Finnstown

Area

20,548 m² (2.05 ha, 5.08 acres)

Buildings

36 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 6,102 m².

Zoning

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

Townland

Finnstown

Planning applications on this parcel

• 25 May 2026Grant permission

  Construction of 2 no. Velux Cabrio balcony roof windows in the main roof to the rear of the house, the provision of 4 no. rooflights in the main roof to the front of the house, the repositioning of solar panels and all associated site works.

  Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0020W

• 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

• 29 Oct 2013Grant permission

  Retention permission with respect to finishing works carried out on an existing 3 storey apartment building comprising of 9 no. apartments in Adamstown Square that was substantially completed in accordance with Planning Permission Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/13. The subject of this retention application relates to facade fenestration, external brickwork and internal fit-out works that were executed subsequent to the expiry of planning permission; all finishing works have been carried out in accordance with the original permitted scheme with the exception of the omission of a small north-facing window to the kitchen/dining area of three apartments. The application relates to a site of c. 348 sq.m adjoining a terrace of existing housing at Stratton Walk and is located at the northwest corner of the junction of Stratton Walk and Stratton Grove. This applicaiton is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003 as amended and is within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ13A/0004

• 13 Sept 2013Withdraw the application

  Temporary permission for a period of 4 years for development comprising the construction of a 2,900 space car park (initially the provision of 2,000 parking spaces is envisaged, increasing up to 2,900 as demand arises); site development and landscape works, including the provision of 7 bus shelters, bicycle parking facilities; 3 no. single storey security huts together and 1 no. single storey station welfare facility containing four toilets; the boundary of the car parking area will be fenced off, using a 2.4m high palidine fence; a galvanized barrier will also be erected to ensure that only authorised vehicles are permitted access; entrances off Adamstown Station Road to the temporary car park is provided at 3 locations accessed via the existing and permitted roads systems in the immediate area (Planning Reg. Refs. SDZ06A/0005, SDZ06A/0008, SDZ06A/0009 and SDZ06A/0011 refer. Following completion of the proposed development the use of the existing temporary car park will be discontinued and the lands will be available to be developed as the Adamstown District Centre. Permission is also sought for the completion of Loop Road No. 1 (previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/0005 as a public road c. 957m long and 7m wide connecting The Paddocks to Adamstown Station Road with a 1.8m high temporary chain link fence along both sides of the road; footpaths, cyclepaths, grass verges and lighting columns are provided as part of this road. Permission is also sought for the construction of a new temporary road c. 6.5m wide and c. 640m long (including public lighting) to cater for buses only and connects Dodsboro Road with Adamstown Drive where it serves The Paddocks; this road uses the alignment of Loop Road No. 2 that was previously permitted under Reg. Refs. SDZ08A/0004 and SDZ08A/0005; a 1.8m high temporary chain link fence encloses the road along both sides; the road is intended as a private road to serve buses only and so no footpaths, cyclepaths or lighting columns are proposed; all on lands of c. 11.1 Ha bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue, Dodsboro Road and Adamstown Drive to the north, by Adamstown Station Road to the south, by Adamstown Park (SDZ06A/0005) to the east and the existing temporary Park & Ride to the west in the townlands of Gollierstown and Adamstown.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ13A/0003

• 22 Dec 2011Grant permission & grant retention

  Revisions to previously permitted scheme (SDZ06A/013) to comprise of 22 no. 3 bedroom own-door dwellings in lieu of 16 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 34 no. 2 &3 bedroom duplexes. The proposed dwellings are arranged in two-storey terraces built over an existing semi underground car park and podium slab and range from c. 100.8sq.m. to c. 150.2sq.m. in gross floor area with a maximum ridge/parapet height of c. 7.6m to 9.8m. The development contains c. 1100 square metres of communal open space in the form of a central landscaped courtyard at podium level, with each dwelling also served by a private garden area that opens into the courtyard. The development is served by an existing vehicular access point off Stratton Walk (to the north of the site) leading to the underground car park, which accommodates 101 no. car parking spaces. An existing substation on the site will be maintained in it's current location. The development includes all ancillary site works and services, including 3 no. additional on-street car parking spaces, bicycle parking, refuse stores and collection point and associated landscaping. The development also involves the retention of a very minor change to the alignment of Stratton Walk involving a slight curve in the road carriageway in order to facilitate a full-length driveway for each existing house on the northern side of the road. This planning application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown planning scheme 2003. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument no. 272 of 2001.

