Scouting Ireland, National Campsite Administration & Training Centre, Larch Hill, Dublin, D16P023
Section 5 declaration for the installation of 6 prefabricated container units to provide toilet and shower facilities at a scout centre.
REF5526 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 10 April 2026
- Reference
- REF5526
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Section 5
- Received
- 10 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal seeks to determine if installing 6 single-storey prefabricated container units is exempted development. The units will provide a total of 20 toilet and shower facilities, including accessible units, to replace an outdated block. They will be distributed across two separate areas of the campsite and connected to existing services.
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Official record
Development description
The proposed development consists of the installation of 6 no. Prefabricated container units to provide toilet and shower facilities at larch hili scout centre. The development will comprise 2 no, containers each providing 1 no. Accessible (disability) toilet/shower unit and 3 no. Standard toilet/shower units, and 4 no. Containers each providing 3 no. Standard toilet/shower units, giving a total of 20 no. Toilet/shower units overall. The development is required to replace the existing toilet/shower block which is no longer fit for purpose. The proposed units will be located in two separate areas within the site in order to improve accessibility and distribution of sanitary facilities across the centre. All units will be single-storey in nature and will be connected to existing on-site services.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“G To protect and improve high amenity areas.”
National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale, Kilmashogue Lane, Rathfarnham | Feb 2025 | €622,000 | 492 m |
| Glendale, Kilmashogue Lane, Rathfarnham | Apr 2025 | €565,000 | 492 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 April 2026
- Decision due7 May 2026
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