GrantedInfrastructureDecided 11 October 2023

Tallaght Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Development of a new public square and public realm improvements at Tallaght Luas stop.

SD218/0009 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 August 2021

Reference: SD218/0009
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: Application Under Part 8
Received: 5 August 2021

Summary

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This Part 8 application proposes a new public square adjacent to the Tallaght Luas stop and future Bus Connects interchange. It includes public realm works of approximately 0.5 hectares, improved public space in front of Rua Red Arts Centre, outdoor seating, repaving, and landscaping.

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Development description

New public square at tallaght luas stop and improved public space in front of rua red arts centre and the civic theatre. Development of public realm works totaling approximately c. 0.5 ha at lands adjoining belgard square west, tallaght (the square) luas stop and the square carpark, and a second red line area abutting tallaght cultural quarter including: delivery of a new public square adjacent to the existing tallaght luas stop and the future proposed bus connects interchange, along with an improved public space in front of rua red arts centre. The two spaces will be a continuation of the tallaght public realm scheme from cookstown to the county hall as approved under separate part 8 application reg. Ref: sd208/0005 in 2020. This proposal is supported by urdf funding as part of project ireland 2040. Proposed works to include: a new information point totem and feature streetlights, extension of outdoor seating to rua red and betelnut cafes to include parasols, tables and chairs and associated works. All ancillary site development and landscape works, including public lighting, repaving, furniture, seating, pathways, planting, surface water drainage, boundaries, and road surface upgrade to part of blessington road. The proposal has undergone appropriate assessment screening under the habitats directive (92/43/eec) and screening for environmental impact assessment (eia) under the eia directive 2014/52/eu. The planning authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an eia is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Due to covid-19 restrictions, plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from thursday 5th august 2021 only by appointment at the offices of south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin 24, and available online on the consultation portal. Http://consult. Sdublincoco. Ie submissions or observations in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made as follows: online at https://consult. Sdublincoco. Ie up to 11.59pm on thursday 16th september 2021 or written submissions not later than 4.30pm, on thursday 16th september 2021. Please address your submission to: a/senior executive officer, planning department, south dublin county council, county hall, tallaght, dublin 24 ynn5. Note: please make submission by one medium only. All submissions should include name and a contact address. It should be noted that the freedom of information act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by south dublin county council.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
9d Belgard Sq, Tallaght, Dublin 24	Sept 2025	€267,000	79 m
7 Alen Hall, Belgard Square East, Dublin 24	Apr 2026	€295,000	137 m
79d Alen Hall, Belgard Sq West, Tallaght Dublin 24	Feb 2025	€325,000	137 m
65 Allen Hall, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24	Dec 2025	€292,000	137 m
31 Allen Hall, Belgard Square West, Tallaght	Nov 2025	€290,000	137 m
11 Alenhall, Belgard Square, Tallaght	Oct 2025	€310,000	137 m
19 Alen Hall, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24	Mar 2026	€304,000	137 m
16 Horan Hall, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24	Jun 2025	€200,000	149 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.

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Application received5 August 2021
Decision issued11 October 2023

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