Finnstown
Finnstown is a townland in the civil parish of Esker, barony of Newcastle, Co. Dublin. Its name in Irish is Baile Finn.
Parcel 5296849
- Area
- 31,812 m² (3.18 ha, 7.86 acres)
- Buildings
- 135 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 9,551 m².
- Zoning
- R3 SDZ (South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028) The objective
- Townland
- Finnstown
Planning applications on this parcel
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
9 Jan 2026Grant permission
I, Hasan Kadhim, intend to apply for Planning Permission at the site at Airlie House,Tandy's Lane, Finns town, Lucan, Co. Dublin, which is located within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposed development comprises the renovation and extension of AIRLIE HOUSE (two-storey protected structure SDCC RPS REF.NO. 109 ) to provide a medical clinic facility that includes: Demolition of existing 2-storey extensions in the southeast corner and western elevations of Airlie House; Permission for change of use of the protected structure from use of existing dwelling to Medical Use (Class 8) with internal modifications and renovations to include consultation rooms, treatment rooms, storage, and nursing station; Proposed new two-storey side extension to the existing Airlie house that consists of the main reception, administration rooms, staff room, store rooms, consultation rooms, and other ancillary rooms; Site development works and landscaping works include boundary treatment, 26 car parking spaces with a set-down area in front of the new extension, 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 of the Airlie House lands.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ26A/0002W
19 Dec 2025Invalidate application
The proposed development comprises the renovation and extension of AIRLIE HOUSE (two-storey protected structure SDCC RPS REF.NO. 109 ) to provide a medical clinic facility that includes: Demolition of existing 2-storey extensions in the southeast corner and western elevations of Airlie House; Permission for change of use of the protected structure from use of existing dwelling to Medical Use (Class 8) with internal modifications and renovations to include consultation rooms, treatment rooms, storage, and nursing station; Proposed new two-storey side extension to the existing Airlie house that consists of the main reception, administration rooms, staff room, store rooms, consultation rooms, and other ancillary rooms; Site development works and landscaping works include boundary treatment, 26 car parking spaces with a set-down area in front of the new extension, 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 of the Airlie House lands.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0049W
21 Feb 2025Grant permission
Construction of a two storey extension to the side and a first floor extension to the side and a first floor extension over the existing single storey rear return and a new first floor window facing the public road and all ancillary site works.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ24A/0016
14 Feb 2025Grant permission
A ground floor flat roof extension to the rear. The site is entirely located within the boundaries of the Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme 2014.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SDZ25A/0005W
7 Feb 2025Invalidate application
A ground floor flat roof extension to the rear.
Permission · South Dublin County Council, SD25B/0044W
22 Nov 2024Grant permission
The proposed development comprises the provision of a new access road (approx. 28.5m in length) to facilitate the creation of a future vehicular entrance to the site of Airlie House (a Protected Structure) from St. Helens Avenue; and all associated and ancillary site development works including the relocation of 6no. existing unallocated car parking spaces on St. Helen's Avenue to the new access road with associated landscaping and adjustment to existing St. Helen's Avenue road edge landscaping and footpath. This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, as amended, and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ24A/0022W
29 Sept 2023Grant extension of duration of permission
346 dwellings in a mixture of detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, duplexes and apartments; 133 houses consisting of 13 two storey 3 bedroom detached houses, 83 two storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 3 three storey 4 bedroom detached houses, 8 three storey 4 bedroom semi-detached houses and 26 three storey 4 bedroom terraced houses; 96 duplexes consisting of 4 storey buildings with 48 three bedroom units and 48 two bedroom units; 117 apartments located in a total of 4 buildings ranging in height from three 4 - 5 storey's and one 3 - 5 storey's and consist of 16 three bedroom apartments, 41 no two bedroom apartments and 60 one bedroom apartments; dwellings are provided with solar panels on the roof as required; provision of a childcare facility of approx. 841sq.m; provision of c 0.47 Ha of public open space; vehicular access to serve the proposed development is provided off Adamstown Way and Adamstown Park, with additional access possible through the existing/permitted roads at St. Helen's Phase 1 (Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and also off Adamstown Boulevard and a re-aligned Tandy's Lane (the subject of a concurrent application under Ref. SDZ18A/0009); all ancillary and associated site development and landscape works in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown on lands generally bound to the east by lands with permission for 135 residential units (Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and loop Road 1/Adamstown Park (Ref. SDZ17A/0007), to the west by the alignment of the Adamstown Boulevard and Airlie House, to the north by a planned realignment of Tandy's Lane and to the south by Adamstown Way; part of the subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (Protected Structure). However, no works are proposed to the Protected Structure
