Esker South

Area

84,319 m² (8.43 ha, 20.84 acres)

Buildings

356 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 14,663 m².

Zoning

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

Townland

Esker South

Planning applications on this parcel

• 3 Sept 2026Referral

  Change of use and conversion of existing two storey private house (Esker House) to a retreat house with ancillary accommodation. Works to this Protected Structure comprise essential repairs including woodworm, wet rot and damp treatment, refurbished roof timbers, valley gutters, rainwater goods and staircase, new heating and electrical services and the introduction of a new partition and door-set to provide a minor hall and a pastoral office within the old study and complete redecoration of the internal rooms.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0214W

• 20 Aug 2026Invalid - site notice

  Change of use and conversion of existing two storey house to a retreat house with ancillary accommodation. Works to this protected structure comprise essential repairs including woodworm, wet rot and damp treatment, refurbished roof timbers, valley gutters, rainwater goods and staircase, new heating and electrical services and the introduction of a new partition and door-set to provide a minor hall and a pastoral office within the old study and complete redecoration of the internal rooms

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0201W

• 29 Jun 2026Declared exempt

  A single storey extension (31.5m2) to the rear of the dwelling house.

  Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0060

• 3 Apr 2026Grant permission & refuse permission

  Alterations to previously granted planning application (SD24A/0204), including extended ground floor footprint to granted dormer bungalow and new detached habitable garden room with revised site layout.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0088W

• 11 Feb 2026Grant permission

  Construction of a single storey extension to side of existing dwelling to contain family ancillary accommodation with internal modifications and associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0049W

• 23 Apr 2025Grant permission

  Construction of a proposed new three bedroom dormer bungalow with new vehicular entrance, boundary treatments and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0204

• 18 Dec 2024Grant permission for retention

  Retention sought for as-built alterations to previously granted permission SD18A/0400 including (I) a 35sqm, single storey, flat roofed extension wholly to the rear of the dwelling, (ii) alterations to internal ground floor layout and facades, (iii) a 2.15m high block wall on Western boundary and associated site works and landscaping as-built

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0284W

• 9 Feb 2024Grant permission

  Widening of existing driveway entrance and dishing of footpath to allow for vehicular access to include removal of pier and wall to front of existing property and all ancillary site works required

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24B/0041

• 13 Jul 2023Grant permission

  Single Storey Extension to Front & Rear, single storey domestic shed to rear and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0304

• 6 Jun 2023Invalid - site notice

  Single Storey extension to front and rear. Single storey domestic shed and all associates

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23B/0248

• 13 Sept 2022Grant permission

  Planning permission for construction of a two story extension to the side of existing end of terrace house and a new front door to replace existing window in porch at front of house at 45 Arthur Griffith Park Lucan Co. Dublin

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0406

• 22 Jun 2022Grant permission

  Front bay extension comprising porch and disability bedroom and bathroom. Two storey extension to rear for bedroom and kitchen.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD22B/0070

• 1 Jun 2022Refuse permission

  Construction of 2 storey end of terrace house to side of existing house, removal of existing chimney stack, new entrance drive with double gates to side boundary wall and a new front door to replace existing window at front in existing porch.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD22A/0262

• 19 Apr 2022Grant permission

  Extension to side of existing house.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0286

• 15 Jul 2021Grant permission for retention

  Retention of pre-school use of single storey annex to rear of main house (Protected Structure).

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0066

• 6 Jul 2021Refuse further ext of duration of permission

  (1) Change of use and conversion of existing two storey private house (Esker House) and single storey annex to a Retreat House with ancillary accommodation located in the annex; works to this Protected Structure comprise essential repairs including woodworm, wet rot and damp treatment, refurbished roof timbers, valley gutters, rainwater goods and staircase, new heating and electrical services and the introduction of a new partition and door-set to provide a minor hall and a pastoral office within the old study and complete redecoration of the internal rooms; works to the annex comprise essential repairs including refurbished roofing and rainwater goods, new heating and electrical services and complete redecoration of the internal rooms; (2) change of use and conversion of existing Stable Blocks 1 & 2 to Classrooms / Meeting Rooms and Workshop / Service Room; Stable Block 1 to contain 2 Classrooms and Workshop and Stable Block 2 to contain 4 Classrooms; conversion to include removing existing slates, reinforcing roof timbers and re-roofing using existing slates and details on Stable Blocks 1 & 2 and replacement of existing Velux rooflights on Classrooms 4 & 5 with Velux Conservation Rooflights on Stable Block 2; works include complete redecoration of the internal rooms; (3) demolition of existing c. 1970s double height barn; (4) construction of a new community building consisting of a Main Auditorium (part single storey, part two storey), and single storey secondary hall, canteen, toilets and ancillary accommodation with a floor area of 1073sq.m. (5) demolition of existing c. 1970s derelict Gate Lodge and replacement with single storey two bedroom Gate Lodge for use as caretakers living accommodation with a floor area of 75sq.m. (6) taking down, re-aligning and rebuilding existing c. 1970s stone boundary wall at both sides of entrance to site to provide adequate sight lines along Esker Road and provision of new footpath to both sides of entrance, as required by Roads Department, South Dublin County Council; (7) extension to existing car parking facilities to provide 55 car parking spaces and associated site works including attenuation of drainage; car parking generally to be finished with permeable paving and overflow car park to be finished with 'Grasscrete' paving to preserve the grassland setting; (8) erection of free standing sign inside proposed new boundary wall at Esker Road, 2m long by 0.6m high at height 1.3m from ground level. This application includes an Appropriate Assessment (AA), a Bat Survey and Assessment, a Conservation Impact Study (C.I.S.) and Flood Risk Assessment Report.