  Permission and retention, 22 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ11A/0002

• 3 May 2007Grant permission

  Revisions to 11 permitted units and addition of 38 no. units to Blocks 4 & 5 in the southwWest corner of the development permitted under planning reg ref SDZ06A/13. The alterations to Block 4 of the permitted development comprise the change of house type of 1 no. permitted A/B duplex building (2 no. units in total) at the western end of the terrace fronting onto Adamstown Avenue, to now become 1 no. mid terrace A/B Duplex block (2no units in total). Additions to Block 4 comprises the enclosure to the north and west of the previously permitted courtyard with 4 storey buildings containing the following mix of units: 4 no. ground and first floor level 2 - bedroom duplex type A units, 7 no second and third floor level 3 bedroom duplex type B units; 3 no. ground and first floor level 3 - bedroom duplex type E units ; 3 no second and third floor level 3 -bedroom duplex type J units; 3 no. ground and first floor level 3 bedroom duplex type M units; 8 no. 2 bedroom apartments type Y units; and 8 no 2 bedroom apartment type Z (af) units. The alterations to Block 5 consist of a change of house type of a terrace of 8 no. permitted type c units (3 storey four bedroom units) to a terrace of 8 no. type T units ( three storey 3 bedroom units); change of house type of 1 no permitted town house Type A at the southern end of the terrace to now become a mid terrace type A unit. Additions to Block 5 comprise the addition of 2 no. town house type A units to the southern end of the permitted terrace of type A and type A1 units.Private and semi - private open space to serve the proposed units is provided in the form of balconies, terraces, gardens and communal courtyards throughout the development. Parking for the proposed units in Block 5 is provided within the curtilage of the proposed units at a rate of 2 spaces for each unit. The permitted and proposed units within Block 4 (82 no. units in total) are served by a total of 107 no. parking spaces, provided in the basement. Vehicular access to the proposd development is via the roads system permitted under planning reg ref SDZO6A/13. site developments and landscape works including minor revisions to the permitted landscape layout of the courtyard in Block 4 are also proposed all on a site of approx. 0.72ha on lands bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue (SDZ04A/1 and SDZ06A/5) to the south, Adamstown Park (SDZ06A/5) to the west and Adamstown Way (SDZ06A/5) to the north and east in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown. The planning application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrucment no. 272 of 2001.

  Sdz application, 38 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ07A/0004

• 8 Dec 2006Grant permission

  224 no. dwellings consisting of 79 no. two-bedroom units, 113 no. three-bedroom units and 32 no. four-bedroom units in a mixture of houses, apartments and duplexes ranging in height from 2-4 storeys - there are balconies and terraces within the development; public and semi-private open space is provided for through a number of communal landscaped areas; a total of 460 no. carparking spaces are provided together with 311 no. associated cycle parking spaces at surface and basement level; construction of 5 no. access points to the development off the permitted distributor road network which surrounds the site known as Adamstown Avenue, Loop Road #1 and the Loop road around the District Centre (planning reg. ref. SDZ04A/1 and SDZ06A/5 refer); three of these will be two-way vehicular accesses (1 no. being left-turn only) and the remaining two accesses will be pedestrian and cycle access only; traffic calming measures and shared surfaces will be provided throughout the development; provision of bin storage facilities, site development and landscape works, including the provision of covered entrances to and from the carparks; 2 no. ESB substations (c. 36sq.m. in total); temporary attenuation pond of c. 670sq.m. to facilitate the occupation of the scheme should the Tubber Stream upgrade not be complete at that time all on a site of approx 4.1 ha on lands bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue (SDZ04A/1 and SDZ06A/5) to the south, Loop Road around Adamstwon District Centre (SDZ06A/5) to the north and east. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003 as amended by Variation No. 1. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.

