GrantedOtherDecided 13 October 2025

Hazelbury Park, Dublin 15

Construction of a 1,000 square metre playground and wetland area in Hazelbury Park.

PARTXI/003/25 · Fingal County Council · Lodged 16 July 2025

Reference: PARTXI/003/25
Authority: Fingal County Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 16 July 2025

Summary

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The project involves creating a Local Equipped Area for Play (LEAP) of approximately 1,000 square metres. It will include natural and synthetic surfacing, bicycle parking, around 20 pieces of play equipment, an accessible sand play area, a wetland area for stormwater management, and the planting of approximately 10 trees.

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Floor area: 1,000 m²

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Official record

Development description

A local equipped area for play (leap) totaling approximately 1,000m2 constructed in line with the principles of universal design, to include: i. A mixture of natural and synthetic surfacing materials which will vary from engineered wood chip to gravel paths and water permeable safety surfacing, as listed on the landscape plan. Ii. 6 no. Bicycle parking spaces (including 2 no. Cargo bike stands) will be included using sheffield type bicycle stands, to be located adjacent to the gabion walling. Iii. Approximately 20 no. Pieces of play equipment will be installed within the site boundary. Iv. An area for accessible sand play will be included. V. There will be no need for stormwater to leave the site as provision will be made within the site for a wetland area, all runoffs will be directed here in time of extreme weather events. Vi. Aquatic plants will be planted on the margins of the wetland. Vii. An area of grassland will be maintained as natural meadow. Viii. Approximately 10 no. Trees will be planted as part of this proposal, and no trees will be removed during construction and all trees in proximity of works will have root protection zones set up during the construction period. Ix. A canvas shade structure 3-4m high is proposed in the picnic area. X. Swings and climbing structures are proposed with height not exceeding 4m. Xi. A double width accessible embankment slide will be included in the proposal. Xii. An accessible trim trail aimed at 3–10 year olds will be provided. Xiii. One dedicated disabled car parking space will be located beside the nearest entrance point. In accordance with article 81 and article 120 of the planning & development regulations 2001 (as amended), fingal county council has concluded from a preliminary examination that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that an environmental impact assessment is not required. Any person may within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to an bord pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from wednesday 16th july 2025 up to and including wednesday 13th august 2025 (excluding bank holidays and weekends) at the following locations: fingal county council offices, county hall, main street, swords, co. Dublin, k67 x8y2, during normal opening hours (monday to thursday 9am to 5pm and friday 9am to 4:30pm) fingal county council civic offices, grove road, blanchardstown, dublin 15, d15 w638, during normal opening hours (monday to thursday 9am to 5pm and friday 9am to 4:30pm) plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available for inspection online on the council’s consultation portal https://consult. Fingal. Ie/en/browse from wednesday 16th july 2025 up to and including wednesday 13th august 2025.

Key dates

Timeline

Application received16 July 2025
Decision due13 October 2025
Decision issued13 October 2025

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