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Planning application · South Dublin County Council

Demolition of existing factory/warehouse buildings on site

Former Gallaher's Cigarette Factory site, at the junction of Airton Road and Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

SHD3ABP-306705-20/EP · South DublinOn Site

up to 8 storeys · 2.52 ha · On Site

Planning application SHD3ABP-306705-20/EP to South Dublin County Council: Demolition of existing factory/warehouse buildings on site, at Former Gallaher's Cigarette Factory site, at the junction of Airton. Granted by the council on 7 January 2025. Work commenced on 16 February 2026.

Timeline

  1. Application lodged
  2. Council granted
  3. Work commenced

Key facts

Reference
SHD3ABP-306705-20/EP
Planning authority
South Dublin County Council
Received
11 Nov 2024
Decided
7 Jan 2025
Status
On Site
Use
Residential
Dwellings (estimated)
502
Read from the description, not stated on the register.
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
10,259 m²
Site area
2.52 ha
Commenced
16 Feb 2026

Homes and mix

Apartments and duplexes502
1-bed197
2-bed257
3-bed48
Total homes502
  • Creche
  • 3 retail or commercial units
  • 202 car parking spaces
  • 584 cycle parking spaces
  • ESB substations

Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.

Proposed development

Demolition of existing factory/warehouse buildings on site (total floor area c. 10,076.8sq.m). Construction of 502 apartments (comprising 197 1-bed; 257 2-bed; and 48 3-bed units) within 6 blocks ranging in height from 4 to 8 storeys. All residential units provided with associated private balconies/terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. Provision of residential amenity facilities, 3 retail units, creche and services/bin store areas (total non-residential floor area c.1,839sq.m). A total of 202 car parking spaces (at basement and undercroft levels) and 584 no. bicycle parking spaces. Vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist accesses from Greenhills Road and Airton Road. Provision of road improvements and pedestrian crossings. All associated site development works, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, plant areas, pv panels (at roof level), waste management areas, and services provision (including ESB substations).

Planning status

A commencement notice has been lodged: works are under way or about to start.

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