Steelstown, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
Replacement of septic tanks with modern wastewater treatment systems for two existing homes in Rathcoole.
SD25B/0635W · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 6 November 2025
- Reference
- SD25B/0635W
- Authority
- South Dublin County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 November 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to replace existing septic tanks serving two dwellings in Steelstown, Rathcoole. They will be replaced with two individual domestic wastewater treatment systems built to current EPA standards.
- Residential units
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Replacement of existing septic tanks to two number existing dwellings with two number individual domestic wastewater treatment systems to current epa standards each domestic waste water treatment system serving a single dwelling and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture”
Objective set by the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Timeline
- Application received6 November 2025
- Decision due9 January 2026
- Decision issued5 January 2026
- Permission expiry16 February 2031
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Refused40 m away
Retention of material change of use from car park to use as fuel dispensing facility. The development…
Lands at Blackchurch Inn, Steelstown, Naas Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD13A/0215South DublinLodged 24 Oct 2013Retention
- Granted60 m away
534m2 of temporary office/staff facilities on 1/2 floor/s in 1 no. block (5.95m high) together with 11m2…
Steelstown Lane, Blackchurch, Co. Dublin
SD04A/0842South DublinLodged 20 Apr 2005Retention
- Refused60 m away
The development will consist of change of use of existing agriculture buildings (561m2) and yard area on a…
Steelstown Farm, Steelstown, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 X6PE.
SD24A/0222WSouth DublinLodged 9 Oct 2024Change of use
- Not exempt — permission needed70 m away
Use of an existing agriculture building (561m2) on a site of .2016ha for the storage of green waste for…
Steelstown Farm, Steelstown, Rathcoole, Co Dublin
ED24/0016South DublinLodged 10 Apr 2024Agricultural
- Granted190 m away
Phased reconfiguration of the Business Park (to accommodate the new Athgoe Road to be constructed by South…
Blackchurch Business Park, Busty Hill, Naas Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD04A/0926South DublinLodged 6 May 2005Commercial
- Granted290 m away
Internal mezzanine floor of 773sq.m. over part of existing transport depot building to be used as interim…
Bustyhill, Blackchurch, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin.
SD05A/0280South DublinLodged 14 Apr 2005Commercial
- Granted290 m away
(a) Proposed signage to the new entrances on the new Athgoe road and to the two elevations of warehouse F and…
Johnston Logistics, Busty Hill, Naas Road, Co. Dublin
SD06A/0577South DublinLodged 7 Jul 2006Retention
- Granted290 m away
Demolish existing garage and connecting wall to house to modify the existing house; block window and change…
Sandiacre, Castlewarden, Straffan, Co. Dublin
SD20B/0087South DublinLodged 13 Mar 2020Alterations
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