Oldbawn

Area

175 m²

Buildings

No building touches it.

Zoning

G3 HA-DV (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective

Townland

Oldbawn

Planning applications on this parcel

• 22 Jun 2017Part 8 approved by council

  Dodder Greenway Route Scheme comprising: The proposed Dodder Greenway is being developed to be a Greenway of international renown and to be on a par with the best greenways in the world. Although developed as a combination of off road and on road it utilises existing facilities within the Dodder Valley as much as possible to connect the linear parkland along the route. The main elements of the proposed Greenway are as follows: • The Greenway route is approximately 14km in length and passes along the Dodder Valley from Orwell / Terenure through the outer suburbs of Tallaght to rural and upland Dublin to the entrance to the Bohernabreena reservoirs at Glenasmole. • It will provide for improved connectivity to communities, facilities and local business along the Dodder Valley corridor with a dedicated signage strategy. • Where commuting currently exists and demand is anticipated to continue, the scheme either ensures it is facilitated in a pedestrian priority environment with additional capacity for safe use at junctions or provide an alternative route for commuting cyclists where required. • The Greenway will generally consist of a shared 3-4m wide bound surface on the off road sections, tying into suitable bound surfacing for the on road sections. It is proposed to utilise enhanced variations to reflect local context. • Works will include widening and upgrade to existing paths, construction of new paths, the construction of a number of new bridges, upgrade of existing bridges and underpasses, junction upgrades, etc. • The upgrade and creation of new entrances to the Greenway. • Improved landscape treatment to provide a coherent and legible Greenway along the proposed Greenway. • Ecological enhancements including species rich grassland management, the planting of native trees and the provision of bat boxes. • Bat friendly public lighting will be provided both in new areas and in upgrading sections of existing lighting. • CCTV will be provided at a number of locations including each of the bridges. • Drainage measures including swales, signage, markings and ancillary works. The proposed works will comprise the following: Bohernabreena to Old Bawn Road • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Improved environment for pedestrians and cyclists in a traffic calmed environment within Bohernabreena car park • Re-alignment of the entrance within the curtilage of Bohernabreena Reservoir a Protected Structure, Map Reference No.395 • Provision of traffic calming measures to cross the R114 into Kiltipper Park, at Ellensborough • Utilise existing shared surface through Kiltipper Park • Introduction of a new car park adjacent to Kiltipper Woods Care Centre. To minimise surface water runoff from this area the car park will be constructed using a geocell type product with gravel infill. • Shared street on access road to Kiltipper Woods Care Centre • Roundabout upgrade of existing roundabout on Kiltipper Way and Kiltipper Road junction • Revise road cross section between Kiltipper Road roundabout to Kiltipper Woods Care Centre access road. Road width to be narrowed to 6m with 2m cycle track and 2m footpath. • Revise road cross section between Kiltipper Woods Care Centre and Old Bawn Road. Road to be narrowed to 6m with provision of pedestrian facilities and traffic calming measures. • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required. • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail Dodder Valley Park to M50 Underpass • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Widen existing paths to 3.5-4m where possible to create shared surface. Widen path at edge furthest from river. • New 4m wide bridge over Dodder River at the Bolbrook Enterprise Centre and construct new 4m wide path to access road • Link path to Mount Carmel Park and change estate road to shared street • Upgrade junction geometry at Firhouse Road/Ballycullen Road junction • Existing underpass under M50 motorway to be upgraded and re-graded • Paths through parklands to include swales • New public lighting directed away from river edge • This section of the route passes through a pNHA (Proposed Natural Heritage Area) • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail M50 Underpass to Firhouse Road • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Widen existing paths to 3.5-4m where possible to createshared surface • Create linkages to the Firhouse Road with upgrade of entrance and new toucan crossing of Firhouse Road • Paths through parklands to include swales at certain locations • New public lighting • Realignment of existing paths at Spa link road underpass • Extension of existing car park at Cherryfield • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail Firhouse Road to Kilvere • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Reconfigure geometry of Firhouse Road/Old Bridge Road junction including removing the existing left slip lane off Old Bridge Road onto Butterfield Avenue • Revise road cross section from