Stepaside Golf Centre

A clear, starry sky over our local Jamestown Pitch & Putt.

I took some time to read the Chief Executive’s Report from Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council on submissions to Proposed Variation No. 1. This includes the designation of lands between Kiltiernan and Stepaside including Jamestown Pitch & Putt and Stepaside Golf facilities as Long-Term Strategic Sites.

This means the area is being identified as a potential location for housing in future development plans. The report makes clear that this is not a rezoning at this stage, but rather a way of identifying land that may be developed in the longer term, subject to future plans and infrastructure.

However, despite a huge number of local submissions raising concerns about loss of amenities, infrastructure, and the character of the area, the Chief Executive’s recommendation is to continue with this designation.

It raises questions about how much weight is given to community submissions in this process.

While any future development would still require rezoning, planning approval, and infrastructure, the designation itself signals a clear direction for the future of key local amenities.
The final decision will be made by elected councillors of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council when they vote next week.

Link to the report -https://www.dlrcoco.ie/sites/dlrcoco/files/2026-03/Vol%20I%20-%20CE%20Report%20Proposed%20Variation%20No1.pdf
As an example see pg.153 to 155 3.11.7.1: Proposed LTSS between Kiltiernan and Stepaside

Some locals branded the proposals as “shameful” and an “outrage”, with others saying they show an “abhorrent disregard” for local amenities and would “destroy the very fabric of the area”.

Closed for today 8th February

I was delighted to save the old Kilternan sign from being dumped and to present it to Golden Ball Pub, where Terry and the team will proudly erect it outside the pub.

It’s a small thing, but it matters ,these signs are part of Kilternan’s identity and local history.

I’ve also requested that a new naming plate be erected as you enter Kilternan from the rugby club. Unfortunately, the original sign couldn’t be reused as it was badly damaged during recent roadworks.

Good to see a piece of local heritage saved, respected, and kept in the community 👏
Always happy to step in when things like this can be preserved for locals.

‘This was the family farm’: Owner of south Dublin golf centre opposes rezoning of land

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing-planning/2026/02/06/this-was-the-family-farm-owner-of-south-dublin-golf-centre-opposes-rezoning-of-land/

We would be grateful if ATPI would help support us in a submission on the public consultation supporting our Golf course and driving range.We are calling for support i preventing it from being forced into a future strategic landbank for residential development.

Link to submission below.
https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/planning/variation1-cdp2022-2028/

The deadline is for submissions is 1159pm 26th January.We would appreciate any support to preserve our facility.

Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

We would be grateful if Golf Ireland would provide a submission on the public consultation supporting our Golf course and driving range and preventing it from becoming a future strategic landbank for residential development.

Link to submission below.
https://dlrcoco.citizenspace.com/planning/variation1-cdp2022-2028/

The deadline is for submissions is 1159pm 26th January.We would appreciate any support to preserve our facility.

Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Please see below a link to DLR public consultation & submission. We appreciate all the support we can get to preserve the our business.

Proposed Variation No. 1 to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 - Page 1 of 4 - Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.