Fox-And-Geese Common
Townland in the civil parish of Clondalkin, barony of Uppercross, Co. Dublin; in Irish Coimín an tSionnaigh agus na nGéanna
- Area
- 42.6 ha
- 105 acres
- Land parcels
- 181
- registered freehold, median 611 m²
- Zoning
- M1
- REGEN
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
181 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Fox-And-Geese Common, from 10 m² to 38,359 m² (3.84 ha, 9.48 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 67 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
- M1REGEN (Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 204 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
21 Aug 2026Grant permission for retention
Re-opening and reinstatement of two existing loading dock entrance openings to the existing building and the addition of two new external angular steel clad dock houses to same along with retention permission for the existing single storey warehouse extension and detached single storey bike storage shed to rear of existing building.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0150W
15 Jul 2026Refuse permission
Temporary planning permission (for a period of 5 years) comprising (i) the change of use of an existing three-storey office building with undercroft to hostel accommodation; (ii) provision of 15 no. bicycle parking in undercroft; and (iii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25A/0212W
6 Jul 2026Grant permission
The Part Change of Use of the existing ground floor Unit A Retail Unit to an Office (185 m2 floor area) and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0161W
5 Nov 2024Declared exempt
Change of use of Knockmitten House at Knockmitten Lane, Dublin 12, Western Industrial from officelight industrial use to temporary accommodation use for International Protection Applicants
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED24/0052
27 Aug 2024Grant permission
Part demolition of the existing forecourt building (31.44 sq.m), the removal of the existing car wash, compound, storage shed, totem signs, one fuel pump island (resulting in 3 No. pump islands remaining), and associated reduction in size of canopy at Maxol Long Mile Road Junction, Naas Rd/Long Mile Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, 012 TDW3, and the demolition of existing building (180 sq.m) removal of portacabin (61 sq m) and the part removal of boundary treatments at Beechlawn Motors, The Huntsman Service Station, Naas Road, Dublin 12, 012 DC62 to incorporate it into the Maxol site consisting of construction of: 215 sq.m extension of the existing forecourt building resulting in a single storey forecourt building of 555 sq.m total gross floor area (comprising a retail unit (100 sq.m net area, including a 11 sq.m ancillary off licence), 3 No. restaurant/cafe areas (which will include the sale of hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises) one of which will include a drive-thru facility, seating area, back of house areas and circulation spaces) with revised facades and screened roof plant; substation/ switch room (23.5 sq.m); car wash plant room (7.5 sq.m); solid fuel store (8 sq.m); external compound; and an EV Charging Hub (consisting of 6EV charging spaces; a canopy; ancillary plant; substation (11 sq.m)) revisions to the overall site layout (including the provision of 30 No. car parking spaces (separate to the EV Hub spaces); motorbike and bicycle parking spaces; alterations to vehicular circulation (including amendment of existing vehicular access point at the Beechlawn Motors site to provide entry only, and provision of a drive thru lane); new car wash facility, offset fills and vents; and alterations to external lighting); changes to levels; hard and soft landscaping, including revised boundary treatments; associated site servicing (water supply, foul and surface water drainage including surface water attenuation measures); all other associated site development works above and below ground. The development will also consist of 35 No. signs: 2 No. replacement 7m high double sided internally illuminated totem signs; 1 No.4.8m high double sided internally illuminated totem sign associated with the EV Hub; 11 No. attached to the forecourt building (7 No. of which are illuminated); 9 No. free- standing signs (4 No. of which are illuminated); 12 No. attached to other structures. The development will also consist of: a temporary structure (72 sq.m) to accommodate a shop (net retail area 36 sq.m), storage, ancillary support facilities; and the temporary siting of the proposed solid fuel store (8 sq.m) during the construction phase.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0012
20 Dec 2022Grant permission
Change of use of the existing building on site (comprising 763sq.m gross floor area) from office use to light industrial use (comprising the assembly of hampers and online orders at first floor area, digital device repair and refurbishment at second floor level with ancillary staff canteen and reception area at ground floor level); The development also includes the provision of a bicycle store (6 spaces) at ground I undercroft level, along with all ancillary works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0463
19 Dec 2022Grant permission
Removal of an existing totem signage pole and installation of a new three-sided, 3.34 metre tall, partially internally illuminated totem sign. Five non-illuminated new fascia signs on the south elevation of Unit 10 and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0139
27 May 2022Grant permission
Alterations to the existing single storey front extension including removal of pitched roof profile; construction of new flat roofed ground and first floor extension over the existing garage conversion and extension to side and rear of house with roof lights; external insulation to front, side and rear; SuDS drainage; all associated landscaping and site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0601
10 Jun 2021Grant permission
Erect 415sq.m. of photovoltaic panels on the roof of existing unit with all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0152
3 Jun 2021Grant permission & refuse permission
