groundwater impact.
REASON: In the interests of sustainable development and to comply with the requirements of PI 7 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

TRANSPORTATION
15. To ensure that the future sustainable targets as set out in Table 4.1 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme are achieved, the Travel Plan for this development, as submitted, shall be implemented.
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.

16. Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall submit, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
An updated version of CS Consulting's drawing CW13-CSC-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0023 (Sections A-A to Sections D-D).
For clarity the applicant shall add proposed levels/ level markers to all sections on drawing CW13-CSC-ZZ-XX-DR-C-0023 (Sections A-A to Sections D-D), as these sections are not typical sections but actual sections, as per locations indicated on drawing C-0001. As such the slopes should also be added to the drawing, as they do not vary, as indicated on the section drawing submitted.
REASON: In the interest of clarity, to ensure the feasibility of the proposed cross falls and as previously requested.

17. The applicant shall comply with the following:
a) Prior to commencement of development, a Stage 2 Quality Audit (which shall include a Road Safety Audit, Access Audit, Cycle Audit and Walking Audit) shall be carried out for the detailed design stage and shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. The audit shall be carried out at the Applicant/ Developer's expense in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads & Streets (DMURS) guidance and TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) standards. 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 Quality Audit reports shall address any and all phased construction and occupation proposals for the development. The Applicant/ Developer shall ensure that the construction/ occupation phased stages proposed do not result in adverse safety conditions for future residents. and 3 Quality Audits are to be submitted at the relevant stages by the applicant.
b) For any proposed phased construction/ occupation stages of the development, interim Stage 3 Quality Audits shall be carried out for the post construction/ prior to occupation stages, at phased stages pre-agreed with the Planning Authority as part of the Stage 2 Quality Audit process. The audits 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 Applicant/ Developer shall ensure that permeable and connecting walking and cycling routes are completed and operational at each construction/ occupation phase to allow future residents of this development to safely access public transport, recreational facilities, schools, retail facilities and other key destinations in Cherrywood. Any deficiencies identified by the interim Stage 3 Quality Audits in this regard shall be completed at the developer's expense to safely link the development site to the existing public transport infrastructure, recreational facilities, schools, retail facilities and other key destinations in Cherrywood.
c) Prior to the final occupation stage of the entirety of the development, a Stage 3 Quality Audit (which shall include a Road Safety Audit, Access Audit, Cycle Audit and Walking Audit) shall be carried out for the post construction, prior to occupation stage and shall be submitted for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. The audit shall be carried out at the Applicant/ Developer's expense in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads & Streets (DMURS) guidance and TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) standards. 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 Developer shall ensure that permeable and connecting walking and cycling routes are completed and operational to allow future residents of this development to safely access public transport, recreational facilities, schools, retail facilities and other key destinations in Cherrywood. Any deficiencies identified by the Stage 3 Quality Audit in this regard shall be completed at the developer's expense to safely link the development site to the existing public transport infrastructure, recreational facilities, schools, retail facilities and other key destinations in Cherrywood.
REASON: In the interest of orderly and sustainable development; to allow for pedestrian and cycle permeability and in the interest of constituency with PI 14 and PI 20 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

18. Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall submit, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority the following items:
a) As regards the development permitted under this application, namely
65 no. residential car parking spaces,
1 car sharing space and
12 no. creche parking spaces (7 no. staff/ 5 no. parent drop off)
all spaces shall be clearly marked as being residential/ car sharing space/ creche and shall only be used by residents/ or creche and shall not be sold separately or let to any other persons or businesses unattached to the development as permitted under this application and managed accordingly by the development's management company.
b) A Car Parking Management Strategy, inclusive of drawings, shall be prepared by the Applicant/ Developer and submitted for agreement, in writing, to the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any development proposed by this application. The car parking management strategy shall include a comprehensive car parking operation and monitoring regime for the development which clearly shows how the residential car parking, inclusive of the car sharing space, will be managed by the Applicant/ Developer/ Management Company to restrict car parking within the subject development to residents and/or visitors to the development only.
The strategy (report and drawings) shall include clarification on how the applicant proposes to manage the parking spaces/ what signage is going to be used to distinguish between residential, creche parking and car sharing space and how car parking is going to be discouraged in the space at the end of the first cul-de-sac, to avoid overprovision of car parking.
c) A minimum of one car parking space per five car parking spaces shall be equipped with one fully functional EV Charging Point, in accordance with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Development Plan 2022-2028. Ducting for every car parking space shall also be provided to ensure that all car parking spaces are future-proofed for Electric Vehicles.
d) The applicant's engineering and landscaping team shall reallocate the space proposed at the end of the eastern cul-de-sac/ near the entrance to the apartment block (potential space for 4 no. additional car parking spaces) to either soft or hard landscaping elements inclusive of street furniture as appropriate, to avoid a potential over-provision for car parking.
Also refer to condition 23 (a) under GI 7, regarding this proposed space.
REASON: In the interest of orderly development and proper planning and the sustainable development of the area and for consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme PI 21.

