SPADE CLG (St Paul's Area Development Enterprise), King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 CX22
Addition of a metal canopy and timber treatments to the rear of a former church in Smithfield.
3790/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 May 2023
- Reference
- 3790/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises the construction of a metal canopy above the east access door with a painted support wall and illuminated signage. It also includes timber facade treatments to the wall and vehicular gate, with no direct works to the protected church structure.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: planning permission for the addition of a metal canopy above the access door to the east of the development within the grounds to the rear of the former st paul's church, king street north, smithfield, dublin 7, and adjoining paul's street dublin 7 and the former blackhall parade, dublin
- The development will comprise the construction of a metal canopy above the access door to the east elevation with a painted rendered blockwork support wall with illuminated signage and the addition of a timber facade to the wall below the canopy and also timber treatment to the vehicular access gate to the east of ongoing development reg ref: 3756/20. No works or alterations are proposed to the former st paul's church which is a recorded monument (du018-020414) and protected structure and lies within a zone of archaeological interest
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €500,000 | 64 m |
| 3 Blackhall Sq, North King St, Dublin 7 | May 2026 | €372,000 | 68 m |
| 11 Blackhall Sq, North King St, Dublin 7 | May 2026 | €395,000 | 68 m |
| 41 Blackhall Sq, North King St, Smithfield Dublin 7 | Sept 2025 | €405,000 | 68 m |
| 39 Blackhall Square, King St North, Stoneybatter | Aug 2025 | €375,000 | 68 m |
| 26 Blackhall Place, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €560,000 | 72 m |
| 73 Blackhall Sq, Smithfield, Dublin 7 | Aug 2025 | €292,000 | 76 m |
| 76 Blackhall Sq, King St North, Stoneybatter Dublin 7 | May 2025 | €280,000 | 76 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 received19 May 2023
- Decision due13 July 2023
- Decision issued13 July 2023
- Permission expiry13 October 2028
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