Esker Meadow Green, Lucan

Area

13,338 m² (1.33 ha, 3.3 acres)

Buildings

2 buildings touch it, 4,039 m² on the ground

Zoning

R2 RES (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
G1 OS (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective

Townland

Glebe

Planning applications on this parcel

• 21 Mar 2024Grant permission

  Proposed dormer roof window on rear slope of roof at attic level

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0118

• 25 Jan 2024Grant permission

  Tá cead pleanála á lorg ag Coláiste Cols Life do chomharta saorsheasaimh ag an mbealach isteach chuig Coláiste Cois Life, Gleann an Ghrifín, Co Atha Cliath. Permission sought for a free standing sign at entrance to Coláiste Cois Life, Griffeen Glen Lucan Co Dublin

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0016

• 1 Dec 2021Grant permission

  Two storey extension (floor area 199sq.m) containing 1 classroom at ground floor level; 1 classroom and an assisted shower room at first floor level to the rear of existing two storey school building (floor area 2,767sq.m); new roof window to existing roof surface of adjacent stairwell, together with all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0129

• 21 Feb 2020Grant permission & grant retention

  Retention of: (a) relocation of Block A constructed under planning Ref. SD16A/0209; (b) relocation and minor facade amendments of Block B constructed under planning Ref. SD16A/0209; (c) relocation of Block C constructed under planning Ref. SD17A/0123; (d) relocation and minor facade amendments of Block D constructed under planning Ref. SD17A/0123; (e) increase of width of existing pedestrian access route from Esker Manor originally constructed under planning Ref. SD15A/0123 to form new secured pedestrian and Fire Tender access route including new access gates on Esker Manor and associated works & site works.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0048

• 19 Apr 2017Grant permission & grant retention

  Retention of Block C - 1 single storey detached temporary accommodation structure located to the south of the site, consisting of 2 classrooms, 1 home economics room, 1 art room, associated access ramps/steps & fencing, connection to existing foul and storm sewers and Permission for the following: (a) Block D – 1 two storey detached temporary accommodation structure located to the south of the site, consisting of 7 classrooms, 1 science classroom, 1 technology room and toilet blocks with connection to the existing foul and storm water drainage; (b) conversion of a classroom within existing Block A to form a store and an access corridor and to the proposed Block D together with a covered walkway between existing Block A and proposed Block D; (c) Block E – 1 single storey detached temporary accommodation structure located to the south of the site containing 1 office with connection to the existing storm drainage; (d) additional car parking located to the north west of the site and (e) all associated site works.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0123

• 30 Jun 2016Grant permission

  Amendments to previous permission (Reg.Ref.No. SD14A/0071), not built consisting of: (1) minor alteration to internal layout, doors and fenestration; (2) changes to the roof design to form a valley between the new and existing roofs; (3) removal of previously permitted raised skylight along ridge and the insertion of 4 new Velux rooflights to match existing; (4) the relocation of 2 Velux rooflights previously permitted.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0227

• 14 Jun 2016Grant permission & grant retention

  Retention of (a) Block A – 1 single storey detached temporary accommodation structure, consisting of 4 classrooms measuring 188.50sq.m; (b) Block B – 1 single storey detached temporary accommodation structure, consisting of 1 science classroom, preparation room and toilet block measuring 170sq.m; (c) connection to the existing foul and surface drainage system and planning permission for the provision of an on-site surface water disposal system, together with all ancillary accommodation and associated site works.

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0209

• 8 May 2015Grant permission

  Construction of a pre-fabricated, 2 storey building with a single storey link to existing buildings to comprise on the ground floor: a science room and prep room, 3 classrooms, communal corridor, toilets, passenger lift, link corridor and accommodation stairs, and on the first floor: 5 classrooms, toilets, communal corridor, passenger lift, accommodation staircase and external fire escape stairs with connections to the existing foul water drainage system and the provision of an on-site surface water disposal system, together with all other ancillary and associated site works. The increased and shared use of the existing gate controlled set down/pick-up area off Castle Road/Esker Meadow View, adjacent to Gaelscoil Phadraig, for the benefit of the 3 schools and the creation of a new section of pedestrian/cycle pathway connecing the existing footpath/cycle lane from Griffeen Road on the south boundary through the Colaiste Cois Life site to the existing footpath at the west site boundary with Esker Educate Together National School.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0123