19. At detailed design stage the applicant/ developer shall provide revised details/ drawing ensuring that bicycle parking spaces for cargo bikes for short term parking at the Crèche are being provided.
REASON: To ensure the development is sustainable and encourage a modal shift towards Active Travel modes across the Cherrywood development, as per Cherrywood Planning scheme and DLR County Council Development Plan.

20. The applicant shall incorporate under the auspices of the Management Company the requirement to devise and implement a Cycle Parking Management Strategy. This cycle parking management strategy shall include a comprehensive cycle parking operation and monitoring regime which clearly shows how the operation and maintenance for the development's cycle parking will be implemented and managed, including how demand for cycle parking will be monitored. The cycle parking management strategy shall also outline how additional provisions for future demand will be implemented by the Applicant/ Developer/ Operator if required.
REASON: To ensure adequate cycle parking provisions for future residents and in the interest of consistency with PI 22 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

UTILITIES & TELECOMS
21. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following:
a) The detailed design of the electricity supply network shall be agreed (in writing) with ESB Networks/ESBI.
b) The detailed design of the telecoms network shall be agreed (in writing) with the telecoms providers.
c) The Applicant/Developer shall ensure that adequate separation distances are provided within the development between utility service ducts and surface water, water and foul and public lighting infrastructure to ensure access for future operation and maintenance activities as may be required.
REASON: In the interests of orderly development, to avoid subsequent excavation of newly constructed roadway; To ensure that designs shall meet with the current and future requirements of ESB Networks/ESBI and Telecoms providers and to ensure consistency with Section 4.3.1 and PI 26 of the Planning Scheme.

WASTE MANAGEMENT
22. The subject development shall be operated in accordance with a final Operational Waste Management Plan and the Applicant/Developer shall ensure that the measures outlined within the Plan are fully implemented to ensure suitable management of waste storage areas and collection operations.
REASON: In the interests of orderly and sustainable development; and in the interests of consistency with PI 32 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, ECOLOGY, LANDSCAPING & PLAY
23. The Applicant/Developer shall provide the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
a) Revised Landscape Proposals, including plans, sections and details, prior to the commencement of the development, showing the re-design of the hard landscaped area by the entrance to the apartment block in the south-east portion of the site to incorporate hard and soft landscaping elements including street furniture and/ or SuDS features/ rain gardens as appropriate.
b) The Applicant/Developer shall retain the 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 the commencement of development.
c) The Applicant/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) to the Planning Authority, as verification that approved landscape plans and specifications have been fully implemented.
Reason: To ensure a high-quality public realm and consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and in the interest of proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

24. Prior to commencement of development of the landscape/public realm areas, the Applicant/Developer shall provide the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
a) Hard landscape plans and construction details for all hard-standing pedestrian, cycling, and vehicular areas (including adjoining footpath and road interfaces), detailing the specifications of all surface/finish materials.  In this regard, samples, data sheets and on-site mock-ups of all materials shall be provided for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. Approved control samples must be held, on-site at all times.
b) All surfaces and finishes shall include materials that are consistent with PD 14. In particular, the finishes shall comprise of durable, easily sourced and high-quality materials, comprising of natural stone (or other materials as agreed with the Planning Authority) that harmonise and complement those on the adjoining boundaries of Beckett Park, Castle Street, and permitted greenway extensions on the T3 and T1 sites under DZ22A/0729 and DZ23A/0106.
Reason: To ensure consistency with the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and Objectives PD 14 and GI.

