Finnstown

Area

42,487 m² (4.25 ha, 10.5 acres)

Buildings

7 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 4,803 m².

Zoning

G1 OS (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
R3 SDZ (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective

Townland

Finnstown

Planning applications on this parcel

• 7 Nov 2025Grant permission

  Amendments to the permitted development as approved by South Dublin County Council under Register Reference SDZ20A/0020 to provide for the replacement of 50 no. permitted 2 storey, 3 bedroom dwellings with 50 no. 2 storey, 4 bedroom dwellings with attic and dormer window on front elevation. The overall road layout and services will remain as per the approved parent permission. The proposed amendments will not result in any change to the total number of units to be provided on site.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0041W

• 9 Sept 2025Grant extension of duration of permission

  Demolition of 3 existing dwelling houses in addition to 9 farm structures and outbuildings and the construction of 113 residential units comprising 70 two storey dwelling houses (comprising 61 three bed units and 9 four bed units ranging in size from 109sq.m to 148sq.m); 30 duplex units (comprising 16 two bed units and 14 three bed units ranging in size from 94sq.m to 110sq.m) and 13 apartments (comprising 8 one bed units and 5 two bed units ranging in size from 50sq.m to 73sq.m); duplexes and apartments will be accommodated in 3 four storey blocks which will include balconies/terraces facing north-west and south-east; the development will consist of the demolition of 4,701sq.m of existing gross floor area (730sq.m habitable and 3,971sq.m non-habitable) and the construction of 11,917sq.m gross floor area; vehicular access from the subject lands to Adamstown Way to the south and to Tandy's Lane to the north; a vehicular connection will also be provided to the north-western boundary of the site to allow for a future vehicular connection to Adamstown Park (pending the future development of adjacent third party lands to the north-west); internal routes including new north-south avenues linking Tandy's Lane with Adamstown Way and an east-west avenue which will link to Adamstown Park (pending the future development of adjacent lands); pedestrian connections from the subject lands to Adamstown Park along Tandy's Lane and to Adamstown Way; 145 car parking spaces including on-curtilage and on-street spaces; bicycle parking; bin storage; plant; sedum roofs; solar/photovoltaic panels; boundary treatments; lighting; hard and soft landscaping including 833sq.m public open space and 737sq.m communal open space; changes in levels and all other associated site works above and below ground on lands on a 2.41 Ha site at Tandy's Lane incorporating the dwelling's Carrig (Eircode K78 D348), Coolmore (Eircode K78 XH33) and an unnamed dwelling (Eircode K78 X780) all at Tandy's Lane and are bounded generally to the north-east by Tandy's Lane (with Tandy's Lane Park beyond) to the south-east by Finnstown House Hotel (Protected Structure) and to the south-west and north-west by undeveloped lands; Adamstown Way is located further to the south and Adamstown Park is located further to the west; the application is made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) and relates to a proposed development with the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone with lands located within the St. Helen's Development Area.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ20A/0020/EP

• 1 Sept 2023Grant permission

  205 Residential Units overall (20,977 sqm GFA), consisting of; - St. Helens Development Area - 153 no. units comprising 1 no. 2 storey 3 bedroom detached house, a total of 108 no. duplex units, all in 3 storey buildings and terraced in a mix of 54 no. 3 bedroom units, 42 no. 2 bedroom units and 12 no. 1 bedroom units and a 5 storey (with undercroft parking) apartment block containing 44 no. units a mix of 13 no. 1 bedroom, 4 no. 2 bedroom (3 person) and 27 no. 2 bedroom (4 person) apartment units. - Adamstown Castle Development Area - 16 no. units comprising 3 no. 2 storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 1 no. 3 storey 4 bedroom end terrace house, a total of 12 no. duplex units, in a range of 3 - 4 storey buildings in a mix of 8 no. 3 bedroom units and 4 no. 2 bedroom units. - Adamstown Square Development Area - 36 no. units comprising 20 no. 2 storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 4 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom terraced houses, a total of 12 no. duplex units, all in 3 storey buildings and terraced in a mix of 6 no. 3 bedroom units, 4 no. 2 bedroom units and 2 no. 1 bed units. The development proposes the relocation of an existing ESB substation within and otherwise undeveloped part of the Adamstown Square Development Area and all other ancillary site development and landscape works; including new vehicular access points off Castlegate Grove, Adamstown Park, Adamstown Way, Tandy's Lane and Stratton Heath; public and communal open space; car parking and bicycle parking. The lands are generally bounded by Adamstown Park to the West, Stratton Walk residential units and Adamstown Avenue to the South, Stratton Heath, Finnstown House (a Protected Structure), development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ20A/0020 and also Castlegate Grove/Castlegate Close to the east and Adamstown Park and Tandy's Lane (road) and Tandy's Lane Park to the North. Adamstown Way passes between the application site All within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone.

