COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
QUESTION NO. 4
QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
This Committee is formally requesting a detailed report on the planned works in the area, specifically focusing on the cutting of hedges and trees in anticipation of the Wildlife Act nearing. Our committee is particularly interested in obtaining comprehensive information regarding the schedule and nature of these planned works. Furthermore, we kindly request clarification on any areas that may be exempt from the provisions of the Wildlife Act. It is essential to highlight that many areas necessitate treatment for health and safety reasons, and understanding potential exemptions will assist us in ensuring the well-being of our community. The report should include: A comprehensive schedule of planned works related to the cutting of hedges and trees. Details on the specific areas earmarked for such works, along with the reasons behind the selection of these areas. A clear outline of any exemptions from the Wildlife Act and the rationale behind these exemptions, particularly in cases related to health and safety concerns.
REPLY:
The table below provides details of the locations where hedges are cut each year during the period September to February. All areas identified for hedge cutting are subject to the provision of the Wildlife Act. There are no exempt areas. The inclusion of a location for hedge cutting is determined by whether the area has been taken in charge by SDCC and under the maintenance of the Public Realm Section.
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Adamstown Open space & link Road |
Fforester Estate |
R148/N4 |
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Abbeywood Estate |
Finnstown Estate |
Neilstown estate |
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Airlie Estate |
Fonthill Road North |
New Nangor Road |
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Ardeevin Estate |
Foxborough Estate |
Palmers Estate |
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Arthur Griffith Park Estate |
Foxdene Estate |
Palmerstown Park |
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Ashville Close |
Glen Vale Estate |
Palmerstown Woods |
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Ballydowd Grove |
Glenaulin Park |
Quarryvale Park |
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Ballyowen Park |
Glenfield Estate |
R136 Outer Ring Road |
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Ballyowen Road - Willsbrook Green |
Grange Manor Estate |
Rear of Rowlagh Avenue |
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Beech Park |
Griffeen Road |
Riversdale Estate Palmerstown |
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Castle Riada Estate |
Griffeen Valley Park |
Rochfort Estate |
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Cluain Rí Park |
Haydens Lane |
Saint Lomans Road |
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Colthurst Estate |
Hermitage Park |
St Finians Estate |
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Culmore estate |
Liffey Estate |
St Marks - Entrance |
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Dodsborough Green |
Lucan Scouts Den |
St Ronan's Avenue |
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Earlsfort Estate |
Lucan Village Green |
Waterstown Park |
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Elm Estate |
Lucan/Celbridge Road |
Weston Estate |
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Elmbrook Avenue |
Mill Lane Allotments / Road |
Whitethorn Estate |
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Esker Glebe |
Moorfield Estate |
Willsbrook Park |
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Esker Lane |
Mount Andrew |
Woodavens Estate |
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Esker Lodge |
Mount Bellew Estate |
Woodfarm Acers |
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Esker Woods |
Moy Glas Estate |
Woodview Heights |
The table below provides details of the locations where trees will be attended to across the 2024/2025 period. Street trees are considered to be cultivated and as such, this allows for tree maintenance works to be carried out throughout the year subject to compliance with best practice protocols in regard to pre-works assessment of trees for active nests or nesting birds. Where an active nest or nesting bird is observed, the tree in question is left until after August 31st and revisited. It is important to note however, this exemption does not apply to woodlands or open spaces which are addressed during the period September to February.
Works are scheduled on a 3-year cycle as approved by the Elected Members. Areas are listed in accordance with works required, however, this is subject to amendment as priorities can change.
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Area |
Year |
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Adamstown Road/Avenue |
2024 |
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Abbeywood |
2024 |
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Ashpark |
2024 |
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Bewley |
2024 |
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Brookvale |
2024 |
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Ballyowen Road - L1042 (Larkfield to Fonthill Road) |
2025 |
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Culmore Road and Park |
2024 |
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Castle Riada |
2024 |
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Castle Road |
2024 |
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Coldcut Road |
2025 |
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Elm estate street and mature trees |
2024 |
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Esker Road and Drive |
2024 |
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Esker Glebe and Esker Lane OS Mature trees |
2024 |
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Esker Glebe and Esker Lane OS street trees |
2024 |
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Esker Meadow |
2024 |
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Esker Woods |
2024 |
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Esker Lodge street and mature trees |
2024 |
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Fonthill Road and Coldcut Road cycle paths (Greenfort Boundary) |
2024 |
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Foxford and Ballyowen Lane |
2025 |
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Foxdene |
2024 |
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Glenmaroon Road and Park |
2024 |
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Greenfort estate |
2024 |
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Griffeen Road, Avenue & Way |
2024 |
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Harelawn |
2024 |
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Hermitage Park - Mature Trees |
2025 |
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Lucan Road (Ballydowd to Woodies) |
2025 |
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Manor Road and Park |
2024 |
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Meile an Ri |
2025 |
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Newcastle Road/R120 and L1011 to Esker Cottages |
2025 |
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Neilstown Estate |
2024 |
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Riversdale Estate |
2025 |
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Riverside Drive |
2024 |
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Rochfort |
2024 |
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Shancastle |
2024 |
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Saint Marks |
2024 |
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Saint Finians |
2024 |
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Sarsfield Park Mature Trees |
2024 |
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St. Lomans Road (L1042) and Ballyowen Road |
2025 |
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Tor an Ri |
2025 |
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Turret Road |
2024 |
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Woodview Heights |
2024 |
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Willsbrook Estate and Road |
2025 |
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Woodavens |
2024 |
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Woodfarm Drive and Avenue |
2024 |
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Westbury |
2025 |