Finnstown
Finnstown is a townland in the civil parish of Esker, barony of Newcastle, Co. Dublin. Its name in Irish is Baile Finn.
Parcel 5293522
- Area
- 90,608 m² (9.06 ha, 22.39 acres)
- Buildings
- 265 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 19,767 m².
- Zoning
- R3 SDZ (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
G1 OS (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective - Townland
- Finnstown
Planning applications on this parcel
10 Sept 2026Referral
Retention of building in rear garden comprising of home office, storage area and gym with shower room .
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0010W
9 Oct 2025Declared withdrawn
Retention permission for change of use of residential dwelling to youth support and rehabilitation and single storey extension to the rear of existing unit within a Strategic Development Zone.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0039W
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
10 Feb 2021Refuse permission
Construction of a detached single storey bungalow to be used as a hotel manager's house; connection to existing foul sewer; access off existing access road to Finnstown Castle Hotel and all associated site works located within the curtilage of a protected structure, RPS Ref. 112.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD21A/0027
10 Sept 2019Refuse permission
Detached two storey gate lodge style house to be used as a security managers house, construction of a detached two storey house with integrated garage to be used as a hotel managers house, connection to existing foul sewer, access off existing access road to Finnstown Castle Hotel and all associated site works. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of Protected Structure - Finnstown House, PRS Ref 112.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD19A/0284
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
12 Jun 2017Refuse permission
Construction of a two storey dwelling and integrated garage, access from the access avenue to Finnstown Castle Hotel, landscaping, all associated site development works and services. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of Finnstown House RPS Ref 112.
Permission, 1 home · South Dublin County Council, SD17A/0179
8 Jul 2016Refuse permission
The installation of a 3m high 'lamp post' style relief vent stack servicing the existing above ground natural gas pressure reduction unit with all ancillary services and associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD16A/0242
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
29 Jun 2012Grant permission
Erection of 450mm diameter satellite mini-dish at ground floor level fixed externally to side wall (south facing wall) of dwelling within private patio area.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD12B/0168
15 Jun 2012Grant permission for retention
Retention of satellite dish, 75cm diameter maximum, fixed to gable facade at ground floor level.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD12B/0157
20 Mar 2008Grant permission
5 no. signs to front and side of existing childcare facility with 1 no. wall mounted sign of 0.63sq.m. on south-east elevation at ground level, 1 no. wall mounted sign of 3.21sq.m. on south elevation at first floor level, 1 no. wall mounted sign of 4.50sq.m.on east elevation of ground level extending to first floor level, 1 no. wall mounted sign of 4.21sq.m. on south-east elevation and first floor level and 1 no. double-sided freestanding totem pole of 2.88sq.m.at junction of "Adamstown Station Road@ and @Castlegate Rise@.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SD08A/0195
14 Sept 2007Grant permission & grant retention
Revisions to previously permitted development (SDZ06A/0012) including the retention of a basement floor beneath the permitted convenience store (Unit 1), and minor reconfiguration of the convenience store at ground floor level to provide access to the basement. The 180sqm additional floor is accessed from a stair case to the rear of the convenience store. It is proposed that this additional room be used for storage and uses ancillary to the convenience store. The overall floor area of the proposed convenience store will therefore increase by 115sqm to 542sqm. Permission is also sought for change of unit type to residential units 27 and 28 located at penthouse level on the permitted development. Permitted 2-bedroom unit No. 27 is to increase in size from 69sqm to 74sqm, while permitted unit no. 28 is to change from a 76sqm 2-bedroom unit to a 100sqm 3-bedroom unit. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003, as amended by Variation No. 1. The development will take place entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. The development will take place on approx. 0.91 hectares of lands bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue to the east, permitted crèche and residential units (SDZ06A/0007) to the north, permitted primary schools (SDZ06A/0002) to the west, and Adamstown Station Road (SDZ06A/0002) to the south, in the townland of Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ07A/0009
5 Jun 2007Grant permission for retention
