Basketball Ireland asked to readvertise plans for €35m redevelopment of National Basketball Arena

Basketball Ireland has been asked to provide further information about its plans for a €35m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght amid a number of concerns by South Dublin County Council including that the public were not adequately informed about the project.

The local authority has asked the governing body of basketball in Ireland to re-advertise its proposal as well as to erect several more planning notices for the new stadium in the area around Tymon Park.

“There is a likelihood that properties that would potentially be impacted by the development have not been made appropriately aware of the development,” it stated.

The project for which planning permission is sought envisages the demolition of the existing arena and the construction of a new multi-sports facility which would double its capacity to almost 3,300.

Almost 8,000m² of floor space in the three-storey structure will provide space for four basketball courts as well as a gym, café, shops and roof terrace together with corporate facilities and office space for Basketball Ireland staff plus 260 car parking spaces.

No submissions or objections were made to the council about plans for the new arena from either members of the public or public representatives.

However, South Dublin County Council claimed notices alerting the public to the proposed development should have been placed at additional locations in the area.

It ruled that Basketball Ireland has not complied with the requirements of planning regulations on the erection of site notices.

The council has asked the sports body to re-advertise the development together with ensuring site notices are put up at several locations, including the main entrance to Tymon Park and at both ends of