The construction of a new 485 m2 crematorium within the grounds of Esker Lawn Cemetery consisting of a congregation…

Application details

Planning reference

SD23A/0292

Council

South Dublin County Council

Proposal description

The construction of a new 485 m2 crematorium within the grounds of Esker Lawn Cemetery consisting of a congregation space, 1 no. electric cremator and associated plant and services spaces, and the provision of visitor toilets, and ESB substation; provision of new car parking area and minor adjustments to existing parking resulting in the net addition of 2 parking spaces; amendments to existing site landscaping involving removal and reduction of existing hard surfaces and roadway surfaces and all associated works; the construction of new landscaping works including a contemplation pond, water feature, planted landscape berms and swale drains at the building perimeter and at the adjacent area designated for grave spaces under SD10A/0331 as part of a combined suds drainage and biodiverse planting strategy; temporary access for construction traffic to be provided from the eastern boundary, and the existing boundary treatment reinstated post construction.

Location / address

Esker Lawn Cemetery, Newlands Road, Lucan, Dublin 22

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

18 Jun 2024

Council decision

Grant Permission

Council decision date

15 Jul 2024

Appeal lodged

8 Aug 2024

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

18 Dec 2025