  Sdz application, 224 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/13

• 21 Jun 2006Grant permission

  Development of approx. 2,780 metres of roadway within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, as defined by SI 272 of 2001. The proposed development seeks permission only for that portion of the roadways that lie between the roadside kerbs. The provisions of landscaping, footpaths and cycle paths etc, will be the subject of future planning applications as the design of the surrounding areas progresses. Specifically the proposed roads development includes for: (A) the construction of c.310m of road known as the 'Adamstown Station Access Road' to connect the site of the two Primary Schools (Ref SDZ06A/2) in the east with Adamstown Station in the West (Ref. SDZ04A/2); (B) the construction of c.1,342m of road known as Loop Road #1 (as defined in the Adamstown Planning Scheme), which generally connects the Adamstown Station and Adamstown Square Development Areas in the south with the development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ05A/2 in the north; (C) the construction of c.1,028m of road known as 'Loop Road Around Adamstown District Centre', (as defined in the Adamstown Planning Scheme) and designated in Roads A21A - D within the current planning application, connecting the development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1 in the east with the boundary of Adamstown SDZ in the west. The roads being included here are intended to meet some of the strategic infrastructural requirements for the development of Adamstown SDZ and will provide access for an ESB 110kV substation, subject to a separate application, located immediately outside the western boundary of the SDZ. It is also proposed to construct c.765m of twin foul drainage rising mains (500m and 350mm diameter). These are to be located within Road A21A (part of the 'Loop Road Around Adamstown District Centre') and within a portion of Loop Road #1. The proposed rising mains will connect to the rising main infrastructure permitted under planning Reg. Refs. SDZ04A/1, SD04A/0964 (PL06S.211506) and SDZ06A/2. Site development works including the provision of surface water drainage, and water supply pipework to serve future surrounding development, are also proposed as part of this application. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003. The lands fall entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument no. 272 of 200 all on lands of c.5.58 hectares at lands bounded generally to the north by the development permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ05A/2 to the west by the boundaries of Adamstown SDZ, to the east by the R120 Newcastle Road / Lock Road and Finnstown House Golf Course and to the south by the Dublin - Kildare Rail Line.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/5

• 11 Apr 2006Grant permission

  Construction of 2 no. primary schools, totaling 5,082sq.m. Both schools are two storey structures containing 16 no. classrooms, 2 no. special needs teaching rooms, and ancillary rooms. Each primary school has an outdoor junior play area (c.420sq.m.) and 2 no. outdoor ball courts (c.546sq.m. each). A total of 48 no. dedicated staff car parking spaces are provided to serve the 2 no. primary schools. These spaces are located in a secure barrier controlled car park located between the two school buildings. A further 68 no. car parking spaces are provided as drop off and visitor parking on the western, southern, and eastern roads surrounding the primary schools. A bus loading zone is provided outside the main entrance to each school on the southern elevation (2 no. loading zones in total). Primary School #1 has a gross floor area of c.2,544sq.m. including 16 no. classrooms of c.80sq.m. each, including W.C. and store in each classroom; 2 no. special needs teaching rooms of 80sq.m. each including W.C. and store in each room; a general purpose room of c.195sq.m.; a library and resource area of 66sq.m.; 4 no. Special Education Tuition rooms of c.16sq.m. each (64sq.m. in total); a multi-purpose room of 20sq.m.; an administration room / general office of c.16sq.m.; a staff room of c. 35sq.m.; and a principal's office of c.16sq.m. General storage rooms, equipment stores, toilets, circulation areas, service cupboards and a boiler house are also to be provided. Primary School #2 has a gross floor area of c.2,538sq.m. including 16 no. classrooms of c80sq.m. each, including W.C. and store in each classroom; 2 no. special needs teaching rooms of 80sq.m. each including W.C. and store in each room; a general purpose room of c.195sq.m.; a library and resource area of 66sq.m.; 4 no. Special Education Tuition rooms of c.16sq.m. each (64sq.m. in total); a multi-purpose room of c.20sq.m.; an administration room / general office of c.16sq.m.; a staff room of c.35sq.m.; and a principal's office of c.16sq.m. General storage rooms, equipment stores, toilets, circulation areas, service cupboards and a boiler house are also to be provided. Vehicular access to serve the development is via (A) Part of the Adamstown Station Access Road, which will connect the site to the Adamstown Link Road (Reg. Ref. SD04A/0964), and (B) via a new road (Road A22) connecting the development to Adamstown Avenue (Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1). Site development and landscape works include the provision of a landscaped linear walkway from the vicinity of the permitted bus stops (Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/1) on Adamstown Avenue southwards to the two new primary schools. It is also proposed to construct c.550m of twin foul drainage rising mains (500mm and 350mm diameter). These are to be located within the Adamstown Station Access Road and Road A22. The proposed rising mains will be a continuation of those permitted under planning reg. ref. SD04A/0964). This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003. The lands fall entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. All on c.3.22 hectares at lands bounded generally to the north by Adamstown Avenue, to the west by future development within the Adamstown, to the south by the Dublin-Kildare railway line and to the east by the road network permitted under Reg. Ref. SD04A/0964 (PL06S.211506, all within Adamstown Lucan, Co. Dublin.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/2

