COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
MOTION NO. 17
MOTION: Councillor C. Keane
"That this Committee discusses with the aid of an up to date planning report the Landy’s Lane site on the Knocklyon Road noting that it has a recent residential Planning permission – and to note an attempt recently by the owner to open a skating/disco rink without necessary planning – also taking into consideration that this site previously was the subject of the erection of an illegal Mast- subsequently refused. That this committee recommends strict enforcement proceedings and continuous inspections on this site."
REPORT:
REPORT:
The planning history on this site is as follows:
Planning History
| Details of Application: SD05A/0590 | |
| Date Received: | 19/07/2005 |
| Application Type: | Retention |
| Submission Type: | New Application |
| Applicant: | Hutchison 3G Ireland , Dundrum Business Park |
| Location: | Landy's Industrial Estate, Knocklyon Road, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 |
| Proposed Development: | Erection of a replacement 12.5m high guyed pole on roof carrying 3 no. antenna and 1 no. relocated existing antenna, associated equipment , outdoor cabinets and 1.1m bollards. |
| Decision Details: | |
| Decision Date: | 08/09/2005 |
| Decision: | REFUSE PERMISSION FOR RETENTION |
| Decision of An Bord Pleannala: | |
| Decision Date: | 12/04/2006 |
| Decision: | Refuse Permission |
| Details of Application: SD07A/0977 | |
| Date Received: | 14/03/2008 |
| Application Type: | Permission |
| Submission Type: | Additional Information |
| Applicant: | Mr. Noel Reynolds , |
| Location: | Knocklyon Service Station, adjoining detached house 'Hersil' and Units 1, 2, 7 and 8 Landy Industrial Estate, Knocklyon Road, Dublin 16. |
| Proposed Development: | Demolition of the existing Knocklyon Service Station c. 211sq.m. and forecourt area, adjoining detached house 'Hersil' c. 193sq.m., adjoining cottage c.68sq.m. and garage c.31sq.m., and existing industrial buildings and offices with a combined floor area of 2929sq.m. and the construction of 57 dwellings consisting of 24 no. 2 and 2.5 storey houses and 33 apartments located in 3 no. 3 storey blocks over basement car parking for 49 cars. The dwellings include a mix of 4 x five bedroom 2.5 storey detached houses, 1. four bedroom 2 storey detached houses, 8 x five bedroom 2.5 storey semi detached houses, 4 x three bedroom 2.5 storey semi detached houses, 4 x three bedroom 2 storey semi detached houses 3 x three bedroom 2.5 storey terraced houses, 9 x one bed apartments and 24 x 2 bed apartments, and all associated site works above and below ground level. Significant Further Information: the development will now consist of the demolition of existing Knocklyon Service Station (c.211sq.m.) and forecourt area, adjoining detached house ("Hersil" (c. 193sq.m.), adjoining cottage (c. 68sq.m.) and garage (c. 31sq.m.) and existing industrial buildings and offices with a combined floor area of 2929sq.m. and the construction of 2 no. retail/commercial units with a total floor area of 344sq.m. and 51 dwellings consisting of 23 no. 2 and 2.5 storey houses and 28 apartments located in 3 no. 3 storey blocks over basement car parking for 49 cars. The dwellings now include a mix of 4 x 5-bedroom, 2.5 storey detached houses, 3 x 4-bedroom 2 storey detached houses, 6 x 5-bedroom 2.5 storey semi-detached houses, 6 x 3-bedroom 2.5 storey semi-detached houses, 2 x 3 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached houses, 3 x 3 bedroom 2.5 storey terraced houses, 7 x 1 bedroom apartments and 21 x 2 bedroom apartments and all associated site works above and below ground level. |
| Decision Details: | |
| Decision Date: | 10/04/2008 |
| Decision: | REFUSE PERMISSION |
| Decision of An Bord Pleannala: | |
| Decision Date: | 17/12/2008 |
| Decision: | Grant Permission |
| Details of Application: SD09A/0127 | |
| Date Received: | 30/03/2009 |
| Application Type: | Permission |
| Submission Type: | New Application |
| Applicant: | Mr. Noel Reynolds , Butlerstown |
| Location: | Knocklyon Road, Knocklyon, Dublin 16. |
| Proposed Development: | Alterations to the eastern portion of previously approved site plan (prev. ref. SD07A/0977, PL.06S.2290906) affecting 14 previously approved houses to include: (i) provision of on-curtilage car parking to 5 no. type C houses and 1 no. type F house, (ii) provision of optional conservatories to the rear of all houses, (iii) minor revision including a reduction in floor area to house type E and E1, (iv) minor revisions to site layout plan, (v) minor revisions to elevational treatment of all houses. All on a site of c.0.44 hectares situated to the east of Knocklyon Service Station and adjoining detached house 'Hersil' at units 1, 2, 7 and 8 Landy's Industrial Estate. |
