Belgard Square West / Cookstown Way, Tallaght Town Centre, Dublin 24
A major mixed-use development including 389 apartments, retail, leisure centre, and creche.
SD03A/0323 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 28 May 2003
- Reference
- SD03A/0323
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 28 May 2003
- Residential units
- 389
- Floor area
- 39563 m²
Summary
AI-generatedA large-scale mixed-use development on a 1.034 hectare site. The project includes 389 apartments across multiple blocks ranging from 5 to 13 storeys, ground floor retail, a restaurant, a creche, a leisure centre, and underground parking. It also involves the demolition of Virginia House and an existing arts centre.
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Official record
Development description
Mixed use development on a 1.034 hectare site. The total floor area of the development is circa 39,563 sq. Metres. The development comprises 389 apartments (including 58 affordable units), 4,862 sq. Metres of ground floor retail, 387 sq. Metres of restaurant / cafe, 575 sq. Metres creche, 3,220 sq. Metres leisure centre, 125 sq. Metres community room all over two levels of underground parking (510 car spaces and cycle spaces). The total development is in blocks: block a & b: 5 storey plus penthouse with 87 apartments. Block c: 7 and 9 storey with 75 apartments. Block d: 7,8 and 9 storey with 62 apartments. Block e: 12 and 13 storey with 53 apartments. Block f: 7 storey with 36 apartments. Block g: 8 storey with 28 apartments. Block h: 7 storey with 48 apartments. The application includes the demolition of virginia house and existing two storey arts centre. The application is accompanied by an environmental impact statement.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Town Centres”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Swan Hall, Belgard Square, Tallaght | Feb 2025 | €250,000 | 21 m |
| Apt 16 Swan Hall, Belgard Sq East, Tallaght Dublin 24 | May 2025 | €251,000 | 21 m |
| 19 Swan Hall, Belgard Square, Tallagh | Jun 2025 | €231,000 | 31 m |
| Apt 24 Swan Hall, Belgard Sq East, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 31 m |
| Apt 29, Swan Hall, Belgard Sq East | Jul 2025 | €290,000 | 31 m |
| 16 Virginia Hall, Belgard Sq West, Dublin 24 | Mar 2025 | €292,000 | 36 m |
| Apt 43 Block E, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Jan 2025 | €250,000 | 36 m |
| 34 Virginia Hall, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24 | Jun 2025 | €300,000 | 36 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 May 2003
- Decision due28 May 2003
- Decision issued1 August 2003
- Appeal submitted26 August 2003
- Appeal decided7 January 2004
- Permission expiry29 December 2003
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
Alterations to previously approved plans (Reg. Ref. SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720, An Bord Pleanala Ref. No.…
Unit 15, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
SD08A/0244South DublinLodged 14 Apr 2008Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Alterations to previously approved plans (reg. ref. SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720 An Bord Pleanala Ref. no.…
Belgard Square West/Cookstown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD06A/0591South DublinLodged 11 Jul 2006Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Change of use of Unit V from the permitted creche to retail use (600sq m) and the changes of use of unit no.s…
Unit Nos. 17, V and W, Belgard Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24
SD08A/0644South DublinLodged 2 Dec 2008Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For alterations to previously approved plans (Reg Ref SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720, SD06A/0591 An Bord Pleanala Ref…
Belgard Square West/ Cookstown Way, Tallaght Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, 24
SD07A/0206South DublinLodged 23 Mar 2007Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Subdivision of a duplex residential unit number 52 (217.7sq.m.) Block E into 2 no. residential units…
Belgard Square West/ Cookstown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
SD06A/0228South DublinLodged 28 Mar 2006Apartments
- GrantedAt this site
Planning permission for alterations to previously approved plans (Reg Ref SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720, An Bord…
Belgard Square West/ Cookstown Way, Tallaght Town Centre, Dublin, 24
SD07A/0205South DublinLodged 23 Mar 2007Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
For alterations to previously approved plans (Reg Ref SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720), An Bord Pleanala Ref No.…
Belgard Square West/ Cookstown Way, Tallaght Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin, 24
SD07A/0207South DublinLodged 23 Mar 2007Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Alterations to previously approved plans (Reg. Ref. SD03A/0323, SD05A/0720, An Bord Pleanala Ref. No.…
Belgard Square West / Cookstown Way, Tallaght Town Centre, Dublin 24.
SD06A/0932South DublinLodged 1 Nov 2006Change of use
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