SD08A/0729: Retention of the existing access (to the former airport buildings) from the R403 (Celbridge Road) for emergency purposes and for permission for the erection of a security fence on the airport side of the existing access, at this site within the grounds.
Weston Airport, Backweston, Lucan, Co. Dublin
DecisionGrant permission for retention
Decided09 March 2009
Application typeRetention
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- SD05A/0938Planning Permission to vary and retain An Bord Pleanala Condition No: 10, Reference No: PL06S.131149 namely "wIthin 3 months of completion of the proposed buildings, all existing buildings in the South-Western corner of the site shall be demolished; rubble generated by demolition shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Authority" to read: " Within 3 months of completion of the proposed buildings, all existing buildings in the South-Western corner of the site shall be demolished, excluding the existing bungalow, which shall be retained as a residence and the existing offices which shall be retained as an aviation training school, rubble generated by demolition shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the planning authority"; also to vary and retain An Bord Pleanala Condition No. 7 Reference No. PL06S.131149, namely " The existing access in the South corner of the site shall be permanently closed off within 1 month of commencement of operation of the new facilities to the North-eastern of the site" to read: " The existing access in the South-Western corner of the site shall be retained only as an emergency access". All site works are within the cartilage/attendant grounds of Weston Park House a protected structure. / 0.1 km away / 04 October 2006Granted
- SD03A/0793Temporary relocation and replacement of 6 no. portocabins (4 no. 40ft. in length and 2 no. 30ft. in length) for a period of two years and for the replacement of roof structure to fire engine garage and associated site works. / 0.1 km away / 17 December 2003Granted
- SD23A/0324Proposed Search and Rescue (SAR) hangar on lands forming part of Weston Airport, at Celbridge Road, Backweston, Lucan, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will consist of a part single and part two storey SAR helicopter hangar of 1,984.4 sq.m FGA to accommodate 2 no. helicopters, maintenance store, workshop and facilities, operations rooms and offices, staff kitchen and accommodation for on shift personnel. The hangar facility will also facilitate maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities for SAR helicopters only. A single-storey structure of 48.9 sq.m GFA facilitating ESB substation, switch room, and security room is also proposed. Permission is also sought for airside infrastructure comprising apron area to connect with existing apron, refuelling areas, service access area and a subdivided fenced compound to accommodate airside SAR support vehicles. The landside subdivision of the fenced compound will house a generator and water tank for firefighting purposes. Also proposed is the reconfiguration of existing emergency airside access from the R403 Celbridge Road to facilitate a dual emergency (airside) access route; pedestrian footpath and access to the proposed development; 20 no. car parking spaces including EV charging and disabled parking provision; 17 no. bicycle parking spaces; watermain and drainage works including foul pump station and rising main; landscaping including paving, planting, earth mounding, and SuDs, SAR facility wall-mounted signage, fencing and all associated site development works on a site area of 2.1112 Ha. / 0.2 km away / 06 August 2024Granted
- SD06A/0230The permission is sought for the temporary use of these lands as a park and ride facility for the period 19th - 24th September 2006 to facilitate the Ryder Cup Golf competition to be held at The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The temporary use of the lands for park and ride will involve use of grassed areas to accomodate parking, temporary use of existing aerodrome entrance, temporary use of secondary entrance to Westonpark House north of Blackweston Farm, temporary opening of 4no. former agricultural access points and existing emergency access between main aerodrome entrance and Cooldrinagh Lane onto the R403 Celbridge Road, laying of temporary "trakway" for feeder buses ferrying spectarors to the Ryder Cup event at the K-Club, erection of temporary mobile lighting, temporary fencing, temporary port-a-loo and other associated facilities (including 2no. temporary tent structures for administrative and security). Reinstatement of the lands and associated entrances onto the R403 to their existing condidtion is proposed following the Ryder Cup. Westonpark House is a Protected Structure. A separate application is being submitted to Kildare County Council for that part of the park and ride facility within the Kildare County Council administrative area. / 0.2 km away / 12 May 2006Granted
- SD05A/0924Retention of tarmac, approx 3.5m wide to the hard shoulder at either side of the runaway for safety reasons. All works to take place on the grounds of Weston Airport. / 0.3 km away / 18 January 2006Granted
- SD19A/01673 new holes comprising of new tees, fairways, greens, bunkers, pathways and other ancillary works. / 0.3 km away / 15 July 2019Granted
- SD19A/011224m multi-user free standing structure carrying telecommunications equipment, together with associated telecommunication cabinets; fencing; a 770m long access track; hardstand area and all associated site development works. / 0.3 km away / 01 August 2019Granted
- S01A/0822Demolition of existing hangars, construction of new hangars (15,741 m2), office and club house (1,125 m2), 180 car parking spaces and aircraft parking with new access off R403 and all associated development works. This revised notice refers to a larger site boundary including all lands in the ownership of Weston Ltd., and the location of the hangars to be demolished. This application is accompanied with an Environmental Impact Statement. / 0.3 km away / 08 April 2003Granted