Not exempt — permission neededAgriculturalDecided 31 March 2026

Site adjoining N81, Blessington Road, Crooksling/Glenaraneen, Saggart, Dublin

Demolition and relocation of an existing pumphouse to a new agricultural-style structure with new farm gates.

ED26/0020 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 5 March 2026

Reference: ED26/0020
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Declaration of Exemption Section 5
Received: 5 March 2026

Summary

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The applicant seeks a Section 5 exemption to demolish an existing domestic-looking pumphouse and replace it with an aluminium agricultural-style structure. The project also includes replacing the existing entrance gates with aluminium farm gates and planting new vegetation.

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Development description

The existing pumphouse is to be demolished and relocated with in a new structure using aluminium material giving an agricultural structure as the existing structure has a domestic appearance to it. The new structure will be approximately 34m from the n81. The existing walls and pillars are to remain but it is proposed to plant new vegetation on both sides of the walls to blend in with its natural surroundings. I have attached to drawing no em-25-06 an imagine of what is to be proposed. The existing entrance gates are to be removed and replaced with aluminium farm gates similar to the original gates but still maintaining the recessed entrance as the site has always had access from the n81. I hope the information supplied will favour the application granting a section 5 exemption to the proposed works.

Land-use zoning

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HA-DMHA

“To protect and enhance the outstanding natural character of the Dublin Mountains Area”

National zoning type: Conservation, amenity or buffer space, corridor/belt, landscape

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Glenaraneen, Brittas, Dublin	Apr 2025	€507,500	177 m
Raheen, Brittas, Dublin 24	Oct 2025	€942,400	246 m

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Application received5 March 2026
Decision due31 March 2026
Decision issued31 March 2026

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