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Chapelizod Road (R109) and National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) Dublin 8

Feb 16 2024

Application Received

Feb 20 2024

Decision

Apr 11 2024

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 16 / 02 / 2024
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    APPLICATION DECLARED INVA (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission to construct a new accessible commutative pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Liffey which will also provide a new ceremonial entrance to the Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) at Chapelizod Road (R 109), Chapelizod, Dublin 8. Under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, this site is included on the Record of Protected Structures, Ref. No. 2028 (Con Colbert Road, Dublin 8. Memorial Park, Islandbridge). The works will comprise of lightweight arch stainless steel bridge to cross over the River Liffey with an uninterrupted span of 58 metres and a structural depth of approximately 0.35 metres. Works on both sides on the proposed stainless steel bridge to include : a new ceremonial entrance plaza with stainless steel gates, granite wall and granite paved set-down area, with a new permeable asphalt path connected to the bridge (northern end) and also running from the bridge (southern end) land on axis with the Temple (built 1993) in the INWMG. Areas of granite paving will drain to open jointed soak away channels. The permeable asphalt paths do not require any additional drainage. All rainwater run-off will be retained on site to percolate into the ground. Enabling works and all ancillary site services be carried out as part of this proposed development. Removal of 7 trees on the north side of the river to allow for a safe wayfinding to the bridge. Proposed wildflowers planting to the northern side and mown grass to the southern side to match the rest of the INWMG. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this application. This application relates to objective SMTO27 on the land Development Plan 2022-2028 Sustainable Movement and Transport.

Nearby Applications:

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450m 30/10/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 66, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8 Proposed alterations to the front elevation of the existing residence at 66 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8, D08 VN5C. The proposed works will consist of alterations to an existing bay window to provide glazed double doors. Details...
450m 28/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 66 Inchicore Road, Dublin 8 Proposed alterations to front elevation of 66 Inchicore road to provide glazed double doors Details...
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420m 16/10/2025 REFUSE PERMISSION Museum Unit, Block C, Bellevue, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 (i) change of use of vacant unit at Museum Unit, Block C, Bellevue, Islandbridge, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, to 2 no. studio apartments and 24.6sq.m museum/community room at ground floor level and 2 no. one-bedroom apartments at first floor level; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate the change of use. Apartment 2 (studio) at ground floor level will be served by private amenity space in the form of an existing terrace to the south of the building; (iii) minor external alterations include the provision of a new entrance for the ground floor apartment; and (iv) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Details...
470m 22/08/2024 GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE 120, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission and retention permission at 120 Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. The development consists of: Demolition of existing extension to rear of existing house, construction of proposed single storey extension and 2 storey extension to rear of existing house, retention of existing single storey garage and all associated site works. Details...
470m 17/05/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 120, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8 PERMISSION & RETENTION: Planning permission and retention permission at 120 Inchicore road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. The development consists of: Demolition of existing extension to rear of existing house, construction of proposed single storey extension and 2 storey extension to rear of existing house, retention of existing single storey garage and all associated site works. Details...
0m 26/02/2024 GRANT PERMISSION at Chapelizod Road (R109), Chapelizod, Dublin 8, and Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, the Commissioners of Public Works, are applying for Planning Permission to the above named authority to construct a new accessible commemorative pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Liffey which will also provide a new ceremonial entrance to the Irish National War Memorial Gardens (INWMG) at Chapelizod Road (R 109), Chapelizod, Dublin 8, Dublin. Under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 - 2028, this site is included on the Record of Protected Structures, Ref. No. 2028 (Con Colbert Road, Dublin 8. Memorial Park, Islandbridge). The works will comprise of a lightweight arched stainless steel bridge to cross over the River Liffey with an uninterrupted span of 58 metres and a structural depth of approximately 0.35 metres. Works on both sides of the proposed stainless steel bridge to include: - a new ceremonial entrance plaza with stainless steel gates, granite wall and granite paved set-down area, with - a new permeable asphalt path connected to the bridge (northern end) and also running from the bridge (southern end) land on axis with the Temple (built 1993) in the INWMG. Areas of granite paving will drain to open jointed soak-away channels. The permeable asphalt paths do not require any additional drainage. All rainwater run-off will be retained on site to percolate into the ground. Enabling works and all ancillary site services be carried out as part of this proposed development. Removal of 7 trees on the north side of the river to allow for a safe wayfinding to the bridge. Proposed wildflowers planting to the northern side and mown grass to the southern side to match the rest of the INWMG. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of this planning application. This application relates to Objective SMTO27 on the land Development Plan 2022 - 2028 Sustainable Movement and Transport. Details...

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