Retention and completion of 1 three storey, four bedroom house to the northwestern corner of the permitted Block 80 (located in Castlegate Vale as permitted under planning Reg. ref. SDZ06A/6) - the house is being proposed in response to the terms of Condition 18(c) of planning Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/6 which sought to provide a greater sense of enclosure to the courtyard of Castlegate Vale. Permission is also being sought for the retention and completion of 2no. c.757sq.m., c.2.4m high ESB substations (c. 15sq.m. in total) on Castlegate Court and Castlegate Lawn (permitted under planning Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/3). Access to the development is to be off the permitted distributor road networks within Adamstown. Retention of site development and landscape works also form part of this application all on 3no. separate sites totaling 0.1247ha on lands at Castlegate Vale, Castlegate Court and Castlegate Lawn. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme, 2003, as amended by Variation No. 1 and 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, SDZ07A/0005
8 Dec 2006Grant permission
50 no. dwellings consisting of 1no. one-bedroom apartment, 38 no. two-bedroom apartments, 1 no. three-bedroom apartment and 10 no. four-bedroom houses (the proposed buildings range in height from 3-5 storeys); construction of 4 no. ground floor commercial units on the southern elevation of the site - Unit 1 is a large convenience store of c.427sq.m., Units 2 & 3 are shop units of c.103sq.m. each and Unit 4 is a proposed coffee shop of c.106sq.m. with an associated area of outdoor seating at the southwest corner of the block; surface treatment and finishing details of previously permitted (SDZ06A/6 & SDZ06A/7) pedestrian street to the northern edge of the site, the provision of bin and bicycle storage facilities, site development and landscape works; a total of 96 no. carparking spaces, including those on the southern side of the Adamstown Station Access Road, and 62 no. cycle parking spaces are provided at both surface and basement level; vehicular access to serve the development will be taken from the Adamstown Station Access Road via the north/south road to the east of the primary schools permitted under planning Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/2; a loading zone for the commercial units is also proposed on the Adamstown Station Access Road all on a site of approx. 0.91ha on lands bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue to the east, permitted crèche and residential units (SDZ06A/7) to the north, permitted primary schools (SDZ06A/2) to the west and the Adamstown Station Access Road (SDZ06A/2) to the south. 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, 50 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/12
28 Jun 2006Grant permission
Construction of a creche and 7 no. residential units at Adamstown Castle Development Area. The proposed building ranges in height from one to four-storeys. The building will contain a creche facility (c.613sq.m.) at ground and first floor level, together with c.165sq.m. of outdoor play space. The creche will contain a total of 8 no. classrooms, 1 no. sleeping room and ancillary rooms. Seven residential units are also proposed within the building, comprising: a three-bedroom duplex unit on ground and first floor level with private garden to the rear; 4 no. two-bedroom apartments with balconies and 2 no. one-bedroom apartments with balconies on the second and third levels. A total of 18 no. car parking spaces including 2 no. disabled bays are provided to the north and northwest of the creche. Vehicular access to serve the development is via the road network permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/2, albeit incorporating some proposed minor adjustments, so that the north-south road to the east of Primary School #2 now provides for 21 banked perpendicular parking spaces including 2 disabled bays. The proposal also includes bin storage facilities at rear ground level to serve the creche and residential units; associated cycle parking facilities; all landscaping and site development works, above and below ground. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003 as amended by Amendment No. 1. The lands fall entirely within the boundaries of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001 all on a site of c.063 ha bounded generally by Adamstown Avenue to the east, a proposed residential development to the north and west (the subject of a concurrent planning application), and future development within the Adamstown Castle Development Area to the south, in the town land of Finnstown / Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Sdz application, 7 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/7
23 Jun 2006Grant permission
173 no dwellings consisting of 57 no. two-bedroom units and 116 no. three-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. A total of 222 no. car parking spaces are provided together with associated cycle parking spaces. Permission is also sought for the construction of a pedestrian walkway connecting the proposed Castlegate Row / Castlegate Copse with Adamstown Avenue. The details and finishes of this walkway are to be the subject of a future planning application. Minor alterations are proposed to the layout of pedestrian paths within the linear open space permitted under planning reg. ref. SDZ06A/2. Permission is also sought for the provision bin storage facilities, site development and landscape works, and the construction of surface water attenuation tanks, (c.1,820sq.m. in total) to serve this development and additional future development in the immediate area. Vehicular access to serve the development will be taken from Adamstown Avenue and Adamstown Station Access Road (Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/2). The application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003, as amended by Variation No. 1. 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, 172 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/6
5 May 2006Grant permission