Extension of duration of permission, 343 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ18A/0011/EP
24 May 2023Grant permission
80 apartment units (56 one beds and 24 two beds) in a single block ranging in height from 3 to 5 storeys including a childcare facility (c. 808sq.m gross floor area) at ground floor level (1 storey) and associated external outdoor play area; All associated site development and landscape works, including, Adjustments to St. Helens Plaza public space fronting Adamstown Way; Provision of 40 parking spaces proposed in the internal parking courtyard / covered area; Provision of 5 additional on-surface car parking spaces on Adamstown Way; Provision of communal open space at ground level and 2 third floor external terraces; Provision of 154 bicycle parking spaces (40 short term, 104 long term spaces and 1 childcare facility spaces); Provision of plant at ground floor / undercroft and roof level (including provision for PV panels); The proposed development is an amendment to the St. Helens Plaza Apartment Block permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0011, as already amended by SDCC Reg. Refs. SDZ19A/0007, SDZ20A/0002 and SDZ20A/0009) on lands generally bound to the east by Adamstown Park, to the west by St. Helen's Way, to the north by No. 2 St. Helen's Way and No. 21 Adamstown Park, and to the south by Adamstown Way; The overall number of residential units under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0011 as amended increases from 343 to 351 dwellings as a result of this development; Part of the application site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (a Protected Structure), no works are proposed to the Protected Structure as part of this planning application; This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, as amended, and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.
Sdz application, 80 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ23A/0017
28 Feb 2023Grant permission
Construction of a ground floor extension consisting of a playroom and bedroom to rear of existing house.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ23A/0007
2 Feb 2023Invalidate application
Construction of a ground floor extension consisting of a playroom and bedroom to rear of existing house.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ23A/0002
28 Apr 2020Grant permission & grant retention
Minor amendments to part of the residential development permitted under Planning Permission Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0011, as amended by SDZ19A/0007 and Reg. Ref. SDZ20A/0002 comprising of the following: Minor amendments to 3 apartment blocks (Airlie Gardens, St. Helens Hall and St. Helens View) comprising the repositioning of St. Helen's Hall by approximately 275mm; minor internal amendments to the layout of the buildings/apartments to facilitate ancillary services; minor amendments to bin/cycle storage facilities, minor external amendments to terrace doors and balcony doors; front elevation window changes for the following duplex units - 2B-1/3B-1, 2B-2/3B-2, 2B-4/3B-4, 2B-5/3B-5, 2B-7/3B-7, 2B-1_h, /3B-1_h, 2B-2_h/3B-2_h, 2B-4_h/3B-4_h, 2B-5_h/3B-5_h, 2B-7_h/3B-7_h; the addition of 7 car parking spaces and 4 electric vehicle charging points. Of these car parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points proposed 4 regular car parking spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging points are situated within the curtilage of Airlie House; House type 3B-1-D ground floor window change to 2 units of this type; amended bin stores for House types 3B.2.A_1, 3B.1.c and 3B.2.A_2; House type 3B.4.F_1 proposed external stair from rear door to garden to 1 unit of this type; adjustments to rear garden side boundary walls of 3 dwellings to provide side entrance garden gates; reduction in width of St. Helen's Court Road from 6 metre width to 5.5 metre width, associated ancillary site development and landscape works. Retention Permission is sought for adjustments to rear boundary to provide a garden gate at 2 dwellings (House type 3B.4.F_1_h and House type 3B.2.C_2) and also for the widening of St. Helen's Green Road by 1.6m to 5.1m. Part of the subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (a Protected Structure). However, no works are proposed to the Protected Structure as part of this application. This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. This site (approx. 5.87Ha) in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown and including land around Airlie House (Protected Structure), Adamstown, Lucan Co. Dublin, on lands generally bound to the east by lands with permission for 135 no. residential units (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and Loop Road 1/Adamstown Park (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007); to the west by the alignment of Adamstown Boulevard and Airlie House itself, to the north by a planned realignment of Tandy's Lane, and to the south by Adamstown Way, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ20A/0009