Firhouse Road/Old Bridge Road junction to Kilvere. Road width to be narrowed to 6m with 2m cycle track and 2m footpath. On street parking to be removed along Butterfield Avenue. • Shared street through Kilvere to Dodder Valley Park entrance • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required. • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed greenway • Upgrade of existing cycle and pedestrian facilities on Firhouse Road • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail Kilvere to Springfield Avenue • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Widen existing paths to 3.5-4m where possible to create shared surface • New 4m wide bridge over Dodder River at Riverside Cottages, which is an Architectural Conservation Area, and construct 4m wide path linking to roadway and link to existing footpath to north of river, upgrading shared street from Riverside Cottages to Templeogue. • Path to ramp up to Springfield Avenue to link with a shared surface and an alternative narrower path is to join in with the existing underpass. • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required • New public lighting within park area. • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail. Springfield Avenue to Rathfarnham Road Junction • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Reduce carriageway width down to 6.5m and form a 4m wide shared surface along the northern side of the carriageway. The existing footpath, cycle track and shared surface along the southern side of the carriageway is to be retained. • New paths and toucan crossing at Fairways junction. • Upgrade existing car parking at Owendoher River. • New 4m wide bridge over Dodder River at Bushy Park, the bridge is to connect directly into the Park north of existing wall where required. Provide path linkage from new path to existing paths along southern side the River. • New car park opposite the bridge location, in open space adjacent to Springfield Avenue. • New toucan crossing across Springfield Avenue • New 4m wide shared path through green area at Woodview Cottages and shared street along on Church Lane to Rathfarnham Main Street. • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required. • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail. Rathfarnham Road Junction • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Revised junction geometry to improve pedestrian and cycle facilities • Widen Springfield Avenue and Dodder Park Road approaches to the junction to facilitate the junction upgrade • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail. Rathfarnham Road Junction to Orwell Park • Upgrade of existing entrances to proposed Greenway • Upgrade of shared street along Dodder Road Lower adjacent to park area at junction • Existing shared surface along the River to be maintained and upgraded as necessary • New 4m wide bridge over Dodder River at Orwell Park. • Upgrade of existing pathways to allow tie in to Orwell Park • Upgrade to existing public lighting where required • Incorporation of landscape plans and planting along Greenway to further detail the proposed Greenway will be subject to a landscape plan, signage plan and ecological and environmental enhancements for the proposed greenway route. All ancillary works are included in the proposals. 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 Thursday 22nd of June to Friday 18th of August at the following locations: • South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 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) • County Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24, 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) • Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, 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) • Dublin City Council Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 between the hours of 9:00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (Inspection and Purchase). 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) and Environmental Impact Assessment Screening under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU. The documents are also available to view on the Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie Submissions Submissions and observations on the Part 8 Proposed Dodder Greenway Route can be made online and in writing to the addresses below between Thursday 22nd of June to Friday 18th of August inclusive (excluding Public Holidays) as follows: • Online: at https://consult.sdublincoco.ie up to Midnight on the Friday 18th of August 2017 • By Post: In writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Forward Planning Section, Land Use, Planning and Transportation, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 up to 4.00pm on the Friday 18th of August 2017. Only submissions received by Friday 18th August 2017 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. All comments including the names and addresses of those making the comments, submitted to the Council in regarding the Part 8 Dodder Greenway Route will form a report to be presented to South Dublin County Council, and will form part of a public document.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD178/0003

