New Development Royal Canal Park D15

Bruncvik · 04-04-2018 2:56pm

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Further to this, can anyone advise if ballymore have a duty to resolve issues in the houses once contracts are signed? if it was a 2nd hand house the original owner woudld entertain nothing, but im wondering if they have more responsibility as they are still on site and its a new house?

There used to be a common sense approach, where Ballymore would fix obvious defects, which couldn't have been tested during snagging (in our case, slow leaks from a shower stall). However, we've been having a roof leak for a long time, and since January neither the on-site staff (Tom), nor the head office would return my messages, so I don't know whether that policy changed. I'm currently engaging our solicitor to see whether this would fall into the structural integrity warranty, so that Ballymore would have to fix it.

slayerking · 04-04-2018 6:44pm

Forumsie wrote: »

there are some advantages of leaving it closed off - I'm getting a big corner sofa!

Something to note regarding that wall/corner is that it has quite a significant protruding corner column (probably for piping or wiring or something) so it's not ideal, as a corner sofa can't go fully into the corner.
Having said that, we went with a corner sofa and are very happy with it. If you select one wisely based on the room dimensions and position it nicely, it works quite well IMO.

Forumsie · 04-04-2018 7:56pm

Yeah we noticed that alright. So thinking we'll fill the gap with either a lamp or a floating shelf for my gin and tonic! For my tea I mean.

Another random question - where is the post office pick up depot if you miss a parcel delivery in Royal Canal Park? Just a thought that occurred to me this evening as I was picking up my latest parcel motel delivery. I buy anything and everything online where possible (and cheaper) but I noticed there isn't a parcel motel too close by either.

RandomAccess · 04-04-2018 7:59pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Yeah we noticed that alright. So thinking we'll fill the gap with either a lamp or a floating shelf for my gin and tonic! For my tea I mean.

Another random question - where is the post office pick up depot if you miss a parcel delivery in Royal Canal Park? Just a thought that occurred to me this evening as I was picking up my latest parcel motel delivery. I buy anything and everything online where possible (and cheaper) but I noticed there isn't a parcel motel too close by either.

Way out in Blanchardstown.
We are on the edge of D15, bit annoying as Bannow Rd mail depot is so close by.

However if it's an option you can get them to deliver parcels to the management suite.

Forumsie · 04-04-2018 8:04pm

RandomAccess wrote: »

Way out in Blanchardstown.
We are on the edge of D15, bit annoying as Bannow Rd mail depot is so close by.

However if it's an option you can get them to deliver parcels to the management suite.

Thanks good to know, guess I'll be annoying the work postman for a while yet!

PhoenixParker · 04-04-2018 8:07pm

The management suite take parcels on.
Get it delivered there.

Forumsie · 04-04-2018 8:10pm

PhoenixParker wrote: »

The management suite take parcels on.
Get it delivered there.

Great, I'll check with them first as they probably won't recognise my name. It's not high value stuff, books, vitamins and stuff like that.

What hours are they open for collection? Great that there is a management suite, it takes a while to get to speak to an actual person in my current management company!

PhoenixParker · 04-04-2018 8:13pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Great, I'll check with them first as they probably won't recognise my name. It's not high value stuff, books, vitamins and stuff like that.

What hours are they open for collection? Great that there is a management suite, it takes a while to get to speak to an actual person in my current management company!

Security are there 24/7 though they may be out on rounds.
Put your name, c/o management suite, then your address in the address field.

It's a wonderful perk.

Arbie · 04-04-2018 8:28pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Yeah we noticed that alright. So thinking we'll fill the gap with either a lamp or a floating shelf for my gin and tonic! For my tea I mean.

Another random question - where is the post office pick up depot if you miss a parcel delivery in Royal Canal Park? Just a thought that occurred to me this evening as I was picking up my latest parcel motel delivery. I buy anything and everything online where possible (and cheaper) but I noticed there isn't a parcel motel too close by either.

Our collection depot is 15 mins drive away in Coolmine, off Porter's Road. It's not convenient at all, particularly on public transport.