25. a) Prior to the commencement of development, the Applicant/Developer shall engage the services of a qualified Arborist as an Arboricultural Consultant, for the entire period of construction activity. The Applicant/Developer shall inform the Planning Authority in writing, of the appointment and name of the Consultant.
b) At Practical Completion of the development, the Consultant shall carry out a Post-construction Arboricultural Assessment of all retained trees and submit to the Planning Authority - a signed Arboricultural Completion Certificate stating that all Tree Works have been satisfactorily completed in accordance with his/her recommendations, highlighting any residual concerns arising from the Post-construction Assessment.
Reason: To ensure consistency with Section 5.4.7 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and give practical effect to the retention, protection and sustainability of trees during and after construction of the permitted development.

26. Prior to the commencement of development or as otherwise agreed in writing:
The Applicant/Developer shall engage the services of a qualified ecologist as an Ecological Consultant, from the commencement of development for the duration of the works and for the implementation of the Habitat Management Plan.
Reason: In the interest of environmental protection.

27. Prior to the commencement of landscape works the Applicant/Developer shall be submitted the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
Details of Soft Landscape Design to include detailed Planting Plan and Planting Schedule - stating species/varieties, approximate quantities, sizes, root ball presentation and spacings. Planting mixes should specify a diverse range of species/varieties/cultivars and a diversity of forms and plant sizes (multi-stems, feathered, semi-matures, etc.) using both native and exotic species and pollinator-friendly native species (in accordance with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015-2020), all designed to provide vegetation that is visually appealing, bio-diverse, and easily managed. This should include management programmes for all proposed trees, shrubs and other vegetation demonstrating long-term continuity and consistency. The planting of Fraxinus excelsior shall be avoided in favour of alternative native tree species.
Reason: To ensure consistency with Objective GI 65 and Section 5.5 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

28. Prior to the commencement of landscape development, the Applicant/Developer shall submit the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
Final design details of all play opportunities and facilities (formal and/or informal as appropriate), in respect of design detailing, planting, boundaries, equipment and safety surface, in accordance with Section 4.7.1, 4.7.2, and 4.7.3 of the Amenity Space Guidance Document.  All proposed equipment and ancillaries shall include specifications for the same and proof that all equipment conforms to European Standards EN 1176-1-11 and EN 1177 Playground equipment and surfacing, and to BS/EN standards 2017/18 for Playground Installations for HIC (Head Injury Criterion) and CFH (Critical Fall Height).
Reason: To ensure quality play provision in compliance with best practice and reputable guidance; and GI 72 and GI 73 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and Sections 4.6.3, 4.7.1 and 4.7.2 of the Cherrywood Amenity Space Guidance Document.

29. Upon completion of each play space and prior to its occupation, the Applicant/Developer shall submit the following for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
a) A play map in GIS format which details all play provision provided for, in accordance with Section 4.6.3 and Section 4.7.2 of the Cherrywood Amenity Space Guidance Document.
b) A post-installation Practical Completion Certificate, in accordance with the requirements and guidelines of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).  The Certificate shall be prepared and signed by a suitably qualified (RoSPA-approved), technical professional with expertise and experience in playground design and playground health and safety.
Reason: To ensure the provision and construction of safe, quality play provision in compliance with best practice and reputable guidance; and GI 72 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme and Sections 4.6.3, 4.7.1 & 4.7.2 of the Cherrywood Amenity Space Guidance Document.