Removal of pitched roof to existing single storey front extension; construction of new flat roofed first floor extension over the existing garage conversion and extension to side of rear house; with roof light; single story flat roofed extension with roof light to rear; external insulation to rear; SuDS drainage and all associated landscaping and site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0331
1 Apr 2021Grant permission
Erect 293sq.m of photovoltaic panels on the roof of existing unit with all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0079
22 Dec 2020Grant permission
Change of use of land and building to allow for the storage (internal and external), distribution and direct trade/retail sale of gas and gear products; customer engineering services workshop; new roller shutter on rear elevation; new window and door security shutters; new vehicle gates; new security screens along existing southern boundary fencing; new 63sq.m single storey external storage container; external open storage areas; vehicular parking and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0350
18 Sept 2020Grant permission
The replacement of the existing blacklit '96 sheet' advertising panel (12m x 3m) with a 6m x 3m digital advertising panel mounted on a 'green wall' structure (mesh panel with climbing plants), along with all associated site works and services.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD20A/0240
23 Dec 2019Withdraw the application
Demolition of the existing forecourt building (246sq.m); removal of the existing car wash facility, storage shed and totem signs at Maxol, Long Mile Road Junction; demolition of existing building (180sq.m); removal of portacabin (59sq.m) and the part removal of boundary treatments at Beechlawn Motors, The Huntsman Service Station; Construction of a single storey forecourt building (491sq.m) accommodating a shop (net retail area 100sq.m including a 16sq.m ancillary off-licence); 3 restaurant/café areas including the sale of hot and cold food for consumption on and off the premises, including a drive-thru facility; associated restaurant/café seating area; ancillary kitchens; staff and customer facilities; plant storage; back of house and circulation spaces; external compound; substation switch room (23sq.m) and solid fuel store (10.7sq.m); signage (replacement of two 7m high double sided internally illuminated totem signs, 1 at a revised location; illuminated shopfront signage on proposed forecourt building; signage associated with the car wash facility and solid fuel store; 4 double sided poster signs located at entry points); revisions to the overall site layout (the provision of 35 car parking spaces; bicycle parking spaces; vehicular circulation including amendment of existing vehicular access point at the Beechlawn Motors site to provide entry only; new car wash facility; offset fills and vents; alterations to external lighting; changes to levels; hard and soft landscaping including revised boundary treatments; associated site servicing (water supply, foul and surface water drainage including surface water attenuation measures); all other associated site development works above and below ground; temporary structure (72sq.m) to accommodate a shop (net retail area 12sq.m); storage; ancillary support facilities; temporary siting of the proposed solid fuel store (10.7sq.m) during the construction phase.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0406
19 Dec 2019Grant permission
Demolition of the existing flat roof side extension and rear kitchen extension; Construction of a single storey side and rear extension with flat roof including 3 roof lights and internal alterations including designated car park spaces and cycle spaces; no alterations/works are being proposed to existing bin storage all with associated site demolition and development works, cycle parking, car parking.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0401
12 Sept 2019Grant permission
(1) Construction of rear extension to existing warehouse (total extension area 500sq.m); (2) relocation of existing rear entrance along southern boundary and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0025
12 Oct 2018Grant permission
Double sided totem sign at the main vehicular entrance.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0373
4 Jul 2018Grant permission
200KW (580sq.m) of roof mounted solar panels and all associated works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0238
28 May 2018Grant permission
Alterations to the previously approved plans (Reg. Ref. SD18A/0021) to include: (1) enlargement of the standalone ESB substation building from 14sq.m to 21sq.m with access to same via the public footpath; (2) alterations to the previously approved building mounted signage.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0194
26 Apr 2018Grant permission
Demolition of existing single storey office building (330sq.m) attached to side and front of existing service workshop building and construction of new replacement single storey office extension (170sq.m) to side and front of existing service workshop building, construction of a new single storey service bay extension (100sq.m) to north side of existing service workshop building, recladding the front of the existing service workshop building including raising height of existing parapet, forming 1 door ope with roller shutter door and 1 fire exit door to front of existing service workshop building and forming 3 door opes with roller shutter doors and 1 fire exit door to rear of existing service workshop building, with attached illuminated building sign and ancillary site works including the relocation of existing site entrance.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0414
26 Jan 2018Grant permission
(1) Minor alterations to the fenestration on all elevations of the existing building; (2) the erection of a canopy to the rear loading area; (3) new single storey free standing substation (area 14sq.m); (4) removal of fencing along the existing north-west boundary; (5) widening of existing vehicular entrance gates; (6) reconfiguration of parking area; (7) installation of building mounted signage and (8) sundry external works all at Oak West House.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0021
28 Mar 2017Grant permission
Change of use from retail warehouse use to office use to existing ground floor unit (332sq.m).
