Extinguishment of the public right of way over the lane at the rear of the East side of Goldsmith Street and of O'Connell Avenue, Dublin 7 - laneway to the rear of houses numbered 5-14 Sarsfield Street, 1-12 O'Connell Avenue and 12 -16 Berkeley Road.

Overview

In accordance with Section 73 (1) of the Roads Act 1993 Dublin City Council hereby gives notice that it is considering the proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over a laneway at the rear of the East side of Goldsmith Street and of O'Connell Avenue Dublin 7. (i.e laneway to the rear of houses numbered 5-14 Sarsfield Street, 1-12 O'Connell Avenue and 12-16 Berkeley Road, Dublin 7)

A request to have the public right of way extinguished was submitted to Dublin City Council’s Central Area Office by a majority of residents who have properties abutting this laneway. The reason why they are requesting the closure of the laneway is to prevent the ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour, to improve the safety and security of their homes and to stop the illegal dumping taking place at the location. The proposed method of closure is by means of a lockable gate. 

The right of way to be extinguished can be viewed on the attached drawing RM24302A.

Why your views matter

In accordance with section 73 (1) of the Roads Act 1993 we are obliged to display the drawing for a period of no less than 1 month and must accept representations and objections from the public in writing for a further 2 weeks. The drawing will be available to view here on the consultation hub from 13/12/22 and submissions will be accepted through the hub from this date until midnight on 10/02/22 .

What happens next

Dublin City Council will consider any objections or representations received and will bring a full report to the Central Area Committee Committee (at the end of the consultation period) & City Council for their consideration and decision

Please note: Extinguishing a Public Right of Way is a reserved function of the City Council.