InvalidAlterationsDecided 4 August 2022

Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8

Conservation and repair works to windows at Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

4571/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 July 2022

Reference: 4571/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 28 July 2022

Summary

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The proposed works to this Protected Structure involve the removal of metal window guards and external storm glazing from south porch windows. The windows will be temporarily removed for cleaning, repair, and conservation before being re-fixed without guards or storm glazing.

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Development description

Protected structure: development will consist of (1) removal of galvanised metal window guards from outside face of 4no. South porch windows (2) removal of external storm glazing from 3no. South porch windows (3) cleaning, repair and conservation works to 3no. South porch windows involving temporary removal to allow works to be undertaken and (4) returning, re-fixing of 3no. Glazed windows without storm glazing or window guards. The cathedral is a protected structure.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
23 Cannon Court, Bride Street, Dublin 8	Nov 2025	€220,000	90 m
Apt 46, Canon Court, Bride St Dublin 8	May 2025	€366,000	90 m
33 Canon Court, Bride St, Christchurch Dublin 8	Jun 2026	€357,000	90 m
Apt 19, Cannon Court, Bride St Dublin 8	Apr 2025	€350,000	90 m
9 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8	Jan 2026	€345,000	101 m
34 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8	Mar 2026	€295,000	101 m
Apt 5, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8	Aug 2025	€321,000	104 m
Apt 22, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8	May 2026	€315,000	104 m

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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

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Application received28 July 2022
Decision due21 September 2022
Decision issued4 August 2022

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