Observation pack · South Dublin County Council
Teach Nua, Athgoe North, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, D22 DH90
The construction of a first floor extension to the side of the existing house. The first floor extension will sit on the existing footprint of the existing ground floor element to the side of the existing house.
Observations close 24 Sept 2026 12 days left
5 weeks from receipt (received 20 Aug 2026) · s.34 Planning and Development Act 2000 · art. 29 Regulations 2001 · fee €20 · council decision due 14 Oct 2026
The application
- Reference
- SD26B/0380W · full record
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Type
- Permission
- Status
- Valid
- Applicant
- not published by the national dataset — see the council register
- Units
- —
- Floor area
- 50 m²
- Site area
- 1,995 m²
- Received
- 20 Aug 2026
- We first saw it
- 11 Sept 2026, 18:51
- Decision due
- 14 Oct 2026
- Decision
- not yet decided
The national dataset truncates descriptions (80 characters for DLR, 70 for Fingal) and omits the applicant. The full description and the drawings are on the council register linked in step 1.
How to submit an observation
- Read the file on the council register.Drawings, planning statement and site notices are at https://planning.agileapplications.ie/southdublin/application-details/70872.
- Write your observation.Quote
SD26B/0380Wat the top, give your name and the address the authority should reply to, and confine it to planning matters — zoning objective, height, overlooking, traffic, drainage, heritage. What you say here is what you can later appeal on. - Pay the €20 fee.Every submission needs it; without it the observation is invalid and is returned. South Dublin County Council takes it online with the submission or at the counter.
- Submit before 24 Sept 2026.Online through the register above, or in writing to the Planning Department, South Dublin County Council. The test is the date the authority receives it, not the date you post it.
- Keep the acknowledgement.The council's receipt is your proof of a valid observation — see below.
Statutory basis. Section 34(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) requires a planning authority to consider any submission or observation made to it in accordance with the Regulations. Article 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) sets the window: a submission or observation must be received by the authority within five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application, and must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of €20. A submission received after the window, or without the fee, is invalid and the authority must return it.
After you submit: keep the acknowledgement. Under the 2024 Act it secures your right to appeal — only the applicant and a person who made a valid observation may bring the council's decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála, within four weeks of the decision. Making a valid observation is also what buys a right of appeal: under s.37(1) of the 2000 Act, only the applicant and a person who made a valid submission or observation to the planning authority may appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála (within four weeks of the decision). Missing the five-week window closes both doors.
What the site is zoned
| Code | Objective | Plan | In force |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1 Rural | RU: To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture | SD-001:DP:south-dublin-county-development-plan-2022-2028 | 8 Mar 2022 → 8 Mar 2028 |
An application that accords with the zoning objective is hard to resist on principle; one that does not may be a material contravention, which the council can only grant by the s.34(6) procedure with its own notice and window.
Source: SDCC SD-001:DP:south-dublin-county-development-plan-2022-2028 · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 23:18
| Source | Licence | Fetched | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDCC SD-001:DP:south-dublin-county-development-plan-2022-2028 | — | 11 Sept 2026, 23:18 | open |
Designations on or near the site
- Radon risk area × 1About 1 in 10 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels
Nearby precedents within 500 m, last 5 years
Decisions
| Reference | Decision | Decided | Units | Distance | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD26B/0259W | Grant permission & grant retention | 21 Jul 2026 | — | 273 m | Permission for a dormer roof extension over existing one storey house, with a dormer extension to the side and rear of the existing one storey house. Retention permission for a one storey detached domestic garage to the rear of the existing dwelling as constructed and all associated siteworks. |
