GrantedAlterationsDecided 19 July 2019

Christ Church Rathgar, Rathgar Road, Dublin 6

Internal and external alterations and conservation works at Christ Church Rathgar, a protected structure.

4725/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 December 2018

Reference: 4725/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 December 2018

Summary

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The proposed ten-year planning permission includes removing a retaining wall to install a new ramp with glass guardrails, and resetting granite steps into a community garden. It also involves refurbishing the plant room, installing a new heating boiler and electrical system, and reconfiguring parking to create drop-off zones and bicycle spaces.

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Development description

Protected structure: the education board of the presbytery of dublin and munster make application for a ten year planning permission for development at this site: christ church rathgar, rathgar road, dublin
D06 cf63. This is a protected structure rps ref. 7082. The development will consist/consists of: internal and external alterations and conservation work to christ church rathgar. External works consist of the removal of the retaining wall to north side of church (facing rathgar road) to allow for a new ramp from lower ground to higher ground level with glass guardrail and stainless steel handrail with light. Removal of three flights of granite steps. All granite steps to be reset in proposed flights of steps and terraces in the proposed community garden. Removal of defective flat roof to plant room to allow for new granite pavers and glass guardrail. New hardwood external doors and new structural lintels and refurbishment of plant room. New heating boiler and electrical system to be installed. The removal of tarmacadam to allow for granite setts laid in grass. Reconfiguration of parking to create drop off zones, accessible parking and electrical outlets for cars and bicycle stands with stainless steel pump for users of church and community hall. The laying out of a new community garden with granite access and terraced steps facing an interactive space. A paved area for temporary fete or community stands. The laying out of a reflective garden to south side of church (facing highfield road). New external lighting and landscaping. Internal works to church interior consists of the removal of the defective decommissioned heating system with sections previously removed. Removal of sections of timber wainscoting in the nave (original has been previously extensively removed and reinstated) to allow for flat panel radiators. Removal of defective wiring and lighting to allow for new lighting and wiring. Formation of new opening between narthex (entrance lobby) and nave to allow for new glass door. Removal of existing lift. New accessible lift, removal of partitions to allow for new child w. C. , and accessible w. C in narthex. New glass screen beneath first floor balcony for parent and child room and relocation of seven pews to church hall. Removal of timber guardrail to chancel to relocate to side walls of chancel and relocation of 10 pews to allow for the existing raised dais in chancel to be extended to columns in transept with ramp access. Repainting of interior. Timber landing and glass guardrail on chancel stairs to accommodate change in level. Internal works to church hall, vestry area, and east entrance hall consisting of alterations to toilets to provide new accessible toilet and toilet reconfiguration. Demolish 20th c partition and relocate meals on wheels kitchen and widen existing exterior door to allow for new steel double glazed doors to accessible entrance lobby to church hall accessed by the new ramp. Removal of timber stage to allow for accessible doors from lobby to church hall. The new accessible lift provides access from church hall lobby to narthex. New fire rated ceiling and new tiled floor with underfloor heating to church hall. New panelling to interior walls. Construction of new committee room and new community kitchen. Removal of one original window at south elevation lhw4 to allow for new metal double glazed doors to community garden. Conservation of stained glass windows and replacement of storm glazing. Remedial and conservation works to the roof and spire. Works to the tennant hall comprising of reconfiguration of ground floor to allow for relocation of kitchen for meals on wheels to existing storage area. Reconfiguration of toilets, storage area, and demolition of flat roof extension to rear (7sqm). New flat roof extension to rear (9sqm). New hardwood double glazed timber window to south elevation. New photovoltaic panels to be fitted on the roof to boost new heating system. Demolition of rear yard wall to lodge, granite to be salvaged and used in construction of walls to be extended lodge garden. New scout timber building with grass roof (26m2) with new scout garden. New drainage works and essential fire safety works in compliance with fire certification area of site 4,446 square metres (0.4446ha)

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z15: Community and Social InfrastructureCI

“To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses

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.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 25 November 2024.

Notified floor area: 774 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 19 Grenville, 110 111 Rathgar Rd, Dublin 6	Feb 2025	€598,000	48 m
Apt No 5 Grenville, 110 Rathgar Road, Dublin 6	Nov 2025	€430,000	58 m
19 Madison House, Rathgar, Dublin 6	May 2026	€275,000	68 m
18 Madison House, 112 Rathgar Rd, Rathgar	Apr 2026	€295,000	68 m
Apt 12, Sherborne, 96 97 Rathgar Rd Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€207,500	78 m
Apt 9, 96 97 Rathgar Rd, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€615,000	78 m
34 Highfield Court, Highfield Rd, Rathgar Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€310,000	125 m
32 Oak Apple Green, Rathgar, Dublin 6	Mar 2026	€430,000	144 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

Timeline

Application received21 December 2018
Further information requested22 February 2019
Further information received24 June 2019
Decision due19 July 2019
Decision issued19 July 2019
Grant issued30 August 2019

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