COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 15, 2019

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take actions to ensure the preservation and protection of the Katherine Tynan Site in Kingswood Heights and will he examine means by which funding could be found to develop this historic site as a heritage centre; will he appreciate the concern of many in the community in respect of the poor state of the site and will he present a detailed statement.

REPORT:

On foot of previous representations from elected members the Councils Architectural Conservation Officer has recommended that the Planning Enforcement Section issue a Warning Letter to owner/s of the site. Whitehall House (Former Katherine Tyan’s House) is referred to in the Council’s Record of Protected Structures - Schedule 2 of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 under RPS No. 197. The Warning Letter outlines the duty of care and the legislation pertaining to the protection of protected structures under Part IV of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 (as amended). Details of the security measures on site have been requested.

The site is in private ownership and therefore a request has also been made for authorised access to the site in order that the Councils Architectural Conservation Officer can visit the site with the owner/land agent to ascertain the current condition of the structure. The Planning Enforcement Section will issue the Warning Letter once ownership details have been confirmed.