COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

MOTION NO.21

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Area Committee request South Dublin County Council to include the Primrose Hill Garden in its heritage plans and actively promote it on both council and garden-related media platforms. This hidden gem, located in the heart of our village, is a valuable part of our local heritage. Increasing its visibility would ensure that more people can appreciate and support it. While the gardens are in private ownership, we must acknowledge the generosity of the owners in opening them to the public for a significant portion of the year.

REPORT:

The significant heritage and biodiversity value of the privately-owned Primrose Hill House is recognised by SDCC, and it is recorded on the Council’s list of Protected Structures (RPS no.  099). 

The property is also listed by Revenue as one of the nationally listed approved buildings/gardens that are open to the public under Section 482 (Taxes Consolidation Act 1997), where owners of heritage properties may avail of tax relief for expenditure on significant buildings and gardens by facilitating public access at certain times of the year.  This is a valuable means by which the public can experience and appreciate privately-owned heritage and biodiversity in their local area. 

The promotion of the County’s significant heritage and biodiversity assets is a key element of the Council’s range of supports for heritage, biodiversity, and tourism objectives in the County.