  Further extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0125/FEP

• 5 Nov 2020Part 8 approved by council

  Public realm works totalling approximately 1.1ha including: build a new Integrated Constructed Wetland, to treat and improve surface water quality, before discharging to the River Griffeen. Proposed works to include wetland planting scheme to treat surface water while offering greater biodiversity to the surrounding area. Proposed new surface water piped links between the existing surface water system and the Integrated Constructed Wetlands and a new surface water outfall to the River Griffeen. Reprofiling of levels and small landscaping berms within the Park. All ancillary site development and landscaping works, including biodiverse planting, furniture, and pathways. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU. 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. Persons wishing to inspect drawings of the proposed development should contact the Planning Department by emailing planningdept@sdublincoco.ie or by phoning (01) 4149000. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, only by appointment, at County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 during office hours from 5th November 2020 to 3rd December 2020. The plans are available online on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website, http://consult.sdublincoco.ie during the period from 5th November 2020 to 18th December 2020. Submissions and 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 5.00pm on the 18th December 2020 and may be submitted either via: Online Submissions: http://consult.sdublincoco.ie or Post to: Senior Executive Officer, Environment, Water and Climate Change, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 YNN5. NOTE: Please make your 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 (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.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD208/0009

• 9 Nov 2018Grant permission & grant retention

  Construction of one 2 storey 3 bedroom detached dormer bungalow to rear garden of existing dwelling; site works proposed including modification to shared vehicular entrance and boundary walls to separate new access road to site at rear of existing dwelling; landscaping and associated site works including new soakaway; existing extended bungalow to front and new proposed dormer bungalow to rear to be separate sites; retention for dormer extension to rear of bungalow roof and demolition of porch extension to front of entrance.

  Permission and retention, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0400

• 25 Oct 2018Grant permission

  Single storey extension to front elevation at ground floor level; alterations to internal layout inclusive of all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18B/0441

• 8 Sept 2017Grant permission

  Two-storey extension to rear of existing bungalow dwelling . The first-floor extension will be located above existing single storey extension at rear of bungalow and will consist of a bedroom and internal alterations. The new roof to the extension will be extended above the existing ridge height to match recent extensions to neighbouring properties. All associated site works included.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17B/0315

• 15 Apr 2016Grant extension of duration of permission

  (1) Change of use and conversion of existing two storey private house (Esker House) and single storey annex to a Retreat House with ancillary accommodation located in the annex; works to this Protected Structure comprise essential repairs including woodworm, wet rot and damp treatment, refurbished roof timbers, valley gutters, rainwater goods and staircase, new heating and electrical services and the introduction of a new partition and door-set to provide a minor hall and a pastoral office within the old study and complete redecoration of the internal rooms; works to the annex comprise essential repairs including refurbished roofing and rainwater goods, new heating and electrical services and complete redecoration of the internal rooms; (2) change of use and conversion of existing Stable Blocks 1 & 2 to Classrooms / Meeting Rooms and Workshop / Service Room; Stable Block 1 to contain 2 Classrooms and Workshop and Stable Block 2 to contain 4 Classrooms; conversion to include removing existing slates, reinforcing roof timbers and re-roofing using existing slates and details on Stable Blocks 1 & 2 and replacement of existing Velux rooflights on Classrooms 4 & 5 with Velux Conservation Rooflights on Stable Block 2; works include complete redecoration of the internal rooms; (3) demolition of existing c. 1970s double height barn; (4) construction of a new community building consisting of a Main Auditorium (part single storey, part two storey), and single storey secondary hall, canteen, toilets and ancillary accommodation with a floor area of 1073sq.m. (5) demolition of existing c. 1970s derelict Gate Lodge and replacement with single storey two bedroom Gate Lodge for use as caretakers living accommodation with a floor area of 75sq.m. (6) taking down, re-aligning and rebuilding existing c. 1970s stone boundary wall at both sides of entrance to site to provide adequate sight lines along Esker Road and provision of new footpath to both sides of entrance, as required by Roads Department, South Dublin County Council; (7) extension to existing car parking facilities to provide 55 car parking spaces and associated site works including attenuation of drainage; car parking generally to be finished with permeable paving and overflow car park to be finished with 'Grasscrete' paving to preserve the grassland setting; (8) erection of free standing sign inside proposed new boundary wall at Esker Road, 2m long by 0.6m high at height 1.3m from ground level. This application includes an Appropriate Assessment (AA), a Bat Survey and Assessment, a Conservation Impact Study (C.I.S.) and Flood Risk Assessment Report.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD11A/0125/EP

