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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

QUESTION NO. 13

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach’s Business

To ask the chief Executive would he outline in details How will the motte and other buildings of Heritage importance be protected with the new building works at the former thatch pub in Newcastle on junction to celbridge

REPLY:

Under Planning Reference SD23A/0150, Rathgearan Ltd have sought planning permission for the former McEvoys Public House, Newcastle. The proposed development consists of ‘demolition of all existing derelict structures on the site and the construction of 15 no. apartments in a 2 storey high apartment clock. The 15 no. units will consist of 3 no. one bed apartments, 10 no. two bed apartments, 2 no. three bed apartments. Also, ancillary development including using existing vehicular access/egress of Hazelhatch Road (with very minor modifications) 18 no. car park spaces (including 4 no. ECV charging spaces) and 38 no. cycle parking spaces, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, footpaths, circulation areas, ESB substation, communal refuse area and all associated site works.’

Further information was requested from the Planning Authority on the 28th August 2023 and the applicant has not responded to this request to date. On the request of the applicant, the Planning Authority has extended the time period for the reply to the further information request up to and including 6th June 2024.

Each planning application is assessed on its merits on a case by case basis. Full details of the initial assessment and the further information request are available on sdcc.ie in the Chief Executive Order. Archaeology, Built Heritage and impact on the Architectural Conversation Area form part of the initial assessment. A submission was also received from the Development Applications Unit in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

On the receipt of the further information requested, the Planning Authority will assess the application. To date, there is no planning permission in place and as such, no new building works can commence.