30. Prior to the commencement of landscape development, the Applicant/Developer shall submit, for the written agreement of the Planning Authority:
a) details, specifications and samples for all boundaries, interfaces and transitions between private space, communal space, public open space having regard to the need to ensure a coherent and complementary palette of materials and finishes across the application site including with adjoining boundaries of Beckett Park (permitted under DZ15A/0814) and the greenway extension permission under the subject application.
b) details shall include specifications including materials and finish of any proposed gates between Beckett Park and the Greenway and the surface finish(es) at the threshold between the Greenway and the Park, demonstrating robustness that will provide a long-term boundary interface within the public realm. The gates shall be robust, secure and similar to the design of gates permitted under DZ15A/0814.
c) details relating to the taking in charge/management and control of the gate.
Reason: To ensure a high-quality public realm and consistency with Objective GI 76 of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
31. (a)Records shall be maintained and made available for inspection on site demonstrating tracking of all waste generated to final destination.
(b) The submitted Materials Source and Management Plan shall be further developed, updated during construction of the proposed works and implemented identifying type of materials/proportion of re-use/recycled materials and future maintenance to support the implementation of Government and EU circular economy policy.)
(c) A Public Liaison Plan shall be developed and implemented for the duration of the works, covering the following;
(i) Appointment of a Liaison Officer as a single point of contact to engage with the local community and respond to concerns
ii) Provision of a notice at the site entrance identifying the proposed means for making a complaint
(iii) Maintenance of a complaints log recording all complaints received and follow up actions
(d) The proposed development shall be in Compliance with the submitted Acoustic Report
(e) An appropriate rodent/pest control plan shall be developed and implemented for the duration of the works on site.
(f) The proposed development shall be in compliance with the submitted Operational Waste Management Plan submitted.
(g) Prior to the commencement of the proposed site works noise, vibration and dust monitoring stations to be installed and maintained to provide continuous monitoring to measure and record the impact of site activities on local receptors. Noise monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the recommendations contained in BS 5228 shall be installed, monitored and reported on at weekly intervals by a suitable qualified specialist company for the duration of the contract. All monitoring data to be compiled into a weekly technical monitoring report which shall identify remedial measures where levels exceed relevant limit values.
(h) The proposed development shall be in compliance with the mitigation measures set out in 9.6 MITIGATION MEASURES (AMELIORATIVE, REMEDIAL OR REDUCTIVE MEASURES) of the submitted EIAR and the submitted Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan.
REASON: In the interest of environmental protection.

32. (a) A programme of continuous noise monitoring and noise vibration shall be carried out for the duration of the development, along the site boundary/ noise sensitive location(s) and by an appropriately qualified acoustic technician. Should any noise assessment identify the noise limits being exceeded, further investigation will be carried out and mitigation measures implemented to ensure compliance.  Copies of the monitoring shall be made available to the Environmental Health Officers Air & Noise Unit on request.
• Noise levels attributable to the development construction activities shall not result in the exceedance of the construction noise threshold limit of 70dBeq defined in Section 11.5.1.1, when assessed at the nearest noise sensitive locations.
(b) A programme of dust monitoring shall be carried out by the developer at dust sensitive locations adjacent to the site boundaries and shall be made available to the local authority on an agreed basis and/or on request.  Set up monitory points at any dust sensitive locations to measure total dust deposition rates.  The amount of dust deposited anywhere outside the proposed development, when averaged over a 30-day period, should not exceed:
130mg/m2 per day when measured according to the BS method which takes account of insoluble components only, or
350mg/m2 per day when measured according to TA Luft, which includes both soluble and insoluble matter. (EPA compliance monitoring is based on the TALuft method).
REASON: In the interest of residential amenity.

Land, Soils and Geology
33. (A)All soils to be removed from the development site shall be tested in accordance with the relevant environmental standard to determine the appropriate offsite reuse or disposal options. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Local Authority.
(b) All groundwater which is subject to dewatering, and which is proposed to be discharged to the receiving environment shall be tested prior to discharge to ensure it does not contain concentrations of polluting material that results in it exceeding relevant environmental quality standards. The results of such testing shall be provided to the Local Authority. It is noted that in such instances the Applicant is separately required to apply for a discharge licence from the Local Authority and no discharge shall occur without same.
(c) The developer shall manage surface water drainage in accordance with a drainage management plan which shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing with, the planning authority prior to commencement of development. The plan shall provide detailed measures for preventing the discharge of contaminants on-site and shall provide for the monitoring of ground and surface water quality on-site. This plan shall be accompanied and underpinned by the site investigation report referred to in Chapter 7 of the EIAR and any additional site investigation that may be carried out on-site during enabling works.
REASON: In the interest of environmental protection and in order to protect water quality.

