64-72 and 77, Sean MacDermott Street Lower, Dublin 1, no. 61 and to the site of the former Scots Church, Sean MacDermott Street Lower, Dublin 1

• Protected structure : the office of public works, intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site at no. 64-72 and 77 seán macdermott street lower, dublin 1 (site a, 0.77 ha), at no. 61 and to the site of the former scots church, sean macdermott street lower dublin i (site b, 0.05 h protected structure (rps no. 7480); overall site area 0.82 h. Site a is bounded seán macdermott street lower to the north, railway street to the south, sophia housing and buckley student accommodation to the east and st mary's mansions to west, site b is bounded by seán macdermott street lower to the north, private residence to the east and sophia housing to the south and west. The development will consist of 1 the change of use of the former our lady of charity and refuge convent and magdalene laundry to the national centre for research and remembrance (ncrr) (total circa 7510sqpm); the provision of a purpose built archival repository (circa 4,030sqm, 2-4 storeys over basement); provision of 3 storey entrance wing (circa 210sqm) accessed via new shared pedestrian and vehicular entrances from seán macdermott street lower and railway street; and the conservation, refurbishment, and upgrade of the existing convent, chapel and dormitory block (circa 3,490sqm). The development will also comprise of the following- a. Demolition of the existing single storey gardener's lodge (82sqm); b. Demolition of existing single storey glazed corridor (72sqm); c. Demolition of existing lift shaft structure (20sqm) and external fire escape stairs; d. Demolition of existing basement level store rooms, access steps and railings (9sqm); e. Demolition of existing external single storey lean-to structure; f. Demolition of existing site boundaries and external walls; g. Provision of dedicated garden with hard and soft landscaping as a garden of reflection (circa 430sqm); h. Provision of surface bicycle parking , hard and soft landscaping; integrated esb substation; and all associated site works
• The provision of a new educational facility (circa 3,690sqm ) 3-5 storey block over basement (with rooftop terrace and rooftop plantroom enclosure setback at 3rd and 5th floors respectively); including single storey bin enclosure to western boundary; the removal of existing boundary walls and entrance gate to railway street. This building will be located to the south west end of site a facing onto railway street and accessed via shared new entrance from railway street; and will be provided with surface bicycle parking and 3no. Bicycle shelters; hard and soft landscaping , new external courtyard; and all associated site works
• The conservation and refurbishment of existing derelict 2 storey dispensary building to provide a community based family and parenting support facility (circa 480sqm); the addition of a new 2 story extension (circa 275sqm,, total circa 760sqm) to the north side with glazed entrance link: accessed from within the ncrr development site; the removal of existing oil tank; the reconfiguration of internal layouts; the provision of surface bicycle parking , external bin enclosure , hard and soft landscaping to a new external play space; and all associated site works
• The provision of a community based family and parenting support facility attached to the existing scots church, and to adjoining site 61 sean macdermot street lower, dublin i: the development - will include the removal of the existing 2 storey façade; the conservation of the historic scots church facade a protected structure rps:7480); the provision of new 2 storey extension (circa 435sqm with rooftop plantroom enclosure setback; new railings and concealed bin enclosure; a new external play space; and all associated site works
• The provision of a new 6 storey social housing apartment building (circa 1,740sqm) consisting of 18no. 2 bed apartment units with rooftop plantroom enclosure setback; main access via railway street; the provision of resident access to ncrr development site to the rear of the residential block; the removal of existing boundary wall and entrance gates to railway street; the provision of ground level office; bicycle shelter accommodating , 12no. Surface bicycle parking spaces; external bin enclosure , hard and soft landscaping to a new communal amenity space; and all associated site works

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.

1. Application received15 November 2024
2. Decision due17 January 2025
3. Decision issued17 January 2025
4. Permission expiry12 April 2030

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