National Metrology Laboratory (NML), Griffith Avenue, Dublin 11, D11 E527
Construction of a single-storey laboratory and storage extension at the National Metrology Laboratory.
2045/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 January 2021
- Reference
- 2045/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 January 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe National Standards Authority of Ireland is seeking permission for a 228.24 sqm single-storey flat-roof extension to the west of the existing building. The extension will house a storage area and a laboratory, with new access openings and external glazed canopies.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 228 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought for development which will consist of: (a) construction of new 228.24 sqm single storey flat roof extension to west elevation of existing detached 2 storey building (national metrology laboratory) to be clad in a new metal panel system to closely match existing to consist of storage area and 1 no. Laboratory; (b) forming of 2 no. X new opes to western elevation of existing building at ground floor level for access into new extension; (c) new external glazed canopy to front (1 no. ) and to rear (1 no. ) to new extension to closely match existing. (d) all associated landscaping works by the national standards authority of ireland.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cremore Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Mar 2025 | €970,000 | 113 m |
| 18 Cremore Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Mar 2025 | €1,175,000 | 136 m |
| 475 Griffith Ave, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Jul 2025 | €1,010,000 | 153 m |
| 22 Cremore Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Mar 2025 | €810,000 | 160 m |
| 19 Cremore Dr, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Feb 2025 | €585,000 | 222 m |
| 26a West Park Drive, Ballygall Road East, Dublin 11price excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €558,590 | 249 m |
| 28 Cremore Drive, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 | Mar 2026 | €800,000 | 271 m |
| 10 Ballymun Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €880,000 | 282 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 January 2021
- Decision due11 March 2021
- Decision issued22 January 2021
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