GrantedChange of useDecided 13 May 2019

Sandymount Buildings, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Temporary use of a two-storey building on RDS lands as a post-primary school for three years.

2539/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 March 2019

Reference: 2539/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 19 March 2019

Summary

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The application seeks temporary permission up to July 2022 to use the existing two-storey Sandymount Building as a six-classroom post-primary school. It also includes the continued location of two temporary buildings and physical alterations previously permitted, with no new alterations proposed to the main building.

Change of useschooltemporaryrds

Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development at a site within the overall rds lands at the sandymount building, simmonscourt road, ballsbridge, dublin
Protected structure: temporary permission for the use of the existing two storey sandymount building buildings on site as a post-primary school for a period of three years, up to july 2022. The building will comprise a six classroom post-primary school with ancillary rooms and facilities including the yard to the rear. No alterations are proposed to the sandymount building. The continued location of two temporary buildings on the site as permitted under reg. Ref: 2575/17 and reg. Ref: 3120/18 up to july 2022. And the continued use of these buildings as a school (proposed to be a post primary school). The continued provision of physical alterations temporarily permitted under reg. Ref: 2501/14 namely: an internal disability lift, revisions to an external fire stair and school signage on the southern facade. Vehicular access and temporary physical works to the site will remain as existing. Temporary permission for the period up to july 2022 is sought for the following works which have already been carried out on site pursuant to reg. Ref: 2501/14: new pedestrian gate to the west of the original entrance to match existing railings (protected structure); the provision of car parking spaces, external bin storage, a bicycle stand and all other ancillary works

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z15: Community and Social InfrastructureCI

“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 24, The Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge	May 2026	€1,550,000	86 m
22 The Residences, Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin 4	May 2026	€1,250,000	86 m
63 Simmonscourt Sq, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€545,000	169 m
70 Simmonscourt Sq, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€550,000	169 m
72 Simmonscourt Sq, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€560,000	169 m
22 Simmonscourt Sq, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€790,000	177 m
Glendarragh, 70 Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€1,750,000	197 m
Apt 6, Lynton Court, Ballsbridge Dublin 4	May 2025	€780,000	200 m

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Key dates

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Application received19 March 2019
Decision due13 May 2019
Decision issued13 May 2019
Grant issued19 June 2019

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