• 11 Apr 2014Grant permission

  Extension of the existing general purpose room to the south by 10.5m to provide a new classroom of 110sq.m. and 24.1sq.m. storage and WC's along east wall; new roof to match existing hip roof with raised sky light along ridge and 2 no. Velux type roof lights to match existing.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14A/0071

• 20 Jun 2012Grant permission for retention

  Retention and completion of revisions to (1) internal road and setdown layout and (2) landscaping layout as permitted under SD11A/0193.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD12A/0117

• 14 Nov 2011Grant permission

  Demolition of the existing two storey house and associated siteworks. The site works shall include the removal of all drainage, pathways, foundations and debris from site.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0266

• 16 Aug 2011Grant permission

  Development of a two-storey, sixteen classroom school which incorporates staff room, multi purpose rooms, principal's office, sanitary and ancillary accommodation and general purpose hall with food servery to replace existing temporary accommodation; works also include the provision of 15no. temporary classrooms to be removed upon completion of new school building; proposed site works to include provision for twenty four car parking spaces via existing vehicular access from Griffen Road and an additional twenty two car parking spaces to over flow car park immediately south of Colaiste Cois Life School; formation of new set down/drop off; bicycle rack; four new ball courts; ESB sub-station; external bin storage; landscaped garden areas & boundary treatment.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0193

• 25 Jul 2011Grant permission

  New two storey, sixteen classroom primary school consisting of 16 classrooms; ancillary accommodation and associated siteworks. The site works shall include two entrances from Esker Lane; gate controlled entrance from Castle Avenue; vehicular setdown/pick-up areas; staff parking; hard play areas and new boundary treatment all at Esker Lane Depot site.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0181

• 25 Jul 2011Grant outline permission

  One classroom naoinra with parking and hard surface play area. The site works shall include one entrance from Esker Lane, one gate controlled entrance from Castle Road, vehicular setdown/pick-up areas, staff parking, hard play area and new boundary treatment all at Esker Lane 'Depot' site.

  Outline permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0180

• 2 May 2006Grant permission

  Modification of the existing entrance roadway with the provision of a new roundabout and set down area for two buses and four on street carparking spaces in front of Gaelscoil Padraig National School, the provision of a new pedestrian path and street lighting and new entrance gates and railings. The proposed road layout at Colaiste Cois Life is to be changed to provide a new roundabout and set down area for three buses and four cars, 30 staff carparking spaces, an overflow carpark for 24 cars, a new sub-station and new entrance gates and railings.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD06A/0143

• 8 Jun 2005Grant permission

  Development of the entrance road to the site of the new Irish Language Post-Primary School Colaiste Cois Life served by Griffeen Road (to the south) and Esker Meadow View (to the north). The modification of the existing entrance roadway with the provision of a new ramp and new roundabout and six on street car parking spaces, the provision of a new pedestrian path and street lighting.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0460

• 3 Jun 2005Grant permission

  1389.74 sq.m. extension to existing 8 classroom school, consisting of 8 new classrooms, new 200 sq.m. general purpose hall, new entrance, staff room, admin office, resource room, ancillary spaces and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0446

• 12 Apr 2005Grant permission

  Three no. prefabricated classrooms, two no. resource rooms and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0273

• 5 Jan 2005Grant permission for retention

  To double the 0.1 hectares of Astro-turf Pitch incorporating a 4m high perimeter fence and flood lighting for use during school hours and up to 10pm in the evening.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0792

• 19 Mar 2004Grant permission

  To make modifications to permission (Reg. Ref. No: S01A/0423)(PI06S.131067) at Esker, Lucan, Co. Dublin, which comprised of 97 no. residential units and creche on site circa 2.2 hectares. It is proposed to include 10 no. additional residential units contained in duplex blocks 1,2,3,4,5. Duplex Block 1: to contain 11 no. residential units consisting of 1 no. 1 bed apartment, 6 no. 2 bed apartments, 4 no. 3 bed townhouses, (balconies to Southern elevation of Block 1). Duplex Block 2: to contain 13 no. residential units consisting of 1 no. 1 bed apartment, 7 no. 2 bed apartments, 5 no. 3 bed townhouses. (Balconies to Northern elevation of Block 2). Duplex Block 3: to contain 14 no. residential units consisting of 2 no. 1 bed apartment, 8 no. 2 bed apartments, 4 no. 3 bed townhouses. (Balconies to Northern/Southern elevation of Block 3). Duplex Block 4: to contain 14 no. residential units consisting of 10 no. 2 bed apartments, 4 no. 3 bed townhouses. (Balconies to Southern elevation of Block 4). Duplex Block 5: to contain 12 no. residential units consisting of 8 no. 2 bed apartments, 4 no. 3 bed townhouses. (Balconies to Western elevation of Block 5). All on site.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD04A/0177

