Plans approved for rugby club’s new development

PLANS for the relocation of Clondalkin Rugby Football Club’s grounds at Gordon Park to new lands at Kingswood Farm have been approved by South Dublin County Council.

The sport club’s new lands comprise four new rugby playing pitches, including a high-quality main competition pitch and a high-quality junior pitch both laid approximately level.

Provision of two back pitches as well as various grassed rugby training areas is also included in the application.

Permission was also granted for the change of use of an existing agricultural shed to accommodate a new two-storey changing facility and storage areas.

Plans for a new two-storey clubhouse pavilion with supporting facilities including dressing rooms, physio rooms, coffee dock, committee rooms, members bar and lounge, plantroom and toilets are included.

There will be new landscaping throughout the site comprising trees, hedges and wildflower areas.

A new cycle track and pedestrian access and stairs off the R136, a bicycle shelter, a children’s playground area, electrical car charging stations, and a vehicle parking and new vehicle entrance off the Old Country Roadway form part of the approved plans.

South Dublin County Council granted permission for the plans on January 30, with a number of conditions.

These conditions include the undertaking of a bat monitoring programme, and that the council reserves the right to require the applicant to increase the brightness of the public lighting in secluded areas should such a need arise.