Permission for development comprising 166 no. dwellings consisting of 28 no. one-bedroom units, 38 no. two-bedroom units, 97 no. three-bedroom units and 3 no. four-bedroom units in a mixture of apartments, duplexes and houses ranging in height from 2-4 storeys. There are balconies and terraces within the development. A total of 245 no. car parking spaces are provided and associated cycle parking spaces. Permission is also sought for a new pedestrian crossing point across Adamstown Avenue, bin storage facilities, site development and landscape works. Vehicular access to serve the development will be taken from the R120 Lock Road / Newcastle Road, via the access point permitted under SDZ04A/1. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003 and will take place entirely within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. All on a site of approx 3.54 hectares on lands bounded generrally by Castlegate Way to the north, Castlegate Park to the east and Adamstown Avenue/Adamstown Link road to the west and south in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Sdz application, 166 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ06A/3
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
25 Nov 2005Grant permission
Permission is sought for retention of a temporary (3 year) change of use of 3 no. permitted residential units, at No. 1 Castlegate Park (Type T3 of Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1) and No's. 49 and 43 Castlegate Way (ground floor only of number 43) (Types T1 and T2 respectively of Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1) to use as a marketing suite (class 2) and Information Centre in conjunction with the development of Adamstown SDZ. It is proposed that marketing suite / Information Centre use would apply to the three residential units for a period of 3 years only after which time the approved use of the units would revert to residential. Permission is also sought for the retention of internal alterations including the omission of the first floor of No. 1 Castlegate Park: this creates a double height unit in this location; opening the southern wall of the first floor of No. 49 Castlegate Wall. This alteration has the effect of creating a mezzanine level in the double height unit proposed in No. 1 Castlegate Park; the installation of a new stairway to access the resultant mezzanine level; opening of a connecting doorway at ground floor level between 49 and 43 Castlegate Way; provision of a fire resistant stud partition to block off the stairway between ground and first floors of 43 Castlegate Way; opening of a wall and provision of a fire protected lobby at first floor level of 49 Castlegate Way; other alterations to the interior accommodation so as to provide accessible toilet facilities, offices, a meeting room, a kitchenette, a catering area, and exhibition areas. In addition external alterations and extensions to the units are also proposed for retention including the addition of exterior cladding, timber louvers, two lobby extensions of c.11.1sq.m. each. Upon cessation of the temporary change of use, all of the additions and alterations will be removed and the finished units will be built in accordance with the plans permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. It is proposed to erect two advertising signs on the R120 Lock Road, one north and one south of the entrance to Castlegate Way. Both advertising signs will be 6.6m high, and will carry 2 no. panels of c.9.58sq.m. each arranged in a 'V' formation. One side of each sign will also carry an electronically controlled LED panel with details of the opening hours of the marketing suite and Adamstown Information Centre. Permission is also sought for 2 no. external signs attached to the marketing suite and Adamstown Information Centre building. On the western elevation a 3m high x 3.6m wide panel will carry back-lit stainless steel letters and the Adamstown Castle logo. On the eastern elevation a 5.18m high x 1.4m wide panel will carry back-lit fret-cut lettering and the Adamstown Castle Logo. Landscaping and site development works are all included.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ05A/4
24 Oct 2005Grant permission
Construction of c.7,195m2 of public park to serve the Adamstown Castle Development Area including tree and shrub planting, installation of paths and low walls; the provision of a children's play area (c. 332m2) including play equipment and play surfacing; erection of railings surrounding the play area; installation of lighting and street furniture to include benches, bollards and other ancillary hard and soft landscaping. Part of the proposed development will occur on lands above the underground attenuation tank permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. This application seeks to revise that portion of the park permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1.This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ05A/3
1 Mar 2005Grant permission
Revisions to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1. The revisions to the development comprise the addition of 1 no. two-bedroom duplex unit (Type T7) with 1 no. one-bedroom apartment over (Type T8). These units to be added to the eastern end of previously permitted 3-storey block T. It is also proposed to replace the 6 no. permitted 4-storey A type units (12 units in total) on plots 271-282 with a new 4-storey Block W, comprising 5 no. two-bedroom duplex units and 5 no. three bedroom duplex units. There will be no change to the total number of units permitted under planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1 as a result of the proposed development. 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. The development proposed involves the construction of dwellings within the Adamstown Castle Development Area. 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, SDZ05A/1
