Council ‘concerns with lack of information’ over college plan
SOUTH Dublin County Council stated that it has “concerns with the lack of information submitted in terms of a landscaping scheme and boundary treatment” in relation to a change of use of a community residence in Templeogue College.
Last October, the Libermann Trust CLG applied for the change of use of a community residence in Templeogue College into a special educational needs school.
Proposed works including the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing building, with a new extension to the rear.
The revised internal layout consists of four classrooms and related ancillary school facilities, such as a reception area, a principal’s office, a staff room, student and staff toilets, and a sensory room.
The development will also consist of associated minor alterations to the existing facades, including replacing all existing windows, and new external classroom doors on the western elevation.
New gently sloped access ramps and external covered walkways are to be to the north, east and west elevations.
The proposal includes the development of the rear garden, with provision of landscaping for two soft play areas, and the development of a new pedestrian access from Templeville Road.
On December 15, South Dublin County Council instructed the applicant to provide additional information on the proposal.
The requested additional information includes a revised layout demonstrating that fire tenders, coaches, and large refuse vehicles can access/egress the site safely.
The council also noted that it had concerns about a “lack of information” concerning landscaping and boundary treatments and advised that a new landscape plan be submitted.
“There are concerns with the lack of information submitted in terms of a landscaping scheme and boundary treatment for the proposed development,” stated the council.
“The applicant is requested to provide a landscape design including details of boundary treatment for the proposed development.”
The applicant has six months from the date of the council’s request to submit the additional information, after which time the council will decide whether to grant or refuse permission.
