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SDZ05A/1

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

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.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Mar 2005

  2. Decision: Grant Permission

    18 Apr 2005

  3. Grant issued

    18 Apr 2005

  4. Decision due

    24 Apr 2005

Application Details

Location
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.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
SDZ Application
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
1000 ha
Floor Area
1470 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
1 March 2005
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
18 April 2005
Grant Date
18 April 2005

Location

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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.

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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.

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SDZ04A/1Granted1 Sept 2004

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.

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

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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

127m
SD12B/0204Grant Permission for Retention7 Aug 2012

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

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131m
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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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

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SD17A/0181Granted13 Dec 2017

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)

Finnstown, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin.

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ED14/0034Declared Not Exempt22 Sept 2014

Erection of 1 no. single storey temporary storage shed and 1 no. portacabin on lands at Finnstown Castle Hotel in connection with construction works in accordance with permission SD14A/0072.

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

150m
ED08/0001Declared Exempt21 Jan 2008

External Landscaping,resurfacing in tarmacadam of access avenue,erection of lamp standards, erection of decorative fountain, laying of stormwater drain, storage of waste materials, storage of new materials, painting of entrance walling and gates, internal refurbishment to rooms at lower ground floor of the main house.

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