23 Dec 2004Grant permission
[SDZ04A/3 forms part of this application]. Construction of the Adamstown Link Road linking the proposed development of Adamstown in the west with the Outer Ring Road (Adamstown Roundabout) in the east. The proposed road, will be c.2,075 metres in length and will be constructed to include for: a 3.25m wide dedicated bus lane in each direction; and a 3.25 metre wide traffic lane in each direction; separated by a 1 metre wide central median, together with associated footpaths, verges and cycle paths on either side as appropriate. Pedestrian crossing points are to be provided at chainages CH.137, CH.730, CH.1590, and CH.2048 on this new road. Two eastbound bus stops are to be provided at chainages CH.40 and CH.765, whilst westbound bus stops are to be provided at chainages CH.80 and CH.695, with provision for possible further future bus stop locations in positions to be determined at a later date by others. The project includes the provision of a vehicular access point at project chainage CH.1605, to South Dublin County Council owned development lands located immediately south west from the Adamstown Roundabout on the Outer Ring Road. Culverts for the streams and rivers along the route, including the Griffeen River and the Kilmahudrick Stream, are to be constructed at project chainages CH.730, CH.785, CH.815 and CH.980. Attenuation ponds are to be constructed near the Griffeen river culvert in Griffeen Valley Park and these ponds will be landscaped for use as public amenity lands. Permission is also sought for the construction of c.1950 metres of twin 500mm diameter foul drainage rising mains within the reservation of the proposed Adamstown Link Road. This main will be laid in the southern verge and will run from project chainage CH.235 to the point where it crosses the Outer Ring Road in the vicinity of the Adamstown Roundabout, east of project chainage CH.2070. The proposed development also involves the re-alignment of the R120 Newcastle Road over a distance of approx 545 metres from a point approx 45 metres north of the junction of the R120 with the Hanstead housing development to a point c.305 metres south of the existing bridge over the Dublin - Kildare rail line. A new 52-metre long road bridge on the re-aligned R120 will be constructed over the rail line and the proposed Adamstown Link Road. The new bridge, will allow for the proposed future four tracking of the rail line by Iarnrod Eireann. The re-aligned R120, including the new bridge, will consist of a 2.25m wide cycle / footpath on both sides, a 2.0m wide verge on both sides, and a 3.5m wide traffic lane in each direction with a central painted island of 2.0m. The existing bridge is to be retained. The development will require the closure of Hayden's Lane to vehicular traffic at a point approx 60 metres north of the existing bridge over the rail line. The crossing will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists via a pedestrian crossing of the Adamstown Link Road and a new ramped access to tie into the existing bridge over the rail line. This existing bridge is to be retained. In order to facilitate access to the lands currently served by Hayden's Lane, it is proposed to construct a new road, known as the Hayden's Lane Access Road, linking the R120 Newcastle/Lock Road with Hayden's Lane. This road will be approx 485 metres long and will run from a point approx 185 metres to the south of the new bridge over the railway on the re-aligned R120, to a point on Hayden's Lane c.122 metres south of the existing bridge over the railway. The scheme will include traffic management improvement measures at the junction with the R120 to accommodate the existing adjoining vehicular access. The proposed road to be constructed, is to include for a 1.8 metre wide footpath on both sides, a 1.5 metre wide cycle path on both sides, and a 3.0 metre wide traffic lane in each direction. A new mammal underpass is to be constructed in the new Hayden's Lane Access Road at chainage CH.170. Twin oversized pipes are to be used for the attenuation requirements of the new R120 realignment and the new Hayden's Lane Access Road. The proposed development involved the demolition of a habitable dwelling 'Avoca' located on the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road some 140 metres south of the existing bridge over the rail line. The development will also require minor amendments to the boundaries of the development permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. S01A/0664 (known as Hanstead) and the development proposed under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ04A/1, at the points where these developments abut the R120 Lock Road/Newcastle Road. These minor revisions are required in order to facilitate the embankments for the proposed bridge over the Adamstown Link Road and the Rail Line on the R120. Site development and landscape works including the construction of appropriate boundary walls and fencing also form part of this application. An Environmental Impact Statement accompanies this application.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD04A/0964
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- Area
- 167.7 ha
- 414 acres
- Land parcels
- —
- more than 2,000
- Zoning
- R3
- SDZ
- Planning
- 100
- applications since 2010
Land parcels
Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann
More than 2,000 parcels touch this townland. The map cannot draw that many.
