site at junction of Gardiner Street Upper and Sherrard Street Upper, Mountjoy, Dublin 1
Demolition of two sheds and construction of a two-storey archive storage building on a protected church site.
3878/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 June 2024
- Reference
- 3878/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 June 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves the demolition of two maintenance sheds to construct a two-storey archive storage building of approximately 358 sq.m. The site is located within the curtilage of St Francis Xavier Church and Presbytery, which are protected structures.
- Storeys
- 2
- Floor area
- 358 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development at the site at the junction of gardiner street upper and sherrard street upper, mountjoy, dublin 1, within part of the garden bounded by a limestone wall, adjacent to st francis xavier church and presbytery (54-74 gardiner street upper, dublin 1). And within its curtilage, all protected structures (rps no 3138) the proposed development will consist of the demolition of 2 no. Single storey maintenance sheds (combined area 62sq. M. ) to facilitate the construction of a two-storey archive storage building at the corner of the walled garden at the junction of gardiner street upper and sherrard street upper, with a new entrance through the existing boundary wall on gardiner street upper. The proposed development, area c. 358 sq. M, will consist of a new entrance gate with associated signage, an open air entrance area with bicycle storage and access to the building; the building itself consists of a reception area, with split level access to the archive storage room, research reading room , ancillary offices, staff facilities, accessible sanitary facilities, platform lift, and plant room and ancillary spaces including a heat pump located in the existing adjoining service yard. Some alteration works are proposed to the limestone boundary wall on gardiner street upper to accommodate an entrance into the building, including the formation of an opening. The development includes the provision of photovoltaic panels at roof level; 3 no. Cycle parking spaces; and all associated site development works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 12 May 2025.
Notified floor area: 358 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dorset Sq, Upper Gardiner St, Dublin 1 | Jun 2025 | €325,000 | 51 m |
| 7 Dorset Sq, Gardiner St Upper, Dublin 1 | Jan 2026 | €420,000 | 51 m |
| Flat 1, 24 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1 | Apr 2025 | €2,200,000 | 53 m |
| Apartment 5, 32/33 Upper Gardener Street, Dublin 1 | Feb 2025 | €395,000 | 54 m |
| Apt 4, 47 Upper Gardiner St, Dublin 1 | May 2026 | €298,000 | 74 m |
| 44 Dorset Square, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €351,000 | 81 m |
| 52 Dorset Sq, Lower Gardiner St, Dublin 1 | May 2026 | €412,000 | 83 m |
| 466 North Circular Rd, Dublin 1, Dublin | Jul 2026 | €1,050,000 | 98 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 June 2024
- Decision due13 August 2024
- Decision issued12 August 2024
- Permission expiry7 November 2029
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