• 1 Aug 2003Grant permission

  4,776 sq. metre part single storey, part two storey, Irish language post-primary school, incorporating general and practical classroom accommodation, administrative offices, sports hall and supporting ancillary accommodation, for 650 students and staff all with associated ground works, external play areas, staff and visitor car parking. The proposed premises will accommodate the existing Colaiste Cois Life school, all on a 2.27 hectare (5.61 acres) site, (adjacent to the existing pre-fab premises), served by Griffeen Road (to the south) and Castle Road (to the north).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD02A/0551

• 29 Oct 2002Grant permission

  Protect and carry out minor works on graveyard boundary wall which is a protected structure and abuts the subject site. To demolish existing bungalow, derelict two storey dwelling and out buildings and to build on resultant cleared site circa 2.2 hectares, 99 no. 2/3 storey residential units to contain / 8 no. 3 bed semi-detached units / 16 no. 2/3 be courtyard house units / 48 no. 2/3 bed duplex blocks / 27 no. 2 bed apartment units / 2 no. semi basement car parking decks with a total of 43 no. spaces and 85 no. surface car parking, provision for creche (single storey, 148 sq.m with 5 no. surface car parking spaces, ancillary landscaping and play area) landscaping and ancillary works.

  Permission, 99 homes · South Dublin County Council, S01A/0423

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.

Recorded monuments around it

This parcel is in the zone of notification of 2 recorded monuments.

