COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

QUESTION NO. 12

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into a Community space in Ballynakelly, Newcastle, that is lying idle over 10 years. An application for this to be changed to Housing has been fast-track to  An Bord Pleanála. 

Could clarification from the Planning Department be given on how planning permission was granted for a Community space and now is changed to Housing?

A creche facility at Newcastle Manor was granted approval 15 years ago but remains boarded up.

The Committee requests a report on both issues?"

REPLY:

The Newcastle LAP 2012 (as extended) sets out the policies and objectives for Community facilities in Newcastle.

A Strategic Housing Development has been lodged with an Bord Pleanala by CAIRN Homes Properties Limited for 406 dwellings and associated facilities in Ballynakelly. The SHD application includes proposed works to the existing two-storey building in Ballynakelly to facilitate a change in use from community centre to residential use to provide for 2 no. one bed apartments and 1 no. three bed apartment. The applicant has indicated that the community centre is not in use and is no longer required for its original purpose. The application includes for a childcare facility (518sq.m GFA); 1 commercial unit (67.7sq.m GFA) and the reservation of a school site (1.5ha).  A decision on the SHD application is expected from An Bord Pleanala by the 2^nd of January 2020.

South Dublin County Council Local Community Team are identifying the community space needs for Newcastle Village and in particular the suitability of the space in Ballynakelly.