• 6 Sept 2012Part 8 approved by council

  Tallaght to Ballyboden Cyce Route Scheme: proposed works will comprise the following: 1. Construction of new off-road cycle tracks on Old Bawn Road, Knocklyon Road and Templeroan Road; incorporating associated road re-alignments as required. 2. Construction of new shared facilities through Dodder Valley Park (north and south of the Dodder River), Monalea Park and Knocklyon Road. 3. Upgrade of existing off-road cycle tracks on the Firhouse Road and Scholarstown Road; 4. Upgrade of Old Bawn Road in Tallaght Village to incorporate cyclist facilities. 5. Provision of new advisory cycle lanes through the N81 - Old Bawn Road junction. 6. Junction improvements at the Firhouse Road West - Old Bawn Road junction, Old Bawn - Firhouse Road junction, Templeroan Road - Scholarstown Road; junction and at the Ballyboden Road - Scholarstown Road junction. 7. Road safety improvement works, including new Toucan Crossings, at: • Old Bawn Road – N81 junction, all arms; • Old Bawn Road access into the Dodder Valley Park adjacent to Parkwood Road junction; • Firhouse Road - at Victory Centre; • Firhouse Road – Monalea Wood junction; • Ballycullen Road – Monlea Park junction; • Knocklyon Road – Old Knocklyon Road junction; • Knocklyon Road – Knocklyon Shopping Center; • Knocklyon Road entrance into Dargle Wood Park; • Templeroan Road – Dargle Wood Park; • Scholarstown Road at Boden Park. 8. Public realm upgrade works, to provide improved cycle facilities through the residential estates of: • Avonbeg Road; • Mountain Park – St. Dominick’s Road, The Crescent, St. Dominick’s Terrace and Homelawn Road; • Seskin View – Bawnville Road and Bawnville Park; • Monalea Wood. 9. Construction of two Pedestrian and Cycle Bridges over the Dodder River and in Dodder Valley Park. 10. Improvements to existing bus stops along the route. 11. Provision of bicycle parking and street furniture at locations along the route. 12. Replacement of affected trees and other landscaping works throughout the scheme. 13. Footpath improvement works throughout the scheme. 14. Provision of new road drainage and associated works where required. 15. Provision of new public lighting, CCTV surveillance cameras, road markings and signage where required. 16. All associated site works as necessary to complete the scheme; in the townlands of Tallaght, Old Bawn, Killininny, Ballycragh, Tymon South, Knocklyon, Scholarstown, Ballyroan, Ballyboden. 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 Thursday 6th September 2012 to Thursday 18th October 2012 at the following locations: • South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection and Purchase) • South Dublin County Council Civic Offices, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection only); • County Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24, between the hours of 9.45 am to 8 pm Mon to Thurs, 9.45am to 4.30pm Fri to Sat Closed Saturdays and Mondays of Bank Holiday Weekends (Inspection only); • Whitechurch Library, Taylor’s Lane, Ballyboden, Dublin 16 between the hours of 2.00pm - 8.00pm Mon –Thurs, 9.45am - 4.30pm Saturday, Closed Friday and public holidays (Inspection only); The plans and particulars can be viewed on South Dublin County Council's website www.sdcc.ie . The proposed scheme has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC). Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing to arrive no later than 4.30pm on Friday the 2nd of November 2012 to: Tony Shanahan, Administrative Officer, Economic, Development and Planning Dept, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Email: travelsmart@sdublincoco.ie

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD128/0003

• 12 Nov 2009Part 8 approved by council

  The Green Route Quality Bus Corridor – Old Bawn Road Section from Firhouse Road junction to the Tallaght Bypass (The N81). The Old Bawn Road QBC forms part of the QBC Network that will link to The Firhouse/Ballycullen QBC. The scheme consists of 605m of QBC in the southbound direction and 315m in the northbound direction. The sections of bus lanes proposed are as follows: Southbound (605m of bus lane) 235m of bus lane from a point 120m south of Mountain Park to Seskin View Road. 370m of bus lane from Parkwood Park to Firhouse Road. Northbound (315m of bus lane) 85m of bus lane from Parkwood Park to Seskin View Road. 230m of bus lane from a point 80m south of Mountain Park to the N81. The Scheme has the potential to provide considerable benefits for public transport users on the route as follows: There are significant time savings for a large number of bus passengers. As the number of general traffic lanes remains unchanged, there is no significant impact on journey times for general traffic. Improved cycle and pedestrian facilities, including on-road cycle tracks or combined bus and cycle lanes the full length of the scheme. It will link to the proposed Firhouse/Ballycullen QBC of which Phase I (between Old Bawn Rd and Ballycullen Road) has been constructed while Phase II (From Woodstown to N81) is under construction. 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 at: (a) South Dublin County Council Offices, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9:00 am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.30pm on Friday (Inspection and purchase), (b) County Library, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 between the hours of 9.45am-8.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.45am - 4.30pm Friday and Saturday (Inspection only). (c) The plans and particulars can also be viewed on the County Councils website – www.southdublin.ie. from Wednesday 11th November 2009 to Wednesday 23rd December 2009. Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing before 4.30 p.m. on Friday 15th January 2010 to: - The Senior Executive Officer, Roads and Traffic Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24. E-mail address: - seoroads@sdublincoco.ie (Maps/drawings available at the following link: http://www.sdublincoco.ie/index.aspx?pageid=939&pid=17415)

