Large-scale Residential development of 530 no. residential units
Barrysparks and Crowscastle (lands generally bound by the R132 to the
up to 9 storeys · 6.28 ha · Appeal decided, August 2026
Planning application LRD0055/S3E to Fingal County Council: Large-scale Residential development of 530 no. residential units and creche in 4 no. blocks, at Barrysparks and Crowscastle lands generally bound by the R132. Granted by the council on 6 May 2026; An Coimisiún Pleanála decided the appeal on 24 August 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
- Appeal decided
Key facts
Homes and mix
| 1-bed | 244 |
| 2-bed | 235 |
| 3-bed | 51 |
| Total homes | 530 |
- Creche
- 163 car parking spaces
- ESB substations
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Proposed development
Large-scale Residential development (LRD) of 530 no. residential units and creche in 4 no. blocks (Blocks A to D) with a total gross floor area (GFA) of 49,210 sqm (excluding basement car parking) with associated ancillary accommodation, private balconies, communal amenity spaces and public open spaces. Block A: 1 to 7 storey block comprising 74 no. apartments (37 no. 1 bed units and 37 no. 2 bed units). Block B: 6 to 9 storey block comprising 108 no. apartments (44 no. 1 bed units and 55 no. 2 bed units and 9 no. 3 bed units). Block C: 1 to 9 storey block comprising 138 no. apartments (49 no. 1 bed units, 61 no. 2 bed units and 28 no. 3 bed units) and a creche (462.5 sq.m) with external play space. Block D: 1 to 9 storey block comprising 210 no. apartments (114 no. 1 bed units, 82 no. 2 bed units and 14 no. 3 bed units). A total of 163 no. car parking spaces provided in combination of surface spaces and basement level beneath Block D. Development will be accessed from the south via connection to existing roundabout on the Holywell Distributor Road and from the north via fully signalised junction with the R132. Permission also sought for hard and soft landscaping, cycle and motorcycle parking, bin stores, water supply and foul water connections, surface water infrastructure, connections to public utilities, ESB substations, plant areas, roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) panels, building and directional signage and all associated site and development works. A 10 year permission is sought.
Planning status
An Coimisiún Pleanála concluded the appeal on 24 Aug 2026. The official file has the outcome.
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