SDZ25A/0037W: Permission for amendments to previously permitted development at a site of approximately 0.53 Ha in the townland of Doddsborough, south-west of Lucan, Co. Dublin. The site is generally bound: to the north by Somerton Rise and Somerton Row; to the east by Somerton Row, Somerton Drive and Somerton View; to the south by the L1030; and to the west by The Paddocks Way. The proposed amendments are to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 (amended under Reg. Ref. SDZ21A/0016 and Reg. Ref. SDZ23A/0039), as extended under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004/EP. This Application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) and relates to development within the 'Airlie Stud' and 'Somerton' Development Areas of the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone. The amendments principally propose the omission of 40 No. apartment and duplex units (3 No. 1-bed, 16 No. 2-bed and 21 No. 3-bed) and the provision of 39 No. units (15 No. 1-bed, 3 No. 2-bed, 20 No. 3-bed and 1 No. 4-bed) in their stead. The 39 No. proposed units include 3 No. 2-storey houses (2 No. 3-bed and 1 No. 4-bed) and 36 No. duplex units in buildings of 3 No. storeys (15 No. 1-bed, 3 No. 2-bed and 18 No. 3-bed). The total number of units in the amended and extended Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 permission will decrease by 1 No. to 241 No. The proposal and amendments also relate to: the location and number of car parking (reducing from 48 No. spaces to 46 No. spaces); cycle parking; communal amenity space; private amenity space (as gardens, balconies and terraces); hard and soft landscaping; boundary treatments; bin stores; and all associated works above and below ground.
A site of approximately 0.53 Ha in the townland of Doddsborough, South-West of Lucan, Co. Dublin
DecisionGrant permission
Decided29 October 2025
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- SDZ21A/0002The retention of 2 advertising board signs associated with permitted residential development at Somerton Phase 2 (Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004). Retention permission is being sought for a temporary period of three years. 1 advertising V-shaped board sign with a maximum height of 7.58m consisting of 2 panels approx. 4m wide and 4.53m high (signage quantum of approx. 32.6sq.m). This is located on the northern side of Adamstown Drive junction with Tandys Lane. 1 advertising board sign with overall height of 6.15m consisting of 1 panel approx. 3m wide and 4m high (signage quantum of 9sq.m). This is located at the junction of Adamstown Park and Adamstown Drive. Total quantum of advertising signage proposed is approximately 41.6sq.m. / 0.1 km away / 30 March 2021Granted
- SDZ07A/0012Residential development consisting of 189 no. dwelling units consisting of 1 no. 5 bed detached house, 1 no. 3 bed detached house, 18 no. 3 & 4 bed semi-detached houses, 12 no. 3 bed terraced townhouses and 95 no. 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments & 62 no. 2, 3 and 4 bed duplex units located in 7 no. 3, 4 and 5 storey blocks and all being part of an overall Development at Development Area 2 - Somerton, Adamstown, Co. Dublin. This application also includes for all associated site development and infrastructural works, public open spaces, landscaping, surface and underground car parking (298 spaces) and bicycle parking on a site area of approx. 4.8 hectares immediately west of Westbury Estate, Lucan, east of The Paddoks, Adamstown, Co. Dublin and south-west of the Lucan (Superquinn) Shopping Centre. The site will be directly accessed via 3 no. vehicular access points off Adamstown Drive to the south, all being part of Development Area 2 (Somerton) of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme. This application is being made in accordance with the provisions of 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. Significant Further Information: Residential development of 192 no. dwelling units consisting of 4 no. 3 & 4 bed detached houses, 16 no. 3 & 4 bed semi-detached houses, 105 no. 1,2 & 3 bed apartments & 67 no. 2, 3 & 4 bed duplex units in 11 no. 2, 3, 4 & 5 storey blocksand all being part of an overall development at development Area 2 - Somerton, Adamstown, Co. Dublin. This application also includes for all associated site development and infrastructural works, public open spaces, landscaping, surface and undergroundcar parking (367spaces in total) and bicycle and bin storage. It is also proposed to extend internal road MCAO northwards from Adamstown Drive to boundary with Lucan (Superquinn) Shopping Centre. / 0.1 km away / 08 August 2008Granted
- SDZ21A/0001Construction of a predominantly part two storey, part three storey primary school (there is a small single storey element to the south of the building) c.5,582.6sq.m GFA overall including 32 classrooms, general purpose room, offices and administrative rooms and stores including a 4 classroom Special Education Needs Base with associated facilities at ground floor level; there will be approximately 70sq.m of solar panels provided on the roof of the school; the proposal also comprises of 4 ball courts, together with 2.4m high paladin fencing; a sensory garden and grass play areas; the boundary to the school site is comprised predominantly of a 2.4m high low brick wall with railings, including 2.4m high gates to all pedestrian and vehicular access points; 40 staff car parking spaces and 17 drop-off spaces will be provided with separate vehicular entrance and exit to serve the development provided off Adamstown Park; maintenance access to the school site is provided from the permitted Side Street to the west permitted under Reg. SDZ19A/0011; pedestrian cycle entrances to the school site are provide off Adamstown Park and from the permitted Side Street to the west permitted under Reg. SDZ19A/0011; all ancillary site development and landscape works, including boundary treatments, 188 bike parking stands, 3 10m high flagpoles and an ESB Sub-Station; 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 on a site (approx. 1.43 Ha) in the townlands of Dodsborough and Finnstown bounded generally to the north by the Adamstown Drive, to the east and south by Adamstown Park and to the west by undeveloped lands which have planning permission for a development known as Tandy's Lane Village Phase 1 (SDZ19A/0011) and beyond is the remainder of the undeveloped Tandy's Lane Village Development Area. / 0.1 km away / 08 June 2021Granted
