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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

HEADED ITEM NO. 5

BOLTON HALL

A Final site inspection was carried out by the Council's Conservation Officer on Friday 18^th June 2010 and the Conservation Officer has confirmed that the permanent roof to the Main house and the side wings is complete and has been carried out to a high conservation standard, adhering to conservation principles.  The windows to ground and first floor have been secured and that the front and back entrance doors to the house are secured by steel doors.  A high-tech security system has been put in place which is a 24 hr monitored system with surveillance cameras that covers the whole site.  The system is connected to a control room with a monitored response so that the Gardai can be called instantly.

It is considered that the owners of Bolton Hall have complied with the specific details contained in the Section 59 Endangerment Notice served on 6^th November 2009.  The works carried out to address the items contained in the S59 Notice have been carried out to a high standard and in a very positive manner.  Not only did the owners erect a temporary roof as required under the S59 Notice but they then proceeded to reinstate a permanent roof which has now been completed.  The Conservation Officer has recommended that the Enforcement file be closed as no further action is required.