St. Vincent's University Hospital Campus, Elm Park, Dublin 4, D04T6F4
Construction of a new three-storey, 10-bed Intensive Care Unit at St. Vincent's University Hospital.
3895/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 November 2021
- Reference
- 3895/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 November 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development comprises a new 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the western end of the hospital campus. The proposed three-storey building will connect to the existing Clinical Services building and includes a 71 sqm basement, office space, and an undercroft space for future Emergency Department expansion.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 71 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- The proposed development comprises the construction of a new 10 bed intensive care unit (icu) at the western end of the hospital campus, adjacent to the existing clinical services building, on a c. 0.2217 ha site; this connectivity is required to link into the existing icu service and theatres. The proposed works include the construction of a new 3 storey building, to an overall height of 24.163 m odm. Level 01 will comprise of 10 icu bedrooms and clinical support accommodation and level 02 will comprise of office accommodation, staff support spaces and plantroom spaces. These two floors are elevated above level 00/ ground floor level, which comprises lift shafts, a fire evacuation stair and lobby and structural elements, creating an undercroft space for future expansion of the existing emergency department. Works also include a 71 sqm basement at level
- 01; this basement will link into the existing clinical services building basement for utility services and deliveries. The project includes a connection to the stair of the existing clinical services building, to link the existing and new building, and amendments to the facade of the existing building where the proposed new building abuts. The total proposed new building floor area is approx. 2,047 sqm (1,881 sqm internal space & 166 sqm internal plantroom). The screened external spaces comprise of the 830 sqm undercroft expansion area at level 00 and 20 sqm of external plant at level
- The development also comprises of modifications to the existing ambulance access route and arrivals area incorporating a dedicated blue light lane to the west of the proposed building and the re-configuration of the ambulance area to provide 4 no. Ambulance parking set-down spaces; hard landscaping, roadways, paths, lighting and signage and all associated site works and diversions are also included
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
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within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 6, Brooklands, Nutley Lane Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €475,000 | 126 m |
| 42 Brooklands, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €490,000 | 163 m |
| 55 Brooklands, Nutley Lane, Donnybrook Dublin 4 | Feb 2026 | €560,000 | 164 m |
| 33 Nutley Ave, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 | Jan 2025 | €2,000,000 | 244 m |
| 16 Merrion View Ave, Dublin 4, Co Dublin | Jun 2026 | €775,000 | 258 m |
| 9 Merrion View Ave, Dublin 4, Dublin | Feb 2026 | €1,045,000 | 259 m |
| 7b Merrion View Ave, Ballsbridge, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €1,870,000 | 266 m |
| 12 Elm Park, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge | Aug 2025 | €505,000 | 271 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 November 2021
- Decision due21 January 2022
- Decision issued21 January 2022
- Grant issued4 March 2022
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