- SDZ19A/0004237 dwellings (up to a maximum of c.24,911sq.m GFA) in a mixture of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, duplexes and apartments as follows; 119 apartment units shall be accommodated in 4 blocks of 2-5 storeys; Block 01 (4 storey) to consist of 20 one bed apartments and 16 two bed apartments; Block 02 (4-5 storey) to consist of 22 one bed apartments and 41 two bed apartments; Block 04 (3-4 storey) to consist of 9 two bed apartments and 1 the bed apartment located within the 4 storey element of Block 4; Block 05 (2-3 storey) to consist of 1 one bed apartment, 5 two bed apartments and 4 the bed apartments, 20 duplexes shall be accommodate in 2 blocks of 3-4 storeys; Block 03 (3 storey) to contain 2 one storey one bed unit, 2 one storey two bed units and 4 three storey three bed units; Block 04 (3-4 storey) to contain 12 three storey three bed units located within the three storey element of Block 4; 98 houses shall consist of 67 two storey, three bedroom houses; 47 with the option of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level (House Types B1.1x and B1.2x); 15 two storey, four bedroom houses; 6 three storey, four bedroom houses and 10 part three storey, part two storey four bedroom houses; provision of 1367sq.m of public open space; provision of c. 318 car parking spaces; re-alignment of the northern section of Tandy's Lane from a point to the north of the entrance to Somerton House to its junction with Adamstown Drive (existing access arrangements will not be affected); all ancillary and associated site development and landscape works; vehicular access to the development is to be provided off Adamstown Drive, The Paddock's Way and the re-aligned Tandy's Lane on lands bounded generally to the northwest by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the east by Westbury Drive, Westbury Avenue, the rear of houses fronting onto Westbury Grove, and Somerton (Phase 1) currently under construction pursuant to SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ16A/0005, to the south by Somerton House (a Protected Structure), and Tandy's Lane Park Amenity Area (permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0003, and to the west by Adamstown Park and The Paddock's Way with the site located on both sides of Adamstown Drive and also on either side of the northern portion of Tandy's Lane. / 0.1 km away / 15 October 2019Granted
- SDZ19A/0004/EP237 dwellings (up to a maximum of c.24,911sq.m GFA) in a mixture of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses, duplexes and apartments as follows; 119 apartment units shall be accommodated in 4 blocks of 2-5 storeys; Block 01 (4 storey) to consist of 20 one bed apartments and 16 two bed apartments; Block 02 (4-5 storey) to consist of 22 one bed apartments and 41 two bed apartments; Block 04 (3-4 storey) to consist of 9 two bed apartments and 1 the bed apartment located within the 4 storey element of Block 4; Block 05 (2-3 storey) to consist of 1 one bed apartment, 5 two bed apartments and 4 the bed apartments, 20 duplexes shall be accommodate in 2 blocks of 3-4 storeys; Block 03 (3 storey) to contain 2 one storey one bed unit, 2 one storey two bed units and 4 three storey three bed units; Block 04 (3-4 storey) to contain 12 three storey three bed units located within the three storey element of Block 4; 98 houses shall consist of 67 two storey, three bedroom houses; 47 with the option of a single storey rear extension at ground floor level (House Types B1.1x and B1.2x); 15 two storey, four bedroom houses; 6 three storey, four bedroom houses and 10 part three storey, part two storey four bedroom houses; provision of 1367sq.m of public open space; provision of c. 318 car parking spaces; re-alignment of the northern section of Tandy's Lane from a point to the north of the entrance to Somerton House to its junction with Adamstown Drive (existing access arrangements will not be affected); all ancillary and associated site development and landscape works; vehicular access to the development is to be provided off Adamstown Drive, The Paddock's Way and the re-aligned Tandy's Lane on lands bounded generally to the northwest by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the east by Westbury Drive, Westbury Avenue, the rear of houses fronting onto Westbury Grove, and Somerton (Phase 1) currently under construction pursuant to SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ16A/0005, to the south by Somerton House (a Protected Structure), and Tandy's Lane Park Amenity Area (permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ18A/0003, and to the west by Adamstown Park and The Paddock's Way with the site located on both sides of Adamstown Drive and also on either side of the northern portion of Tandy's Lane. / 0.1 km away / 16 May 2024Granted