22 Jan 2020Grant permission
Minor amendments to the site layout which involves adjusting the position of 6 house plots/house at St. Helen's Heath in the northern portion of the existing layout permitted under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0011 (St. Helen's Phase 2) as amended under Planning Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0007 comprising of adjustment to the interface with St. Helen's Phase 1 at St. Helen's Avenue (Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002); omission of side entrances to the rear gardens of 2 houses; alterations to refuse storage to 4 houses; addition of side entrances to the rear gardens of the 2 corner houses; ancillary site development and landscape works including adjustments to individual house plot boundaries and the houses therein; there is no change to the house types already permitted and it remains 3 three storey four bedroom semi-detached (house type 4B-5) and 3 three storey four bedroom semi-detached (house type 4B-5_h) in this location; part of the subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (Protected Structure) however no works are proposed to the Protected Structure on lands generally bounded to the east by lands with permission for 135 residential units (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002 and Loop Road 1/Adamstown Park (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007); to the west by the alignment of the Adamstown Boulevard and Airlie House itself, to the north by the realigned Tandy's Lane and to the south by Adamstown Way in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ20A/0002
8 Aug 2019Grant permission
Minor amendments to the external elevations of certain house types permitted under planning permission Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0011 comprising of omission of chimney features from the following house types 3B-3-A, 3B-3-A_h, 3B-4-A_1, 3B-4-A_2, 4B-1, 4B-1_h, 4B-2_1, 4B-2_1_h, 4B-2_2_h, 4B-2_1_Render, 4B-2_1_Render_h, 4B-5, 4B-5_h and Duplex types 2B-1 / 3B-1, 2B-1_h / 3B-1_h, 2B-2 / 3B-2, 2B-2_h / 3B-2_h, 2B-4 / 3B-4, 2B-4_h / 3B-4_h, 2B-5 / 3B-5, 2B-5_h / 3B-5_h, 2B-7 / 3B-7, 2B-7_h / 3B-7_h (total of 134 No. permitted residential units); Minor reconfiguration and associated elevational alteration (door relocation) to ground floor ancillary plant and storage areas of permitted Apartment Blocks St. Helen's Hall and Airlie Gardens; Minor elevational alteration involving 2 windows of permitted Apartment No. 2 in ground floor of At. Helen's Hall apartment block in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown and including land around Airlie House (Protected Structure) on lands generally bound to the east by lands with permission for 135 No. residential units (Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002 and Loop Road 1/Adamstown Park (Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007); to the west by the alignment of the Adamstown Boulevard and Airlie House, to the north by a planned realignment of Tandy's Lane and to the south by Adamstown Way; Part of the subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (Protected Structure) however no works are proposed to the Protected Structure.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ19A/0007
26 Oct 2018Grant permission
Development at a site (approx. 2 Ha.): for strategic road infrastructure with the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, as defined by S.I. 272 of 2001 and will comprise: (i) c. 480m of a new road, known as Central Boulevard, generally consisting of; 6m wide carriageway divided by a 3m wide landscaped median, plus on either side of the carriageway a bus lane (3.25m), a landscaped verge (2m), off-road cycle lanes (1.5m) and footpath (2.6m), including public lighting, trees, and a pedestrian crossing from a new junction with Adamstown Way (to the south) proposed in this application and to the north which connects to a permitted Section of the Central Boulevard (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0002), including a new signalised junction with the realigned Tandy's Lane (to the east) proposed in this application, together with a new signal controlled junction serving the Aderrig Development Area (to the west). The proposed road passes across part of the lands at Airlie House (A Protected Structure - RPS Ref. 109); no works proposed to Airlie House itself. (ii) Completion works to an existing 180m section of Central Boulevard roadway, currently constructed to base course under Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/11 to now provide: off road cycle lane (1.5m), together with the planted verge (2.0m), tree planting, public lighting and footpath (2.0m), from the signalised junction with Adamstown Avenue and the signalised junction with Adamstown Way. (iii) The relocation and realignment of Tandy's Lane roadway providing a new 6m carriageway, 280m in length, between a road junction (to the east) permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007, known as Loop Road #1, and to the west by a new junction at a section of the Central Boulevard, proposed in this application. (iv) Completion works to 180m Section of Adamstown