| LRD25A/0014W | Grant permission | 18 May 2026 | 113 | 452 m | Large-scale Residential Development at this site within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on an overall site of c.4.08 hectares. The 'Phase 4' development will consist of the construction of 113 no. dwellings and the remainder of the 'Burgage South' public open space as follows: A. 53 no. 2-storey houses (4 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom houses, 43 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses and 6 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom houses); B. 60 no. apartment and duplex units in 4 no. 3-storey buildings comprising 30 no. 2-bedroom apartment units and 30 no. 3-bedroom duplex units; C. Provision of Public Open Space (c.1 ha. in a series of open space areas, including the remainder of the 'Burgage South' Park), hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), c.528sq.m of Communal Open Space for duplex and apartment units; along with single-storey bicycle/bin storage areas; D. Vehicular access from the east will be via permitted road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: LRD23A/0011 & ACP-319500-24) from the north via existing road adjacent to Burgage Gardens and St. Finian's National School and Main Street and to the south via an extension to Boulevard Road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD23A/0136) as well as 149 no. car parking spaces, 180 no. bicycle parking spaces, 8 no. motorcycle parking spaces and all internal roads, cycleways and footpaths; E. Provision of surface water attenuation, SuDS measures, connection to water supply, provision of foul drainage infrastructure, 2 no. ESB sub-stations and all ancillary site development, construction and landscaping works; F. The proposal also includes revisions to the permitted development approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD17A/0378 and ACP-301421-18 relating to alterations to the open space to integrate with the wider proposed Burgage South public open space area. A dedicated website has been set up for the LRD application which can be viewed at: www.newcastlephase4lrd.com |
| SD26A/0055W | Grant permission | 27 Apr 2026 | 1 | 326 m | The development will consist of the construction of a part one-storey and part two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling house (235m2); construction of a car garage (32m2); and all associated landscaping and site works. |
| LRD25A/0011W | Invalid - site notice | 17 Dec 2025 | 113 | 452 m | Planning permission for development of a Large-scale Residential Development at this site within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin on an overall site of c.4.08 hectares. The 'Phase 4' development will consist of the construction of 113 no. dwellings and the remainder of the 'Burgage South' public open space as follows: A) 53 no. 2-storey houses (4 no. 2-storey, 2-bedroom houses, 43 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom houses and 6 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom houses); B) 60 no. apartment and duplex units in 4 no. 3 storey buildings comprising 30 no. 2-bedroom apartment units and 30 no. 3-bedroom duplex units; C) Provision of Public Open Space c.1 ha. in a series of open space areas, including the remainder of the 'Burgage South' Park, hard and soft landscaping including public lighting and boundary treatment, c.528sq.m of Communal Open Space for duplex and apartment units; along with single-storey bicycle/bin storage areas; D) Vehicular access from the east will be via permitted road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: LRD23A/0011 and ACP-319500-24) from the north via existing road adjacent to Burgage Gardens and St. Finian's National School and Main Street and to the south via an extension to Boulevard Road (approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD23A/0136) as well as 149 no. car parking spaces, 180 no. bicycle parking spaces, 8 no. motorcycle parking spaces and all internal roads, cycleways and footpaths; E) Provision of surface water attenuation, SuDS measures, connection to water supply, provision of foul drainage infrastructure, 2 no. ESB sub-stations and all ancillary site development, construction and landscaping works; F) The proposal also includes revisions to the permitted development approved under SDCC Reg. Ref.: SD17A/0378 and ACP-301421-18 relating to alterations to the open space to integrate with the wider proposed Burgage South public open space area. A dedicated website has been set up for the LRD application which can be viewed at: www.newcastlephase4lrd.com |
| SD25A/0199W | Refuse permission | 21 Oct 2025 | — | 326 m | The development will consist of the construction of a part one-storey and part two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling house (254m2); construction of a car garage (32m2); and all associated landscaping and site works |
