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Lucan Planning Council
The Annual General Meeting of Lucan Planning Council will take place in the SPA Hotel Lucan on Tuesday next the 27th of October 2026 at 7.45 PM.
Traffic and congestion in Lucan and on the M50 will not be addressed by spending billions on a MetroLink for North Dublin.
The NTA have had a poor record in relation to Lucan:
Refusal to allow the L52 go one extra stop into Blanchardstown Hospital.
NTA backing the (failed for now) rezoning of St Edmundsbury.
Persistent refusal to engage meaningfully on the former 25 bus route.
The constant message from the NTA is might is right and our way or nothing!
We will outline for you our solution for the Greater Dublin Area and the shameful history of the NTA while promoting the MetroLink and turning their backs on not just Lucan but all trying to access Dublin airport from outside the city centre.
Public Transport is vital for all the new housing that are to be built in Dublin over the next few decades, it's essential that it is done right as it will difficult or impossible to put it right later.
We need your support, all welcome including the media. We welcome your feedback on our plan which has already been piloted on the doors in Lucan with resounding support.
Caitriona McClean
Tom Newton
Politicians please note
Due to pressure of space, each representative is limited to 150 words in their report (including name and contact details).
Please keep reports relevant to Lucan
Please note: Wednesday 10pm is the weekly deadline.
Paul Gogarty TD, Independent
Working with Cllr Helen Farrell
Not just at election time
Dail office: 01-6184078
Whatsapp: 089-2364871
Website: www.paulgogarty.com
St Ed's saved, but everything else gone:
A hugely disappointing few months ended with Finnstown falling at the last hurdle thanks to certain votes (and non-votes), adding to other areas already rezoned west of Adamstown. I don't get the logic of adding to Newcastle Road congestion just like I didn't get other decisions adding to packed trains, missing buses, insufficient parking, inadequate playing pitches with nothing new ring-fenced. At least St Edmundsbury was saved for now. Thanks to the campaign organisers, the residents who let their voices be heard and my colleague, Cllr Helen Farrell, who did huge work, along with Cllrs Liona O'Toole and Vicki Casserly.
Following this vote, I've again raised the need to protect St Ed's with the Government in the Dail (see my website).
Cllr. Helen Farrell, Independent
Working with Paul Gogarty, TD, Independent
Email: hfarrell@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Tel: 087-2794936
Facebook: http://bit.ly/4jHwrjR
The Final Decision on Rezoning Finnstown & Edmundsbury, at Council Level:
Thanks to everyone who supported Save St. Edmundsbury protest marches and/or sent submissions in, over the last year. On Monday 19th October, 40 SDCC Councillors voted to retain Edmundsbury lands as 'High Amenity' and not rezone for residential, at present. We need to keep the Government aware of the need to CPO these lands and add them to the Special Amenity Area of the Liffey Valley, to create a linear Liffey Valley Park - as was planned in 2006.
The lands around Finnstown Castle were lost to residential rezoning by only one vote. There will be an additional 1,000 housing units built in Finnstown, as well as 1,000 immediately West of Adamstown. Our transport infrastructure is at crisis point already.
Cllr. Vicki Casserly, Fine Gael, P.C.
vcasserly@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
Mob: 085 831 7982
facebook.com/vickicasserlylucan
Twitter: @vickicasserly
Development Plan Special Meeting: The decision to rezone Finnstown Castle is a significant disappointment for Lucan and represents a missed opportunity to protect an important part of our natural and built heritage for future generations.
I voted against the proposed rezoning in June and again at the Special Council Meeting, firmly believing that housing delivery must be balanced with the protection of our environment, green spaces and the infrastructure needed to support sustainable communities.
While disappointed with the outcome for Finnstown, I welcome the successful retention of the existing High Amenity zoning at St Edmundsbury, an important achievement in protecting the wider Liffey Valley landscape.
Lucan has accommodated significant development over the past two decades, and the cumulative pressures on infrastructure, services and community amenities cannot be overlooked.
The Mount Salus judgment reinforces the responsibility of elected members to exercise their own planning judgement.
Cllr. Caroline Brady, Peace Commissioner, Fine Gael
085 2551602
CBrady@SDublinCoCo.ie
St. Edmundsbury: The High Amenity and Liffey Valley zoning of the lands at St. Edmundsbury was upheld, no vote, a unanimous decision of the council. My amendment pointed out that the variation adopted, plus City Edge provides sufficient residential development capacity and flexibility to support homes. I am confident this should contribute directly to protecting St. Eds until the next County Development Plan review in 2029.
This week's decision is an important victory, however, the fact that these lands repeatedly come under review despite their recognised high amenity value alongside the Liffey Valley Special Amenity area, demonstrates the need to secure their long-term future.
As climate pressures continue to intensify, St. Edmundsbury represents invaluable green space, biodiversity habitat, and climate infrastructure. I will continue working with colleagues and stakeholders to secure lasting protection for St. Eds.
Cllr Joanna Tuffy, Labour
Lucan Electoral Area. Phone 0876339077
Email jtuffy@cllrs.sdublincoco.ie
All social media links at linktr.ee/joannatuffy
This week at a Special Meeting of the Council it was agreed to vary the County Development Plan to rezone more land for housing. Of 16 sites proposed by the Chief Executive,15 were rezoned. A decision by councillors not re rezone St. Edmundsbury was unanimous and was the outcome of hard work behind the scenes by Lucan councillors to persuade councillors from outside of Lucan to vote against rezoning St. Edmundsbury. 4 sites in Lucan were rezoned: Adamstown West, Tubber Lane, Stonewall and Finnstown. The total additional capacity of these sites was estimated to be about 2400 homes - this does not include Stonewall which already has modular houses. I voted for the 4 sites. There was also an additional site in Newcastle rezoned -this was proposed by a councillor for that area. In South Dublin County as a whole land with estimated capacity for approximately 7000 homes was rezoned.
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