Ballinascorney Quarry, Ballinascorney, Brittas, County Dublin

May 28 2026

Application Received

Jul 22 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 28 / 05 / 2026
South Dublin County Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Referral
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

The drainage and backfilling of an existing water-filled excavation to create an Integrated Constructed Wetland (ICW) to treat existing surface water runoff. Access to the ICW will be from within the Ballinascorney Quarry site. The development will also include: the temporary (during the construction phase) rerouting of the existing surface water drainage system; the installation of surface water drainage infrastructure and pumping system; landscaping; and all associated site works above and below ground on this 1.1ha site comprising part of the Ballinascorney Quarry, Ballinascorney, Brittas, Co. Dublin. The development is located within the townland of Aghfarrell.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
2.9km	05/03/2026	DECLARED NOT EXEMPT	Site adjoining N81, Blessington Road, Crooksling/Glenaraneen, Saggart, Dublin	The existing pumphouse is to be demolished and relocated with in a new structure using aluminium material giving an agricultural structure as the existing structure has a domestic appearance to it. The new structure will be approximately 34m from the N81. The existing walls and pillars are to remain but it is proposed to plant new vegetation on both sides of the walls to blend in with its natural surroundings. I have attached to drawing no EM-25-06 an imagine of what is to be proposed. The existing entrance gates are to be removed and replaced with aluminium farm gates similar to the original gates but still maintaining the recessed entrance as the site has always had access from the N81. I hope the information supplied will favour the application granting a Section 5 exemption to the proposed works.	Details...
2.3km	02/03/2026	REFUSE PERMISSION	Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin.	Construction of bungalow, garage, on-site treatment unit, new entrance, well and all associated site works	Details...
10m	09/02/2026	DECLARED NOT EXEMPT	Ballinascorney Quarry, Ballinascorney, Brittas, Co. Dublin.	Does the alteration of an existing water filled excavation (arising from previous permitted quarry of rock) to provide an integrated constructed wetland constitution development, and if so, is it or is it not exempted development?	Details...
2.3km	23/01/2026	INVALID - SITE NOTICE	Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin.	Construction of bungalow, garage, on-site treatment unit, new entrance, well and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	24/11/2025	GRANT PERMISSION FOR RETENTION	Daisybank, Ballinascorney Lower, Dublin 24, D24 KD34	Retention permission of replacement waste water treatment plant and percolation area	Details...
490m	19/09/2025	REFUSE PERMISSION	Ballinascorney Upper, Brittas, Co Dublin	The development will consist of the importation and spreading of inert material (clays/stone and soils) over lands consisting of 11.387 hectare for purposes of land recovery for agricultural activity, together with all ancillary works, including remedial works to existing laneway, to provide access to the proposed development from the existing entrance on the Ballyfolan Road (L7002). The development comprises an activity requiring a waste licence.	Details...
490m	25/08/2025	INVALIDATE APPLICATION	Ballinascorney Upper, Brittas, Co Dublin	The development will consist of the importation and spreading of inert material (Clays / Stone and Soils ) over lands consisting of 11.387 hectare for the purposes of land recovery for agricultural activity, together with all ancillary works, including remedial works to the existing laneway, to provide access to the proposed development from the existing entrance on the Ballyfolan Road (L7002)	Details...
2.3km	13/06/2025	REFUSE PERMISSION & REFUSE RETENTION	Lands at Lakeview Farm, Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin, D24 FN40	Planning permission to upgrade existing vehicular access by setting it back from the public road and creating a splayed entrance with a gate and fence; aswell as retention permission for the laying of a driveway and permeable hardstanding.	Details...
2.9km	12/05/2025	REFUSE PERMISSION & REFUSE RETENTION	Lands adjoining, N81, Blessington road, Crooksling, Glenaraneen, Saggart, Co. Dublin	Retention permission sought for the construction of entrance gates, walls, pillars, and a brick structure located inside the entrance gates plus part retain existing hardstanding area plus reinstate part had standing area back to grassland and permission for one number full time residential mobile home and all associated site works	Details...
1.9km	15/12/2024	GRANT PERMISSION	Lands at Ballinascorney Upper, Co. Dublin, D24CP38	Proposed domestic extension to rear, internal alterations, New wastewater treatment system with percolation area and all associated site works	Details...
2.9km	11/12/2024	REFUSE PERMISSION FOR RETENTION	Lands adjoining, N81, Blessington road, Crooksling, Glenaraneen, Saggart, Co. Dublin	Retention permission sought for the construction of entrance gates, walls, pillars and a brick structure located inside the entrance gates plus the laying of hardstanding over grassland and to retain the use of the site for storage of mobile homes and motor vehicles and all associated site works	Details...
2km	31/10/2024	REFUSE PERMISSION	lands at Nowosielec Stables, Old sports ground, Raheen	Removal of existing modular dwelling and construction of 2 bedroom bungalow, with associated vehicular access, wastewater treatment system with percolation area.	Details...
2.8km	29/10/2024	REFUSE PERMISSION	Ballinascorney Lower, Tallaght, County Dublin	Erection of a 12 metre high monopole telecommunications support structure on a 0.05 metre high raised foundation (providing an overall height of 12.05 metres) together with associated antennas and dishes and a ground cabinet within a timber fenced compound.	Details...
2.2km	08/10/2024	GRANT PERMISSION	Mill Race Lodge, Raheen, Brittas, Co. Dublin, D24 PN44.	Demolition of the existing prefabricated extension structure and dilapidated extension and the construction of a new single storey 87sqm extension to the existing cottage with new pitched and flat roofs, raising of the existing cottage roof and walls, internal alterations, associated site works, services and landscape.	Details...
2.8km	13/08/2024	DECLARED NOT EXEMPT	Ballinascorney Lower Td, Tallaght, Co. Dublin	Installation of a 12m X 0.5m telecommunications pole carrying one number 0.6m transmission dish with associated cabinets and wooden fencing.	Details...
1.3km	01/07/2024	CONDITIONAL	Butter Mountain , Brittas , Co. Wicklow	relocation of percolation area granted under planning ref: 21/1287 and revised boundaries	Details...
1.3km	10/06/2024	N/A	Butter Mountain , Brittas , Co. Wicklow	a garage and retention permission for revised house location	Details...
1.3km	07/06/2024	N/A	Butter Mountain , Brittas , Co. Wicklow	a garage and retention permission for revised house location	Details...
2km	06/06/2024	REFUSE PERMISSION	Nowosielec Stables Old Sports Ground, Raheen, Brittas, Dublin, D24N67C	Removal of existing modular dwelling and construction of 3 bedroom dormer bungalow, with associated vehicular access, wastewater treatment system with percolation area.	Details...

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