  Sdz application, 205 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ23A/0012

• 16 Jul 2021Grant permission

  Demolition of 3 existing dwelling houses in addition to 9 farm structures and outbuildings and the construction of 113 residential units comprising 70 two storey dwelling houses (comprising 61 three bed units and 9 four bed units ranging in size from 109sq.m to 148sq.m); 30 duplex units (comprising 16 two bed units and 14 three bed units ranging in size from 94sq.m to 110sq.m) and 13 apartments (comprising 8 one bed units and 5 two bed units ranging in size from 50sq.m to 73sq.m); duplexes and apartments will be accommodated in 3 four storey blocks which will include balconies/terraces facing north-west and south-east; the development will consist of the demolition of 4,701sq.m of existing gross floor area (730sq.m habitable and 3,971sq.m non-habitable) and the construction of 11,917sq.m gross floor area; vehicular access from the subject lands to Adamstown Way to the south and to Tandy's Lane to the north; a vehicular connection will also be provided to the north-western boundary of the site to allow for a future vehicular connection to Adamstown Park (pending the future development of adjacent third party lands to the north-west); internal routes including new north-south avenues linking Tandy's Lane with Adamstown Way and an east-west avenue which will link to Adamstown Park (pending the future development of adjacent lands); pedestrian connections from the subject lands to Adamstown Park along Tandy's Lane and to Adamstown Way; 145 car parking spaces including on-curtilage and on-street spaces; bicycle parking; bin storage; plant; sedum roofs; solar/photovoltaic panels; boundary treatments; lighting; hard and soft landscaping including 833sq.m public open space and 737sq.m communal open space; changes in levels and all other associated site works above and below ground on lands on a 2.41 Ha site at Tandy's Lane incorporating the dwelling's Carrig (Eircode K78 D348), Coolmore (Eircode K78 XH33) and an unnamed dwelling (Eircode K78 X780) all at Tandy's Lane and are bounded generally to the north-east by Tandy's Lane (with Tandy's Lane Park beyond) to the south-east by Finnstown House Hotel (Protected Structure) and to the south-west and north-west by undeveloped lands; Adamstown Way is located further to the south and Adamstown Park is located further to the west; the application is made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) and relates to a proposed development with the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone with lands located within the St. Helen's Development Area.

  Sdz application, 113 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ20A/0020

• 16 Mar 2021Grant extension of duration of permission

  Permission for a new single storey pitched roof extension (c.184sq.m) to north side of existing function room building with design features (parapet, windows, render finish) and height (c.7.2m) to match existing; all site drainage and landscape works. Permission is also sought for the retention of minor modifications to the internal layout of the kitchen, store rooms and toilets adjacent to the existing function room (c190sq.m in total).

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0365/EP

• 30 May 2019Grant extension of duration of permission

  3.85m high single storey extension (area 583sq.m) to the existing Leisure Centre Building; the extension is located to the west and south of the existing building and will comprise of leisure centre/fitness facilities including reception area, gymnasium, fitness studios and ladies and gents changing facilities; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Country House Hotel. Permission is also sought for car parking to serve the development, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14A/0072/EP

• 8 Feb 2018Grant permission

  Development will comprise a c.7.7 Ha. Public park (Tandy’s Lane Park), to include; a playing pitch (c.55 x 90) a natural play/neighbourhood play area (NEAP) (c.1,300sq.m); a natural play/local play area (LEAP) (c.500sq.m); a children’s play area (previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ16A/0005); provision of a car park with 39 car parking spaces; a new vehicular entry/egress point off Loop Road 1 (previously permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007); 48 bicycle parking spaces; the redistribution and re-profiling of c.30,400 cubic metres of soil spoilt from within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone; and all ancillary site development and landscaping works, including: paths, planting, surface water drainage and boundaries; and the incorporation of a length of Tandy’s Lane into Tandy’s Lane Park. The development comprises minor revisions to the layout of a previously permitted portion of Tandy’s Lane Park (Reg. Ref. SDZ16A/0005) and also revisions to permitted Loop Road No. 1 (Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007) to accommodate vehicular access to a new car park all on lands boud generally to the east and south by Tandys Lane, to the west by the alignemnet of Loop Road 1 (permitted), to the north by undeveloped lands in Somerton development Area and adjoining the lands of St. Helens House (a Protected Structure) to the southeast and the lands of Somerton House (a Protected Structure) to the north.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ18A/0003

• 13 Dec 2017Grant permission

  Demolition of 2 buildings containing 4 single storey 'Golf Suites' and their replacement by the construction of two wall plate dormer staff accommodation units with a setback building line, pedestrian access from the access avenue to Finnstown Castle Hotel, landscaping, all associated site development works and services. The existing parking spaces service the 'golf suites' will be removed in accordance with the grant of permission issued under planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, and new parking spaces will be provided within the existing carpark and new car parking area to be developed on foot of planning, Reg. Ref. SD14A/0168, at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No 112)