Way roadway, currently constructed to base course under Ref. Ref: SDZ06A/05 to now provide: off road cycle lane (1.5m), together with the planted verge, tree planting, public lighting and footpath (2.0m) and 11 no. car parking spaces from the junction with Loop Road #1, permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007 (to the east) and the junction with the Central Boulevard roadway (to the west) proposed in this application. All ancillary and associated site development and landscape works including: public lighting, junction layouts, signals, signs and road markings and minor adjustments to existing drainage and services to serve the roads and future surrounding development areas. This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. On lands generally bound to the north by lands within the Tandy's Lane Village Development Area, to the east by lands subject of planning permission for 135 no. residential units (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and Loop Road #1 (SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0007), and to the south by Adamstown Way and comprises part of the lands at Airlie House (A Protected Structure - RPS Ref. 109), Tandy's Lane, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ18A/0009
25 Oct 2018Grant permission
346 dwellings in a mixture of detached, semi-detached, terraced houses, duplexes and apartments; 133 houses consisting of 13 two storey 3 bedroom detached houses, 83 two storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 3 three storey 4 bedroom detached houses, 8 three storey 4 bedroom semi-detached houses and 26 three storey 4 bedroom terraced houses; 96 duplexes consisting of 4 storey buildings with 48 three bedroom units and 48 two bedroom units; 117 apartments located in a total of 4 buildings ranging in height from three 4 - 5 storey's and one 3 - 5 storey's and consist of 16 three bedroom apartments, 41 no two bedroom apartments and 60 one bedroom apartments; dwellings are provided with solar panels on the roof as required; provision of a childcare facility of approx. 841sq.m; provision of c 0.47 Ha of public open space; vehicular access to serve the proposed development is provided off Adamstown Way and Adamstown Park, with additional access possible through the existing/permitted roads at St. Helen's Phase 1 (Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and also off Adamstown Boulevard and a re-aligned Tandy's Lane (the subject of a concurrent application under Ref. SDZ18A/0009); all ancillary and associated site development and landscape works in the townlands of Finnstown and Adamstown on lands generally bound to the east by lands with permission for 135 residential units (Ref. SDZ17A/0002) and loop Road 1/Adamstown Park (Ref. SDZ17A/0007), to the west by the alignment of the Adamstown Boulevard and Airlie House, to the north by a planned realignment of Tandy's Lane and to the south by Adamstown Way; part of the subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (Protected Structure). However, no works are proposed to the Protected Structure
Sdz application, 343 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ18A/0011
19 Jan 2018Grant permission
Permission for development of 268 dwellings comprising of the following: 184 two and three storey houses consisting of 102 three-bedroom houses (ranging from 111sq.m to 157sq.m), 67 four-bedroom houses (ranging from 135sq.m to 154sq.m) and 15 five bedroom houses (ranging from 169sq.m to 176sq.m) with associated private gardens, car parking and bin storage areas, in a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced units; Block 1 (931sq.m gross floor area): four storey L-shaped terraced block consisting of 8 duplex units comprising 4 two bedroom duplex units (ranging from 93sq.m to 100sq.m) and 4 three bedroom duplex units (ranging from 107sq.m to 111sq.m); Block 2 (1032sq.m gross floor area): three storey terraced block consisting of 12 duplex/apartment units comprising 6 own door two bedroom apartments at ground floor (ranging from 88sq.m to 91sq.m) and 6 three bedroom duplexes over (ranging from 118sq.m to 120sq.m); Block 3 (1192sq.m gross floor area): three storey terraced block consisting of 14 duplex/apartment units comprising 7 own door two bedroom apartments at ground floor (ranging from 81sq.m to 89sq.m) and 7 three bedroom duplexes over (ranging from 113sq.m to 118sq.m); Block 4, 5 and 6 (488sq.m each): four storey block consisting of 4 duplex units comprising 2 two bedroom duplex units (101sq.m) and 2 three bedroom duplex units (117sq.m) and Block 7 (4110sq.m gross floor area): four storey block consisting of 38 apartment units comprising 8 one bedroom units (54sq.m) and 30 two-bedroom units (ranging from 82sq.m to 90sq.m). Block 7 includes a crèche (652sq.m) and associated play areas. Access will be provided from 3 access points from the approved east-west distributor road that bounds the site to the north ('Shackleton Drive'). The current application includes an additional section of Shackleton Drive (c.200 metres) that is within the applicants' ownership and will make provision for vehicular traffic, online bus services, car parking, pedestrian footpaths and cycle paths to tie in with the approved Shackleton Drive permitted under SDZ16A/0003. (Note: This section of road was previously permitted under Reg Ref: SDZ17A/0006 to facilitate access to lands in Development Area 5 Tubber Lane). The