New educational campus, to be delivered on a phased basis comprising 1 No. part 3 storey…

Application details

Planning reference

SD23A/0149

Council

South Dublin County Council

Proposal description

New educational campus, to be delivered on a phased basis comprising 1 No. part 3 storey, 1,000 pupil Post Primary School (Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School: Roll No. 68307J) and includes accommodation for children with special educational needs, a multi-purpose hall and all ancillary teacher and pupil facilities with a gross floor area of c. 11,021 sq.m; The development will also include and permanently incorporate elements of the temporary two storey postprimary school development (permitted under An Bord Pleanála Ref: ABP-311141-21; South Dublin County Council Reg. Ref. SD21A/0137), including vehicular access from Oldcourt Road; 3 ball courts; 2 pedestrian and cyclist access points and 1 pedestrian only access point to the northern boundary of the site; car parking; surface water drainage; attenuation tanks; piped infrastructure and ducting; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; The development will also include minor revisions to the previously permitted car parking area to allow for the provision of additional car parking spaces to serve the Post Primary School; The development will also include 3 additional ball courts and play areas; 1 storage building (c. 48 sq.m); car parking; electric vehicle charging points; bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping; waste management provision; cycle and pedestrian routes; boundary treatments; ancillary ramps and stairs; signage; attenuation tank; PV panels; boiler and plant; surface water drainage and SuDS measures (including green roofs); 3 flag poles; street and security lighting; piped infrastructural services and connections; changes in level and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground; The development will also consist of the retention of an ESB substation located to the south of the vehicular entrance at Oldcourt Road.

Location / address

Site at Oldcourt Road / Ballycullen Green, Firhouse, Dublin 24

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

22 Feb 2024

Council decision

Grant Permission

Council decision date

21 Mar 2024

Final grant date

29 Apr 2024

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   22 Feb 2024

2. Decision: Grant Permission

   21 Mar 2024

3. Final grant

   29 Apr 2024