GrantedAlterationsDecided 19 March 2024

Former St. Mary's College, Bloomfield Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, D04 X8N5

Amendments to a permitted hotel development at a protected former college site in Donnybrook.

4792/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 November 2023

Reference: 4792/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 17 November 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for amendments to a previously approved hotel development at the former St. Mary's College. Changes include revised internal roads, pathways, landscaping, main entrance gates, relocation of an ESB substation, reconfiguration of the spa, and basement-level layout adjustments.

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Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of amendments to the previously permitted hotel development (an bord pleanála reference pl 29s. 307306; dublin city council reg. Ref. 3608/19) principally comprising: revised internal roads, pathways and vehicular access arrangements; revised landscape design and revisions to the main entrance arrangement including new access gate, railings, pier and new pedestrian entrance all off bloomfield avenue: the re- location of the previously permitted esb substation with revised finishes; the re-configuration of the permitted spa facility and the provision of new waste and drinks storage area; revised surface car parking including the provision of ev charging points and the provision of new fire escape stairs to serve the basement level. At basement level, the proposed amendments also include the omission of the corridor, stair and lift link access to the permitted eastern bedroom wing; the provision of a new disabled lift access to ground floor level adjacent to the underground car park ramp and the re- location of the permitted bicycle parking (in the basement car park). At lower ground floor level, the proposed amendments include the omission of two permitted bedrooms to accommodate plant area and to facilitate fire safety requirements. At ground floor level, the amendments include the internal re-organisation and re-configuration of permitted hotel floorspace, including within the protected structure, including the removal of stone steps located in orangerie footprint; the extension of the orangerie' floor to the line of the existing façade; revised window and door opes, the provision of new waste and drinks storage area and the omission of one bedroom to accommodate firefighting requirements. At first floor level, the proposed amendments include the re-arrangement of master suite 01; the amalgamation of two permitted bedrooms to form one suite and the omission of one bedroom to accommodate firefighting requirements. At second floor level, the proposed amendments include the re-arrangement of master suite 02; the amalgamation of two permitted bedrooms to form one suite; the omission of one bedroom to accommodate firefighting requirements and the provision of a new sedum roof over the proposed waste and drinks storage area. Temporary permission for the duration of the parent permission (an bord pleanála reference pl 29s. 307306) is also sought in this application for temporary works (referred to as phase 01 in this application) to facilitate the phased development of the previously permitted spa facility comprising interim hard and soft landscaping at ground floor level, new sedum roof at first floor level and 2 no. Hotel bedrooms at first floor level, pending the future completion of the permitted spa facility, as amended (referred to as phase 02 in this application). The revised development will comprise a proposed hotel with 163 no. Bedrooms and the proposed amendments result in an overall reduction in gross floor area of 174 sqm, minor amendments at various levels to accommodate fire safety requirements including the provision of escape stairs; changes in level; minor amendments to the building footprint and façade lines; alterations to internal fabric; revised landscaping and boundary treatment arrangements, car and bicycle parking and minor elevational amendments.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z12: Institutional Land (Future Development Potential)RS

“To ensure existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 5 Westfield, Bloomfield House, Bloomfield Avenue	Mar 2025	€945,000	101 m
23 Bloomfield Park, Bloomfield Ave, Donnybrook Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€1,340,000	103 m
Apt 30, Bloomfield Park, Bloomfield Ave Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€525,000	103 m
114 Bloomfield Park, Bloomfield Avenue, Donnybrook	Jul 2025	€475,000	131 m
89 Bloomfield Park, Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook	Sept 2025	€710,000	131 m
Apt 80 Block B, Bloomfield Park, Bloomfield Ave Dublin 4	Aug 2025	€472,500	131 m
74 Bloomfield Park, Bloomfield Avenue, Donnybrook	Jun 2026	€620,000	132 m
49 Bloomfield Park, Donnybook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€585,000	137 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 received17 November 2023
Decision due19 March 2024
Decision issued19 March 2024
Permission expiry6 June 2029

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