We use the Parcel Motel in Tesco at Cabra Cross (Navan Road), it's only a few minutes away. Management suite is very handy, we've used it for clothes/books, but I wouldn't send any high value or fragile items there.

sunshine135 · 08-04-2018 10:21pm

We are looking to fit some drawers and more shelves into the wardrobes and also change one wardrobe into sliding doors.
Did anyone do it, could you recommend the fitting company?

Manion · 08-04-2018 10:36pm

Does anyone know what the front door and windows paint code for the herons?

fret_wimp2 · 09-04-2018 10:19am

Manion wrote: »

Does anyone know what the front door and windows paint code for the herons?

One of the Munster lads said this is the correct paint. sickens oil based paint RAL 9001 Chalk.

Let us know where you find it, it wasnt in woodies or a few smaller places i checked.

Bruncvik · 09-04-2018 4:19pm

Sikkens is a Dulux brand for outdoors paints. It may be possible to get the correct shade of the paint blended in specialist stores that carry this brand. But from the list of RAL colors at Wikipedia, I'm not entirely sure whether the 9001 refers to the window frames or the doors. The color appears to be somewhere inbetween.

fret_wimp2 · 09-04-2018 5:11pm

Thsts all I have, he wrote it on the back of the care sheet.

If it's incorrect, may be worth talking with Munster directly.

Forumsie · 09-04-2018 8:25pm

I remember a few dozen threads back that people were talking about getting their exterior window frames painted. And possibly getting a group rate. Did anything come of that and if you could you pm me the details please?

Thanks

Bruncvik · 09-04-2018 8:57pm

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Thsts all I have, he wrote it on the back of the care sheet.

If it's incorrect, may be worth talking with Munster directly.

I'm not arguing. Colors on the monitor will look differently than in real life. But I'm a bit careful by now - I used the color I was told to use on my skirting boards, and it appears a much brighter white than the original one.

fret_wimp2 · 10-04-2018 9:36am

Forumsie wrote: »

I remember a few dozen threads back that people were talking about getting their exterior window frames painted. And possibly getting a group rate. Did anything come of that and if you could you pm me the details please?

Thanks

This is not necessary just yet. the windows are only painted with water based paint in factory and need an oil based paint applied within a year.

The site manager confirmed that this was done for all houses.
If you had any replacements however, you will need to repaint those parts.

minkey · 10-04-2018 12:35pm

Hi All

Just a reminder.
Residents Association meeting on tonight at 7.30 in the commmunity center behind Romayos

FSMPastafarian · 10-04-2018 1:27pm

I see they have put Bollards up on Phelan park to stop through traffic. How did that come about? Was it requested or always planned?

Bruncvik · 10-04-2018 4:32pm

FSMPastafarian wrote: »

I see they have put Bollards up on Phelan park to stop through traffic. How did that come about? Was it requested or always planned?

The bollards have been up there for quite some time now. They are not in the original planning permission plans, and until now you can see a traffic sign facing the bollards, as it was to be a through road. People who complained about the bollards on the latest Management AGM got the following three replies:

1. The roads in the estate have not yet been given over to DCC; they are still managed by Ballymore. Ballymore can do with the roads as they please (within reason, I guess).

2. The double turn the drivers would be facing when going down Phelan Park and continuing towards Centra is dangerous, because it's got limited visibility and makes it difficult for drivers to stay on their side of the road.

3. Phelan Park is a shared use type road (hence the footpaths not lifted above the road surface), and cars need to be forced to keep their speed down in that section of the estate.

So much obbjective information; let me be a bit subjective now. I live along Phelan Park, and I agree with the bollard placement. It does not prevent foot and bicycle traffic, and it really calms the traffic in the area. Just last week, I took a taxi home and the driver used Google navigation for "Royal Canal Park". Google laid out a route along Phelan Park, all the way to Centra, as the fastest route. In fairness, the route took into account the bollards. However, I believe that if the street was open, traffic along Phelan Park would greatly increase, posing danger to pedestrians, especially given the total disregard for speed limits even over speed bumps along the main road.