TAKING IN CHARGE
34. The applicant shall complete to the standards in the Council's Guidance Document on Development Works in Residential and Industrial Areas, and in accordance with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government's requirements, where applicable.
REASON: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the County Council's Standards and in the interests of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development is located.

MANAGEMENT COMPANY
35. Prior to the commencement of development, the applicant shall submit full details of a properly constituted Owners' Management Company for the written agreement of the Planning Authority. This shall include a layout map of the permitted development showing the areas to be taken in charge and those areas to be maintained by the Owners' Management Company. Membership of this Company shall be compulsory for all purchasers of property in the development. Confirmation that this Company has been set up shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the first residential unit.
REASON: To provide for the satisfactory completion and maintenance of the development in the interest of residential amenity.

BONDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Countywide Surface Water
36. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €8,199.41 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Local Authority in respect of the provision of Surface Water Infrastructure benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme 2023-2028 made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 9th of October 2023. 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 commencing from 1st January 2025. 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 Article 4.7 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances as of the 1st of January each year shall be subject to indexation and adjusted accordingly until the contribution has been paid in full. (See Article 8.3 of the Scheme).
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Surface Water Infrastructure 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 Uisce Éireann are now the statutory body responsible for both water and wastewater 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 Uisce Éireann at Tel. 1800 278 278.

Countywide Transport Infrastructure
37. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €122,995.56 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Local Authority in respect of the provision of the Transport Infrastructure benefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme 2023-2028 made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the on the 9th of October 2023. 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 commencing from 1st January 2025. 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 Article 4.7 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances as of the 1st of January each year shall be subject to indexation and adjusted accordingly until the contribution has been paid in full. (See Article 8.3 of the Scheme)
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Transport Infrastructure 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.

Countywide Community & Parks facilities & Recreational amenities
38. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €688,765.82 to the Planning Authority as a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Local Authority in respect of the provision of the Community & Parks facilities & Recreational amenitiesbenefiting development in the area of the Planning Authority, as provided for in the Development Contribution Scheme 2023-2028 made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 9th of October 2023. 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 commencing from 1st January 2025. 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 Article 4.7 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances as of the 1st of January each year shall be subject to indexation and adjusted accordingly until the contribution has been paid in full. (See Article 8.3 of the Scheme)
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the Community & Parks facilities & Recreational 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.

Cherrywood Condition
39. The Developer shall, prior to commencement or as otherwise agreed in writing with the Planning Authority, pay the sum of €964,264.00 to the Planning Authority a contribution towards expenditure that was/or is proposed to be incurred by the Local Authority in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefitting development in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Area identified in Appendix III to the Development Contribution Scheme in respect of development in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Area 2023 - 2028 made by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the 9th October 2023, as provided for in the said Scheme. This contribution shall be used solely to fund the public infrastructure and facilities identified in Appendix III to the Scheme: Public Infrastructure and Facilities benefitting development in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Area.
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 from 1st January, 2025. 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 Article 4.7 of the Scheme. Outstanding balances as of the 1st of January each year shall be subject to indexation and adjusted accordingly until the contribution has been paid in full. (See Article 7.3 of the Scheme)
REASON: It is considered reasonable that the payment of a contribution be required in respect of the provision of the public infrastructure and facilities benefitting development in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Area and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided, by or on behalf of the Local Authority.

40. 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 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 €282,800.00 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 €174,800.00  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.

41. To ensure adequate financial provision is on hand to rectify any damaged caused to the road network associated with DZ15A/0758 and as extended by permission DZ15A/0758/E, as part  of the condition survey that shall be submitted to the Planning Authority prior to commencement  (inclusive of enabling works) under above condition shall include a detailed map that shows all routes that will be utilised for construction traffic associated with this development from commencement  (inclusive of enabling works) to occupation of this development. This detailed map shall include the  area of roadway in meters square to be utilised for construction traffic, this measurement will be used to calculate the value of a cash security or insurance bond for the value of €30/m2 of roadway utilised, to be lodged with the Planning Authority. No works shall take place (inclusive of enabling works) until this bond or cash security has been agreed and accepted by the Planning Authority.

