Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51.
Retention of internal and external alterations to the Cataracts Unit at the Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital.
3511/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 April 2024
- Reference
- 3511/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 10 April 2024
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for completed alterations to the ground floor Cataracts Unit of this protected structure. The works include partition and door changes, secondary glazing, handrails, consultation rooms, and two external air conditioning units.
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure. Retention . The development consists of alterations to the cataracts unit at the ground floor of the hospital. These works are alterations to a previously granted permission (ref. 4079/15) and comprise: (a) amendments to the positions of internal partitions and doors, (b) removable secondary glazing to the windows in the second cataracts theatre, (c) an additional urinal within the wc, (d) the removal of a wall between the former staff wc and admissions room, (e) handrails in circulation spaces, (f) removable partitions and doors in the admissions room to create 2no. Consultation rooms, (g) a new integrated plumbing system panel and sink in the eye exam room and (h) 2no. Ac units fitted to the external façade of the admissions room. These works facilitate the operation of the hospital's cataracts unit and it is proposed to retain these works permanently.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 5, Leeson Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €895,000 | 112 m |
| 11 Symphony Hall, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 | Apr 2025 | €560,000 | 113 m |
| 16 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €800,000 | 113 m |
| 26 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Jan 2025 | €777,000 | 113 m |
| 27 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Dublin2 | Jun 2026 | €1,925,000 | 117 m |
| 9 Earl Court, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Dec 2025 | €385,000 | 133 m |
| 12 Earl Court, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €411,000 | 133 m |
| 41 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2 | Feb 2026 | €850,000 | 135 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 April 2024
- Decision due4 June 2024
- Decision issued4 June 2024
- Permission expiry2 September 2029
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