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SD17A/0181

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Demolition of 2 buildings containing 4 single storey 'Golf Suites' and their replacement by the construction of two wall plate dormer staff accommodation units with a setback building line, pedestrian access from the access avenue to Finnstown Castle Hotel, landscaping, all associated site development works and services. The existing parking spaces service the 'golf suites' will be removed in accordance with the grant of permission issued under planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, and new parking spaces will be provided within the existing carpark and new car parking area to be developed on foot of planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No 112)

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    28 Jul 2017

  2. Application received

    13 Dec 2017

  3. Further information received

    13 Dec 2017

  4. Decision due

    18 Jan 2018

  5. Decision: Grant Permission

    18 Jan 2018

  6. Grant issued

    23 Feb 2018

Application Details

Location
Finnstown, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
2130 ha
Floor Area
594 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
13 December 2017
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
18 January 2018
Grant Date
23 February 2018

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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59m
SD17A/0197Refused21 Jun 2017

Single storey building for use as a ceremony building in conjunction with existing weddings at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No.112); all associated landscaping, site development works and services.

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

106m
S00A/0881Granted2 Apr 2001

Demolition of existing elements of a protected structure, and for the erection of functions room with ancillary spaces including kitchen, also for administration and staff facilities at mezzanine floor level and associated carparking on site of a protected structure.

Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

113m
SDZ20A/0001Invalid Application10 Jan 2020

Second floor rear extension to an existing three store mid terrace town house including associated internal alterations.

46, Castlegate Grove, Adamstown Castle, Lucan, Co. Dublin

113m
SDZ20A/0003Refused3 Feb 2020

Second floor rear extension to an existing three storey mid terrace town house including associated internal alterations located within a Strategic Development Zone.

46, Castlegate Grove, Adamstown Castle, Lucan, Co. Dublin

118m
SD03A/0349Granted21 Oct 2003

Demolition of existing modern single storey attached building (staff facilities & store) at rear of hotel and to erect two storey building to accommodate 24 no. bedroom suites, with covered open pedestrian link at ground level and stairs/lift enclosure abutting existing two storey building. Also for works to existing two storey building to provide extension to existing reception area at upper ground floor level and staff facilities at lower ground floor level, site works and associated carparking all within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Finnstown House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

127m
SD08A/0749Refused31 Oct 2008

Telecommunications apparatus consisting of a 30m replica tree with six no. Vodafone antennas and three no. 0.3m Vodafone link dishes and three no. Vodafone equipment cabinets in a proposed compound with a 2.4m high palisade fence.

Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

129m
SD14A/0168Granted17 Nov 2014

Two storey extension (c. 3,085.6sq.m.) to the existing 'Lawn Suites' hotel building; the extension will adjoin the existing 'Lawn Suites' building to the east and south and will comprise of 47 hotel suites situated around a central landscaped courtyard. The development will require the demolition of an existing single storey structure containing 4 'Golf Suites' and the removal of 44 car parking spaces; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Castle Hotel. Permission is also sought for revisions to the overall car parking layout to serve the development including the provision of 140 new spaces located to the west of the site, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works. (Protected Structure Ref. No. 112).

Finnstown Castle Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

132m
SD14A/0072/EPGrant Extension of Duration of Permission30 May 2019

3.85m high single storey extension (area 583sq.m) to the existing Leisure Centre Building; the extension is located to the west and south of the existing building and will comprise of leisure centre/fitness facilities including reception area, gymnasium, fitness studios and ladies and gents changing facilities; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Country House Hotel. Permission is also sought for car parking to serve the development, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works.

Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

133m
ED08/0011Declared Exempt19 Mar 2008

Internal refurbishment to late 20th century apartment buildings,including floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new bathroom fittings, new kitchen fittings, new furnishings and re-decoration.

Finnstown House, Lucan, Co. Dublin

135m
SD14A/0072Granted14 Apr 2014

3.85m high single storey extension (area 583sq.m.) to the existing Leisure Centre Building; the extension is located to the west and south of the existing building and will comprise of leisure centre/fitness facilities including reception area, gymnasium, fitness studios and ladies and gents changing facilities; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Country House Hotel. Permission is also sought for car parking to serve the development, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works.

Finnstown Country House Hotel, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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