This bond will be refunded on satisfactory completion and certification by the Developer of any works identified in the condition survey, to be completed after occupation of all units within the development, and with written agreement from the Planning Authority that those works are carried out to Taking in Charge Standard. Failure to comply with the above condition may lead to the insurance bond/cash security being sequestered by the Planning Authority to complete any outstanding works.
REASON: To ensure that a ready sanction may be available to the County Council to induce the provision of services and prevent disamenity in the development.

42. This development shall not be carried out without prior agreement, in writing, between the Applicant & 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.

43. 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 shall 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 €410,309.49 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.
REASON: 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 Dún laoghaire-Rathdown on the 13th of January 2003.

NOTE 1: The proposed development shall accord with the requirements of Irish Water.

NOTE 2: The attention of the applicant is drawn to Section 34(13) of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, 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 3:The Applicant is advised that all/any requirements of the Environmental Health Office - Air Pollution and Noise Control Unit shall be ascertained and strictly adhered to.

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- [DZ25A/0044/WEB](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ25A-0044-WEB.md): In the Townlands of Laughanstown, and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Granted (10 Jul 2025). Amends a permitted Lehaunstown scheme to add a storey to two buildings, taking it from 492 to 517 homes, with fewer car spaces.
- [DZ21A/0334](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0334.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (7 Apr 2022). 482 new homes, mostly apartments in five blocks up to 5 storeys, beside Barrington's Road and the Luas in Lehaunstown.
- [DZ21A/1042](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-1042.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (30 May 2022). 122 new homes, a mix of houses, two-level units and apartments, beside Tully Park and Lehaunstown Lane.
- [DZ22A/0820](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0820.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood,, Dublin 18. Granted (12 Dec 2022). Makes minor changes to the already-permitted 168-home scheme in Tully, swapping the designs of 12 houses and altering some roofs.
- [DZ22A/0403](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ22A-0403.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (22 Jul 2022). Makes minor changes to the already-permitted 168-home scheme in Tully, swapping the designs of 12 houses and altering some roofs.
- [DZ21A/0699](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0699.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18. Granted (23 Sep 2021). Smaller first-floor bathroom windows on 33 permitted houses in Tully.
- [DZ20A/0552](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ20A-0552.md): Townlands of Laughanstown, Brennanstown and Cherrywood, Dublin 18,. Granted (11 Mar 2021). 163 new homes, mostly houses, between Castle Street and Tully Park.
- [D10A/0104](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D10A-0104.md): Carrickmines Substation Barringtontowers, Brennanstown Road, Carrickmines, Co. Dublin. Refused or withdrawn (15 Apr 2010). Seeks to keep an electrical substation built to power the Luas Green Line extension near Brennanstown Road.
- [ABP31332222](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/ABP31332222.md): Priorsland, Within the Townsland of Carrickmines Great and Brennanstown, Dublin 18. Refused or withdrawn (20 Nov 2024). A new village centre at Priorsland with 443 homes, a supermarket, shops, crèche and the first phase of a public park.
- [DZ21A/0677](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ21A-0677.md): site of c.8.751 ha located at Priorsland, located within the townlnds of Carrickmines Great and, Brennanstown, Dublin 18. The site comprises lands north and south of the carrickmines Stream and, adjacent Carrickmines Luas Park & Ride.. Refused or withdrawn (15 Sep 2021). Builds a new village centre at Priorsland with 445 homes, a supermarket, shops, crèche and offices beside Carrickmines Luas.
- [D11A/0127](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/D11A-0127.md): Carrickmines Substation, Barrington Tower, Brennanstown Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18. Granted (29 Nov 2011). Seeks to keep an electrical substation built to power the Luas Green Line extension near Brennanstown Road.

## Links

- [This page on CherrywoodPlans](https://cherrywoodplans.com/application/DZ23A-0028)
- [Council record, documents and conditions (DLR planning portal)](https://planning.agileapplications.ie/dunlaoghaire/application-details/95144)
- [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._