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South Dublin Weekly Planning22 Jan 2026

SDZ26A/0003W

In the townland of Gollierstown, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin

Lead potentialHigh

New 5-storey civic building (library and enterprise) with site development and road adjustments — a substantial, well-defined construction project.

Planning stageNew Application
Project typeNew Build
Development sectorCommunity Civic
Matched trades8

Source description

What is being proposed

Permission on a site (approx. 0.194 Ha) in the townland of Gollierstown, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin on lands generally bounded by Adamstown Avenue to the north and north-east, to the west by the Civic Plaza, to the south and south-east by lands located within Development Area 11- Adamstown Station (subject to concurrent planning application SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ25A/0050W). The proposed development comprises a 5-storey civic building accommodating library (c. 1,606.0sqm) and enterprise (c. 1,505.0sqm) uses; all associated site development and landscape works, including provision of bicycle parking; plant at roof level;…

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Permission on a site (approx. 0.194 Ha) in the townland of Gollierstown, Adamstown, Lucan, Co. Dublin on lands generally bounded by Adamstown Avenue to the north and north-east, to the west by the Civic Plaza, to the south and south-east by lands located within Development Area 11- Adamstown Station (subject to concurrent planning application SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ25A/0050W). The proposed development comprises a 5-storey civic building accommodating library (c. 1,606.0sqm) and enterprise (c. 1,505.0sqm) uses; all associated site development and landscape works, including provision of bicycle parking; plant at roof level; adjustments to Adamstown Avenue including provision of active travel infrastructure, including a bus stop, bus shelter and a loading bay on the south side of the road. This application is being made in accordance with the Adamstown Planning Scheme 2014, as amended, and relates to a proposed development within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area, as defined by Statutory Instrument No. 272 of 2001. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of South Dublin County Council, Planning Department, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, during normal office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm excluding bank holidays), and may also be viewed on the Council?s website ? www.sdcc.ie. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (?20.00) within a period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Opportunity fit

Why these trades match

8 evidence-led matches
01

Concrete Masonry

High

5-storey civic building requires substantial concrete and masonry structural works.

02

Landscaping Siteworks

High

Associated site development and landscape works explicitly included.

03

Main Contracting

High

5-storey civic building with library and enterprise uses plus site development works — a substantial multi-package project.

04

Civil Utilities

Medium

Adjustments to Adamstown Avenue with active travel infrastructure, bus stop and loading bay imply civil works.

05

Electrical

Medium

Roof-level plant and a substantial civic building imply significant electrical installation.

06

Groundworks Drainage

Medium

Site development works and adjustments to Adamstown Avenue imply excavation and groundworks.

07

HVAC

Medium

Roof-level plant for a 5-storey civic building implies mechanical ventilation and air systems.

08

Structural Steel

Medium

5-storey building with roof-level plant likely requires structural steel framing, though not explicitly stated.