| Decision Details: | |
| Decision Date: | 20/05/2009 |
| Decision: | GRANT PERMISSION |
| Details of Application: SD09A/0303 | |
| Date Received: | 31/07/2009 |
| Application Type: | Permission |
| Submission Type: | New Application |
| Applicant: | Mr. Noel Reynolds , Knocklyon Service Station |
| Location: | Knocklyon Service Station, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 |
| Proposed Development: | Alterations to the western portion of the approved site plan (prev. Refs SD07A/0977, PL 06S.2290906 and SD09A/0127 to include omission of 9 no. previously approved houses and their replacement with 13 no. 2/3 storey houses comprising 6 no. 3 storey semi detached four bedroom houses, 2 no. 2 storey semi detached three bedroom houses, 3 no. 3 storey terraced three bedroom houses and 2 no. 2 storey terraced 2 bedroom houses and minor amendments to approved site plan and associated site works all on a site of c. 0.3ha at Knocklyon Service Station and adjoining detached house "Hersil" at Units 1, 2, 7 and 8 Landy's Industrial Estate. |
| Decision Details: | |
| Decision Date: | 24/09/2009 |
| Decision: | GRANT PERMISSION |
Enforcement History
Roller Disco
On Friday 18th December, an Enforcement Notice under Section 155 of the Planning & Development Act was served by hand to the residence of Noel Reynolds, owner of the premises at Landy's Industrial Estate which was being converted to a roller disco/rink. The notice required the immediate cessation of all works.
Later that afternoon, Noel Reynolds, owner of the property, verbally gave an undertaking (by phone) that he would not proceed with the roller disco, but would lodge a planning application.
An inspection on Monday 21st December found:-
"The gates to the lands at the end of the entrance avenue were closed and there was no evidence of activity ongoing."
A further inspection on 4th January 2010 confirmed that no activity was taking place.
Car repair business
An Enforcement Notice pursuant to Section 154 of the Planning & Development Act issued to the owners of the lands on 28th January 2010 requiring within the specified period commencing 1st February 2010 and ending 22nd February 2010:-
"Cease and discontinue the material change of use of a wholesale warehouse to a use for the carrying out of mechanical repairs to vehicles / sale and fitting of tyres to vehicles"
The owner/operator of the garage has requested an extension of time on the Enforcement notice up to 15th March to enable them to discontinue the business. This extension of time was granted.
Mast and antennae
Following an investigation into the erection of an unauthorised mast, antennae, and associated equipment during 2005, the unauthorised mast etc were removed from the lands.
Current Zoning
The site is zoned “A “, “To Protect and/ or Improve Residential Amenity” and the use classes related to this zoning objective are as follows:
PERMITTED IN PRINCIPLE
Halting Sites/Group Housing, Nursing Home, Open Space, Public Services, Residential, Retirement Home
OPEN FOR CONSIDERATION
Bed & Breakfast, Betting Office, Carpark, Caravan Park-Residential, Cemetery, Church, Community Centre, Crèche /Nursery School, Cultural use, Doctor/Dentist etc. Education, Enterprise Centre, Funeral Home, Garden Centre, Guest House, Health Centre, Home
Based Economic Activities, Household Fuel Depot, Industry-Light, Office-Based Industry, Offices less than 100 sq. m, Petrol Station, Public House, Recreational Buildings (Commercial), Recreational Facility/Sports Club, Refuse Transfer Station, Residential Institution, Restaurant, Science and Technology Based Enterprise, Service Garage, Shop-Local, Shop-Neighbourhood, Veterinary Surgery.
NOT PERMITTED
Abattoir, Advertisements and Advertising Structures, Aerodrome/Airfield, Agricultural Buildings, Boarding Kennels, Caravan Park-Holiday, Cash & Carry / Wholesale Outlet, Concrete / Asphalt (etc.) Plant in or adjacent to a Quarry, Dance hall / Discotheque, Heavy
Vehicle Park, Hospital, Hotel / Motel, Industry-Extractive, Industry-General, Industry-Special, Motor Sales Outlet, Offices 100 sq. m - 1,000 sq. m, Offices over 1,000 sq. m, Refuse Landfill / Tip, Retail Warehouse, Rural Industry-Cottage, Rural Industry-Food, Scrap Yard, Shop-Discount Food Store, Shops-Major Sales Outlet, Transport Depot, Warehousing.
In the event of unauthorised development taking place on this site the appropriate enforcement action will be taken, as is the case with all sites in the County.