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0181

• 20 Jul 2017Refuse permission

  Construction of a flat roof extension to the rear of Finnstown Castle Hotel. The extension will consist of a single-storey elevated building to the rear upper ground floor to extend existing lobby/foyer area and public area circulation space, with a total gross floor area of 461sq.m, fire escape access linked to lower ground floor, removel of existing galvanised canopy over service yard, all associated site development works and services.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0242

• 13 Jul 2017Grant permission

  The development will comprise of the completion of approx. 1,475 metres of roadway - including completion of Loop Road #1, currently constructed to base course under planning reg. ref: SDZ06A/5 - within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, as defined by S.I. 272 of 2001, to include: approx. 1,010m of the road known as Loop Road #1, with a c. 6m wide carriageway, to include on-road cycle lanes, together with the planted verge, tree planting, public lighting and footpath on the eastern side of Loop Road #1, and a buffer strip and kerbs on the western side of Loop Road #1, where the layout has been permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002 (the provision of landscaping, footpaths and parking on the western side of Loop Road #1, will be or has been the subject of other planning applications); the completion of approx. 225m of Adamstown Drive in the vicinity of its junction with Loop Road #1, together with the planted verge, tree planting, public lighting, off-road cycle track and footpath on the southern side of Adamstown Drive (the provision of landscaping, cycle track, footpaths and parking on the northern side of Adamstown Drive will be the subject of other planning applications); new junction layouts (to include signal, sign and road markings layouts) at the junctions of Loop Road #1 with Adamstown Drive (to the north) and Adamstown Way (to the south), and the provision of off-road cycle tracks at those junctions, connecting to on-road cycle lanes along Loop Road #1; the re-alignment of approx. 240m Tandy's Lane at the existing junction of Tandy's Lane and the alignment of Loop Road #1, with the creation of a new staggered junction at the location, in line with the future alignment of this section of Tandy's Lane under the Adamstown Planning Scheme; a new junction layout at the junction of Adamstown Park and Station Road, and a 3m temporary concrete footpath to the north of Station Road between that junction and the proposed site of the Adamstown All-Weather Pitch (SDCC Reg. Ref.: SDZ17A/0004), and a 3m temporary footpath to the east of Adamstown Park between that junction and the temporary footpath north of that junction; and ancillary site development, to include temporary 2.4m high security fencing, public lighting, junction layouts and signals, and footpaths, trees and planting, and minor adjustments of existing drainage and services to serve the road and future surrounding development.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ17A/0007

• 21 Jun 2017Refuse permission

  Single storey building for use as a ceremony building in conjunction with existing weddings at Finnstown Castle Hotel, a Protected Structure (Ref. No.112); all associated landscaping, site development works and services.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0197

• 23 Feb 2016Grant permission & grant retention

  Permission for a new single storey pitched roof extension (c.184sq.m) to north side of existing function room building with design features (parapet, windows, render finish) and height (c.7.2m) to match existing; all site drainage and landscape works. Permission is also sought for the retention of minor modifications to the internal layout of the kitchen, store rooms and toilets adjacent to the existing function room (c190sq.m in total).

  Permission and retention · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0365

• 9 Mar 2015Grant permission

  Construction of a ground and first floor extension (34.7sq.m at ground floor level and 10.4sq.m at first floor level) to side of existing two storey detached dwelling house with a new bay window (2sq.m) to the rear of dwelling and all associated and ancillary site works.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ15A/0002

• 19 Dec 2014Invalid application

  Construction of a ground and first floor extension (34.7sq.m at ground floor level and 10.4sq.m at first floor level) to side of existing two storey detached dwelling house with a new bay window (2sq.m) to the rear of dwelling and all associated and ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14B/0314

• 17 Nov 2014Grant permission

  Two storey extension (c. 3,085.6sq.m.) to the existing 'Lawn Suites' hotel building; the extension will adjoin the existing 'Lawn Suites' building to the east and south and will comprise of 47 hotel suites situated around a central landscaped courtyard. The development will require the demolition of an existing single storey structure containing 4 'Golf Suites' and the removal of 44 car parking spaces; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Castle Hotel. Permission is also sought for revisions to the overall car parking layout to serve the development including the provision of 140 new spaces located to the west of the site, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works. (Protected Structure Ref. No. 112).

