COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach’s Business

That this Area Committee requests That SDCC look at creating a masterplan for Rathcoole Park that includes Toilets , Dog Run and considers any other potential for the park

REPORT:

Public Realm Section note the following reply from last months’ ACM:

"The preferred Land-Use and Movement Concept for the area incorporating the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 was presented to Council at the May 2023 Council Meeting. The Housing Department is now progressing a design with a view to a future planning proposal. The preferred Land-Use and Movement Concept includes access from Mullaly’s Lane. The car parking arrangements for the residential, playing fields and the existing park require consideration through the progression of the concept to a planning proposal."

The above proposal includes open space areas that will be considered in tandem with future plans for Rathcoole Park. Public Realm have contacted the Housing Dept. and will engage with them through that process, ensuring proposals are integrated into the existing park uses. The preferred Land Use and Movement Concept indicates proposals for 1 junior & 2 senior GAA pitches with a pavilion (with toilets) and associated car parking in the extended park area. Public Realm will also ensure the proposed Dog Run is considered in tandem with these proposals and does not conflict with same; though that proposal will be progressed separately by Public Realm.