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Unit 1-3, Convent Cottages, Firhouse, Dublin 24

Grant Permission for Retention

Planning application SD14A/0258

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Retention of 3 cottages; No. 1 to be retained as existing; modifications to Nos. 2 & 3 to provide 1 residential unit, with pedestrian access to side; it is proposed to reduce the number of cottages from three to two.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    1 Dec 2014

  2. Decision: Grant Permission for Retention

    30 Jan 2015

  3. Decision due

    3 Feb 2015

  4. Grant issued

    9 Mar 2015

Application Details

Location
Unit 1-3, Convent Cottages, Firhouse, Dublin 24
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
415 ha
Floor Area
111.2 sq m
Residential Units
2

Timeline

Registration Date
1 December 2014
Status
Decision
Decision
Grant Permission for Retention
Decision Date
30 January 2015
Grant Date
9 March 2015

Location

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Construct 3 play spaces and a play trail route in Dodder Valley Park in the townlands of Oldbawn, Tallaght, Knocklyon and Templeogue. The outline details of the proposal are: • 3 play spaces located within Dodder Valley Park to incorporate play equipment, surfacing, boundary treatments, seating areas, planting, paving. • 1 play trail route to incorporate play equipment, surfacing, boundary treatments, seating areas, planting, paving along the existing footpath within Dodder Valley Park. • All ancillary works. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from the 18th of July 2019 to the 16th of August 2019 at the following location: • The plans and particulars can be viewed on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made in writing up to 5pm on the 30th of August 2019 and may be submitted either via: Online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or post to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment Water and Climate Change Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5. NOTE: Please make your submission by one medium only. All submissions should include your name and a contact address. It should be noted that the Freedom of Information Act, 1997-2006 (as amended) applies to all records held by South Dublin County Council. https://consult.sdublincoco.ie/en/consultation/dodder-valley-park-playspaces

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SD17B/0240Invalid Application4 Jul 2017

Demolition, alterations and extension of existing ruined structures as follows: (1) Demolition of later extensions and rear return adjacent to the cottage. (2) Restoration of cottage. (3) construction of part single-storey and part two-storey extensions to side and rear (existing area of 190.1sq.m & proposed new area of 491.2sq.m, 40sq.m single storey shed and 36sq.m garage), (4) Minor alterations to existing front boundary including plinth and railings, existing entrance gates and vehicular and pedestrian entrances, (5) Provision of all associated site development works and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development provides for internal alterations and ancillary accommodation, all to form a 4 bedroom family dwelling.

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