- SDZ21A/0016Development consisting of change of permitted rear boundary treatment of 8 permitted residential units in 'Somerton Woods' (1 House Type A1.1, 4 House Type A1.2, 2no. House Type B1.2/B1.2X and 1 House Type A1.1h) from permitted 1.3m high timber post and hit and miss board fence with 800mm high pergola above (2.3m total height) to a 2m high capped brick wall with 2.15m high brick piers and timber access gates to private gardens; The overall length of boundary treatment subject to the development being proposed is approximately 49.6m, as permitted, the development proposed is a minor amendment to development permitted under Reg. Ref.SDZ19A/0004, no other alterations are proposed to development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 on lands bounded generally to the northwest by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the east by Westbury Drive, Westbury Avenue, the rear of houses fronting onto Westbury Grove, and Somerton (Phase 1) permitted and constructed under SDCC Ref. Reg. SDZ16A/0005, to the south by Somerton House (a Protected Structure), and Tandy's Lane Park Amenity Area (permitted under SDCC Ref. Reg. SDZ18A/0003, and to the west by Adamstown Park and The Paddocks Way. The site is located on both sides of Adamstown Drive and on either side of the northern portion of Tandy's Lane. / 0.1 km away / 21 October 2021Granted
- SDZ24A/0013WAdamstown Castle Educate Together National School Board of Management intends to apply for permission at this site located within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), in the townlands of Doddsborough and Finnstown in Adamstown, Lucan, County Dublin. The proposed development will consist of amendments to a permitted primary school granted planning permission under register reference SDZ21A/0001. The proposed amendments include: • Alterations to the layout of the permitted school building including the relocation of the Special Education Needs (SEN) base resulting in an increase in the gross floor area of the school building from c. 5,582.6 sq.m to c. 6,096.2 sq.m (an increase of c. 513.6 sq.m); • Revisions to the overall height of the school building from c. 13.6 m to c. 13.97 m (an increase of c. 0.37 m); • Relocation of permitted fire escape exits and associated elevational changes to the school building; • Alterations to the location, size and number of permitted window and door openings on all elevations; • Revisions to the permitted main school recessed building entrance to include a raised external foyer and boundary planters, and replacement of permitted security gates with 2.9m security shutters; • Relocation of the permitted vehicular exit at Adamstown Park to Tandy's Square, relocation of the permitted vehicular entrance at Adamstown Park further to the south, and associated revisions to the permitted vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the school grounds, including the provision of 7 no. additional pedestrian gates throughout the site; • Provision of 2 no. additional pedestrian crossings at Tandy's Square and provision of 1 no. pedestrian and cyclist crossing at Adamstown Park; • Omission of permitted set-down area along Adamstown Park and provision of a new set-down area within the school grounds; • Provision of a new SEN set-down area for 3 no. cars to be provided on Adamstown Drive; • An increase in the provision of car parking spaces from 40 no. spaces to 42 no. spaces, to include 4 no. spaces for electric vehicle charging and 6 no. accessible spaces; • An increase in the provision of sheltered bicycle spaces from 188 no. spaces to 200 no. spaces; • Revised landscaping, lighting and amenity areas to include the provision of landscaped buffer zones along Adamstown Park and Tandy's Square, relocation of the permitted SEN garden/play area, provision of a new running track, reduction in the number of ball courts from 4 no. courts to 3 no. courts, and inclusion of an accessible roof garden; • Revisions to boundary treatments to include the extension of the low brick wall with steel railings and an overall height of 2.4 m at the western boundary of the site and a 1.8 m high feature wall around the relocated SEN garden/play area; • Provision of 2.4 m high steel gates at all vehicular and pedestrian entrances/exits; • Alterations to the permitted surface water drainage system to omit the permitted attenuation tank and include treatment of surface water utilising Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) measures; • Provision of new heat pumps and incorporation of a Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) system; • Provision of new refuse and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage areas; and • Alterations to permitted site levels; and all related site development works. The planning application also seeks permission for a signal-controlled toucan crossing at Adamstown Park and 2 no. uncontrolled pedestrian crossings at Tandy's Square including a 1.2m pedestrian guard rail adjacent to the school, resulting in an increase in the planning application boundary area from 1.43ha to 1.45ha. / 0.1 km away / 27 June 2024Granted
- SDZ07A/0008Permission for change of house type and layout to Block J as part of previously granted (Reg. Ref. SDZ05A/0002) Phase 1 of a residential development consisting of 252 no. dwelling units in total. Changes to consist of provision of 16 no. 2 storey 2 and 3 bed houses in two number blocks, this change incorporates 1 no. additional unit which was omitted from Block D, there is no change to the overall number of 252 units as granted as part of an overall site of approx. 5.69 hectares immediately south of Hillcrest Estate at Dodsborough, Lucan, Co. Dublin with access off new East-West Distributor Road connecting the R120 Newcastle Road/Lock Road with Dodsborough Road being part of Development Area 3 (Airlie Stud) of Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme. / 0.1 km away / 12 December 2007Granted