COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

MOTION NO.12

MOTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

That the CEO give an update on the works being done to the roads and footpaths, and layby at Lucan Road and its junction with Lucan Heights Road, in terms of its input from the Active Travel Team, Council oversight and what the final layout is intended to look like and which parts of the area will be taken in charge by the Council.

REPORT:

The works currently being carried out at the junction of Lucan Road and Lucan Heights Road, including the adjacent layby and footpaths, are being delivered as part of the school’s planning permission. The design was developed in consultation with the Active Travel Team at the planning stage and was completed in accordance with the National Transport Authority (NTA) Active Travel design guidelines.

We are aware of reports and concerns regarding the perceived tightness of the junction; however, the design complies with the relevant NTA standards.

It is important to note that the contractor delivering the works was appointed by the school, and South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has very limited scope to alter the design or layout of these works.

The works are still ongoing. Once complete, a Road Safety Audit Stage 3/4 will be carried out. Any recommendations or observations arising from the audit will be reviewed and implemented as appropriate.

For clarity, the main road and footpath will remain taken in charge by the Council, as they were already in charge prior to the commencement of these works. Following completion and review, the Council will also assess which other parts of the area may be considered for taking in charge.