• DU017-022001 Church
  Description

  St. Finian's medieval parish nave (int. dims. 13.9m E-W x 5.5m N-S; ext. dims. 12.7m E-W x 7.1m N-S) and chancel (int. dims. 12.8m E-W x 5.5m N-S; ext. dims. 13.6m E-W x 7.1m N-S) church ruins stands in the W quadrant of a rectangular-shaped graveyard (DU017-022002-), 100m NE of King John's Bridge (DU017-078----) crossing the Griffeen River. The S wall of the graveyard forms the townland boundary with Esker South. The church stands on the S boundary of the townland of Glebe situated between the townlands of Esker North and South. The church is named after the esker between Leath Conn and Leath Mogha (the divisions of ancient Ireland), and was granted with Clondalkin to St. Patrick's Cathedral and Prince John reserved Esker as one of the royal manors of Dublin. The medieval parish church ruins stands in the parish of Esker, diocese of Dublin in the barony of Newcastle. The parishes of Esker and Crumlin originally formed part of the demesne in the Vale of Dublin, which Henry II annexed to the Crown and which was under John organised as the four royal manors of Newcastle Lyons, Tassagard or Saggard, Esker and Crumlin and these were ruled for the Crown by Seneschals whose office continued into the nineteenth century (Simington 1945, xxvi). The 1615 Royal Visitation of the Diocese of Dublin recorded the following details about Esker church which was then standing in the medieval deanery of Newcastle-Lyons; 'Richardus Wiborow curatus. Vicarius deprivatus propter non residentiam. Vacua ergo sequestrantur fructus' (Ronan 1941, 27). In 1630, Archbishop Bulkeley's Visitation of Dublin recorded the following details about Esker Church; 'The church is altogether ruinous: nothinge upp but the walls. The great tythes belonge to the Deane of St. Patricks. The vicariadge by reason of the nearness of it to Clondalkan, is united to Clondalkan, the said Mr. Ware being vicar of both, whose meanes there is worth xx libri per annum. Mr. Lamoruke Nottingham, of Ballyowen, is a principal abbettor and maintainer of preists and fryers in that parishe, who resort to his house' (Ronan 1941, 71). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Dublin recorded that the Vicars Chorals of St Patrick's Cathedral (DU018-020269-) were the owners of 20 acres in 'Esker Glebeland in Esker 15 acres' (Simington 1945, 307). Poorly preserved remains consist of a long undivided single cell rectangular building (ext. dims. 29.2m E-W x 7.18m N-S) aligned ESE-WNW, built of roughly coursed masonry that has been heavily repointed in modern times with ribbon pointing by the county council (HAW report 13/07/1978). The church was extensively rebuilt in the 16th-century when it was re-roofed in timber but by the 17th century it had been considered ruinous (Ball 1906, 82-3). The W gable has two tall buttresses (H c. 6.5m) supporting a segmental arch (H c. 6m) which appear to be a later addition that may have supported a bellcote. The church (int. dims. 26.5m E-W x 5.8m N-S; wall T 0.73-0.9m) is entered through opposed doorways at the W end of the N and S walls, now missing their stone surrounds and now visible as large broken out gaps. The interior of the church is lit by an unglazed twin light, cusped-trefoil headed window with sunken spandrels in the centre of the S wall which Henry A. Wheeler dated to c. 1400 (SMR File 17/06/1976). This fine window is set into a round-headed emrbasure. Above this window has been placed the spandrel of a second twin light window, the original location of which is unknown. There is a narrow slit ope with rough transom set into a deep embrasure in the W gable. There is a plain square-shaped ope of a late date appears to the S of the buttress at first floor level. Two putlog holes visible near W end of n wall may have supported a timber floor or wooden staircase. The E end of the church survives to foundation level only. The E end of the church may have been lit by window located off centre to E in the S wall, now visible as a broken out gap in the wall. Patch of herringbone masonry visible on the internal face, at E end of N wall of the church. Esker Church ruins was described by Ní Mharcaigh (1997, 267-8) as follows; 'The church is situated within a graveyard on a raised site near a housing estate. Conservation work included extensive repointing of the stonework and reduction of the eastern end of the two side walls and of the east wall to neat flat-topped foundations of 0.5m high for about half of their lengths. There is no apparent division between nave and chancel but broken areas opposing each other in the stonework of the two side walls indicate the position of a chancel arch. The west wall stands to a height of c. 7m. In the centre is a long, narrow slit window c. 2.5m from the ground, with splayed top and sides on the inside and a straight sill under a segmental arch. The window is divided horizontally at about one-third of its length from the top. On the outside, the west wall is buttressed on each side of the central window and the buttresses join to form an arch projecting over the window. In the west wall on the south side of the southernmost buttress is a plain opening 0.5m2 at a slightly lower level than the centre window. A ledge above the window is indicative of a loft. The south and north walls stand to a height of 2m for half of their length and to 0.5m for the remainder. In the south wall is an opening of 2m wide, which may have been an entrance. Between the west wall and the opening, the line of the wall stones at the top of the remaining wall may indicate the site of a window. In the north wall a gap 3m wide, almost opposite that in the south wall, may be the site of another entrance. In the south wall there are two windows. The first is a two-light window, each light having a cusped trefoil head under a slightly ogee arch with flat border and a concave spandrel in each corner. Two wide undecorated, stones, chamfered, frame the sides of the window, which has a straight, slightly projecting sill. The centre mullion is in two parts of different sections and has been reconstructed. The window, which is splayed on the inside, was in the chancel. Over the two-light window in the south wall, a piece of worked stone with concave spandrels, similar to those of the window, has been placed upside down. Neither this nor the central mullion appears in the picture in Ball (1906, 82). It is evidently part of another window and was placed there during conservation work. The second window, further east in the south wall, is a narrow round-headed one without moulding. It is splayed inside under a segmental arch. At the west end of the north wall are two square putlog holes (c. 20cm) at different levels. There is a section of herringbone stonework at the east end of the north wall. Ball (1906, 82-3) refers to the west wall as the belfry gable but there is no sign of a bellcote now. He also quotes documentary evidence for a wooden (Berry 1905, 328-9). The two-light window in the south wall is of fifteenth-century date. The other two windows are not sufficiently distinctive to permit close dating. A fifteenth-century date for the church is suggested'. See attached Rocque's 1760 map of Dublin County showing Esker Church Ruins See attached colour photograph of the external face of the west gable of Esker Church taken by Patrick Healy https://hdl.handle.net/10599/8016 © South Dublin Libraries Images. See attached plan of church taken from Ní Mharcaigh 1997, Fig. 6 Berry, H. F. 1905 The Dublin Gild of Carpenters, Millers, Masons and Heliers in the sixteenth century. Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland 35, 321-7. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 10 May 2023

• DU017-022002 Graveyard
  Description

  This roughly rectangular graveyard encloses the remains of a large medieval church (DU017-022001-). It contains 18th century memorials. It is enclosed by a masonry wall and townland boundary. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Architectural heritage

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

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).

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