RefusedApartmentsDecided 16 April 2025

The Former ABB Site, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Demolition of existing structures and construction of 334 residential units in Tallaght.

SHD3ABP-313606-22 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 18 May 2022

Reference: SHD3ABP-313606-22
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: SHD3-Application to ABP
Received: 18 May 2022

Summary

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A strategic housing development application for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed-use development of 334 residential units (including 118 Build-to-Rent units) across 3 blocks ranging from 2 to 13 storeys. The development will also include retail, commercial, and childcare facilities.

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Residential units: 334
Storeys: 13
Floor area: 29,784 m²

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Official record

Development description

On a site bound by belgard road (r113) to the east, belgard square north to the north, belgard square east to the west and clarity house to the south, demolition of all existing structures on site (with a combined gross floor area of c. 3625sq. M); the construction of a mixed-use residential development set out in 3 blocks including a podium over a basement, ranging in height from 2 to 13 storeys (with core access above to roof terrace), comprising 334 residential units of which 118 will be build to rent (btr) residential units, with associated amenities and facilities across the development; 4 retail/café/restaurant units and 3 commercial spaces associated with the 3 live-work units (723sq. M combined); childcare facility (144sq. M); 670 bicycle parking spaces including 186 visitor spaces; 117 car parking spaces (including 6 disabled spaces) are provided at ground floor and basement level; communal space in the form of residential courtyards and roof terraces; public open space provision including homezone/tertiary route along the south of the site between belgard rd and belgard square east; the overall development has a gross floor area of 29,784 sq. M; of the total 334 residential units proposed, unit types comprise block a (build-to-rent), 91 one bed units; 1 two bed 3 person units; 26 two bed 4 person units; blocks b & c, 2 live-work studio units; 102 one bed units; 12 two bed 3 person units; 88 two bed 4 person units including 5 duplex units; 1 two bed 4 person live-work unit; 11 three bed units; a portion of the proposed residential development is a 'build to rent' scheme in accordance with specific planning policy 7 and 8 as set out in the 'sustainable urban housing: design standards for new apartments (december 2020); all associated works, plant, services, utilities, telecommunications infrastructure, pv panels and site hoarding during construction; a natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and accompanies this application; the application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant development plan or local area plan; the application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the planning and development act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

TCUC

“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.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
48 The Crescent, Stonehaven, Blessington Roadprice excludes VAT	Nov 2025	€480,176	179 m
49 Tuansgate, Belgard Sq, Tallaght Dublin 24	Jul 2025	€215,000	216 m
26 Tuansgate, Belgard Sq East, Tallaght Dublin 24	Jul 2025	€283,000	216 m
Apt 62, Tuansgate, Belgard Sq East Dublin 24	Nov 2025	€310,000	216 m
45 Tramway Court, Old Blessington Rd, Tallaght Dublin 24	May 2025	€110,000	291 m
46 Tramway Court, Old Blessington Rd, Tallaght Dublin 24	May 2025	€110,000	291 m
51 Tramway Court, Old Blessington Rd, Tallaght Dublin 24	Oct 2025	€193,000	291 m
44 Tramway Court, Old Blessington Rd, Tallaght Dublin 24	Nov 2025	€170,000	291 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 received18 May 2022
Decision due12 July 2022
Decision issued16 April 2025

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