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0100
8 Feb 2017Grant permission
Modifications, reconfiguration and extension of the existing office building (c. 2,223.2sq.m GFA) to provide a building area of c. 2,447.5sq.m GFA comprising: (1) Alteration to parts of the north eastern, eastern and western facades (including extensions at first and second floor levels) and infill of the existing internal courtyard resulting in an additional c. 224.3sq.m of new office space, associated ancillary facilities and circulation floor space. (2) Reconfiguration of internal office layout at first and second floor level. (3) New extended dormer window and associated alterations to roof on eastern facade to replace existing 2 dormer windows. (4) Provision of sedum roof of c. 140.6sq.m. (5) Provision of ramp access to rear of building at western facade and (6) Associated drainage arrangements and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0024
28 Nov 2016Grant permission
(1) Demolition/ removal of: an ESB substation (approx. 64sq.m); 2 sheds (approx.10sq.m each); cladding on northern, eastern and southern elevations and roof of the existing warehouse; the east boundary wall, fencing and entrance gates; and the south boundary wall towards the west corner site. (2) Alterations to the existing warehouse (approx. 1,242sq.m) with an overall height of approx. 13.3 ( 60.70m OD) to provide a service garage and associated ancillary elements (with overall area of approx. 1,492sq.m including internal plant), comprising: (a) external works including: recladding of north, south, east and west elevations of warehouse; provision of a new pitched roof with 9 west facing roof lights (there will be no change to the overall height of the existing warehouse); and provision of a vehicular service entrance, a pre-NCT service entrance , trade counter entrance, parts drop entrance and emergency exit, (b) internal alterations including: revised internal layout at ground floor level to provide a services garage workshop configuration, associated tool and waste storage areas, customer areas and associates ancillary office accommodation, (c) additional floor area: the internal works include new floor area at first floor level (approx. 250sq.m floor area including approx. 64sq.m internal plant area) to provide associated ancillary office accommodation and staff facilities. (3) The proposal also comprises: modification of existing vehicular entrance arrangements including the provision of a sliding gate (approx.8m wide) and an automatic barrier; reopening and modification of a disused entrance to provide a vehicle delivery entrance and gate (approx. 3m wide); provision of a fire escape access gate (approx. 1m wide) at the northern most end of the eastern boundary; revised boundary treatments (including a new eastern boundary wall with metal railing, a partial new southern & northern boundary wall and new concrete coping on the existing western boundary wall); provision of 12 parking spaces (customer, disabled & staff); 26 bays for service/loan vehicles; 2 vehicle charging points; 3 vehicle display podiums; bicycle parking; an enclosed waste compound; a valet compound ( including 2 covered vehicle wash bays and 2 enclosed valet bays); 1 double sided totem sign a the main vehicular entrance; 4 signs on southern façade of the service garage, within the forecourt and at the site boundaries; provision of landscaping treatments; new foul sewer arrangements (including a connection from the Killeen Road to the public network at the Nangor Road (also referred to as the New Nangor Road) and new surface water drainage arrangements including attenuation and a petrol/oil interceptor and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0274
1 Jul 2016Grant permission
16 parking spaces for heavy vehicles and 36 ancillary car parking spaces and part change of use of existing warehouse building by installation of 2 portacabin structures within the building for use for ancillary office/administration and for staff amenities for drivers, new window and door openings in west elevation of existing warehouse building, and all associated site development works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0030
The 25 most recent of over 100 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 Fox-And-Geese Common.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Fox-And-Geese Common.
Architectural heritage
No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands in the townland of Fox-And-Geese Common.
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, low (inferred), on the 1:50,000 map; parts are made ground.
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Fox-And-Geese Common with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Fox-And-Geese Common · Coimín an tSionnaigh agus na nGéanna
- Area
- 425,957 m² (42.6 ha, 105.26 acres)
- Civil parish
- Clondalkin, and its townlands
- Barony
- Uppercross
- Electoral division
- Clondalkin-Monastery, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- Clondalkin-Monastery electoral division: 11,357 people in 3,933 households; 67% of households own their home; 24% of homes were built since 2001; 4% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Bluebell, Drimnagh, Fox-And-Geese, Gallanstown, Knockmitten, Robinhood
- Placenames
- Fox-And-Geese Common 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.