• 8 Apr 2016Grant permission

  A two storey pitched roof extension to side and rear and single storey flat roof extension to rear.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16B/0106

• 2 Jul 2015Grant permission

  Demolition of existing sheds to rear of existing bungalow and the construction of a new two storey extension to rear consisting of a dormer style two storey element and intersects existing bungalow. The existing roof will be extended and the ridge extended in height also. New site works proposed also including new vehicular entrances and new boundary walls to separate new access road to site at rear of existing dwelling. 1 new two storey, two bed roomed detached dormer bungalow is proposed to rear garden of site. New boundary walls and associated site works including new soak away to be included in the proposed works. Existing extended bungalow to front and new proposed dormer bungalow to rear to be separate sites.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0182

• 24 Mar 2015Grant permission

  Demolition of existing porch and existing single storey extension to rear of existing bungalow dwelling and the construction of a new two storey extension to rear of existing bungalow dwelling; the extension consists of a dormer style two storey element and intersects existing bungalow; the existing roof will be extended and the ridge extended in height also; new site works proposed also include new vehicular entrances and new boundary walls to separate new access road to site at rear of existing dwelling.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15B/0004

• 28 Mar 2014Grant permission

  Single storey extension consisting of a bedroom and bathroom to the side.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14B/0087

The 25 most recent of 42 applications.

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 1 recorded monument.

• DU017-078 Bridge
  Description

  King Johns Bridge crosses the Griffeen River 30m upriver of the 19th-century bridge annotated Esker Bridge (NIAH Reg. No. 11204023) on the 1837 ed. OSi 6 inch map. This partially ruined hump-backed masonry bridge crossing the river from SW to NE probably carried a medieval road leading to St Finnian's medieval church ruins (DU017-022001-) and graveyard (DU017-022002-) 100m to NE. According to O’Keeffe and Simington (1991, 134-6), the bridge is clearly marked on Rocque’s map as 'King John’s Bridge'. Esker was part of a demesne in the Liffey valley which Henry II annexed to the crown and which was organized under King John as a royal manor. The bridge probably fell into disuse between 1760 - the date of publication of Rocque’s survey map of the County of Dublin and the 1837 edition of the Ordnance Survey six-inch map when the road is shown as re-aligned and Esker Bridge constructed. D'Alton (1838, 660) recorded that 'by an act of 1771, Mr Vesey havinn agreed that the road from the new bridge over the Liffey, should be carried without any expense to the county through his estate in a certain line, whereby said road would b considerably shortened, it was enacted, that, as soon as the said new road should be finished, it should be lawful for Mr. Vesey to stop and enclose that part of the old road which lies on the west side of the little river Griffin'. Only a single central arch survives of the original triple-arched bridge, what survives is a partially intact central arch and accompanying piers, a short length of the NE arch and the demolished remains of the SE arch. The overall length of the visible remains is 7.7m and is 4.3m wide including cutwaters. The surviving central segmental arch is formed of narrow voussoirs set on edge rising from straight-sided piers. The keystone is wedge-shaped and was slightly too large to fit perfectly. The bridge spans an opening 2.1m wide and is approximately 3.8m in length. At its narrowest width it measures 0.8m surviving better at the upstream end to the SE where it measures 2.1m. The piers are composed of well-made coursed rubble masonry up to five courses high. In overall height the piers measure 1.5m from the river bed to the arch springing point with evidence for some rebuilding of on the inner edge of the N pier. Two triangular cutwaters project 0.5m upstream at 45 degrees each side the arch opening. Just beyond the intrados of the SE arch the imprint of a short length of wicker centering can be seen at the N side of the arch. Test excavations located 1.5m to the W of the bridge in 2003 under licence no. 02E1018 revealed a cut-limestone wall post-dating the bridge that was aligned N-W/S-E which followed the course of the Griffeen River (Kavanagh 2006, 170) References: Kavanagh, J. 2006 King John's Bridge, Lucan. In I. Bennett (ed.) Excavations 2003, 170. See attached Rocque's 1760 Map of County Dublin showing King Johns Bridge and Esker Church ruins See attached reconstruction of King John's Bridge by Jonathan Cully courtesy of the Society for Old Lucan Compiled by: Margaret Keane Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 14 March 2023

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).

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 Geological Survey did not answer.

Terrain model

The Geological Survey did not answer.

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under 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.

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