Ultimately, though the decision to keep or remove the bollards will lie with DCC, once the streets are turned over to them. The bollards are easily removable if needed.

dor1971 · 10-04-2018 5:47pm

I would agree re the bollards being a positive in terms of adding to our quality of life in terms of

reducing traffic noise
reducing traffic dangers to kids in particular (en route to and from Play ground)
reducing air pollution in and around the only real green area within the development

They add real quality of life value to those of us who live along Phelan Park and only add 1 minute to car journeys wanting to use the ave to access Bridge Ave. I would think adding more at the corner of Phelan Drive and Phelan Way would add more in terms of reducing car movements from rat runners to and from the apartments. I have noticed alot of taxis (and others) are now using this route. It must now be on GPS mapping systems.

If the bollards were removed we would have alot of near local traffic bombing through with all the negative results that would follow.

PhoenixParker · 10-04-2018 5:50pm

The big thing the bollards stop is the left followed by a sharp right going from Phelan park towards centra.

From a safety point of view it's a very blind bend and people going left/right like that tended to take it very wide.

1dav · 11-04-2018 11:03am

Hi All.
Anybody attended AGM last night?
Would you mind posting the main points.

Thanks in advance

Weepsie · 11-04-2018 3:21pm

Arbie wrote: »

Our collection depot is 15 mins drive away in Coolmine, off Porter's Road. It's not convenient at all, particularly on public transport.

We use the Parcel Motel in Tesco at Cabra Cross (Navan Road), it's only a few minutes away. Management suite is very handy, we've used it for clothes/books, but I wouldn't send any high value or fragile items there.

There's a depot in Cabra that would be much handier for Ashtown

RandomAccess · 11-04-2018 3:55pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Arbie wrote: »

Our collection depot is 15 mins drive away in Coolmine, off Porter's Road. It's not convenient at all, particularly on public transport.

We use the Parcel Motel in Tesco at Cabra Cross (Navan Road), it's only a few minutes away. Management suite is very handy, we've used it for clothes/books, but I wouldn't send any high value or fragile items there.

There's a depot in Cabra that would be much handier for Ashtown

Yeah the one on Bannow Rd behind the Luas station at Broombridge.
It was my local depot when I lived in D7.
But postal system very tied to postal codes for some unfathomable reason..

Arbie · 11-04-2018 3:55pm

Weepsie wrote: »

There's a depot in Cabra that would be much handier for Ashtown

For An Post? They automatically return undelivered packages to to the Coolmine depot with no option given for Cabra.

I have been able to redirect undelivered packages to another address, but can you also redirect them to another postal depot?

RandomAccess · 11-04-2018 10:44pm

1dav wrote: »

Hi All.
Anybody attended AGM last night?
Would you mind posting the main points.

Thanks in advance

First off it was the Residents Committee AGM.

Some points.
- Purpose of the Committee is to develop the community & further its interests
- Volunteer run & volunteers welcome (a number of people joined on the night and I think can join at any time but I am not sure)
- Meets once a month (Third Monday I think.. but next meeting is in May because of AGM)
- It receives some funding from DCC and other groups
- This is used for activities in the Community Room
-- Such as a Parent and Toddler meetup on Fridays
-- Also used to fund events such as Summer event which last year was held at the Marina
-- Funded the Christmas Tree in the main square

-- It has in the past been useful as a communication channel to DCC & has a good relationship with local Government/Council apparently.
-- It was involved in lobbying for Reillys bridge I understand

-- Discussion mentioned that there are also plans for a similar Bridge overpass for Rathborne/Ashtown village as Iarnroid Eireann plan to remove all level crossings as part of the upgrade of Maynooth line to Dart standard.
-- The Chairman mentioned there had been plans published and Roderic O'Gorman who is a Green party councilor in D15 mentioned that land had been purchased recently by Iarnroid Eireann for this purpose.

