St. Columba's Church, Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09X578
Retention of a removed concrete ramp and permission for a new granite accessibility ramp at a protected church.
5080/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 March 2026
- Reference
- 5080/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThis application for a protected structure seeks retention permission for the removal of an old concrete accessibility ramp. It also seeks permission to construct a new granite accessibility ramp with stainless steel handrails on the east side of the church.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure : retention/permission :1. Retention planning permission for the removal of an existing concrete accessibility ramp and associated handrails on the east side of the church and
- Permission for the construction of a new granite accessibility ramp with stainless handrails and all associated site works on the east side
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Iona Dr, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Jul 2025 | €2,500,000 | 70 m |
| 104 Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Oct 2025 | €1,150,000 | 84 m |
| 80 Iona Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Jun 2025 | €1,150,000 | 95 m |
| 76 Iona Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Feb 2025 | €1,440,000 | 107 m |
| 114 Lindsay Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Feb 2025 | €1,065,000 | 153 m |
| 6 Iona Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | Jun 2026 | €1,300,000 | 154 m |
| 44 Iona Crescent, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | May 2025 | €1,020,000 | 164 m |
| 1 Iona Crescent, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 | May 2025 | €1,600,000 | 167 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received27 March 2026
- Decision due21 May 2026
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