Site at 12th Lock, Grand Canal Lucan, Co. Dublin
Data updated 12 Sept 2026 · register lag up to 7 days · sources & freshness
SD248/0001 is a planning application for application under part 8 at Site at 12th Lock, Grand Canal Lucan, Co. Dublin, received by South Dublin County Council on 7 Mar 2024 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: The proposed development consists of the demolition and removal of two vacant and derelict industrial sheds to the rear of the protected structure (RPS Ref: 118 Two Storey Industrial Building at 12th Lock, Grand Canal Lucan) and the change of use of a large industrial storage building into a film production studio with associated facilities. The proposed works includes changes to the existing façade and the relocation of the existing ESB substation. The proposal also includes improvements to the public realm along the R120 which consist of the removal of the existing security fencing and the separation of the existing pedestrian pathway and cycling lane. A method statement for the demolition of the two sheds and an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment are included as part of this application. The council granted permission on 8 Jul 2024. The five-week observation window closed on 11 Apr 2024. A commencement notice (CN0143323SD) was lodged on 15 Jun 2026, so works have started on site. The site is zoned G1 — open space with recreation under the South Dublin County Council development plan. Within 500 m there are 12 other decided applications in the last five years and 3 appeals.
Proposal
The proposed development consists of the demolition and removal of two vacant and derelict industrial sheds to the rear of the protected structure (RPS Ref: 118 Two Storey Industrial Building at 12th Lock, Grand Canal Lucan) and the change of use of a large industrial storage building into a film production studio with associated facilities. The proposed works includes changes to the existing façade and the relocation of the existing ESB substation. The proposal also includes improvements to the public realm along the R120 which consist of the removal of the existing security fencing and the separation of the existing pedestrian pathway and cycling lane. A method statement for the demolition of the two sheds and an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment are included as part of this application.
- Status
- Unregistered application
- Decision
- Part 8 approved by council on 8 Jul 2024
- Site (from polygon)
- 6,154 m²
- Location precision
- site (coords_polygon)
Timeline
- 7 Mar 2024New applicationObservation window closed 11 Apr 2024
- 8 Jul 2024DecisionAppeal window closed 6 Aug 2024
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Appeal
Not appealed.
Commencement
- Commencement notice CN0143323SD
Zoning at the site
OS: To preserve and provide for open space and recreational amenities
Open space with active recreational amenities — pitches, courts, play areas.
RU: To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture
Zoned to protect agriculture, rural enterprise and biodiversity. New houses are restricted to demonstrated local need.
Designations within 250 m
OPW flood extent nearby — flag only (licence); floodinfo.ie.
- EPA-licensed facility · 3
- Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
- NIAH-recorded building · 5
- Radon risk area · 2
- Recorded monument · 1
Provenance
Register row from the national planning applications feed (NPAD), fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51 (store id 116786). Deadlines were computed by the store from the received / decided dates under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and are recorded as events, not recomputed here. Council register: https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/65771.
Source: npad · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51
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