International Event & Conference Centre (IECC) Convention Centre, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin
Retention and alterations at the International Event & Conference Centre in Saggart, partly within a protected structure curtilage.
SD12A/0246 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 6 December 2012
- Reference
- SD12A/0246
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission and Retention
- Received
- 6 December 2012
- Floor area
- 2098 m²
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for full-height extensions, a service lift, a balcony, and fire escape stairs at the convention centre. Permission is also sought for service yard alterations, with part of the site located within the curtilage of the protected Tassagart House.
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Official record
Development description
Modifications and proposed alterations to the existing convention centre permitted under planning register reference sd07a/0294; retention permission is sought for full height extension on northeast (rear) side of the building accommodating toilets, store rooms, plant / boiler rooms and covered external areas at the rear; service lift on northeast (rear) side of building adjoining the full height structure; full height extension on northwest (golf course) side of the building to accommodate extended entrance, event control centre, offices and substation; external balcony at first and second floor level on northwest side (golf course) of the building; 2 x external fire escape stairs from this first floor balcony to ground level on northwest (golf course) side; fire tender / service access road; air conditioning unit. Permission is sought for alterations to the existing service yard compound to provide a new asphalt surface and a new water storage tank within the compound. Part of the site is located within the curtilage of a protected structure (tassagart house).
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 December 2012
- Decision due6 December 2012
- Decision issued31 January 2013
- Grant issued11 March 2013
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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