COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 09, 2011

HEADED ITEM NO. 8

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000

INITIATION OF PART 8 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 TO 2007

PROPOSED PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK DEPOT, ANCILLARY SERVICES AND UTILITIES AT GRIFFEEN VALLEY PARK, HAYDEN'S LANE, LUCAN, SOUTH OF THE RAILWAY LINE

REPORT:

It is proposed to commence a Part 8 public consultation process for the construction of a park depot in Griffeen Valley Park. The proposal arises from the proposed disposal of the existing park depot, located at Esker Lodge, Esker Lane, Lucan, to the Department of Education who sought the Council’s assistance in the provision of a site for the construction of a primary school in the Esker area.

The proposal is to provide a replacement park depot in the Griffeen Valley Park Regional Park with access from Hayden’s Lane south of the Rail Lines in accordance with plans and particulars as indicated on Drawing No.P-010.

The proposal will include the following:-

1)    Construction of a park depot building of approximately 450m2 which will include staff welfare facilities (changing and lockers, toilets/showers & canteen), office.

2)    Construction of a machinery/vehicle storage building of approximately 870m2 incorporating craftsman workshop of approximately 240m2.

3)    Construction of staff car parking, bunded diesel fuel tank, material storage bays, external storage area, vehicle wash bay, safe circulation area and landscaping and boundary treatment.

4)    Widening of existing access from the proposed facility onto Hayden’s Lane, as indicated on Site Location Drawing No. 10011/010. Provision of services including water, biocycle/septic tank, utilities and telecoms.

All on a site of approximately 2 acres (8,000m2) as indicated on Site Location Drawing No. P-001.

With the agreement of the Members, it is proposed to advertise the proposed works immediately so as to facilitate the earliest possible delivery of the school by the Department of Education & Skills.