Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 23 July 2024

Royal Hibernian Military Chapel, Saint Mary's Hospital, Acres Road, Phoenix Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

Conservation works and demolition of a modern extension at the Royal Hibernian Military Chapel.

3781/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 29 May 2024

Reference
3781/24
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
29 May 2024

Summary

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Conservation works are proposed for this protected classical-style chapel. Works include the demolition of a mid-20th century flat-roofed vestry extension, replacement of render with lime plaster, replacement of rainwater goods, and window refurbishment.

Alterationsconservationprotected structurechapel
Floor area
317 m²

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Development description

Protected structure (rps: 6756) : permission is sought by the commissioners of public works for conservation works to the royal hibernian military chapel (ridge height circa 11.7 meters above ground level), a freestanding classical-style chapel with campanile, chancel and side vestry (264.5 sqm) and gallery (52 sqm) at royal hibernian military chapel, saint mary's hospital, chapelizod, dublin 20 (site area 4134 sqm) as follows: demolition of existing mid-20th century single storey flat roofed vestry extension (7.5 sqm), removal of existing sand and cement render at rear of chancel (45 sqm) and to exterior of 1860 vestry (30 sqm) and replace with lime plaster render to match original, removal of existing galvanized steel rainwater goods and replace with cast iron rainwater goods with two additional rainwater pipes to the side elevations. Refurbishment of existing timber sliding sash windows, external door to the flat roofed vestry to be repaired and relocated to original position in the 1860 vestry.

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What this land is zoned for

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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Key dates

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  1. Application received29 May 2024
  2. Decision due23 July 2024
  3. Decision issued23 July 2024
  4. Permission expiry16 October 2029

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