GrantedRetentionDecided 30 November 2007

Citywest Hotel, Saggart, Co. Dublin.

Retention and completion of a three-storey convention centre at Citywest Hotel.

SD07A/0294 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 8 October 2007

Reference: SD07A/0294
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Retention
Received: 8 October 2007
Floor area: 15306.3 m²

Summary

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This application seeks to retain and complete a partially built three-storey convention centre and function room, which has been reduced in size by one-third compared to a previous permission. The site adjoins a Recorded Monument with Protected Structure status, and the application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Statement.

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Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Retention and completion of partially completed structure: development of a convention centre/function room to be used in conjunction with the existing uses and facilities of the existing hotel. The proposed building is reduced in size by 1/3 of that of the previous decision to grant permission (sd05a/0086). The convention centre is a three storey building incorporating a main hall with a temporary stage, entrance foyer, stores, break-out/meeting rooms, temporary bar, plant room, toilet and ancillary facilities & associated landscaping and site works including a covered walk to existing hotel and golf course. The development adjoins the site of a recorded monument with protected structure status (i. I saggart zone of archaeological influence). The application is accompanied by an environmental impact statement.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

OSOS

“To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities”

National zoning type: Open space, park

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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
10 Swiftwood, Garters Lane, Saggart	Apr 2026	€715,000	285 m
14 Parklands Cove, Parklands, Citywestprice excludes VAT	Mar 2025	€488,987	310 m
16 Garter Green, Parklands, Citywestprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€475,771	341 m
16 Garter Green, Parklands, Citywestprice excludes VAT	May 2025	€467,100	341 m
119 Swiftwood, Saggart, Dublin	Feb 2025	€313,000	353 m
116 Swiftwood, Garters Lane, Saggart	Feb 2026	€360,000	353 m
306 Swiftwood, Saggart, Dublin	Feb 2025	€405,000	353 m
320 Swiftwood, Garters Lane, Saggart	Jun 2025	€352,000	353 m

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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 received8 October 2007
Further information requested15 June 2007
Further information received26 July 2007
Decision due30 November 2007
Decision issued30 November 2007
Grant issued18 July 2008
Appeal submitted7 January 2008
Appeal decided18 July 2008
Permission expiry2 August 2008

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