Shackleton Park, Lucan

Starfish5000 wrote: »

Am wondering tho are they just not recycling depots at the esb points as can't understand why black bins would be in those depots if we have our own individual bin which is collected weekly and the bins in the depot will be collected bi weekly?

The bin depots are for the mid terrace houses that dont have a side gate. This stops people leaving there bin at the front door which would take up to much room.

Starfish5000 wrote: »

dn2017 wrote: »

The bin depots are for the mid terrace houses that dont have a side gate. This stops people leaving there bin at the front door which would take up to much room.

Am not sure if that is the case as I bought a mid terrace and am getting an individual black bin as my solicitor asked about the bin situation that's why was wondering if the depot is for recycling as no mention of households getting green bins

Where are the people going to put the black bin?
in the back garden? not very practical at all.
is there a place close to the front door?

Starfish5000 wrote: »

rmctex wrote: »

Where are the people going to put the black bin?
in the back garden? not very practical at all.
is there a place close to the front door?

If you have a driveway am sure there is room for a black bin there

Agreed..
but being the problem with terraced houses... I don't think they have a driveway..
or do they?

Starfish5000 wrote: »

Mine does on shackelton way but not sure about anywhere else

It was my understanding that the bin depot would also include black bins, I don't have a lot of room outside where I bought to store any bin.

I have emailed Cairns to clarify this.

Nastygal2511 wrote: »

Can you attach the pictures when you get a chance? Does your type c have a front garden? I went and looked in churchfields last Friday and took some pictures but the house type C has this stone porch around the door. I will try and upload now.

Sorry it wouldn't let me upload....trying again. Hope this works. Mine has a drive way.

Starfish5000 wrote: »

I wouldn't like to see black bins in the depot as the depot would smell. If every house gets a black bin then there shouldn't be a problem with the depot being used for recycling only

Correct, but then the problem is for the terraced houses who will have to drag the bin from the back garden and through the house because there seems not to be any space to put it in front of the house? :-/ At least it looks like this in Shackleton Place..

dn2017 wrote: »

I have been told by HMCD that the bin depots are for all bins (Black Bins) as the mid terraced houses haven't got much room at the front door or driveway for bin storage. I have a drive way on Shackleton Way but they are not the biggest and this will prevent cats and fly's from your front door.

I am looking forward to see what these bin depots look like!

Then why are we getting individual bins? Eversheds replied in writing to my solicitor that every household would have an individual bin- doesn't make sense if there is black bins in the depot?

dn2017 wrote: »

Individual bins meaning Individual Black Bins? Correct me if I am wrong?

Yea one individual black bin per household, that's why I was hoping the bin depots would be for recycling only- supppse we will just have to wait and see what the depots will actually be like :-/

Emk_91 wrote: »

I have seen estates recently that have bin depots that sound like what you described. They had them well hidden by trees etc so hopefully it will be the same here.

I guess we'll have to wait and see (and hope everybody will be suited and happy with their solution).. :-)

Afew answers we got from HMCD.

1.What is the layout of the sockets for the entire house? I am still awaiting confirmation around this.

2. What colour is the tiles from the hallway to the kitchen? The tiles are supplied by Project Tiles .
Kitchen, hall way & bathrooms will be all tiled – please note the door wall for all bathrooms will not be tiled. – Colours – Bathrooms is Abby Marfil Matt & Kitchen and Hall way & WC down stairs is Domus Marfil

3. Is there any chance of not getting tiles and getting a floor the whole way throughout the bottom of the house? No – there is a no changes policy

4. Can you provide the exact measurements of the rooms for the a Type B house? ( we are trying to purchase a sofa before we move in and require measurements). There is measurements in the brochure for guideline purposes, they will be able to measure their home when they are called for snagging.

5. What are the type and colours of the tiles provided for the 2 bathrooms - Yes and it is Abby Marfil Matt

6. Does the downstairs toilet come tiled. If so what type and colour? Yes and it is Domus Marfil

7. Is there shower doors provided in both bathrooms? Shower doors will be provided but no bath doors will be included.

8. With regards painting, is there any chance we can have an input on the colours of the rooms? All houses are painted white throughout, there will be no changes to the paint colour.

dn2017 wrote: »

Is there any estates near Lucan that have these bin depots that I could go and have a look to get an idea?

I think Chelmsford Manor in Celbridge has a similar setup as that estate has some terraced houses.

Nemo28 wrote: »

We must be neighbours so! Nope no date yet but we have to sign by the 22nd August so should get that done but from reading this thread it seems as though that block could be finished in Dec but I could have sworn it wasn't until March? Have you heard anything more?

We were told by H&McD it was December but after hearing different dates I emailed cairn and they said that the planned completion date for our row is December but that's dependant on weather and all. I doubt it will be ready by Dec but they do seem to be shooting up fast so maybe Jan/Feb. We will have a better idea id say in Oct/Nov if the people who have been told November for the first few rows actually get to move in I guess.

Ap1234 wrote: »

Afew answers we got from HMCD.

1.What is the layout of the sockets for the entire house? I am still awaiting confirmation around this.

2. What colour is the tiles from the hallway to the kitchen? The tiles are supplied by Project Tiles .
Kitchen, hall way & bathrooms will be all tiled – please note the door wall for all bathrooms will not be tiled. – Colours – Bathrooms is Abby Marfil Matt & Kitchen and Hall way & WC down stairs is Domus Marfil

3. Is there any chance of not getting tiles and getting a floor the whole way throughout the bottom of the house? No – there is a no changes policy

4. Can you provide the exact measurements of the rooms for the a Type B house? ( we are trying to purchase a sofa before we move in and require measurements). There is measurements in the brochure for guideline purposes, they will be able to measure their home when they are called for snagging.

5. What are the type and colours of the tiles provided for the 2 bathrooms - Yes and it is Abby Marfil Matt

6. Does the downstairs toilet come tiled. If so what type and colour? Yes and it is Domus Marfil

7. Is there shower doors provided in both bathrooms? Shower doors will be provided but no bath doors will be included.

8. With regards painting, is there any chance we can have an input on the colours of the rooms? All houses are painted white throughout, there will be no changes to the paint colour.

Excellent info thanks very much. Any idea if the utility rooms and cloak rooms will also be tiled? Not sure if all house types have them. Would be kinda annoying if we had to source and arrange for more tiling to finish off but if we have to would like to know in advance.

Not too surprised at the white paint throughout, or the no change policy. I have a friend who bought in churchfields who made substantial changes to her kitchen and it ended up with a lot of delays as a result. It also cost quite a bit. Cairn learnt a lesson there I'd say!

Do end of terrace homes also have bin stores I wonder?

dn2017 wrote: »

Just to let whoever is on the first block of Shackleton Way that I was chatting to a builder on Friday afternoon and he was saying the houses are coming along really well with all the wooden studs are up for the sitting rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen etc. He also said that the sockets and the plumbing is in. I am starting to think the houses will be ready for the start of November with a bit of luck.

Thanks for this info. What house numbers are in the first block? 1 to 6?

Nastygal2511 wrote: »

When did your solicitors receive your contracts?

He received them on the 2nd August I think and he sent them back and we've to sign tomorrow. What about you? Did you buy in July?