Bunscoil, Sancta Maria C.B.S, Synge Street, Dublin 8. D08 V6R9
Erection of a new fire escape staircase and internal school reconfigurations.
0129/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 April 2026
- Reference
- 0129/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Received
- 7 April 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works at Bunscoil, Sancta Maria C.B.S. consist of replacing an existing unfit fire escape staircase with a new one. Internal reconfiguration works will also be carried out on bathrooms and classrooms.
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Official record
Development description
Expp: the proposed works consist of the erection of a new fire escape staircase in place of an existing fire escape staircase that was deemed no longer fit for purpose, as well as internal reconfiguration works to bathrooms and classrooms. The proposed staircase is replacing the existing staircase with no greater contravention.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Synge St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €1,720,000 | 37 m |
| 60 Heytesbury St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €785,000 | 67 m |
| 3a Grantham Place, Harrington St, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €287,500 | 81 m |
| 3 Grantham Place, Harrington St, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €287,500 | 87 m |
| 9 Grantham Place, South Circular Rd, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €600,000 | 88 m |
| 50 Heytesbury St, Portabello, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €965,000 | 100 m |
| 52 Heytesbury Street, Portobello, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €1,450,000 | 104 m |
| 12 Grantham St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €1,530,000 | 109 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received7 April 2026
- Decision due1 May 2026
- Decision issued1 May 2026
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