Commons

53 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Commons, from 25 m² to 54,826 m² (5.48 ha, 13.55 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary. 26 neighbouring parcels touch it.

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• P1RU (Agriculture)
  South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin · 77 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.

• 28 Jan 2026Grant permission

  Part single storey, part two storey dormer extension of 170.43sq.m. to rear of an existing 49.57sq.m. house; a domestic garage, a wastewater treatment system and all ancillary works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0035W

• 18 Dec 2025Registered application

  The proposed development will primarily consist of a proposed Raw Water Intake & Pumping Station at Garrynatineel, Ballina, Co. Tipperary; a proposed Water Treatment Plant at Incha Beg, Birdhill, Co. Tipperary; a proposed Break Pressure Tank at Knockanacree, Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary; a proposed Booster Pumping Station at Coagh Upper, Birr, Co. Offaly; a proposed Flow Control Valve at Commons Upper, Celbridge, Co. Kildare; a proposed Termination Point Reservoir at Loughtown Upper, Peamount, County Dublin; c. 172km of pipeline connecting the water infrastructure sites; uprating and associated works to the existing Ardnacrusha - Birdhill 38kV line and Ardnacrusha - Birdhill - Nenagh 38kV line, works at the existing Birdhill 38 kV electricity substation, power connections to infrastructure and all ancillary works above and below ground. The nature, extent and location of the proposed development is fully described in the application plans and particulars. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) and Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) have been prepared in respect of the Proposed Development. A copy of this application may also be viewed on the application website www.watersupplyproject.ie Public Consultation in respect of this application runs for the period commencing on the 6th January 2026. Any submission/observation must be received by An Coimisiún Pleanála no later than 5.30pm on the 25th February 2026. Submissions or observations may be made only to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Submissions can be made by hand or post to, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, or by email to laps@pleanala.ie.

  Strategic infrastructure application · South Dublin County Council, ACP-323980-25

• 1 Apr 2025Grant permission

  Demolish the existing front porch; Demolish an existing single-storey rear Utility extension; Construct a dormer extension to the front of the existing house; Construct a single-storey and two-storey extension to the rear of the house; Convert the existing attic space, Carry out general alterations & refurbishment of the existing house; Construct a new entrance gate and walls to replace the existing entrance; Relocate existing external garden sheds and Carry out associated site works

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0174W

• 12 Jun 2024Grant permission

  Permission is sought for a single storey Office Extension with a flat roof for Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD24A/0149

• 4 Mar 2024Grant permission

  Extension to existing Hynestown House to provide for new kitchen, dining room, games room, bathroom, plant room at ground floor level and one additional bedroom at first floor level. Conversion and extension of farm building C to two-bedroom holiday home accommodation. Demolition of farm building D and replacement with a two-storey building with store, bathroom and utility room at ground floor level and two-bedroom holiday home at first floor level. Conversion of farm buildings E and F into two no. two-bedroom holiday homes. The installation of wastewater treatment plant, the carrying out of hard and soft landscaping and all ancillary site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0182

• 19 Feb 2024Grant permission

  The proposal comprises the 2nd phase (phase 2B) of a 2 phase development (first phase [phase2A] under planning reg. ref SD23A/0136 will comprise 48 no. duplex dwellings and phase 2 of Taobh Chnoic public park of c.1.74 hectares of open space, along with car parking and ancillary infrastructure) to result in an overall Phase 2 development of 179 no. dwellings (consisting of 119 no. 2 storey houses and 60 no apartments / duplex apartments in 5 no. 3 storey duplex buildings, and ancillary infrastructure). The phase 2B development will consist of the construction of 131 no. dwellings and open space as follows: A) 119 no. 2 storey houses (10 no. 2 bedroom houses, 95 no. 3 bedroom houses, 13 no. 4 bedroom houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom house. B) 12 no. apartments / duplex apartments in 1 no. 3 storey building - (6 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 6 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments) all with terrace. C) Open space (c. 1.34 ha. in a series of open space areas) hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; D) Vehicle access from the Athgoe Road from a new signalised junction along with upgrades to footpath and pedestrian crossing (on the Athgoe Road) as well as provision of vehicular/pedestrian/cycle link to permitted 'Graydon' (TA06S.305343) 'Newcastle Boulevard' to the East as well as 237 no car parking spaces and 94 no. bicycle spaces (4 no. motorcycle space) and all internal roads, cycleways, green routes and paths. E) Provision of surface water attenuation SuDs measures connection to water supply and provision of foul drainage infrastructure as well as an underground local pumping station (in northern pa rt of site) to Irish Water specifications and all ancillary site development / construction / landscaping works. F) The proposal also includes upgrades (to provide surface water pipe upgrades) to the surface water network along Athgoe Road and Hazelhatch Road (for c. 1.2 km).

