PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, the Commissioners of Public Works…

Proposed development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, the Commissioners of Public Works, are applying for Planning Permission to the above named authority to construct a new accessible commemorative pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Liffey which will also provide a new ceremonial entrance to the Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) at Chapelizod Road (R 109), Chapelizod, Dublin 8, Dublin. Under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 - 2028, this site is included on the Record of Protected Structures, Ref. No. 2028 (Con Colbert Road, Dublin 8. Memorial Park, Islandbridge). The works will comprise of a lightweight arched stainless steel bridge to cross over the River Liffey with an uninterrupted span of 58 metres and a structural depth of approximately 0.35 metres. Works on both sides of the proposed stainless steel bridge to include: - a new ceremonial entrance plaza with stainless steel gates, granite wall and granite paved set-down area, with - a new permeable asphalt path connected to the bridge (northern end) and also running from the bridge (southern end) land on axis with the Temple (built 1993) in the INWMG. Areas of granite paving will drain to open jointed soak-away channels. The permeable asphalt paths do not require any additional drainage. All rainwater run-off will be retained on site to percolate into the ground. Enabling works and all ancillary site services be carried out as part of this proposed development. Removal of 7 trees on the north side of the river to allow for a safe wayfinding to the bridge. Proposed wildflowers planting to the northern side and mown grass to the southern side to match the rest of the INWMG. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application. This application relates to Objective SMTO27 on the land Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Sustainable Movement and Transport.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 10 Oct 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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