Commons Little
Townland in the civil parish of Newcastle, barony of Newcastle, Co. Dublin; in Irish An Coimín Beag
- Area
- 20.8 ha
- 51 acres
- Land parcels
- 114
- registered freehold, median 207 m²
- Zoning
- R2
- RES
- Planning
- 52
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
114 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Commons Little, from 1 m² to 59,665 m² (5.97 ha, 14.74 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 41 neighbouring parcels touch it.
Download the townland: DXF, in Irish Transverse Mercator metres, with its boundary, parcels and buildings; GeoJSON or KML.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R2RES (Existing residential)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 104 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - P1RU (Agriculture)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - C2.1EE (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 3 parcels The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 0 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
16 Jul 2024Grant permission
Alterations/extension of the existing single-storey detached house at Aylmer Lodge comprising of partial demolition of single storey rear extension and shed, and construction of a new single storey extension Modification's to existing fenestration plus all associated internal alterations and site development
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0324
11 May 2023Refuse permission
Permission for a two storey dwelling, improvements to existing entrance, connection to existing services and associated works
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0104
27 Apr 2023Grant permission
Erect a 2 storey extension to front (north) and side (west) and a single storey extension to rear (south) with a dormer style window to the rear of property all at no 46 Aylmer Road Newcastle
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0187
26 Sept 2022Grant permission
Planning permission Sought for to extend existing concrete ridge tiles and tiled roof to form a new Dutch type Roof Structure extend existing side structure to new soffit level with new obscure glazed window' new dormer roof structure and rooflight to existing rear tiled roof; conversion of existing attic area in to a new non-habitable area and internal alterations
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0427
28 May 2021Grant permission
Demolition of existing garden shed to rear of existing house; construction of a new garden shed consisting of a storage area and personal gym; attic conversion to home office/study with dormer window to rear roof plane; existing hip roof conversion to gable end roof.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0051
30 Sept 2019Grant permission
Construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling; revised site boundaries; additional window to side elevation of existing dwelling; change of size and style of existing windows and other minor alterations; new entrance and associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0237
19 Sept 2019Grant permission
Single storey dwelling; improvements to existing entrance; connection to existing services and associated works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0295
2 Sept 2019Grant permission
Construction of a new two storey extension to rear with single storey extension and lean to roof attached to rear; construction of a single storey shed with pitched roof to rear garden for personal gym and store; all associated site works included.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19B/0349
11 Jun 2019Refuse permission
Single storey dwelling; improvements to existing entrance; connection to existing services and associated works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0187
3 Oct 2018Grant permission
Construction of a 3 storey (2 storey with roof level accommodation over) detached house; the former house on site has been demolished as part of planning permission, Ref. SD08A/0723, and the site is therefore currently vacant/cleared. The proposed 4 bedroomed dwelling house is of similar design and size to that granted under Ref. SD08A/0723) but not completed under that permission). The current proposal also includes for some ancillary site works including the realignment of existing gates, railings and piers to the inner (adjacent) site with the proposed roof of the house including 10 'Velux' or similar roof lights.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0352
17 May 2018Grant permission
Warehouse unit 6,461sq.m, 17.40m high with 568sq.m integrated ancillary offices/staff facilities on 3 floors plus 763sq.m mezzanine storage area to warehouse totalling 7,792sq.m. The development will also include: (a) Site access from Grants Hill, (b) On-site security hut 14.50sq.m, 3m high, (c) Ancillary car parking, (d) HGV marshalling yard & HGV parking facility for 12 vehicles 816sq.m, (e) Site landscaping, (f) Flood management measures, (g) Drainage works including underground surface water attenuation facility, (h) all services & utilities including ESB sub-station 9sq.m, 3m high, (i) Plus all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0036
5 Sept 2017Grant permission
Construction of an 18.75sq.m ESB sub-station with a height of 3.37m.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0313
21 Aug 2017Grant permission
Two storey detached house in side garden, new vehicular access, new vehicular access and car parking in front garden and associated works.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0193
10 Aug 2017Invalid - site notice
Construction of an 18.75sq.m ESB substation with a height of 3.37m.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0278
8 Sept 2016Grant permission
The construction of a single storey garage (63.4sq.m) to rear garden of existing dwelling.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16B/0297
23 Dec 2015Refuse permission
Detached two storey nursing home comprising 36 ensuite bedrooms at ground floor and 58 ensuite bedrooms at first floor. Other rooms/areas include reception, staff, WC’s, living areas/day rooms, dining areas, landscaped courtyard, kitchen, administrative/office areas, visitor WC’s, laundry, sluice, sunroom, nurses stations, stores, treatment, oratory and smoking area. 20 bicycle parking spaces and 25 car parking spaces, new entrance and access road, footpaths, lighting and all associated site development and landscaping works. Total floor area is 4418sq.m
