The Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham have been earmarked for development as a new public amenity, in the council’s tourism strategy which was published earlier this year. The approach to developing the site is heavily informed by the vision and objectives that underpin the County Development Plan, as well as the Tourism Strategy. The vision set by South Dublin County Council in the County Development Plan states “In 2028 South Dublin will be a place that our communities are proud of, that our businesses can thrive in and that will help us to live greener and healthier lives.”
The development and realisation of the masterplan for Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham from 2024 will be a significant step in realising this vision.
The following objectives have been mapped from the South Dublin County Development Plan and will act as a guide throughout the master planning process for the Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham:
- Redevelopment of a brownfield site of significant cultural-heritage importance in Rathfarnham.
- Enhancement of a built heritage asset which can support placemaking in Rathfarnham.
- The delivery of a quality design to underpin effective placemaking, making Rathfarnham a more attractive for everyone who lives, works and visits the village.
- The creation of a space that offers social, economic, and recreational benefits and that fosters a healthy, inclusive, and sustainable community in Rathfarnham.
The master plan process for the Castle Stables and Courtyards at Rathfarnham is underway and it will be informed through a non-statutory public engagement process which comprises three phases: Inform, Consult, Interrogate. This questionnaire forms part of that process and is an addition to any statutory public consultation that will take place as part of a Part 8 planning process.