Zoning
Development plans, national zoning
- R3SDZ (Residential, mixed residential and other uses)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - G1OS (Open space, park)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - P1RU (Agriculture)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - R2RES (Existing residential)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan - M3LC (District, neighbourhood centre)
South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, South Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
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Planning applications
Sites that touch the townland, newest first
18 Sept 2026Referral
To erect a single storey rear extension with flat roof and roof windows, comprising of a sitting area, shower, toilet and leisure area, a new chimney flue and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0011W
10 Sept 2026Referral
Retention of building in rear garden comprising of home office, storage area and gym with shower room .
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0010W
4 Sept 2026Referral
Single storey extension with 2no. roof windows to the rear of existing dwelling & conversion of existing attic space comprising modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, 3no. roof windows to the front and 2no roof windows to the rear of exiting dwelling and all associated site works within a Strategic Development Zone.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0009W
28 Aug 2026Grant permission
Two-storey extension to rear of existing house to consist of a kitchen area, store, bedroom and prayer room on the ground floor and balcony and store on first floor; the proposed stairs to the first floor will be fitted with a chair-lift which is not possible on the existing stair layout.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0023W
27 Aug 2026Referral
Conversion of roof space to accommodate a bedroom and ensuite shower room, 3 no. Rooflights to front roof slope and 4 no. Rooflights to rear roof slope.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0008W
19 Aug 202635 day assessment
Replacement of the existing hipped roof with a gable roof, with solar panels to the rear and removal of the existing chimney to the front; other works include a replacement porch canopy to the front entrance; modifications to window openings on the west-facing side gable, along with a new window; provision of a new window and a new ground floor door on the east-facing gable; external insulation to the front, sides and rear of the property; internal modifications to the existing house; external landscaping, including modifications to boundary walls and railings, widening the driveway entrance, a proposed shed and miscellaneous other works to the ground floor rear, the existing pitched roof kitchen will be demolished and a mono-pitch extension built to the rear / side.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0377W
8 Aug 2026Invalidate application
Conversion of roof space to accommodate a bedroom and ensuite shower room; three no. rooflights to front roof slope and four Rooflights to rear roof slope.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0367W
6 Aug 2026Grant permission
Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, 2no. roof window to the front and 3no. roof windows to the rear of existing dwelling and all associated site works.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0006W
25 Jul 2026Invalidate application
3 no. Rooflights to front roof slope and 4 no. Rooflights to rear roof slope of existing house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0346W
17 Jul 2026Grant permission
The renovation and part-extension (two-storey protected structure SDCC RPS REF.NO. 109 ) to provide a medical clinic facility that includes: Renovation and re-configuration of the existing 2-storey extensions in the southeast corner and southwest corner. Permission for change of use of the protected structure and existing extensions from residential use of existing dwelling to Medical Use (Class 8) with internal modifications and renovations to include consultation rooms, treatment rooms, storage, nursing station, main reception, administration rooms, staff room, store rooms, consultation rooms, and other ancillary rooms; Proposal for a new single storey glass enclosure structure at rear of Airlie house consisting of the seating area/coffee station and a lift the with walkway on the first floor; Existing storage shed to be retained and upgraded; Site development works and landscaping works include boundary treatment, Car parking spaces with a set-down area, Bicycle parking spaces, Secured Vehicular access to the development is via the existing road network granted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ24A/0022W. Along with all other site works proposed on c. 0.2 hectares.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0026W
1 Jul 2026Grant permission
Construction of new flat-roof kitchen / dining / utility room rear extension and minor modifications to existing rear window and existing rear double-doors and all associated site, drainage and structural works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0003W
1 Jul 2026Grant permission
