St Patrick's Cathedral, St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8
Conservation repairs, repointing, ramp replacements, and internal furniture modifications at St Patrick's Cathedral.
3385/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 March 2024
- Reference
- 3385/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 March 2024
Summary
AI-generatedProposed works at the historic cathedral include removing cement pointing and repointing the west facade with lime mortar, repairing iron railings, and replacing concrete paths with stone paving. It also includes replacing four non-compliant ramps and modifying internal choir furniture.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure the works will include the following
- Removal of cement pointing, and re-pointing part of the external west façade in lime mortar
- Repair of external iron railings and stone steps, together with replacement of concrete path with stone paving
- Replacement of four existing non-compliant ramps, with four new compliant ramps
- Replacement of recently installed fixed furniture and loose screens in the north transept with new movable furniture to create a secure choristers robing area
- Removal of sand and cement plaster from north choir aisle and replacement with lime plaster
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”
National zoning type: General
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cannon Court, Bride Street, Dublin 8 | Nov 2025 | €220,000 | 90 m |
| Apt 46, Canon Court, Bride St Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €366,000 | 90 m |
| 33 Canon Court, Bride St, Christchurch Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €357,000 | 90 m |
| Apt 19, Cannon Court, Bride St Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 90 m |
| 9 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8 | Jan 2026 | €345,000 | 100 m |
| 34 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €295,000 | 100 m |
| Apt 5, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8 | Aug 2025 | €321,000 | 104 m |
| Apt 22, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €315,000 | 104 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 March 2024
- Decision due9 May 2024
- Decision issued8 May 2024
- Permission expiry24 July 2029
In the area
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