See Tweet here with details
https://twitter.com/NavanRoadCC/status/667834270048587776

https://twitter.com/RCPCA1/status/984127788184727554

Incidentally Social Media such as Twitter & Facebook are main channels of communication for the Committee

Twitter account you might want to follow.
https://twitter.com/RCPCA1

There was a further question/discussion about improvements to the footpath toward Broombridge.

I think Roderic or the Chairman provided a small update on the status of the Royal Canal Cycle Greenway.

Details here
https://twitter.com/rodericogorman/status/984096624484986880

(Local councilors were invited and two did show up, I don't recall the second guys name)

Other things I can remember.
- The planning permission was recently renewed for the footbridge between RCP & Ashington which is expected to be included as part of the Rail Station. There was some slight technical change to the plans.
- Some residents raised concerns relating to a lack of proper traffic calming measures and people bypassing the button roundabout. It was explained that currently all roads are in the ownership of the development company and that DCC would only be able to put those in place once they were handed over / taken in charge.

Lots was discussed, I have forgotten some for sure & maybe got some details wrong.
It was an informative meeting.

Bruncvik · 12-04-2018 12:00pm

Very good summary; just a few points:

1. The other guy was a FF TD for Dublin West, Jack Chambers. He's been attending both community and management AGMs since early 2017, at least.

2. Last year, all community activities were fully covered by grants and donations, to the extent where the community accounts actually saw an increase of their capital. So they have some spending money and are actively looking for suggestions for community events. In particular, they are interested in potential training or classes to take place in the community centre. One example given was yoga. Unfortunately, last time they did it, it was discontinued due to lack of interest.

3. There have been complaints about dog walkers not cleaning after their dogs, and on tangent, about the lack of waste bins along the canal for the dog bags. In addition, there have been complaints about cars parking on footpaths. The latter had been discussed on the management AGM as well, so I wouldn't be surprised if they started a crackdown on illegal parking.

4. There will be a big canal cleanup action on April 21. This is not part of the monthly canal cleanup; this is coordinated by DCC and will take place along the entire city portions of both canals. More info here.

From a personal perspective, I'm not too happy about the community association communicating almost exclusively via Twitter. I can barely keep up with Facebook; don't need yet another service to keep track of. But that's just a matter of personal preference, I guess.

PhoenixParker · 12-04-2018 12:05pm

I have a long term mental plan to start a toastmasters club in the community centre. It'd be a great venue but having a toddler just don't have time right now to do the leg work. If any other experienced toastmasters wanted support to set one up I can do that no problem, otherwise it'll have to wait.

I also wondered whether some sort of youth group thing would work well. Especially winter evenings. Maybe a board game night? Don't have kids that age but someone might get inspired.

cronos · 12-04-2018 12:10pm

We are about to have the new gym. Perhaps some classes around that? Personal trainer something like that?

RandomAccess · 12-04-2018 12:24pm

The main benefit of twitter I find is it is easier to find and share quality information than on Facebook.
For example you can find information about plans for Broombridge or Ashtown stations, the greenway etc very quickly.
Also its usually easy to re-trace the source of the information to verify it comes from a reputable source whereas on Facebook there is rather a lot of balony going around.

fret_wimp2 · 14-04-2018 4:47pm

Few more questions about a shed. I ask as im looking to put in a steel shed but dont want to go to expense and ordered to take it down.
Ive read through the letter the management company sent on a few months ago.
What sticks out to me is item 21:

"Not build or place any structure in the garden portion of the solid land which exceeds in height the garden wall as constructed by the vendor".

This contradicts condition 7 :

"in relation to residential houses, notwithstanding the provisions of schedule 1, part 1 of the planning and development regulations 2001, no extensions, garages, stores or similar structures shall be erected without a prior grant of planning permission".

Has anyone actually looked into this or gone so far as to find out if planning permission is really necessary? I see a few (roughly 6"x6") sheds in gardens already.

It also seems like overkill to have to get a solicitor to see if i can build a shed in my back garden, as does planning permisson.

RandomAccess · 14-04-2018 5:43pm

As long as it's similar to other regular sheds in neighbouring gardens it should be fine.

