GrantedAlterationsDecided 24 May 2019

The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, D07 VY24

Refurbishment and accessibility modifications at the Law Society of Ireland, a protected structure.

2648/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 April 2019

Reference: 2648/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 1 April 2019

Summary

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The proposed works at the former Blue Coat School include the refurbishment and modification of the Law Library. Key changes involve a new access and fire escape stairwell, a new accessible ramp at the South Quadrant, and opening four new window openings on the ground floor.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission for development at the law society, blackhall place, dublin 7, d07 vy24, (the former blue coat school, a protected structure ref. No. 765). Proposals to the south pavilion known as the law library under previously granted planning application ref. 2678/16 will form part of this phase of work. This includes: new access and fire escape stairwell, accessible entrance, removal of 'mock window' with insertion of new window to east gable, new aov roof light and removal of mezzanine stairs. In addition to the above, the proposed works comprise of the refurbishment and modification of the law library and the addition of a new accessible ramp at the south quadrant as follows: a. Removal of existing non original ramp and guarding at south quadrant and insertion of new gently sloping access, b. Removal of non-original oil tank and screen wall in south quadrant, c. Removal and replacement of hoppers and downpipes on north elevation with new rain water goods to match those used on south elevation, d. Open up 4 no. New window openings on ground floor of north elevation for installation of new casement windows to match existing on south elevation, e. Removal of all non-original internal doors, partition walls and fixed furniture throughout south pavilion, f. Removal of non-original mezzanine level and replacement with new mezzanine floor level with voids to external wall, g. Existing retained floor joists and floor boards to be repaired, strengthened and insulated, h. Removal of non-original ceilings and replacement with new fire rated ceilings, i. New fire rated doors to existing stairs, j. 6 no. New office spaces (2 to each floor), new multiuse flexible space to top floor (to be sub-divided using folding partition walls), k. The repair of 5 no. Historic windows to the north elevation, l. Replacement of 4 no. Non original windows to the north elevation with new windows to match windows on south elevation, m. Repair of areas of external wall surfaces and blind arch at ground level, n. Plant space in attic with new roof vents on rear gable to match existing roof access hatch.

Land-use zoning

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Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green NetworkOS

“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
37 Collins Sq, Benburb St, Dublin 7	Jun 2026	€465,000	97 m
27 Belvedere Court, North Great Georges St, Dublin	Jun 2026	€200,000	105 m
24 Collins Sq, Benburb St, Dublin 7	Jul 2025	€511,000	105 m
34 Blackhall Green, Blackhall Place, Dublin	Dec 2025	€277,000	112 m
29 Blackhall Green, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7	Mar 2025	€415,000	112 m
4 Blackhall Court, Blackhall Place, Smithfield Dublin 7	Mar 2026	€312,000	122 m
15 Blackhall Court, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7not full market price	Dec 2025	€187,500	122 m
26 Blackhall Place, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7	Mar 2025	€560,000	139 m

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Key dates

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Application received1 April 2019
Decision due24 May 2019
Decision issued24 May 2019
Grant issued3 July 2019

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