Permission for development at a c. 0.9 Ha landholding. The landholding comprises 2 No. physically separated, yet proximate sites (referred to as Plot A and Plot B for the purposes of this Planning Application). Plot A measures 0.14 Ha and the main development site is generally bound: to the north by Stratton Court; to the east by Adamstown Park; to the south by Adamstown Avenue; and to the west by Stratton Drive. Plot B measures 0.76 Ha and the main development site is generally bound: to the north by Adamstown Avenue; to the east by Castlegate Vale and Castlegate Downs; to the south by sports surfaces associated with Adamstown Community College, an all-weather sports pitch associated with Adamstown Community Centre and undeveloped lands; and to the west by Adamstown Park. The development will principally consist of the construction of a 63 No. unit residential development (6,096 sq m) across Plot A and Plot B as follows; Plot A: the construction of a 4-storey apartment building (1,208 sq m) comprising 15 No. apartments (8 No. 1-bed units and 7 No. 2-bed units); Plot B: the construction of 48 No. duplex units (24 No. 2-bed units and 24 No. 3-bed units) in 4 No. 3-storey buildings (4,888 sq m). The development will also include: foul and surface water drainage connections; 63 No. car parking spaces; new access road at Plot B connecting Castlegate Vale to Adamstown Park; bicycle parking; ESB substations; hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; balconies/terraces facing south, east and west; green roofs; public lighting; bin storage; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0013W
19 Jun 2026Grant permission
Amendment to Planning Permission Ref. SDZ25A/0048W comprising of the construction of a single-storey flat roof rear extension in place of the previously permitted single-storey pitched roof rear extension.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0024W
19 Jun 2026Grant permission
Attic conversion for storage use including four rooflights to the front roof slope and one rooflight on each side roof slope; single storey flat roof extension to the side with front-facing high window.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26B/0001W
5 Jun 2026Invalidate application
Amendment to Planning Permission Ref. SDZ25A/0048W comprising the construction of a single-storey flat roof rear extension in place of the previously permitted single-storey pitched roof rear extension.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0021W
4 Jun 2026Grant permission
The proposed development will principally consist of amendments to the internal layouts and dwelling mix of permitted Blocks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9 to increase the total number of dwellings by 47 No. from 877 No. to 924 No. The amended dwelling mix increases studio units by 52 No., increases 1-bed units by 72 No., results in no change to 2-bed (3-person) units, decreases the 2-bed (4-person) units by 77 No. and results in no change to 3-bed units. Overall, the amendments will result in the following dwelling mix across all 9 No. permitted blocks: 97 No. studio units, 460 No. 1-bed units, 86 No. 2-bed (3-person) units, 240 No. 2-bed (4-person) units and 41 No. 3-bed units. To facilitate these amendments to the dwelling mix, amendments are also proposed: to the elevations and fenestration of Blocks 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9; to increase cycle parking; and to public open spaces, communal amenity spaces and private amenity spaces (including balconies and terraces). As a result of these amendments, the overall gross floor area of the development will reduce by 112 sq m from 77,564 sq m to 77,452 sq m (including podium/undercroft car park area of 5,443 sq m).
Permission, 47 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0009W
28 May 2026Declared exempt
Proposed single storey rear extension with flat roof.
Declaration of exemption sect. 5 · South Dublin County Council, ED26/0053
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
18 May 2026Invalid - site notice
Two-storey extension to rear of existing house.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD26B/0236W
1 May 2026Grant permission for retention
The relocation and amalgamation of previously permitted bike stores (Reg. Ref. [SD21A/0359]) to a revised location north of Block 2, together with all associated site works.
Retention · South Dublin County Council, SD26A/0109W
30 Apr 2026Grant permission
Single storey garden room with 2no. roof windows to the rear and side of existing dwelling. Single storey extension with 2no. roof windows to the rear of the existing dwelling and front porch and all associated site works.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0016W
9 Apr 2026Invalid - site notice
Single storey garden room with 2no. roof windows to the rear and side of existing dwelling. 2) Single storey extension with 2no. roof windows to the rear of the existing dwelling, front porch and all associated site works.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0015W
30 Mar 2026Grant permission
Planning Permission for; 1) Single storey extension with 4no. roof windows to the rear of existing dwelling and front porch. 2) Conversion of existing attic space comprising modification of existing roof structure, dormer window to the rear, new access stairs, 3no. roof windows to the front of exiting dwelling and all associated site works within a Strategic Development Zone
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0046W
27 Mar 2026Grant permission
Planning permission for attic conversion as non-habitable storage space with roof windows to front and rear all with associated ancillary works
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0012W
16 Mar 2026Request additional information
Construction of a single-storey rear extension to include a new family room and family flat. Attic conversion to habitable space to include 2 bedrooms, bathroom, new gable windows and new roof windows to the front roof profile.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0011W
The 25 most recent of over 100 applications.