They almost all have a ridge that will be slightly above fence height.

The fence height varies from Garden to Garden as well. One side of mine is higher than the other. How high is your fence at the place you are siting it.

Forumsie · 15-04-2018 1:02pm

Does anyone have an estimate of the height of the ceiling in the master bedroom in the Heron? I'm trying to estimate the area of the wall behind the bed for wallpaper. I have the width but not the height. Thanks

cronos · 15-04-2018 2:49pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Does anyone have an estimate of the height of the ceiling in the master bedroom in the Heron? I'm trying to estimate the area of the wall behind the bed for wallpaper. I have the width but not the height. Thanks

I'm interested in hearing about the cost of this also. Please PM if you have any info. Same for other rooms in the house.

Forumsie · 15-04-2018 2:59pm

cronos wrote: »

I'm interested in hearing about the cost of this also. Please PM if you have any info. Same for other rooms in the house.

No real info yet Cronos, planning on doing a feature wall in a couple of rooms, like the showhouse but different wallpaper. The only thing I've learned so far is that wallpaper can be expensive - rolls vary in cost from around 30 euro to 130 euro and you need more than you think due to pattern repeats. I have an idea of the wall areas in the other rooms as I can see the width and estimated 9 feet high ceiling but I don't know the height in the top floor of the heron, I just know it's significantly higher and I can't measure as we're not in yet.

I also want to hire an experienced wallpaperer/decorator as I think how well it's hung will be crucial. If anyone has any recommendations please PM me

I'll share further info down the line when I have it done

cronos · 15-04-2018 3:28pm

Forumsie wrote: »

No real info yet Cronos, planning on doing a feature wall in a couple of rooms, like the showhouse but different wallpaper. The only thing I've learned so far is that wallpaper can be expensive - rolls vary in cost from around 30 euro to 130 euro and you need more than you think due to pattern repeats. I have an idea of the wall areas in the other rooms as I can see the width and estimated 9 feet high ceiling but I don't know the height in the top floor of the heron, I just know it's significantly higher and I can't measure as we're not in yet.

I also want to hire an experienced wallpaperer/decorator as I think how well it's hung will be crucial. If anyone has any recommendations please PM me

I'll share further info down the line when I have it done

I'm thinking exactly the same with regard to feature walls similar to the show house. Look forward to hearing your progress.

Sampei78 · 15-04-2018 5:27pm

Hi All,
thank you so much for the wealth of information posted here.
Can ask someone to be so kind as to PM me the contact details for Tom on site and the kitchen crowd?

Thanks.

RandomAccess · 15-04-2018 9:05pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Does anyone have an estimate of the height of the ceiling in the master bedroom in the Heron? I'm trying to estimate the area of the wall behind the bed for wallpaper. I have the width but not the height. Thanks

Width 3.6m
Height (from skirting top)
2.8m low side
4.3m high side

Used a laser measure so it should be right unless I messed up.

cubix · 16-04-2018 12:55pm

Can anyone tell me what air to water heat pumps are fitted in this development and how do they cope doing both the space and HW heating. I read somewhere heat pumps were not ideal for rad/convection style heating and were more geared for UFH.

Forumsie · 16-04-2018 1:25pm

RandomAccess wrote: »

Width 3.6m
Height (from skirting top)
2.8m low side
4.3m high side

Used a laser measure so it should be right unless I messed up.

Thanks a million, now to do my area sums!

RandomAccess · 16-04-2018 1:28pm

Forumsie wrote: »

RandomAccess wrote: »

Width 3.6m
Height (from skirting top)
2.8m low side
4.3m high side

Used a laser measure so it should be right unless I messed up.

Thanks a million, now to do my area sums!

I hope you have a head for heights.
PS don't look out the window when you are up the ladder..

RandomAccess · 16-04-2018 1:28pm

Forumsie wrote: »

RandomAccess wrote: »

Width 3.6m
Height (from skirting top)
2.8m low side
4.3m high side

Used a laser measure so it should be right unless I messed up.