  Permission, 131 homes · South Dublin County Council, LRD23A/0011

• 24 Nov 2023Grant permission

  Two storey office extension with a flat roof for Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD23A/0213

• 24 Mar 2021Declared withdrawn

  Renovation of existing single storey dwelling comprising of demolition of existing single storey rear extension; construction of a new rear extension comprising of kitchen/dining/living room, bathroom and bedroom c/w en-suite; construction of 2 rear dormers in new attic space; construction of detached garage/workshop.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD21B/0161

• 14 Dec 2018Part 8 approved by council

  Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will include the following features: 4.6km of shared walking and cycling Greenway along the existing northern Grand Canal towpath; Path widths will vary from 2.5m to 3.5m in width. Widths will be dictated by existing on site features; Improvements to the existing towpath along the Grand Canal through the provision of a suitable surface i.e; Quarry Dust or Asphalt Tarmac depending on local conditions for pedestrian and cyclists use; Provision of access controls such as pedestrian and cycle friendly gates along the route; Underground utilities and services including: Power ducting, telecom ducting, Public Lighting ducting & CCTV ducting; All associated ancillary works and integrated landscape plans. Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Friday 14th December 2018 to 21st January 2019 at the following locations: Online on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie; South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 A3XC between the hours of 9:00am– 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only) between the hours of 9:00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am – 3.30pm on Friday (Inspection and Purchase); Civic Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, D22 E9X5 between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only); County Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24 D24 A3EX, between the hours of 9.45am to 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am to 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 D22 XP03, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Lucan Library, Lucan shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Co. Dublin K78 V295, between the hours of 9:45am – 8.00pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am – 4.30pm Fri to Sat. Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); Kildare County Council Offices, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co Kildare between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only). An Ecological Impact Assessment Report has been prepared in respect of the proposed works. The proposed Scheme has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC).The proposal has undergone screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU and the Planning Authority has determined that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and therefore an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Submissions and observations on the Grand Canal Greenway – Hazelhatch to 12th Lock can be made online and in writing to the addresses below between Friday 14th December 2018 to Monday 4th February 2019 inclusive (excluding Public Holidays) as follows: Online: at https://consult.sdublincoco.ie up to Midnight on the 4th February 2019 or by Post up to 4.00pm on the 4th February 2019, to the Senior Executive Officer, Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Only submissions received by Monday 4th February 2019 and addressed as set out above, will be considered. Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address. Submissions and observations should state the name, address, and where relevant the body represented however in the interests of data protection interested parties are asked not to include any other personal information when making submissions. All comments including the names of those making the comments, submitted to the Council regarding the Grand Canal Greenway Hazelhatch to 12th Lock will form a report to be presented to South Dublin County Council, and will form part of a public document and the information contained in submissions received will be available for public inspection and made available on the Council’s website and the Council’s public counter.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD188/0011

• 16 Nov 2018Grant permission

  Two storey 38sq.m office extension with flat roof; changes to north and east elevations at ground and first floor level.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD18A/0412

• 14 Mar 2018Grant permission for retention

  Retention of porch extension to front of house and for single storey detached garage to side/rear of property.

  Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD18B/0096

• 30 Aug 2017Grant permission

  Extension to the rear of existing house comprising of a part single storey extension around a new courtyard and two storey dormer style extension further to the rear and a new waste water treatment unit and percolation area with associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD17B/0209

• 2 May 2017Refuse permission

  Construction of a four bedroomed detached two storey dormer (with roof windows) type family dwelling house with a single storey attached garage, utility and shower room building all serviced by an on-site waste water treatment system including percolation areas, two single storey detached farm buildings and yard areas for uses associated with agriculture, a private access roadway from the on-site buildings to access the re-arranged existing vehicular/pedestrian access on to the public roadway together with ancillary site works, service installations and associated development works including hard and soft landscaping, fencing, walling, boundary treatments etc.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0351

• 8 Jul 2015Refuse permission

  Construction of a new 270m long fixed timber jetty to facilitate 6 boats east of Hazelhatch Bridge. These will be fully serviced with lighting, water, electricity and access to boat pump-out and waste disposal facilities. These moorings will be classified as Extended Term Services Moorings and made available to appropriate permit holders. Upgrade and extension of the existing visitor mooring area on the quay wall along the north east side of Hazelhatch Bridge. This shall include cleaning and re-pointing to provide moorings for 4-5 transient boats visiting the area. This work will be in the curtilage of Hazelhatch Bridge a protected structure. Formalise an existing hard standing area used for parking to facilitate approximately 15 vehicles. The existing canal banks in the vicinity of the proposed works shall be refurbished and upgraded to address historical leakage problems with towpaths resurfaced.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD15A/0189

