An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted full planning permission for a substantial mixed-use retail and residential development at Lambs Cross, Sandyford, marking a significant addition to the evolving suburban edge of South Dublin.
The site is owned by Loughcross Ltd., a subsidiary of the Salamisso Developments Group, which is led by UK-Based developer Frank Gilmer. Salamisso Developments operates primarily across the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio that also includes completed projects in mainland Europe. The decision by the national planning authority follows a detailed assessment of the proposal and its relationship to the surrounding road network, residential areas, and emerging development pattern in the locality.
About the Location
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The development site is situated at Lambs Cross, at the north-west junction of Sandyford Road, Blackglen Road, Hillcrest Road and Enniskerry Road. Located on the suburban fringe of the city, the area has been identified as one undergoing notable change, with a number of residential housing and apartment schemes either proposed or expected to commence construction in the near future.
The site benefits from strong transport connectivity. It is located approximately 1 kilometre from M50 Junction 14, providing direct access to the wider Dublin motorway network, and approximately 1.5 kilometres from the Green Line Luas Glencairn stop to the north-east. Recent road improvement works along Sandyford Road, delivered as part of the Blackglen Road Improvement Scheme, have widened the carriageway along the full frontage of the site and enhanced the overall traffic capacity and safety.
Public transport accessibility is further supported by a bus stop located directly adjacent to the site on Sandyford Road, serving Dublin bus routes 114 and 44b. These connections were considered key factors in assessing the suitability of the location for a higher-density mixed-use development.
Granted Full Planning Permission
An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted planning permission for the delivery of a new neighbourhood centre, incorporating a mix of residential apartments and commercial uses. The approved scheme is designed to serve both existing and emerging residential communities in the area, while consolidating local services within a walkable, centrally located hub.
The development comprises a total of 80 residential apartment units, including 22 one-bedroom units, 41 two-bedroom units, and 17 three-bedroom units. In addition to the residential component, the scheme includes a range of commercial and community-focused uses intended to meet day-to-day needs within the locality.
These uses include a supermarket with an associated off-licence, a restaurant and bar with a winter garden, a café, a pharmacy, a beauty and hair salon, a health centre, and an ATM facility. A dedicated residential amenity space is also provided as part of the overall layout.
The approved development is arranged across three separate blocks, reflecting the scale of the site and its prominent roadside setting, while also responding to the surrounding built form.
Development Layout and Building Design
Block A will be three to five storeys, with a two-storey basement and will accommodate 31 apartments alongside the supermarket, off-licence, restaurant/bar and winter garden, pharmacy, beauty and hair salon, and ATM area.
Block B will be five to six storeys, over the same two-storey basement, and will contain 26 apartments, two residential amenity space areas, a health centre, and a greenhouse or conservatory on the fourth-floor level.
Block C will be four to five storeys, once again over a two-storey basement, and will contain 23 apartments, a café, and a further greenhouse or conservatory on the fourth-floor level.
Across all blocks, the development includes standard associated elements such as entrance lobbies, circulation areas, storage, and plant rooms. Each apartment will be provided with private open space in the form of a balcony or terrace, while a total of six shared roof terrace areas are distributed across the scheme.
Parking, Public Realm, and Open Space
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The basement levels will accommodate a total of 215 car parking spaces, including designated electric vehicle charging spaces, accessible parking bays, and parent-and-child spaces. Provision is also made for sustainable transport, with 154 bicycle parking spaces across four secure bicycle storage areas, alongside 18 motorcycle spaces.
Additional basement facilities include a loading area and bay, an ESB substation, refuse storage, and recycling areas. At street level, the development will provide an enhanced pedestrian concourse along the Sandyford Road frontage, with a design emphasis on pedestrian and cyclist access and movement.
Public open space is delivered through a central open area and additional public realm spaces integrated throughout the site, contributing to the creation of an active and accessible neighbourhood centre. Together, these elements aim to support the long-term evolution of the Lambs Cross area as a mixed-use, well-connected suburban node within south Dublin.