• 18 Jan 2006Grant permission

  Six bus shelters. Four of these will be on Adamstown Avenue with the two remaining shelters on Castlegate Way. The proposed bus shelters are of the three bay Adshel Type, measuring c.10.1sq.m. and standing c.2.5m high. One gable end of each shelter will have an internally-illuminated double-sided advertising panel of x.1.84sq.m. advertising area each side (3.68sq.m. in total per shelter). The shelters will be constructed in steel and glass and will contain a seat fixture attached to the rear wall.

  Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/1

• 23 Dec 2004Grant permission

  Construction of the Adamstown Railway Station, and transportation interchange including a park and ride facility and associated roads and access arrangements. The development will consist of the construction of a 667m2 two-level train station of c.12.4m in height, with entrance level and platforms at ground floor level. The station concourse will be provided at first floor level, and the proposed accommodation will consist of a ticket office (c.9.5m2), a Retail unit (c.39.8m2) and associated administration offices and toilet facilities (total area 51.3m2). The development seeks to provide a double sided central island platform structure, in order to provide a turn back facility. This results in a total central island platform of 191m in length by 9m wide. A 3m wide platform of 197m in length is to be incorporated into the central island platform structure, in order to provide a turn back facility. This results in a total central island platform length of 388m. Immediately to the south of the existing rail line, a third platform of 182m in length by 4m wide will be constructed. The development provides for the station for its first and second phase of operation as proposed by Iarnrod Eireann, the first being the use of the two existing tracks using the south platform and the southern face of the island platform. It will be possible to use the turnback facility provided, when the track connections are in place. The second phase will allow the suburban trains to use the two faces of the island platform and the turnback facility. Access to platform level will be via stairs and lift. The park and ride car park will be provided immediately to the north east of the proposed station building, and will be temporary in nature pending its probable incorporation into the buildings of Adamstown District Centre in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme. Barrier controlled access is being provided to some 300 car parking spaces, and a proprietary kiosk of c.9.5m2 is to be provided to allow the car park to be staffed as and when required. Drop off facilities are to be provided, in tandem with bus waiting and pick up areas and taxi waiting and pick-up areas. A sheltered waiting facility is to be provided in the bus pick up area. 100 bicycle parking spaces are to be provided in a shelter, located close to the main station entrance. Access to the proposed development is to be off the distributor road network permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. Site development and landscape works also form part of this application. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003. The lands fall 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/2

• 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

• —Grant approval

  Non-Material Amendment to the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme.

  Approval · South Dublin County Council, ABP-315768-23

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Architectural heritage

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Radon

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Landslides

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