• 20 Feb 2014Grant permission

  Extension to rear of existing house including conversion of garage and boiler room into a family flat with 2 no. rooflights and removal of mobile home.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD14B/0043

• 20 Dec 2013Grant extension of duration of permission

  Extending existing open storage area by 1.728ha to store precast concrete components.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0307/EP

• 22 Oct 2009Grant permission

  Detached garage and new vehicular entrance.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD09B/0237

• 14 Sept 2009Grant permission

  Construction of a bungalow and garage with proprietary sewage treatment works and associated site works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD09A/0272

• 2 Feb 2009Refuse permission

  Dormer style private dwelling with effluent treatment unit and associated works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD09A/0041

• 1 Dec 2008Invalid application

  Dormer style private dwelling with effluent treatment unit and associated works.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0807

• 6 May 2008Grant permission

  Extending existing open storage area by 1.728ha to store precast concrete components.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0307

• 19 Sept 2006Grant extension of duration of permission

  for two storey extension to precast concrete facility and for new office building to replace existing.

  Extension of duration of permission · South Dublin County Council, S00A/0677/EP

• 2 Jun 2006Grant permission

  2,750sq.m. industrial building for the manufacture of precast concrete products and associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0846

• 7 Oct 2005Withdraw the application

  Dormer style private dwelling with effluent treatment unit.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0829

• 11 Jul 2005Refuse permission

  Construct a dormer style dwelling house with mini-treatment plant and percolation area: the site access will be via a new combined entrance with the adjacent property, owned by my sister Niamh Lee; site works will include closing of existing entrance to the adjacent property constructing a new combined entrance between two properties, removing approx. 18m of hedgegrow either side of the proposed entrance and replanting behind vision splays.

  Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD05A/0559

The 25 most recent of 43 applications.

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

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Grand Canal 002104

Recorded monuments

No recorded monument lies in the townland of Commons.

Architectural heritage

• Water pump, 1840–1860 · Regional interest
  Description

  Cast-iron water pump, c.1850, with fluted and banded decoration. Floral collar to spout. Handle missing and pump now disused.

• Hazelhatch Bridge, bridge, 1790–1795 · Regional interest
  Description

  Single-arch road bridge over canal, 1791. Coursed rubble walls with dressed ashlar quoins, parapet and voussoirs to segmental arch. Towpath to south, pier bearing rope-cut grooves and benchmark. Pipe attached to west face over arch. Carved granite plaques above keystones, inscriptions now illegible.

• The Hatch Bar, house, 1750–1780 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey house, c.1760, with public house to top floor, and adjoining three-bay single-storey cottage to west. Each has further floor below to rere, due to level change, and is entered at upper storey from built-up canal embankment. Roughcast rendered walls with visible rubble stone construction in places. Various timber sash and casement, and uPVC casement windows. Timber tongue and groove doors and glazed timber entrance door. Pitched slate roofs. Simple Art Deco pub front to street gable end with stepped parapet, central timber tongue and groove door and flanking plate glass windows. Retains much interior fabric.

• Forge/smithy, 1800–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached two-bay single-storey former blacksmith's forge, c.1820, now disused. Rubble stone walls with squared quoins. Barred timber sash window. Wide timber tongue and groove door. Privy to front. Disused rubble and brick outbuildings to north-west with corrugated-iron roof. Wrought-iron picket gates.

• Stables, 1800–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Detached three-bay two-storey former stables, c.1820, with upper floor added, c.1860. Now used as a store. External rubble stone staircase with wrought-iron handrail. Rubble stone walls with squared quoins to ground floor, yellow brick walls above. Timber doors with brick surrounds to ground floor. Steel shutters to first floor. Pitched slate roof.

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).

Radon

At the centre of the townland of Commons, about 1 in 20 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_2939 (ZIP).

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.

No address of the register names Commons with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.

Name

Commons · An Coimín

Area

609,245 m² (60.92 ha, 150.55 acres)

Civil parish

Newcastle, and its townlands

Barony

Newcastle

Electoral division

Newcastle, the unit of the census

Census 2022

5,552 people lived in 1,814 households in the Newcastle electoral division. 75% of households owned their home. 66% of homes were built since 2001. 5% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.

Neighbouring townlands

Colganstown, Hazelhatch, Hynestown, Loughtown Lower, Newcastle Farm, Newcastle North

Placenames

Commons 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.