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Weston Airport, Lucan, Co. Dublin Traffic Control Tower Operations Buildings Location The property is located 17km to the west of Dublin City Centre, 1 km south of Leixlip and 3.5 km north east of Celbridge. Weston Airport is located in the rural area that immediately surrounds the urban sprawl of Dublin and straddles the border between South Dublin County and County Kildare. The surrounding area is characterised by residential, commercial, amenity and agricultural uses, with the Citywest development scheme located 14km to the south-east. The property lies approximately 500 metres south of one of Ireland’s main arterial routes (M4/N4), providing excellent access to Dublin city centre and to the west. The property is also situated approximately 7 kilometres from the junction of the M4 / M50. Description Weston Airport extends to approximately 103.6ha (256 acres) in total incorporating in the region of 9,250 sq m of developed property comprising an operations building and traffic control tower, three aircraft hangars, a large house (Westonpark House), 28 stables and agricultural land. The key operational buildings were built within the last 5 years. The property is offered as follows: Weston Airport is currently operated as a private airfield, the main use being for private chartered flights to/from Dublin and for private flying and flight training, both for fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. The tarmac runway is in good condition, oriented roughly north east – south west in direction and extending to 924 metres approximately. The hangars, which were recently constructed, are to a high specification. The tower is connected to the Dublin radar system enabling safer operation of the airfield and there are approximately 150 car spaces throughout the site. Westonpark House comprises an attractive two storey period dwelling with it’s own entrance driveway and gate lodge off the Celbridge Road. The property is of traditional stone and render construction under a pitched slate covered roof. The front elevation incorporates an attractive stone portico entrance and the elevation features a wrought iron balcony at first floor level. The house is in need of refurbishment and modernisation. Immediately to the front of the house is a gravel-surfaced parking area for approximately 3 to 4 cars with gardens laid to lawn at the front, sides and rear of the house. The gardens are surrounded by miniature hedge boundaries with mature trees and shrubbery along the perimeters. There are walled paddocks to the front of the property together with ancillary outbuildings and stables to the rear. Westonpark House Lot 1 Lot 2 The Entire Large private house (Westonpark House) extending to 428 sq m (approx. 4,607 sq ft), together with 28 stables, agricultural land and industrial buildings. This property sits to the south of the main airfield, beyond the Celbridge Road on approx. 11.33ha (28 acre) site. Operations building and traffic control tower extending to approx. 1,337.4 sq. m (14,396 sq. ft), three airport hangars of approx. 4,582 sq m (49,320 sq ft) and the remaining land extending to approx. 92.27ha (228 acres). The entire site area of approx. 103.6ha (256 acres). Zoned objective “Greenbelt”.
LEIXLIP M4 DUBLIN CITY LOT 2 LOT 2 LUCAN Town Planning / Development Potential The property lies within the boundaries of both South Dublin and Kildare Counties. Under the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010 – 2016 the property is zoned Objective “GB” Greenbelt: “To provide a ‘Green Belt’ between development areas”. LOT 1 According to the Plan, the only uses permitted in principle within this zoned area include: “aerodrome/airfield, church, halting sites / group housing or open space, although uses such as agricultural buildings, kennels, caravan parks, hospitals, hotels or residential”, inter alia, could be allowed subject to a planning consent. CELBRIDGE RIVER LIFFEY For identification purposes only. Within Kildare County Development Plan 2011 – 2017, Chapter 6 outlines the council’s approach to Aerodromes and has a number of specific policies. GA 3 states that any increase or change in use will require a full assessment carried out by the Kildare County Council on the impact that may arise from the action. GA 1 does encourage the ‘extension’ or ‘improvement’ of any airport related buildings, offices or ancillary areas. GA 1 also states that the Council will consult and coordinate with South Dublin Council in all matters relating to the airport. Title We understand that the property is mainly held freehold. Approximately 1.11ha (2.73 acres) is held under possessory title only. Tenancy The office facility and available hangarage, whether on the grass, apron and hangars are occupied, mainly by local and national flying clubs or training companies. They are generating a sizable rental income. Further tenancy and rental income details provided on request.
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