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SDZ24A/0013W

Granted

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Adamstown Castle Educate Together National School Board of Management intends to apply for permission at this site located within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), in the townlands of Doddsborough and Finnstown in Adamstown, Lucan, County Dublin. The proposed development will consist of amendments to a permitted primary school granted planning permission under register reference SDZ21A/0001. The proposed amendments include: • Alterations to the layout of the permitted school building including the relocation of the Special Education Needs (SEN) base resulting in an increase in the gross floor area of the school building from c. 5,582.6 sq.m to c. 6,096.2 sq.m (an increase of c. 513.6 sq.m); • Revisions to the overall height of the school building from c. 13.6 m to c. 13.97 m (an increase of c. 0.37 m); • Relocation of permitted fire escape exits and associated elevational changes to the school building; • Alterations to the location, size and number of permitted window and door openings on all elevations; • Revisions to the permitted main school recessed building entrance to include a raised external foyer and boundary planters, and replacement of permitted security gates with 2.9m security shutters; • Relocation of the permitted vehicular exit at Adamstown Park to Tandy's Square, relocation of the permitted vehicular entrance at Adamstown Park further to the south, and associated revisions to the permitted vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the school grounds, including the provision of 7 no. additional pedestrian gates throughout the site; • Provision of 2 no. additional pedestrian crossings at Tandy's Square and provision of 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist crossing at Adamstown Park; • Omission of permitted set-down area along Adamstown Park and provision of a new set-down area within the school grounds; • Provision of a new SEN set-down area for 3 no. cars to be provided on Adamstown Drive; • An increase in the provision of car parking spaces from 40 no. spaces to 42 no. spaces, to include 4 no. spaces for electric vehicle charging and 6 no. accessible spaces; • An increase in the provision of sheltered bicycle spaces from 188 no. spaces to 200 no. spaces; • Revised landscaping, lighting and amenity areas to include the provision of landscaped buffer zones along Adamstown Park and Tandy's Square, relocation of the permitted SEN garden/play area, provision of a new running track, reduction in the number of ball courts from 4 no. courts to 3 no. courts, and inclusion of an accessible roof garden; • Revisions to boundary treatments to include the extension of the low brick wall with steel railings and an overall height of 2.4 m at the western boundary of the site and a 1.8 m high feature wall around the relocated SEN garden/play area; • Provision of 2.4 m high steel gates at all vehicular and pedestrian entrances/exits; • Alterations to the permitted surface water drainage system to omit the permitted attenuation tank and include treatment of surface water utilising Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) measures; • Provision of new heat pumps and incorporation of a Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system; • Provision of new refuse and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage areas; and • Alterations to permitted site levels; and all related site development works. The planning application also seeks permission for a signal-controlled toucan crossing at Adamstown Park and 2 no. uncontrolled pedestrian crossings at Tandy's Square including a 1.2m pedestrian guard rail adjacent to the school, resulting in an increase in the planning application boundary area from 1.43ha to 1.45ha.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 May 2024

  2. Decision due

    27 Jun 2024

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    27 Jun 2024

  4. Grant issued

    27 Jun 2024

Application Details

Location
In the townlands of Dodsborough and Finnstown, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
SDZ Application
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
1450000 ha
Floor Area
6096.2 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
3 May 2024
Status
Final Grant
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
27 June 2024
Grant Date
27 June 2024
Permission Expires
26 June 2029

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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7m
SDZ21A/0001Granted11 May 2021

Construction of a predominantly part two storey, part three storey primary school (there is a small single storey element to the south of the building) c.5,582.6sq.m GFA overall including 32 classrooms, general purpose room, offices and administrative rooms and stores including a 4 classroom Special Education Needs Base with associated facilities at ground floor level; there will be approximately 70sq.m of solar panels provided on the roof of the school; the proposal also comprises of 4 ball courts, together with 2.4m high paladin fencing; a sensory garden and grass play areas; the boundary to the school site is comprised predominantly of a 2.4m high low brick wall with railings, including 2.4m high gates to all pedestrian and vehicular access points; 40 staff car parking spaces and 17 drop-off spaces will be provided with separate vehicular entrance and exit to serve the development provided off Adamstown Park; maintenance access to the school site is provided from the permitted Side Street to the west permitted under Reg. SDZ19A/0011; pedestrian cycle entrances to the school site are provide off Adamstown Park and from the permitted Side Street to the west permitted under Reg. SDZ19A/0011; all ancillary site development and landscape works, including boundary treatments, 188 bike parking stands, 3 10m high flagpoles and an ESB Sub-Station; This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, as amended and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001 on a site (approx. 1.43 Ha) in the townlands of Dodsborough and Finnstown bounded generally to the north by the Adamstown Drive, to the east and south by Adamstown Park and to the west by undeveloped lands which have planning permission for a development known as Tandy's Lane Village Phase 1 (SDZ19A/0011) and beyond is the remainder of the undeveloped Tandy's Lane Village Development Area.

