Saint Aidan's CBS, Collins Avenue Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9, D09 XT54
Demolition of a temporary classroom block and construction of a new two-to-three storey school extension.
3635/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 May 2024
- Reference
- 3635/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 3 May 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of a 730 sqm temporary classroom annex. In its place, a new standalone 4,055 sqm school extension of two to three storeys will be constructed, providing a special education needs unit, 15 general classrooms, science labs, and other facilities.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 4,055 m²
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Official record
Development description
- The demolition of the 730 sq. M annex temporary classroom block to the front of the school, comprising of 9 classrooms, 4 set rooms, caretaker rooms and project art store
- The construction of the new standalone 4,055 sq. M extension and external link to st. Aidan's c. B. S. Secondary school. The building height varies from 2 to 3 storey. Accommodation provides for 4 classroom special education needs unit with all associated facilities, 15 general classrooms, 5 set rooms, 2 science laboratories with associated preparation room, 1 music room, 1 constructions studies room with associated prep room and project store, 1 art room with associated project store, 1 design, communications and graphics room, 1 multimedia room, 1 staff room, ancillary accommodation and circulation
- Two new pedestrian access gates from collins avenue and two reconstructed vehicular gates on collins avenue and falcarragh road
- New signage comprising of a wall mounted metal signage above the main building entrance
- Relocation of 348 cycle spaces and 50 no. Car parking spaces
- All associated ancillary site development and landscaping works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidans, Collins Ave West, Whitehal | Dec 2025 | €1,200,000 | 27 m |
| 568 Collins Ave Extension, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Apr 2025 | €505,000 | 113 m |
| 8 Crestfield Dr, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Apr 2025 | €502,000 | 137 m |
| 5 Crestfield Ave, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Jul 2025 | €530,000 | 142 m |
| 586 Collins Ave, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Jul 2025 | €485,000 | 156 m |
| 538 Collins Ave, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Mar 2026 | €462,000 | 195 m |
| 170 Larkhill Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Apr 2026 | €375,000 | 204 m |
| 37 Crestfield Ave, Whitehall, Dublin 9 | Feb 2025 | €576,000 | 214 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 May 2024
- Decision due30 September 2024
- Decision issued30 September 2024
- Appeal submitted17 October 2024
- Appeal decided24 February 2025
- Permission expiry9 April 2030
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