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0171
7 Jan 2014Grant extension of duration of permission
The demolition of the existing single storey three bedroom house and garage and its replacement by the construction of a new three-storey dwelling house. This house contains 2 no. dormer windows on front roof pitch and 6 no. Velux (or similar) rooflights elsewhere in the roof. The application also involves minor modifications and re-alignment to the gates and pillars (to the adjacent house on the 'inner' site) also in the ownership of the applicant. The new dwelling house proposed is to be used for single family residential use.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0723/EP
26 Apr 2013Grant extension of duration of permission
Warehousing/light industrial development comprising 4 no. blocks as follows: Block A, 8 no. units (11.0m high) totaling 2328sq.m. including 248sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on ground floor and 248sq.m. of mezzanine storage; Block B, 14 no. units ( 11.0 m high) totaling 4088sq.m. including 434sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on ground floor and 434sq.m. of mezzanine storage; Block C, 18 no. units (11.0m high) totaling 2376sq.m. including 126sq.m. of staff facilities on ground floor; Block D, 3 no. units (11.0m high) totaling 2401sq.m. including 306sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on two floors, together with access roads, services ultilities, boundary fences, landscaping, planting, paving, parking, ESB substations and all associated site development works.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD07A/1000/EP
8 Jun 2010Grant permission
Single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling incorporating dining/family room, new pedestrian entrance from garden to common area to front.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD10B/0096
19 Feb 2010Grant permission
Construct single storey shed at rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD10B/0062
11 Jun 2009Grant permission
Single storey extension to rear of existing 2 storey house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD09B/0223
24 Apr 2009Grant permission
3 no. warehousing blocks as follows: (i) Block E - 4 no. units (12.150m high) totalling 3062sq.m. including 526sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on two floors and 2536sq.m. of warehouse area; (ii) Block F- 2 no. units (12.150m high) totalling 2087sq.m. including 338sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on two floors and 1749sq.m. of warehouse area; (iii) Block G - 3 no. units ((12.150m high) totalling 2750sq.m. including 390sq.m. of integrated ancillary office and staff facilities on two floors and 2360sq.m. of warehouse area; together with access roads, services, utilities, boundary fences, landscaping, paving, carparking, ESB substation and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD09A/0169
22 Apr 2009Invalid - site notice
Single storey extension to rear of existing 2 storey house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD09B/0142
6 Jan 2009Grant extension of duration of permission
Amendments to previously approved residential development (Planning Ref: S00A/0505 & S01A/0772) to comprise alterations to creche/childcare facility; consisting of a partial increase in building depth by 1800mm (with a corresponding increase in ridge height), internal alterations to layout including introduction of an additional fire escape stair external fire escape doors. All elevations to change from render to brick, reduction in number of rear dormers from 3 to 2 and associated site works.
Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0692/EP
12 Dec 2008Refuse outline permission
81 bed nursing home comprising 70 ensuite bedrooms at ground floor and 11 semi autonomous units at first floor to accomodate a maximum of 104 no. residents. The building is two storeys with single storey elements. Rooms provided at ground floor include craft, quiet, day, living, dining, kitchen, reception/entrance, administrative area, visitor toilets, waiting, laundry, shop, lineen, sluice, sunroom, nurses station, staff/living quarters, boiler/storeroom. Total floor area is 3865m2. 104 no. surface car parking spaces & landscaping of site to include screen planting, pond and organic garden. New access road with gates and all associated site works.
Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0835
The 25 most recent of 52 applications.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Commons Little.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Commons Little.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Commons Little.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
Radon, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- Susceptibility low, on the 1:50,000 map.
- Terrain model
- LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_2973 (ZIP).
- Flooding
- The flood maps of the Office of Public Works: floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency; Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland; both CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Commons Little with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Commons Little · An Coimín Beag
- Area
- 207,940 m² (20.79 ha, 51.38 acres)
- Civil parish
- Newcastle, and its townlands
- Barony
- Newcastle
- Electoral division
- Newcastle, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Newcastle electoral division: 5,552 people in 1,814 households; 75% of households own their home; 66% of homes were built since 2001; 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Ballynakelly, Cornerpark, Greenoge, Newcastle South, Westmanstown
- Placenames
- Commons Little on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland
Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. Census 2022, Small Area Population Statistics by electoral division, Central Statistics Office, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.