Mabelground Limited intend to apply for retention permission for development (Large-scale…

Proposed development

Mabelground Limited intend to apply for retention permission for development (Large-scale Residential Development (LRD)) comprising amendments to a permitted Strategic Housing Development (SHD) as granted under ABP Reg. Ref. ABP-305763-19 at this c. 1.19 Ha. site at the corner of Airton Road and Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 HD35. Retention permission is sought for the following modifications: The amalgamation of 2 No. retail/commercial units (178.5 sq m and 175.4 sq m) to create one larger unit, and the relocation of the ESB substation and switch room from the southern boundary into the retail/commercial floorspace (total retail/commercial unit floorspace is 310 sq m); shell and core provided to the permitted creche (fit-out subject to tenant requirements); modifications to the height of the scheme including a minor increase to the finished floor levels, minor adjustment to the parapet heights including a slight increase of one section of roof by 125mm in Block B, minor increase in the height of the roof level amenity space by 500mm, and increase in the height of a staircore by 2.3 metres at roof level; revised roof design layout including an amended PV panel layout, increased green roof provision from 2,490 sq m to 2,576 sq m (increase of 86 sq m), reduction in plant, and provision of railings to the roof terrace amenity space; removal of the second private terrace accessed from bedroom No. 3 of Unit No. AG.105; removal of en-suite bathrooms from Unit Nos. B1.302, B1.303, B1.307, B2.301, B2.302, B2.303, B2.307, B3.301, B3.302, B3.307, B4.301, B4.302, B4.307, B5.301, B5.302 and B5.307; removal of stairs leading from the surface level courtyard to the basement; modifications to the landscaping strategy for fire safety including the addition of ventilation for the basement and adjustments to the landscaping layout at surface level; elevational changes including amendments to the material finishes, and provision of additional fire escapes on the western elevation; minor internal design changes including the provision of a metering room in lieu of 9 sq m of creche floor area, reconfiguration of staircores, reconfiguration of the refuse store, bicycle parking and disabled parking at basement level, and the provision of an attenuation tank at basement level; and all associated development works above and below ground.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 2 Sept 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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