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Library Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Dublin

Refuse Ext. of Duration of Permission

Planning application SD16A/0061/EP

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Building 'A' fronting Main Street (as per previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. S00A/0732) - change of use of first floor 124sq.m of office to 2 x 1 bed apartments of 51sq.m & 55sq.m plus circulation with minimal alterations to the rear elevation only. Also Building 'B' to rear (as previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. SD02A/0474) - change of use of part ground floor from office 47.8sq.m to 1 x 1 bed apartment with the addition of one window to the east elevation. The subject site adjoins Protected Structures RPS Ref. 2-203 & 2-204. Car parking (as per Reg. Ref. SD02A/0474) within the development to the rear to remain with 1 space and 1 visitors space to be allotted to each proposed apartment. All site boundaries, landscaping, ramps, steps and access including right of way to be retained. Revisions now made at this Additional Information stage are - Building 'A' is identified and highlighted as as protected structure RPS Ref. 318 - Adjoining protected structures references revised from RPS Ref. 2-203 & 2-204 to RPS Ref. 319 & 326.

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 May 2021

  2. Decision due

    8 Jul 2021

  3. Decision: Refuse Ext. of Duration of Permission

    8 Jul 2021

Application Details

Location
Library Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Dublin
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Extension Of Duration Of Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
104 ha
Residential Units
3

Timeline

Registration Date
14 May 2021
Status
Decision
Decision
Refuse Ext. of Duration of Permission
Decision Date
8 July 2021

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SD16A/0061Granted6 Jul 2016

Building 'A' fronting Main Street (as per previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. S00A/0732) - change of use of first floor 124sq.m of office to 2 x 1 bed apartments of 51sq.m & 55sq.m plus circulation with minimal alterations to the rear elevation only. Also Building 'B' to rear (as previously granted planning permission, Reg. Ref. SD02A/0474) - change of use of part ground floor from office 47.8sq.m to 1 x 1 bed apartment with the addition of one window to the east elevation. The subject site adjoins Protected Structures RPS Ref. 2-203 & 2-204. Car parking (as per Reg. Ref. SD02A/0474) within the development to the rear to remain with 1 space and 1 visitors space to be allotted to each proposed apartment. All site boundaries, landscaping, ramps, steps and access including right of way to be retained. Revisions now made at this Additional Information stage are - Building 'A' is identified and highlighted as as protected structure RPS Ref. 318 - Adjoining protected structures references revised from RPS Ref. 2-203 & 2-204 to RPS Ref. 319 & 326.

Library Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Dublin

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SD02A/0474Granted18 Nov 2002

Office/apartment development consisting of 4 no. office units at ground floor, two no. 2 bed and two no. 1 bed apartments at first floor and one no. 2 bed and one no. 1 bed apartment at attic/roof level in one 2 storey block with dormer roof. Also to include 26 no. car parking spaces on site at the rear of already approved commercial development (Reg. Ref. S00A/0732) at the rear of Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 204.

Site at Main Street, adjoining Rathcoole Inn, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

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SD21A/0116Invalid Application14 May 2021

Change of use of 3 office units in the building to the rear of site (Block B) into 3 one-bed apartments; minor elevational changes to install additional windows to side elevations to facilitate this new use.

Liberty Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 W14F

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SD21A/0166Refused25 Jun 2021

Change of use of 3 office units in the building to the rear of site (Block B) into 3 one-bed apartments; minor elevational changes to install additional windows to side elevations; the site is shared with a second building (Block A) which fronts onto the main street, Block A is a Protected Structure (no works proposed to Block A).

Liberty Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 W14F

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SD24A/0070WGranted24 Jul 2024

The proposed development will consist of a Change of use of 4 No. office units in the building to the rear of the site (Block B) into 4 No. one-bed apartments as well as minor elevational changes to install additional windows to side elevations to facilitate this new use. This change will convert the building fully to residential. Works will include construction of a secure bicycle enclosure on the site, as well as all associated and ancillary site and landscaping works. The Site is located at the rear of a second building and site, also in their ownership (Block A) which fronts onto the main street. Block A is a protected structure. Note there are no works proposed to Block A as part of this application.

Library Square, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 W14F.

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SD218/0002Part 8 Approved by Council9 Apr 2021

Extension and alterations to the former Court of Petty Sessions. Works to the existing building and its site which is a Protected Structure include: • Demolition of the existing outbuildings and gates which are in the yard behind the former courthouse building • Demolition of part of the back wall of the former courthouse building where the proposed new extension will connect to the existing building. • Works to allow access for all members of the community within the existing building include construction of a new toilet in the large room, a new access ramp up to the stage in the large room and fitting of an electronic motor to automate of the entrance door to the smaller room. • Repair and partial replacement of the suspended timber floor. • Replacement of the existing roof tiles with new roof tiles • Repair of the structural roof timbers and cornice above the larger room after water ingress, damage to internal finishes and decay of structural roof timbers. • Mechanical and electrical works as required. The construction of a new Extension behind the former courthouse building will include: • A café/servery and kitchenette • Toilets and public conveniences • A meeting room The proposed works also include alterations to the boundary condition between the lane and the courtyard behind the existing building, new hard landscaping works and all necessary associated ancillary works on the site and adjacent areas. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment. The Planning Authority has made a preliminary examination of the nature, size and location of the proposed development. The authority has concluded that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and a determination has been made that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is not required. 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 development will be available for inspection or for purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of four weeks from Monday 12th April 2021 to Tuesday 11th May during the public opening hours at the offices of South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 and at Clondalkin Civic Offices, Dublin 22, and 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 4.30 pm on Tuesday 25th May 2021 and may be submitted either via: online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or Post to: Senior Executive Officer, Housing, Social & Community Development Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5. NOTE: Please make submission by one medium only. All submissions should include 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. South Dublin County Council's Personal Data Privacy Statements can be viewed at www.sdcc.ie and all personal data will be retained in line with statutory requirements. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. which you represent.

Rathcoole Courthouse, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

21m
SD21A/0193Declared Withdrawn13 Jul 2021

Construction of a 18 metre high free standing communications structure with associated antennae, communication dishes, ground equipment and all associated site development works forming part of Eircom Ltd existing telecommunications and broadband network.

Rathcoole Inn, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

27m
SD12A/0245Granted18 Feb 2013

Change of use from office to habitable unit above butcher's shop.

Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

27m
SD23A/0200Granted17 Aug 2023

Change of use of ground floor of property from retail (butchers) to commercial (combining hot food, restaurant and take away). Part demolition of existing rear external wall (ground floor). Proposed new signage. All associated site, internal alterations, drainage and landscaping works.

Donovans, Main Street, Rathcoole, Dublin, D24 FKX8

36m
SD14A/0156Granted22 Jul 2014

Continued use of portakabin as taxi company and 5.5 m high radio aerial and erection of 3 signs (within the curtilage of a Protected Structure).

The Rathcoole Inn, Main Street, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.

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