development also includes part (c.450metres) of the north-south road (referred to as 'Central Boulevard' in the Planning Scheme) that will replace Tandy's Lane along the eastern boundary of the site. This road will make provision for vehicular traffic, bus lanes/stops, pedestrian footpaths, cycle paths and 2 access points into the current application site. Permission is also sought for 552 parking spaces, bin storage areas, communal and private open spaces (including balconies, terraces, gardens, courtyards and roof terraces), hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment and all associated site and development works. One dwelling and associated outbuilding (totalling 94sq.m) located to the south eastern corner of the site, at the bend of Tandy's Lane are to be demolished to accommodate the development. Temporary permission for 3 years is sought for two 4.5m high triangular pylon marketing signs to be erected in the north eastern and south eastern corner of the site addressing 'Shackleton Drive'/Central Boulevard and Central Boulevard respectively. At this site (c.8.85 hectares) at Adamstown, Lucan Co. Dublin. The application relates to part of the lands within Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme (2014) known as Tobermaclugg Village (Development Area 4) bounded to the north by approved east-west distributor road (approved under Reg Ref: SDZ16A/0003 - under construction) to the south by the proposed Airlie Park Public Open Space, to the east by a new road referred to as Central Boulevard and to the west by undeveloped lands designated in the Planning Scheme as Tobermaclugg Local Centre.
Sdz application, 268 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ18A/0002
13 Jul 2017Grant permission
The development will comprise of the completion of approx. 1,475 metres of roadway - including completion of Loop Road #1, currently constructed to base course under planning reg. ref: SDZ06A/5 - within the boundaries of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, as defined by S.I. 272 of 2001, to include: approx. 1,010m of the road known as Loop Road #1, with a c. 6m wide carriageway, to include on-road cycle lanes, together with the planted verge, tree planting, public lighting and footpath on the eastern side of Loop Road #1, and a buffer strip and kerbs on the western side of Loop Road #1, where the layout has been permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ17A/0002 (the provision of landscaping, footpaths and parking on the western side of Loop Road #1, will be or has been the subject of other planning applications); the completion of approx. 225m of Adamstown Drive in the vicinity of its junction with Loop Road #1, together with the planted verge, tree planting, public lighting, off-road cycle track and footpath on the southern side of Adamstown Drive (the provision of landscaping, cycle track, footpaths and parking on the northern side of Adamstown Drive will be the subject of other planning applications); new junction layouts (to include signal, sign and road markings layouts) at the junctions of Loop Road #1 with Adamstown Drive (to the north) and Adamstown Way (to the south), and the provision of off-road cycle tracks at those junctions, connecting to on-road cycle lanes along Loop Road #1; the re-alignment of approx. 240m Tandy's Lane at the existing junction of Tandy's Lane and the alignment of Loop Road #1, with the creation of a new staggered junction at the location, in line with the future alignment of this section of Tandy's Lane under the Adamstown Planning Scheme; a new junction layout at the junction of Adamstown Park and Station Road, and a 3m temporary concrete footpath to the north of Station Road between that junction and the proposed site of the Adamstown All-Weather Pitch (SDCC Reg. Ref.: SDZ17A/0004), and a 3m temporary footpath to the east of Adamstown Park between that junction and the temporary footpath north of that junction; and ancillary site development, to include temporary 2.4m high security fencing, public lighting, junction layouts and signals, and footpaths, trees and planting, and minor adjustments of existing drainage and services to serve the road and future surrounding development.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ17A/0007
24 Apr 2017Grant permission
135 dwellings in a mixture of terraced and semi-detached houses consisting of 10 no. 2 storey 4 bedroom houses (House Types A2, A3 and A3h); 20 no. 3 storey 3 bedroom houses (House Types B1.1, B1.1h, B1.2, B1.2h and B1.3); 99 no. 2 storey 3 bedroom houses (House Types B2.1, B2.1h, B2.2, B2.2h and B2.3); and 6 no. 2 storey 2 bedroom houses (House Types C and Ch); all houses are provided with solar panels; the provision of 4,460m2 of public open space; all ancillary and associated site development and landscape works; completion of a portion of Loop Road 1 c. 275m metres north of its junction with Adamstown Way/Adamstown Park, to include 7m wide carriageway, footpaths, grass verge and cycle tracks which will provide vehicular access to the development under this application; future access via Adamstown Way and Adamstown Boulevard to be the subject of other applications, and in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme; all on site of approx. 4.6ha on lands fronting onto Adamstown Park/Station Road and Adamstown Community College to the north and east. This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001.
