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Exempt — no permission neededAlterationsDecided 7 August 2025

Old Library, Library Square, The University of Dublin Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2, D02 PN40

Opening-up works to investigate the structure of the Old Library at Trinity College.

0300/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 July 2025

Reference
0300/25
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Received
13 July 2025

Summary

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A Section 5 declaration is sought for selective opening-up works of the historic floor and panelling in the Old Library and Long Room. These works aim to investigate construction techniques, structural load transfers, and address previously observed stresses in the fabric.

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Development description

  • Expp: protected structure: section 5 exempted development permission for opening-up works to protected structure (rps 2004. ) known as teh old library / long room, trinity college dublin, dublin
  • These works include selective opening of discreet areas of the historic floor and panelling to better understand the construction techniques, how structural loads are transferred, how internal linings are assembled, and how previously observed stresses in the structure and fabric may be addressed

Key dates

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  1. Application received13 July 2025
  2. Decision due8 August 2025
  3. Decision issued7 August 2025

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