Land at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre, Saggart, Co. Dublin
Construction of a solar farm on a former golf course.
SD23A/0100 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 December 2023
- Reference
- SD23A/0100
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 December 2023
Summary
AI-generatedDevelopment of a ground-mounted photovoltaic solar farm on a 6.7-hectare site formerly used as a golf course. The project includes cabling, fencing, and an electrical compound with battery storage.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Permission for development on a site of 6.7ha. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a photovoltaic solar development to the north of the citywest hotel on lands formally in use as a golf course [comprising a change of use from former golf course to solar development]. The proposed development will include the installation of solar photovoltaic (pv) panels on ground mounted frames/support structures, underground cabling and ducting, security fencing, cctv cameras, temporary construction compound and an area of hardstanding for an electrical compound. The electrical compound will consist of two modified shipping containers, containing 3 inverters and lv switch gear. This compound will also accommodate the battery energy storage system, pv inverter and a transformer. The proposed development includes the above as well as drainage, landscaping, bio-diversity enhancement measures and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground. While the proposed development relates to a total site area of 6.7ha, c. 3.5ha of this constitutes the actual land take post development. The operational lifespan of the solar pv development will be 30 years. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies the planning application.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Swiftbanks Drive, Swiftbanks, Mill Roadprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €458,150 | 335 m |
| 1-118 Swiftbanks Manor, Swiftbanks Mill Road, Saggartprice excludes VAT | May 2026 | €42,555,216 | 335 m |
| Block A 1-59 Swiftbanks, View Swiftbanks Mill Road, Saggartprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €21,631,098 | 335 m |
| 8 Swiftbanks Drive, Swiftbanks, Mill Roadprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €389,427 | 336 m |
| 8 Swiftbanks Avenue, Mill Road, Saggartprice excludes VAT | Mar 2026 | €440,529 | 336 m |
| 14 Swiftbanks Drive, Swiftbanks, Mill Roadprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €458,150 | 341 m |
| 13 And 14 Swiftbanks Close, 1 And 2 Swiftbanks Court, Swiftbanksprice excludes VAT | Nov 2025 | €1,550,654 | 341 m |
| 11 Swiftbank Close, Swiftbanks, Mill Road Saggartprice excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €319,749 | 342 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 received5 December 2023
- Decision due10 January 2024
- Decision issued10 January 2024
- Permission expiry19 February 2029
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SD06A/0342South DublinLodged 4 May 2006Extension
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