GrantedAlterationsDecided 13 December 2022

St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Patrick's Close, Dublin 8

Conservation, cleaning, and window guard replacement works at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

5085/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 October 2022

Reference: 5085/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 October 2022

Summary

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A 10-year planning permission is sought for conservation works on the protected cathedral structure. Works include the removal of old metal security guards and storm glazing from south porch windows, temporary removal of windows for cleaning and repair, and the installation of replacement black wire window guards.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: 10 year planning permission for: (1) removal and disposal of galvanised metal security window guards from outside face of 4no. South porch windows, (2) removal and disposal 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, (4) returning and re-fixing of 3no. Glazed windows, (5) fixing of replacement external insert black wire window guards to 4no. Windows. The cathedral is a protected structure under the local government (planning and development) act 1999.

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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Key dates

Timeline

Application received20 October 2022
Decision due14 December 2022
Decision issued13 December 2022
Grant issued2 February 2023

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