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SDZ04A/1

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Development comprising 407 dwellings consisting of 18 no. one-bedroom units, 88 no. two-bedroom units, 264 no. three-bedroom units and 37 no. four-bedroom units in a mixture of apartments, duplexes and townhouses ranging in height from two to five storeys. Site development and landscape works including the provision of the Railway Station Access Road from the Newcastle Road to a point of approx. 815 metres into the site, including provision for a bus turning route and lay-by/temporary terminus. Vehicular access shall be taken from the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road via a new junction layout with the Finnstown Cloisters housing scheme, opposite Finnslawn, including associated traffic management improvement measures. Permission is also sought for widening and upgrading of the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road over a distance of approx. 220 metres between a point approx. 35m south of the entrance to Finnstown House and Golf Course, and a point 93m south of the junction with the Finnstown Cloisters housing scheme, opposite Finnslawn. A temporary construction access is to be taken off the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road and this will remain in place for up to three years from the date of permission after which time it will be closed off and the lands will be landscaped in accordance with the landscape masterplan for the development all on a site approx 12.21 hectares on lands bounded generally by Finnstown House and Golf Course to the north, the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road to the east and the Dublin to Kildare railway line to the south in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by statutory instrument no. 272 of 2001.

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Application Timeline

  1. Further information requested

    16 Aug 2004

  2. Application received

    1 Sept 2004

  3. Further information received

    1 Sept 2004

  4. Decision: Grant Permission

    28 Sept 2004

  5. Grant issued

    28 Sept 2004

  6. Decision due

    25 Oct 2004

Application Details

Location
Site of approx 12.55ha bounded by, Finnstown House And Golf Course To The North, The R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road To The East, The Dublin-Kildare Rail Line To The South, In The Townlands Of Finnstown And, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
SDZ Application
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
125500 ha
Floor Area
44741 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
1 September 2004
Status
Officer Allocation
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
28 September 2004
Grant Date
28 September 2004

Location

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SD12B/0157Grant Permission for Retention15 Jun 2012

Retention of satellite dish, 75cm diameter maximum, fixed to gable facade at ground floor level.

97, Castlegate Way, Adamstown Castle, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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SDZ05A/1Granted1 Mar 2005

Revisions to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. The revisions to the development comprise the addition of 1 no. two-bedroom duplex unit (Type T7) with 1 no. one-bedroom apartment over (Type T8). These units to be added to the eastern end of previously permitted 3-storey block T. It is also proposed to replace the 6 no. permitted 4-storey A type units (12 units in total) on plots 271-282 with a new 4-storey Block W, comprising 5 no. two-bedroom duplex units and 5 no. three bedroom duplex units. There will be no change to the total number of units permitted under planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1 as a result of the proposed development. Access to the proposed development is to be off the distributor road network permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. Site development and landscape works also form part of this application. The development proposed involves the construction of dwellings within the Adamstown Castle Development Area. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003. The lands fall entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.

Lands bounded generally by Finnstown House and Golfcourse to the north, the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road to the east, the Dublin-Kildare Rail Line to the south, in the townland of Finnstown and Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

84m
SDZ25A/0039WRequest Additional Information9 Oct 2025

Retention permission for change of use of residential dwelling to youth support and rehabilitation and single storey extension to the rear of existing unit within a Strategic Development Zone.

6, Castlegate Court, Lucan, Co Dublin, K78 VV87

85m
ED08/0030Declared Not Exempt31 Oct 2008

Use of satellite dish by placing dish on patio on ground in back yard of premises.

81, Adamstown Avenue, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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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

91m
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

96m
SD12B/0204Grant Permission for Retention7 Aug 2012

Satellite minidish 65cm diameter maximum, fixed to rear facade at ground floor level.

61, Adamstown Avenue, Lucan, Co. Dublin

144m
SDZ06A/7Granted28 Jun 2006

Construction of a creche and 7 no. residential units at Adamstown Castle Development Area. The proposed building ranges in height from one to four-storeys. The building will contain a creche facility (c.613sq.m.) at ground and first floor level, together with c.165sq.m. of outdoor play space. The creche will contain a total of 8 no. classrooms, 1 no. sleeping room and ancillary rooms. Seven residential units are also proposed within the building, comprising: a three-bedroom duplex unit on ground and first floor level with private garden to the rear; 4 no. two-bedroom apartments with balconies and 2 no. one-bedroom apartments with balconies on the second and third levels. A total of 18 no. car parking spaces including 2 no. disabled bays are provided to the north and northwest of the creche. Vehicular access to serve the development is via the road network permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/2, albeit incorporating some proposed minor adjustments, so that the north-south road to the east of Primary School #2 now provides for 21 banked perpendicular parking spaces including 2 disabled bays. The proposal also includes bin storage facilities at rear ground level to serve the creche and residential units; associated cycle parking facilities; all landscaping and site development works, above and below ground. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003 as amended by Amendment No. 1. The lands fall entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001 all on a site of c.063 ha bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue to the east, a proposed residential development to the north and west (the subject of a concurrent planning application), and future development within the Adamstown Castle Development Area to the south, in the town land of Finnstown / Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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SD12B/0168Granted29 Jun 2012

Erection of 450mm diameter satellite mini-dish at ground floor level fixed externally to side wall (south facing wall) of dwelling within private patio area.

2, Castlegate Park, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin

159m
SDZ05A/3Granted24 Oct 2005

Construction of c.7,195m2 of public park to serve the Adamstown Castle Development Area including tree and shrub planting, installation of paths and low walls; the provision of a children's play area (c. 332m2) including play equipment and play surfacing; erection of railings surrounding the play area; installation of lighting and street furniture to include benches, bollards and other ancillary hard and soft landscaping. Part of the proposed development will occur on lands above the underground attenuation tank permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. This application seeks to revise that portion of the park permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1.This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003.

Lands Bounded Generally By Permitted, Development SDZ04A/1 To East And To North, And West By Future Residential Development Within, Adamstown Castle Development Area I, Finnstown And Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin

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