Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 3 October 2019

Site, c 0.47 ha within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

Construction of a new 4 to 6 storey university building at Trinity College Dublin.

3718/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 August 2019

Reference
3718/19
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Permission
Received
9 August 2019

Summary

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The development, known as the E3 Learning Foundry, consists of a new university building ranging from 4 to 6 storeys over basement. It also includes the demolition of the 2-storey Anatomy Annexe building to create a new landscaped plaza.

Infrastructureuniversityeducationdemolition
Storeys
6
Floor area
7,256 m²

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Official record

Development description

  • Permission for development (to be known as the e3 learning foundry) at this site, c0.47 ha within the campus of trinity college dublin, dublin 2, consisting substantially of the area of the four-storey biochemistry building fronting parade ground, two storey portacabin single storey roberts laboratory, glasshouses and ancillary single storey structures which has permission for the demolition and removal of structures pursuant to planning ref. 3884/18. The development site will also include the anatomy annexe building, parts of the zoology/physiology and anatomy/chemistry buildings and part of parade ground. The development consists of
  • New university building c. 7,256 sqm, fronting parade ground, ranging from 4 to 6 storeys over basement (c. 26m above ground level at the central lantern element of the building). The new building will connect to the rear of the zoology/physiology building at ground floor level
  • Demolition of 2 storey anatomy annexe building c. 270 sqm and extensions to that building c. 135 sqm located adjacent to the zoology and anatomy / chemistry buildings, creating a new landscaped plaza and providing a pedestrian connection between parade ground and college park over part basement
  • Demolition of accretions (additions) to rear of zoology/physiology building c. 270 sqm and consequent alterations to rear elevations with minor reconfiguration works at the interface between the existing building and proposed new development
  • Creation of an external access to the north elevation of the anatomy building and alterations to that elevation
  • All ancillary works, including: bicycle provision (c. 360 spaces); attenuation tank; basement and rooftop plant; rooftop pv panels, greenhouse and terrace on roof of 4 storey element; landscaping and public realm works; drainage; signage; all related site development and excavation works above and below ground

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas
“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.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 13 August 2019.

Notified floor area: 675 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2Nov 2025€442,666206 m
Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2Nov 2025€442,666206 m
Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2Nov 2025€442,666206 m
16 Clare Street, Dublin 2Nov 2025€350,000217 m
62 Hyde Court, Townsend St, Dublin 2Feb 2025€477,000266 m
Apt 38, Hyde Court, Townsend St Dublin 2May 2025€546,000266 m
65 Hyde Court, Townsend Street, Dublin 2Nov 2025€370,000266 m
43 Hyde Court, Townsend St, Dublin 2Nov 2025€520,000266 m

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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

  1. Application received9 August 2019
  2. Decision due3 October 2019
  3. Decision issued3 October 2019
  4. Grant issued13 November 2019
  5. Appeal submitted4 November 2019
  6. Appeal decided10 February 2020

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