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14A/0168

• 14 Apr 2014Grant permission

  3.85m high single storey extension (area 583sq.m.) to the existing Leisure Centre Building; the extension is located to the west and south of the existing building and will comprise of leisure centre/fitness facilities including reception area, gymnasium, fitness studios and ladies and gents changing facilities; vehicular access to the development will be via the existing access road to Finnstown Country House Hotel. Permission is also sought for car parking to serve the development, landscaping and all associated ancillary site development works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14A/0072

• 1 Mar 2012Grant permission for retention

  Retention of extensions and alterations to an existing Protected Structure comprising of: (1) two storey toilet block extension to rear (north); (2) two storey infill block extension over existing single storey extension to northwest consisting of 3 no. bedrooms, meeting room and ancillary areas; (3) extension to bar at upper ground floor level to southeastern elevation with external covered area under; (4) retention of roof canopy to perimeter of existing external service yard to rear (north); (5) internal alterations to existing areas including a new passenger lift.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0171

• 31 Oct 2008Refuse permission

  Telecommunications apparatus consisting of a 30m replica tree with six no. Vodafone antennas and three no. 0.3m Vodafone link dishes and three no. Vodafone equipment cabinets in a proposed compound with a 2.4m high palisade fence.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0749

• 3 Jun 2008Refuse permission

  Demolition of existing leisure centre of area 379sq.m. and construction of a three storey leisure and fitness centre of 2901sq.m. total gross area including ancillary site works at a protected structure.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0376

• 22 May 2008Grant permission

  Single storey extension with flat roof of circa 66sq.m: the proposed extension to be linked to the existing dining room at ground floor level at the south-west gable wall of the main house and demolition of a single storey projection to existing to existing extension. All on site of Protected Structure including ancillary site work.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0070

• 19 Mar 2008Declared exempt

  Internal refurbishment to late 20th century apartment buildings,including floor, wall and ceiling finishes, new bathroom fittings, new kitchen fittings, new furnishings and re-decoration.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED08/0011

• 1 Sept 2004Grant permission

  Development comprising 407 dwellings consisting of 18 no. one-bedroom units, 88 no. two-bedroom units, 264 no. three-bedroom units and 37 no. four-bedroom units in a mixture of apartments, duplexes and townhouses ranging in height from two to five storeys. Site development and landscape works including the provision of the Railway Station Access Road from the Newcastle Road to a point of approx. 815 metres into the site, including provision for a bus turning route and lay-by/temporary terminus. Vehicular access shall be taken from the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road via a new junction layout with the Finnstown Cloisters housing scheme, opposite Finnslawn, including associated traffic management improvement measures. Permission is also sought for widening and upgrading of the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road over a distance of approx. 220 metres between a point approx. 35m south of the entrance to Finnstown House and Golf Course, and a point 93m south of the junction with the Finnstown Cloisters housing scheme, opposite Finnslawn. A temporary construction access is to be taken off the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road and this will remain in place for up to three years from the date of permission after which time it will be closed off and the lands will be landscaped in accordance with the landscape masterplan for the development all on a site approx 12.21 hectares on lands bounded generally by Finnstown House and Golf Course to the north, the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road to the east and the Dublin to Kildare railway line to the south in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by statutory instrument no. 272 of 2001.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ04A/1

• 21 Oct 2003Grant permission

  Demolition of existing modern single storey attached building (staff facilities & store) at rear of hotel and to erect two storey building to accommodate 24 no. bedroom suites, with covered open pedestrian link at ground level and stairs/lift enclosure abutting existing two storey building. Also for works to existing two storey building to provide extension to existing reception area at upper ground floor level and staff facilities at lower ground floor level, site works and associated carparking all within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD03A/0349

• 2 Apr 2001Grant permission

  Demolition of existing elements of a protected structure, and for the erection of functions room with ancillary spaces including kitchen, also for administration and staff facilities at mezzanine floor level and associated carparking on site of a protected structure.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, S00A/0881

• 14 Dec 1999Refuse permission

  Erection of a 35 metre telecommunications support structure and 3 No. vertically polarised panel antennae, 2 No. 0.6m diameter dishes, associated containerised equipment shelter, 2m high palisade fence and ancillary development.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, S99A/0893

The 25 most recent of 26 applications.

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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

No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.

Architectural heritage

• Finnstown House, country house, 1850–1880 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached seven-bay two-storey over basement Victorian former country house, c.1865, now in use as a hotel. Timber sash windows in segmental-arched openings with moulded dressings, decorative keystone and bracketed stone sills. Two-storey central breakfront with projecting flat-roofed porch having parapet. Timber panelled door with fanlight and flanking windows, all with round-headed dressed arches with prominent keystones. Smooth rendered walls with raised quoins and moulded string and eaves courses. Three-sided two-storey projecting bay on north-west elevation with doorway leading to ornamental foot bridge over basement access. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Outbuildings to rere in form of limestone rubble tower and three-bay two-storey roughcast rendered gabled storage area. Multiple modern extensions.

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

At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3004 (ZIP).

Flooding

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