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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive examine a suitable use for the caretaker's house in the old Esker Cemetery that would respect the sensitivities outlined by the local community some years back; including for example making it available to someone on the housing list, or leasing/selling to someone willing to renovate and live in it, in all cases with strict conditions attached; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

The caretakers house in Esker Cemetery is located in an area designated as Objective OS in the County Development Plan 2016 - 2022. This zoning objective is “to preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities.” The use of the area for residential purposes is open for consideration in accordance with the zoning objective.

Access to the property is through a pedestrian gate from the Lucan-Newlands Road. There is no direct vehicle access to the house and vehicles have to travel through a short section of the cemetery before reaching the house. There are a number of large trees growing in the vicinity of the pedestrian gate which limits the scope for the provision of a designated vehicle access.

The house has not been habitable for many years and all services have been disconnected. To determine the possible future use for the house an initial condition assessment would be required. The Public Realm Section will liaise with Architectural Services Department in relation to progressing this matter.