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Nature and heritage
Designated sites and recorded monuments
Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches the townland of Finnstown.
Recorded monuments
No recorded monument lies in the townland of Finnstown.
Architectural heritage
- Somerton House, house, 1810–1830 · Regional interest
Description
Detached five-bay single-storey house, c.1820. uPVC casement windows. Central timber panelled door with flanking columns and segmental-arched fanlight. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered base course. Hipped slate roof with two rendered chimney stacks. Set of stone steps with iron handrail leading to entrance.
- Saint Helen's, house, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, c.1830, with full-height canted bay to east side. Later timber sash windows. Timber casement windows to basement. Elaborate timber panelled door with richly detailed Doric doorcase and fanlight. Roughcast rendered walls. Hipped slate roof with brick chimney stacks. Set of stone steps leading to doorway with cast-iron handrail. Wrought-iron gates with ashlar gate piers.
- Airlie House, house, 1820–1850 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay two-storey house, c.1840, with large two-storey L-plan extension to rere. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered base course. Timber sash windows to front, timber and uPVC windows to sides and rere. Projecting central flat-roofed porch extension with further projecting semi-circular canopy on four simple Ionic columns. Timber panelled door with carved timber surround. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimney stacks. Large garage extension to north-east. Mid twentieth-century extension to west. Circular cut stone ornamental pond set within grounds and glass structure to rear housing swimming pool.
- Finnstown House, farmyard complex, 1860–1900 · Regional interest
Description
Range of single-storey outbuildings, c.1880, now disused. Stone rubble construction with segmental-arched doors throughout. Pitched artificial slate timber-framed roof.
- 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.
- Finnstown House, gate lodge, 1850–1880 · Regional interest
Description
Detached three-bay single-storey former gate lodge, c.1860, now in use as a private house. uPVC casement windows. Smooth rendered façade, almost completely covered in foliage. Small segmental-arched window with Y-tracery in the west wall. Hipped slate roof with central rendered chimney stack. Set inside entrance screen comprising rendered, ruled and lined square plan gate piers surmounted by eagles and flanking pedestrian gateways in roughcast rendered wall, all containing wrought-iron gates.
- Coolamber Lodge, gate lodge, 1830–1860 · Regional interest
Description
Detached four-bay single-storey former gate lodge, c.1845, on a T-plan, now in use as a private house. uPVC casement windows with moulded hoods. Glazed timber tongue and groove door. Smooth rendered walls. Hipped slate roof with smooth rendered chimney stacks and overhanging eaves supported by timber brackets. Set inside entrance screen comprising rendered, ruled and lined piers, low plinth walls, and cast-iron gates and railings.
- Coolamber House, house, 1940–1950 · Regional interest
Description
Detached six-bay two-storey house, c.1945. Angled wing to east. Roughcast rendered walls with smooth rendered base course. uPVC casement windows with smooth rendered surrounds and decorative keystones. Three-sided porch, with timber panelled door having fanlight and segmental-arched timber doorcase. Pitched slate roof with smooth rendered chimney stacks.
- Post box, 1940–1970 · Regional interest
Description
Cast-iron pillar post box, c. 1960, with P&T logo to door.
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, landslides, flooding
- Radon
- At the centre of the townland of Finnstown, 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
- 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.
Homes sold
Property Price Register
No address of the register names Finnstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Dublin.
The townland
- Name
- Finnstown · Baile Finn
- Area
- 1,677,233 m² (167.72 ha, 414.45 acres)
- Civil parish
- Esker, and its townlands
- Barony
- Newcastle
- Electoral division
- Lucan-St. Helens, the unit of the census
- Census 2022
- 16,805 people lived in 5,363 households in the Lucan-St. Helens electoral division. 71% of households owned their home. 59% of homes were built since 2001. 3% of dwellings stood vacant on census night, and 0% were holiday homes.
- Neighbouring townlands
- Adamstown, Aderrig, Ballymakaily, Doddsborough, Esker South, Gollierstown, Tobermaclugg
- Placenames
- Finnstown 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.