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD098/0007

• 25 Feb 2008Unregistered application

  Construction of new changing room facilities and car park, relocation of tennis courts, re-orientation of playing pitches and landscape improvement works. Pursuant to the above, notice is hereby given that it is proposed to construct new changing room facilities at the Dodder Valley Park, Oldbawn to replace the existing containers currently in use by sports clubs who utilise the sports pitches in the park. The proposal also includes the development of a public car park with access off the Oldbawn Road to provide parking for all users of the park. To enable greater security and management of the tennis court facility, it is proposed to relocate the existing tennis court facilities to a securely fenced enclosure alongside the proposed changing facilities which will also be available to users of the tennis courts and will incorporate a storage area for tennis equipment etc. These proposals will entail the re-orientation of the existing playing pitches and the construction of some new pedestrian paths. In addition, it is proposed to undertake landscape improvement works in and around the Oldbawn Weir on the River Dodder to enhance its accessibility and amenity value as a key feature of the Dodder Valley Park. The proposed landscape improvement works will include the development of landscaped viewing areas on either side linked by a pedestrian bridge over the river. This proposal will also include new pedestrian path connections and soft landscaping detail. Plans and particulars of this proposed development will be on display from the 23rd January 2008 until the 29th February 2008 at the following location: County Hall, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Monday - Thurs) Tallaght, Dublin 24 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. (Friday only). Submissions or observations with respect to this matter dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to: Senior Parks Superintendent, Parks & Landscape Services Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The latest date for the receipt of submissions or observations with regard to this matter is 5.00pm on Wednesday 12th March 2008.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD088/0001

• 10 Apr 2007Part 8 approved by council

  Quality Bus Corridor - Taylors Lane & Grange Road: The sections of bus lane are proposed as follows: Eastbound - 1. 410 m of bus lane on Taylor’s Lane between the new pedestrian crossing situated between Glendoher Drive and Pearse Brothers Park and the Taylor’s Lane/Grange Road Junction. 2. 320 m of bus lane on Grange Road between the “Eden Lounge” and Highfield Avenue. Westbound - 1. 435 m of bus lane on Taylor’s Lane between Ballyboden Road junction and the new pedestrian crossing adjacent to Pearse Brothers Park; 2. 510 m of bus lane on Grange Road between the Grange Road/Taylor’s Lane Junction and Highfield Avenue. The Scheme has the potential to provide considerable benefits for public transport users on the route as follows: there are significant time savings for a large number of bus passengers. As the number of general traffic lanes remains unchanged, there is no significant impact on journey times for general traffic. There is no negative impact on cyclists. It will form part of a proposed orbital route between Tallaght and Sandyford Area.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD078/0007

• 2 Apr 2007Part 8 approved by council

  Quality Bus Corridor Phase 2: The Firhouse Road Quality Bus Corridor Phase 2 forms part of the QBC Network linking Tallaght to Firhouse Road and Ballycullen Road, and linking back to the Tallaght QBC at Templeogue Bridge. The scheme consists of 2.0 km of QBC with 3.5m wide bus lane in one direction along most of the route between the junctions with Old Bawn Road and Ballycullen Road, and is designed to be implemented in conjunction with the Firhouse Road Realignment Scheme which is currently under construction. The sections of bus lane are proposed as follows: westbound: c.1km between Old Bawn Road junction and Ballycullen Avenue and eastbound: c.1km between Ballycullen Avenue and Ballycullen Road Junction.

  Application under part 8 · South Dublin County Council, SD078/0006

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Architectural heritage

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Ground and risks

Radon

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Landslides

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Terrain model

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