GrantedInfrastructureDecided 10 March 2008

Ballycullen Road, Dublin 16

Development of the Firhouse/Ballycullen Quality Bus Corridor with new bus lanes and junction upgrades.

SD078/0016 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 6 November 2007

Reference: SD078/0016
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: In progress
Type: Application Under Part 8
Received: 6 November 2007

Summary

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This Part 8 public infrastructure scheme consists of approximately 2.45 km of inbound and 1.36 km of outbound bus lanes. It includes widening sections of Ballycullen Road and Firhouse Road, replacing a roundabout with a signalised junction, upgrading bus stops, and adding cycle and pedestrian facilities.

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Development description

Firhouse/ballycullen quality bus corridor (qbc) on ballycullen road, firhouse road and old bridge road between ballycullen road/stocking avenue junction and the tallaght bypass (n81). The firhouse/ballycullen qbc forms part of the qbc network linking the ballycullen area to tallaght and to dublin city centre via the tallaght qbc at templeogue bridge. The scheme consists of approximately 2.45 km of inbound bus lane and 1.36 km of outbound bus lane. These bus lanes are being provided by widening sections of ballycullen road and firhouse road. As part of the scheme it is proposed to replace the roundabout at the ballycullen road/killininny road junction with a four arm signalized junction. It is also proposed to upgrade all bus stops along the route to allow for mobility impaired access. There will also be significant cycle and pedestrian facilities along the route namely the provision of off-road cycle track the length of the route and an increased number of pedestrian crossings and improvements to existing pedestrian crossings. The sections of proposed bus lanes are as follows: inbound
1110 m of bus lane on ballycullen road between stocking avenue and firhouse road. 1165 m of bus lane on firhouse road between ballycullen road and old bridge road. 175 m of bus lane on old bridge road between firhouse road and the tallaght bypass (n81). Outbound
1130 m of bus lane on firhouse road between old bridge road and ballycullen road. 230 m of bus lane on ballycullen road between firhouse road and killininny road. The scheme will provide considerable benefits for public transport users on the route: journey time savings of up to 18 minutes for bus users in the morning and evening peaks. Significantly improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. There is no significant impact on journey times for general traffic. It will provide a link to the existing tallaght qbc at the junction of old bridge road and the tallaght bypass (n81). 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, at: (a) south dublin county council offices, county hall, tallaght, dublin 24 between the hours of 9:00 am 5.00pm monday to thursday and 9.00am
4.30pm on friday, (inspection and purchase). (b) ballyroan library, orchardstown avenue, rathfarnham, dublin 16 between the hours of 9.45am-8.00pm monday to thursday and 9.45am
4.30pm friday and saturday, (inspection only). From tuesday 30th october 2007 until friday 14th december 2007. Written submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made in writing before 4.30 p. M. On friday 4th january 2008 to: - the senior executive officer, roads and traffic department, south dublin county council, county hall, town centre tallaght, dublin 24

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
35 Mount Alton, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Feb 2025	€595,000	130 m
2 Knocklyon Ave, Knocklyon Woods, Dublin 16	Dec 2025	€881,000	175 m
4 Knocklyon Avenue, Templeogue, Dublin 16	May 2025	€670,000	182 m
Apt 5 Prospect Lodge, Knocklyn Road, Dublin 16	Jun 2025	€330,000	190 m
38 Knockfield Manor, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Oct 2025	€975,000	201 m
18 Delaford Dr, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Jul 2026	€655,000	213 m
2 Mount Alton Court, Knocklyon, Dublin 16	Jul 2025	€1,225,000	237 m
Hillside, Old Knocklyon Rd, Knocklyon Dublin 16	Apr 2025	€630,000	308 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

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Application received6 November 2007
Decision issued10 March 2008

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