Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone
On the 17th May 2016 the government designated parts of the Dublin Docklands' area at North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock as a strategic development zone (SDZ). Dublin City Council (DCC), at its meeting on 2nd October 2017, decided by resolution to make the Poolbeg West Planning Scheme.
The planning scheme, together with modifications, was approved by An Bord Pleanála on 9th April 2019
The planning scheme, environmental statement and other supporting documents are available to download below.
Amendment to Poolbeg West Planning Scheme-2025
On 31st January 2025, An Bord Pleanála approved amendments to the planning scheme. These amendments were made to achieve consistency with Government policy, by removing text and graphic references to the Dublin Eastern Bypass (DEB) from the SDZ document as the DEB is no longer supported by the National Transport Authority’s, ‘Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy, 2022-2042.’ The proposed amendments, as submitted by Dublin City Council to an Bord Pleanála, are available at the following link.
An Bord Pleanála’s final decision (31st January 2025) was as follows.
The decision approved the amendments proposed. Dublin City Council can now proceed to implement these amendments in assessing new development proposals within the SDZ
Further Amendment to Poolbeg West Planning Scheme-2025
On 7th October 2025, An Coimisún Pleanála approved amendments to the planning scheme. These amendments were made to allow for the construction of Phase 2 of the Residential, Commercial and Amenity lands to proceed in advance of the specific transport infrastructure projects provided that no residential units or commercial floor space are occupied until the projects are delivered as per the phasing table.
The purpose of the amendment is to prevent delays in facilitating the construction of housing and commercial units in the Poolbeg West SDZ area. The amendment effectively facilitates the timely delivery of residential and commercial development, whilst simultaneously ensuring that adequate transport upgrades and infrastructure will still be in place before the occupation of any residential units or commercial floorspace
The specific transport infrastructure projects are:
- The replacement of Sean Moore Roundabout;
- The upgrade of Sean Moore Road;
- The construction and operation of the Dodder Bridge; and
- The commissioning of pedestrian and cycle facilities on the Tom Clarke (East Link) Bridge.
The proposed amendment was as follows:
An Coimisiún Pleanala’s final decision (7th October 2025) was as follows:
The decision approved the amendments proposed. Dublin City Council can now proceed to implement these amendments in assessing new development proposals within the SDZ
The approved planning scheme and environmental statement are also available for inspection at the following location and times:
Public Counter
Planning Department
Ground Floor
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay
Dublin 8
Opening hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
