Orlagh Roundabout, R113, Scholarstown Road Junction
Declared ExemptPlanning 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 received
15 Aug 2025
Decision: Declared Exempt
3 Sept 2025
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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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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