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Cllr.
Derek Keating MCC, PC Dedicated to the Local Community Recently Elected Chairman of Tel. 6281053 / 087-2857435 Fax. No. 6100716. |
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December 2003. To: The Residents of Lucan. Re: Breaking News on Weston Aerodrome. Dear Resident, I am sure you are aware of my work in the interest of the proper planning and development of Lucan. In particular I refer to my vigorous efforts to support local Residents Associations and Community Groups who have objected to the proposed expansions and developments at Weston Aerodrome. I am delighted to report that today An Bord Pleanála notified me of its decision to REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION for that part of the Weston Aerodrome proprietor's proposals to extend and develop Weston Aerodrome, which was previously Granted Planning Permission by South Dublin County Council. Whilst other proposed works to upgrade existing structures at the Aerodrome were granted planning permission, specifically the demolition of existing hangers and construction of a new larger hanger, office and clubhouse, car parking spaces, aircraft parking and new vehicular access off the R403 Regional Road (Celbridge Road), this effectively allows for the upgrading of existing structures at this location with a new access route. The following quote from An Bord Pleanála today in its First Schedule of its decision represents a major significant victory for the local community in Lucan and justifies the position I have taken as your Local Independent Councillor on this issue during the past number of years: "It is considered that the development of Hangers A-E and associated car parking would constitute a greatly expanded development resulting in a significant intensification of use of Weston aerodrome which would be inconsistent with the existing use and character of the aerodrome. The Board is not satisfied, on the basis of the submissions made in connection with the planning application and the appeal, that such intensification of use would not seriously injure the amenities of the area or of property in the vicinity. The development of Hangers A-E would, therefore, contravene the zoning provisions for the area - to preserve a green belt between development areas - and would be contrary to the proper planning and development of the area." Please be assured of my continued work on your behalf. Yours sincerely, Cllr. Derek Keating MCC, PC |