Thanks a million, now to do my area sums!

I hope you have a head for heights.
PS don't look out the window when you are up the ladder..

RandomAccess · 16-04-2018 8:47pm

cubix wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what air to water heat pumps are fitted in this development and how do they cope doing both the space and HW heating. I read somewhere heat pumps were not ideal for rad/convection style heating and were more geared for UFH.

The heatpump is by Stiebel Eltron and feeds a large cylinder supplied by Joule.

The radiators are designed to work with heatpump systems. I haven't seen any of the recent new build developments with an underfloor heating system and many of those have air to water heat pumps as well.

fret_wimp2 · 16-04-2018 8:55pm

To anyone thinking about sheds and concerned about the letter from the Management company a few months back. I contact the council to get specific info on what I may need. Their response:

"
As you are already aware a certain amount of development is allowed without planning permission.

There is a leaflet available on-line (just google PL5) which gives detailed information on what constitutes exempted development. The main concern for smaller gardens is that the overall remaing open space must not be reduced to less that 25 sq mts.

If, having read the leaflet, you are still unsure, you can apply for a Section 5 Exemption Certificate. All application forms and guidelines for this are available on our website at dublincity.ie (under planning forms)
"

Basically, as long as you don't roof the back garden most sheds should be ok!

stenomattia · 17-04-2018 3:02am

Great piece of information, thank you. This also addresses our intention to add a small glass canopy just outside our kitchen double door to cover the cement area between the house and the garden, as I do not see this small temporary structure needing a planning permission, so unless the management company would have a problem with it we could go ahead, along with a small shed in the garden as well.

cronos · 19-04-2018 4:11am

stenomattia wrote: »

Great piece of information, thank you. This also addresses our intention to add a small glass canopy just outside our kitchen double door to cover the cement area between the house and the garden, as I do not see this small temporary structure needing a planning permission, so unless the management company would have a problem with it we could go ahead, along with a small shed in the garden as well.

I'm considering a glass canopy also. Can you please PM with information if you have any.

cubix · 19-04-2018 9:06am

RandomAccess wrote: »

The heatpump is by Stiebel Eltron and feeds a large cylinder supplied by Joule.

The radiators are designed to work with heatpump systems. I haven't seen any of the recent new build developments with an underfloor heating system and many of those have air to water heat pumps as well.

Thanks,

Forumsie · 20-04-2018 10:58am

Hi guys,

This is potentially a dumb question but is it possible to get Sky TV without broadband/landline? From what I've heard it can take up to a few months to get broadband installed in new developments. Do I need to wait til that's up and running before I can get a tv service? I know Sky in the past used to insist on a landline (so they could send updates through the line apparently) but I had no intention of getting a landline in the house when we move in unless we have to for TV. Also we are keen to get Sky TV again having had Virgin Media for the past 5 years as Sky wasn't available for us.

Any tips re getting broadband/tv sorted are welcome - from what I've read in previous posts the consensus seems to be that Vodafone is easier to deal with than Eir but I'm open to either. The new houses are flying up and we'll be in before we know it!

Thanks

Manion · 20-04-2018 8:05pm

Forumsie wrote: »

Hi guys,

This is potentially a dumb question but is it possible to get Sky TV without broadband/landline? From what I've heard it can take up to a few months to get broadband installed in new developments. Do I need to wait til that's up and running before I can get a tv service? I know Sky in the past used to insist on a landline (so they could send updates through the line apparently) but I had no intention of getting a landline in the house when we move in unless we have to for TV. Also we are keen to get Sky TV again having had Virgin Media for the past 5 years as Sky wasn't available for us.

Any tips re getting broadband/tv sorted are welcome - from what I've read in previous posts the consensus seems to be that Vodafone is easier to deal with than Eir but I'm open to either. The new houses are flying up and we'll be in before we know it!

Thanks

Vodafone have a guy on site to deal with connecting people. Eir are the worst to deal with. There is very little in the different between the prices. The service is exactly the same regardless of the supplier you go with.

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