Planning application · South Dublin County Council

The proposed development, Innovate Health, Centre of Excellence in Brain Health…

Fourth Avenue, Cookstown Industrial Estate, Adjoining & Bounded by Tallaght University Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 K599

SD24A/0196W · South DublinGranted
Reference
SD24A/0196W
Planning authority
South Dublin County Council
Received
21 Nov 2024
Decided
5 Dec 2024
Status
Granted
Floor area
6,590 m²
Site area
0.326 ha
Further information requested
9 Oct 2024
Further information received
21 Nov 2024

Proposed development

The proposed development, Innovate Health, Centre of Excellence in Brain Health and Dementia, which will consist of: The demolition (in part) of the existing concrete beams adjoining the neighbouring unit and relocation of existing underground services. A five-storey building with part six-storey elements and set-back accommodation and plant rooms. (c. 6,590m²). The building functions comprise a reception area, café/restaurant, central atrium, radiology department, treatment, assessment and consultation rooms, research facilities, associated offices and meeting rooms and associated staff facilities, plant and storage rooms. Roof terrace at Level 05 at the south end of the building. Extract flues above roof level for laboratory ventilation. The removal of 14 car park spaces in the existing adjacent TUH car park to facilitate a new Entrance Park consisting of hard and soft landscaping and lighting. New footpath, signage, loading bay and accessible parking space off Fourth Avenue. New footpath, signage, set down area and two accessible parking spaces off the internal hospital campus road to the west. Extended footpath to the west of the adjacent car park and new pedestrian crossing to enhance pedestrian access to the existing multi-storey car park. New pedestrian crossing to connect the new Entrance Park with the main entrance to Tallaght University Hospital. Secure enclosed staff bike store to the North and visitor bike racks in the Entrance Park. Bin store to east side of building. Boundary fencing, walls and gates to east of site. The new facility will employ an extension to Tallaght University's Hospital current waste license. All associated ancillary site development and drainage works.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 5 Dec 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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