Planning application · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Change of use from 'office' to 'science and technology' use at Block 7, Founders District

Block 7, Founders District, Belfield Office Park, Beech Hill Road, Dublin 4, D04 T3K6

D26A/0584/WEB · Dun Laoghaire RathdownLodged

0.0746 ha · Lodged

Planning application D26A/0584/WEB to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council: Change of use from 'office' to 'science and technology' use with ancillary office accommodation at fourth floor level, at Block 7, Founders District, Belfield Office Park. A council decision is due by 24 September 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council decision due

Key facts

Reference
D26A/0584/WEB
Planning authority
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Received
31 Jul 2026
Decision due
24 Sept 2026
Status
Lodged
Application type
Commercial
Use
Office
Floor area
477 m²
Site area
0.0746 ha

Proposed development

Change of use from 'office' to 'science and technology' use with ancillary office accommodation at fourth floor level (c.477sq.m.). Provision of laboratories, associated workspaces, stores, plant rooms and associated internal modifications. Installation of additional HVAC equipment within an existing plant area at roof level (c.46sq.m and up to 3m in height from roof level), together with associated ducting and plant infrastructure. The removal of one car parking space at Basement Level -1 to facilitate the installation of a generator (c.6sq.m.), along with associated ventilation ducting on the south elevation (3m in height from roof level). Provision of additional plant infrastructure at Basement Level -2 (c.9sq.m.). All associated site development and services work on a site of c.0.074ha.

Planning status

The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 24 Sept 2026.

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