| SHD3ABP-313814-22 | Refuse permission | 5 Aug 2025 | — | 387 m | construction of 280 no. dwellings, a creche, and open space as follows: A) 128 no. 2 storey houses (8 no. 2 bedroom houses, 94 no. 3 bedroom houses, 25 no. 4 bedroom houses and 1 no. 5 bedroom house; B) 116 no. apartments in 2 no. 5 storey buildings comprising (54 no. 1 bedroom apartments & 62 no. 2 bedroom apartments, all with terrace or balcony along with solar panels and green roofs at roof level as well as telecommunications infrastructure comprising 9 no. support poles on ballast mounts (to accommodate 1No. 2m 2G/3G/4G antenna & 1No. 5G antenna each) & 3 no. poles on lift overrun (to accommodate 2No. Ø0.3m Microwave links each at roof level of Apartment building B, together with associated equipment and cabinets/shrouds); C) 36 no. apartments/duplex apartments in 3 no. 3 storey buildings – (18 no. 2 bedroom apartments and 18 no. 3 bedroom duplex apartments) all with terrace; D) Amendment to permitted Creche (c. 518sqm) in ‘Graydon’ (ABP References: TA06S.305343 & ABP-305343-19) to now provide a Creche of c. 778 sq. m of 2 no. storeys; E) Open space, hard and soft landscaping (including public lighting & boundary treatment), communal open space for duplex apartments and apartments; along with single storey bicycle/bin stores and ESB substations; F) Vehicular access from the Athgoe Road from a new signalised junction along with upgrades to footpath and pedestrian crossing as well as provision of vehicular/pedestrian/cycle link to permitted ‘Graydon’ (TA06S.305343) ‘Newcastle Boulevard’ to the east, as well as 423 no. car parking spaces and 370 no. bicycle spaces and all internal roads, cycleways, green routes and paths; G) Provision of Surface water attenuation measures and underground attenuation systems, connection to water supply, and provision of foul drainage infrastructure as well as underground local pumping station to Irish Water specifications and all ancillary site development/construction/landscaping works. The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the relevant Development Plan and Local Area Plan. The application contains a statement indicating why permission should be granted for the proposed development, having regard to a consideration specified in section 37(2)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, notwithstanding that the proposed development materially contravenes a relevant development plan or local area plan other than in relation to the zoning of the land. |
| SD25A/0138W | Refuse permission & refuse retention | 5 Aug 2025 | — | 220 m | Permission Is Sought For Demolition Of Existing Site Entrance, Dog Kennel, Prefab House, Walls And Decommissioning Of Existing On-Site Treatment System And Percolation Area. New Detached, 4 Bed, Dormer House, New Site Entrance, New Septic Tank With Percolation Area And All Associated Site Works. Retention Permission Is Sought For Existing Single Storey Horse Stables |
| LRD24A/0011W | Grant permission | 4 Dec 2024 | — | 478 m | We, Cairn Homes Properties Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) consisting of modifications to a previously approved LRD application permitted by South Dublin County Council under Reg. Ref. LRD23A/0011, and An Bord Pleanála under Reg. Ref. 319500-24, at this site close to the entrance to the development off the Tahoe Road in the western section of the site with an overall site area of c. 0.099 hectares within the townland of Newcastle South, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the change of unit-type housing as follows: I. The change of 2 no. permitted 2-storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type J3) with 2 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type F3) fronting onto Tower house Park; and ii. The replacement of 2 no. 2-storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached dwellings (house type F3) with 2 no. 2-storey, 4-bedroom dwellings (house type J3) fronting onto Newcastle Boulevard, all to include associated ancillary amendments. The overall permitted layout, including road layout and services, will remain as per the parent permission approved by South Dublin County Council and An Bord Pleanála under the LRD process. The proposed amendments will not result in any change to the total number of units to be provided on site and no other amendments are proposed as part of this application. |
Appeals
| ACP case | Type | Outcome | Decided | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324519 | Final Map Appeal | pending | 31 Jul 2026 | 454 m |
| 324365 | Appeal - LRD | open | 15 Jun 2026 | 452 m |
| 313814 | Strategic Housing Development - Application | Refused | 5 Aug 2025 | 387 m |
| 319840 | Planning Appeal | Granted with conditions | 14 Mar 2025 | 491 m |
| 320405 | Final Map Appeal | Other | 8 Oct 2024 | 384 m |
| 320333 | Final Map Appeal | Other | 8 Oct 2024 | 384 m |
| 319500 | Appeal - LRD | Granted with conditions | 31 Jul 2024 | 387 m |
| 318671 | Planning Appeal | Refused | 26 Jun 2024 | 227 m |
If neighbours here have appealed before and lost, the inspector's report on that case is the single most useful thing to read.
What has happened on this file
- 20 Aug 2026 New application · observations close 24 Sept 2026
Generated from the Planning Register store; nothing was fetched live for this page. Source: national planning dataset, fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51. Not legal advice — confirm the deadline with South Dublin County Council before relying on it.