Sdz application · South Dublin County Council, SDZ17A/0002
14 Sept 2007Grant permission
The renovation and extension of Airlie House (a two-storey protected structure) to provide a crèche facility with 100 no. child-spaces to serve the development of Adamstown. It is proposed to demolish the existing 2-storey extensions on the south east corner and western elevation of Airlie House (c.287.9sqm in total), both of which are 20th century additions to the original 19th century structure. Permission is also sought for the change of use of the remaining structure (c. 255.3sqm) from use as a dwelling to crèche use (Class 8). It is also proposed to extend the structure through the provision of a single storey extension, on the side and rear elevations. The proposed crèche building will have a resultant total floor area of c. 494.4sqm and will contain a total of 8 no. classrooms (c. 244.9sqm in total), 1 no. sleep room (c. 20.9sqm), 1 no. staffroom (c. 7.7sqm), an indoor activity street (c. 61.4sqm), a kitchen, a manager's office, a laundry room/store plus ancillary rooms. Site development and landscaping works including the provision of c. 175.2sqm of outdoor play area, appropriate boundary walls, railings and fencing are also proposed. A total of 10 car parking spaces are provided within the grounds of the crèche, with a further 3 set down spaces to be provided on the external access road (this is a minor amendment to the current planning application for residential development adjacent to Airlie House which is under construction by the planning authority (SDZ07A/0007). Vehicular access to the development is via the road network proposed under (Reg. Ref. SDZ07A/0007), which is currently being considered by the council. 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, SDZ07A/0010
14 Aug 2007Grant permission
Consists of 374 no. dwellings comprising as follows: 127 no. houses including 2 no. two-bedroom houses, 93 no. three-bedroom houses and 32 no. four-bedroom houses in a mix of two and three storey terraced and semi-detached units; 30 no. two-bedroom apartments and 7 no. one-bedroom apartments in 7 no. five and six storey blocks; and 210 no. duplex apartments including 123 no. three-bedroom duplexes and 87 no. two-bedroom duplexes in a mix of three and four storey buildings. 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. A total of 589 car parking spaces have been provided, as have cycle parking spaces associated with each dwelling. Vehicular access to serve the development will be taken from 2 access points off Central Boulevard and two access points of a realigned section of Tandy's Lane. Permission is also sought for: the realignment of c.292m of the existing Tandy's Lane in order to upgrade the road and provide access to the proposed development and also to future parcels of development envisaged by the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2003; and construction of 455m of Central Boulevard stretching from the junction with Adamstown Way (SDZ06A/5) in the south to the Junction with the re-aligned portion of Tandy's lane in the north. The current application seeks permission only for that portion of Central Boulevard that lies between the roadside kerbs. The qualitative treatment of footpaths, landscaping and cycleways etc. will be the subject of a future application for planning permission dealing with the development of Central Boulevard as a single entity. Permission is also sought for the provision of bin storage facilities and site development and landscapes works. The subject site is within the curtilage of Airlie House (a protected structure) however no works are proposed to the Protected Structure as part of this application. 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 Instrument No. 272 of 2001, all at lands measuring approx 8.68 hectares on lands bounded generally by Adamstown Boulevard to the west, Adamstown Way (Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/5) to south, Adamstown Park (Reg. Ref. SDZ06A/5) to the east and a proposed realigned section of Tandy's Lane to the north in the town lands of Finnstown and Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Sdz application, 374 homes · South Dublin County Council, SDZ07A/0007
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
—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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Designated sites
No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.
Recorded monuments around it
No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.
Architectural heritage
- 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.
Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).
Ground and risks
- Radon
- At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home
- Landslides
- The Geological Survey did not answer.
- Terrain model
- The Geological Survey did not answer.
- Flooding
- The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.
Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.
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- 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
Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.
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.
Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.
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.