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SDZ26A/0022WGranted9 Jun 2026

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129m
SDZ25A/0037WGranted4 Sept 2025

Permission for amendments to previously permitted development at a site of approximately 0.53 Ha in the townland of Doddsborough, south-west of Lucan, Co. Dublin. The site is generally bound: to the north by Somerton Rise and Somerton Row; to the east by Somerton Row, Somerton Drive and Somerton View; to the south by the L1030; and to the west by The Paddocks Way. The proposed amendments are to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 (amended under Reg. Ref. SDZ21A/0016 and Reg. Ref. SDZ23A/0039), as extended under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004/EP. This Application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) and relates to development within the 'Airlie Stud' and 'Somerton' Development Areas of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone. The amendments principally propose the omission of 40 No. apartment and duplex units (3 No. 1-bed, 16 No. 2-bed and 21 No. 3-bed) and the provision of 39 No. units (15 No. 1-bed, 3 No. 2-bed, 20 No. 3-bed and 1 No. 4-bed) in their stead. The 39 No. proposed units include 3 No. 2-storey houses (2 No. 3-bed and 1 No. 4-bed) and 36 No. duplex units in buildings of 3 No. storeys (15 No. 1-bed, 3 No. 2-bed and 18 No. 3-bed). The total number of units in the amended and extended Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 permission will decrease by 1 No. to 241 No. The proposal and amendments also relate to: the location and number of car parking (reducing from 48 No. spaces to 46 No. spaces); cycle parking; communal amenity space; private amenity space (as gardens, balconies and terraces); hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; bin stores; and all associated works above and below ground.

A site of approximately 0.53 Ha in the townland of Doddsborough, South-West of Lucan, Co. Dublin

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SDZ21A/0002Grant Permission for Retention3 Feb 2021

The retention of 2 advertising board signs associated with permitted residential development at Somerton Phase 2 (Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004). Retention permission is being sought for a temporary period of three years. 1 advertising V-shaped board sign with a maximum height of 7.58m consisting of 2 panels approx. 4m wide and 4.53m high (signage quantum of approx. 32.6sq.m). This is located on the northern side of Adamstown Drive junction with Tandys Lane. 1 advertising board sign with overall height of 6.15m consisting of 1 panel approx. 3m wide and 4m high (signage quantum of 9sq.m). This is located at the junction of Adamstown Park and Adamstown Drive. Total quantum of advertising signage proposed is approximately 41.6sq.m.

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SD26B/0087WInvalid - Site Notice2 Mar 2026

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150m
SDZ26A/0010WGranted12 Mar 2026

Conversion of attic to storage and a bathroom including a dormer window to the rear all at roof level.

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198m
SDZ09A/0001Granted3 Feb 2009

Temporary works to approved road known as Adamstown Drive, as previously approved under Reg. Ref. SDZ05A/2, pending full completion of the roadway. The proposed temporary works will consist of the provision of a temporary 2.5m wide shared cycleway and footpath on the northern road edge and a 1.25m on/off road cycleway on the southern road edge, between the R120 (Newcastle Road) junction and The Paddocks. The development also includes for temporary associated signage along Adamstown Drive and for the full completion of approved road known as Adamstown Drive, in accordance with plans and particulars approved under Reg. Ref. SDZ05A/2 and all associated site development and infrastructural works, all on lands at Dodsborough, Lucan, Co. Dublin, which forms part of Development Areas 2 (Somerton) and 3 (Airlie Stud) of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme. 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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ED21/0074Declared Not Exempt25 Nov 2021

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SDZ07A/0012Granted14 Jul 2008

Residential development consisting of 189 no. dwelling units consisting of 1 no. 5 bed detached house, 1 no. 3 bed detached house, 18 no. 3 & 4 bed semi-detached houses, 12 no. 3 bed terraced townhouses and 95 no. 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments & 62 no. 2, 3 and 4 bed duplex units located in 7 no. 3, 4 and 5 storey blocks and all being part of an overall Development at Development Area 2 - Somerton, Adamstown, Co. Dublin. This application also includes for all associated site development and infrastructural works, public open spaces, landscaping, surface and underground car parking (298 spaces) and bicycle parking on a site area of approx. 4.8 hectares immediately west of Westbury Estate, Lucan, east of The Paddoks, Adamstown, Co. Dublin and south-west of the Lucan (Superquinn) Shopping Centre. The site will be directly accessed via 3 no. vehicular access points off Adamstown Drive to the south, all being part of Development Area 2 (Somerton) of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003, as amended by Variation No. 1. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. Significant Further Information: Residential development of 192 no. dwelling units consisting of 4 no. 3 & 4 bed detached houses, 16 no. 3 & 4 bed semi-detached houses, 105 no. 1,2 & 3 bed apartments & 67 no. 2, 3 & 4 bed duplex units in 11 no. 2, 3, 4 & 5 storey blocksand all being part of an overall development at development Area 2 - Somerton, Adamstown, Co. Dublin. This application also includes for all associated site development and infrastructural works, public open spaces, landscaping, surface and undergroundcar parking (367spaces in total) and bicycle and bin storage. It is also proposed to extend internal road MCAO northwards from Adamstown Drive to boundary with Lucan (Superquinn) Shopping Centre.

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