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Orlagh Roundabout, R113, Scholarstown Road Junction

Declared Exempt

Planning application ED25/0074

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

The reconfiguration of the Orlagh Roundabout ( R113 / Scholarstown Road junction ), including: the removal of a traffic lane on the eastern arm of the roundabout ( R113 ), The installation of shared pedestrian / Cyclist facilities, and associated traffic signal and junction layout changes. These works were implemented in 2018 - 2019 under section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, following a cyclist scheme Part 8 public consultation and road safety audits.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Aug 2025

  2. Decision: Declared Exempt

    3 Sept 2025

  3. Decision due

    11 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
Orlagh Roundabout, R113, Scholarstown Road Junction
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Declaration of Exemption Sect. 5
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
165.664832371442 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 August 2025
Status
Decision
Decision
Declared Exempt
Decision Date
3 September 2025

Location

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9m
ED26/0027Declared Exempt24 Mar 2026

Removal of a traffic lane, Reconfiguration of junction geometry, Installation of traffic signals, Provision of pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, Associated ancillary and landscaping work

Orlagh roundabout, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

70m
SD25A/0150WGranted24 Nov 2025

a) The demolition of the 4 no. existing shed structures on site within the curtilage of the protected structure. b) The retention, alteration and conversion of Scholarstown House (Protected Structure) into two no. residential units comprised of 1 no. 2-bed and 1 no. 3-bed units served by private open space in the form of ground floor terraces. The proposed works to Scholarstown House include but are not limited to internal re-configuration; the re-location of the staircase to its original location within the house; the removal of non-original features including the closing up of non-original openings; and the creation of a new door opening within the existing alcove, and the blocking up of a window opening both located on the northern elevation. c) The construction of an apartment block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys containing 55 no. apartment units comprised of 16 no. 1-bed apartments, 26 no. 2-bed apartments, and 13 no. 3-bed apartments all served by private open space in the form of balconies and/or ground floor terraces. d) The proposed development also includes residential amenities, car and cycle parking accessed via a new pedestrian and vehicular access off Orlagh Grove with the existing entrances on Scholarstown Road and Orlagh Grove being re-configured to provide for pedestrian and cycle access and all ancillary development works required to facilitate the development including but not limited to, plant rooms, a substation, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatments and lighting. The proposed development comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure: Scholarstown House (RPS Ref: 322).

Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16, D16 E2H9

71m
SD078/0007Part 8 Approved by Council10 Apr 2007

Quality Bus Corridor - Taylors Lane & Grange Road: The sections of bus lane are proposed as follows: Eastbound - 1. 410 m of bus lane on Taylor’s Lane between the new pedestrian crossing situated between Glendoher Drive and Pearse Brothers Park and the Taylor’s Lane/Grange Road Junction. 2. 320 m of bus lane on Grange Road between the “Eden Lounge” and Highfield Avenue. Westbound - 1. 435 m of bus lane on Taylor’s Lane between Ballyboden Road junction and the new pedestrian crossing adjacent to Pearse Brothers Park; 2. 510 m of bus lane on Grange Road between the Grange Road/Taylor’s Lane Junction and Highfield Avenue. The Scheme has the potential to provide considerable benefits for public transport users on the route as follows: there are significant time savings for a large number of bus passengers. As the number of general traffic lanes remains unchanged, there is no significant impact on journey times for general traffic. There is no negative impact on cyclists. It will form part of a proposed orbital route between Tallaght and Sandyford Area.

Green Route, Dublin 16

71m
S01A/0852Granted25 Mar 2002

Three storey with penthouse apartment building comprising 4 no. 3 bed apartments, 26 no. 2 bed apartments, 7 no. 1 bed apartments 65 no. car spaces, bicycle storage, refuse storage area, new vehicular/pedestrian entrance off Scholarstown Road, new boundary wall treatment to north boundary and associated landscaping.

'Rosmor', Scholarstown Road, Knocklyon, Dublin 16.

72m
SD12A/0136Granted4 Jul 2012

The installation of a 5.3m x 1.9m x 2.5m high stainless steel and glass bus shelter with 2 no. internally illuminated advertising panels eah of 2 sq.m. at existing bus stop no. 4887 (southwest of roundabout opposite Orlagh Crescent). (Location No. 11157/4887).

St. Colmcille's Way, Scholarstown Road, Ballyboden, Dublin 16

72m
SD22A/0401Granted14 Jun 2023

Demolition of the 4 existing shed structures on site within the curtilage of the protected structure; Retention and conversion of Scholarstown House (Protected Structure) into two residential units comprised of 1 two bed and 1 three bed units served by private open space in the form of ground floor terrace; The proposed works to Scholarstown House include but are not limited to internal re-configuration; Re-location of the staircase to its original location within the house; Removal of non-original features including the closing up of non-original openings; Creation of a new door opening within the existing alcove, and the blocking up of a window opening both located on the northern elevation; Construction of an apartment block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys containing 74 apartment units comprised of 32 one bed apartments, 33 two bed apartments, and 9 three bed apartments all served by private open space in the form of balconies and/or ground floor terraces; The proposed development also includes 100sq.m of residential amenities and facilities consisting of but not limited to a reception, communal amenity room and parcel room; The development will be served by a total of 40 car parking spaces and 183 cycle parking spaces accessed via a new pedestrian and vehicular access off Orlagh Grove with the existing entrances on Scholarstown Road and Orlagh Grove being re-configured to provide for pedestrian and cycle access; All ancillary development works required to facilitate the development including but not limited to, plant rooms, a substation, bin stores, landscaping, boundary treatments and lighting; The proposed development comprises the carrying out of works to a protected structure: Scholarstown House (RPS Ref: 322).

Scholarstown House, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16

81m
S00B/0531Granted15 Aug 2000

Alterations to existing single storey dwelling comprising 2 storey dormer extensions to front and rear, single storey extension to one side, new roof and revised elevations.

Lacona, Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

87m
SD03A/0492Granted16 Jul 2003

A 4.6 x 1.5 x 2.3m high steel & glass bus shelter with 2 illuminated display panels

Scholarstown Road outside St. Colmcilles, Community School

101m
S00B/0471Refused12 Jul 2000

Revised site boundary, new vehicular access point and parking area to rear, being located on the land surrounding protected structure Ref. No. 2/193, house, recessed gateway and gates.

Ros Mor Gatelodge, Scholarstown Road, Dublin 16.

103m
SD14A/0102Granted17 Nov 2014

Two storey, four bedroom dwelling with new vehicular entrance, landscaping, drainage and all associated site works.

Site adjacent to Montana, Scholarstown Road, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

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