SD16A/0420/EP

Construction of two 4 storey office buildings, with a total floor area of 13,250sq.m. The proposed development also provides for plant rooms at roof level (125sq.m each), all associated site development works, landscaping, basement and surface car parking, bike sheds, 2 service buildings (70sq.m each), and 2 new vehicular entrances off Bianconi Avenue, all on a site area of 2.2ha.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was submitted prematurely (more than one year before the expiration of the permission) and failed to demonstrate consistency with updated regional and local planning strategies regarding parking standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application was lodged prematurely, more than one year before the expiration of the permission, in contravention of Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
  • The proposal may not comply with Section 42(1)(a)(ii)(II) of the Act due to changes in regional and local development objectives since the original grant.
  • The level of parking provided exceeds the maximum rates set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022 and the NTA Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035.

Cited Policies (CDP)

South Dublin County Development Plan 2016 - 2022

Decision Document Summary

This application sought an extension of duration for the construction of two four-storey office buildings at Bianconi Avenue, Citywest Business Campus. The Planning Authority refused the extension primarily because the application was submitted prematurely, exceeding the one-year window prior to expiry mandated by Article 41 of the Planning and Development Regulations. Additionally, the authority noted that the development's parking provision is now inconsistent with updated regional and local t...
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