Lands at Former Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3
Construction of a new sports clubhouse and cafe on the grounds of a protected structure.
WEB1576/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 March 2026
- Reference
- WEB1576/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 12 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for an 875sqm single-storey clubhouse featuring team changing rooms, spectator seating, a community hall, and a cafe. The development is located within the curtilage of the former Holy Cross College, which contains several protected structures.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 875 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: construction of 875sqm single-storey clubhouse consisting of 6no. Team changerooms, referee changeroom, covered spectator seating, community hall and cafe, all located on lands at former holy cross college, clonliffe rd, dublin
- The development involves works within the curtilage of a protected structure. The subject site is adjacent to a number of protected structures within the grounds, including the red house (rps ref. 1902; rmp ref. 018-019; niah reg. 50120177), the main college building, holy cross church, south link building, the assembly hall & the ambulatory (all rps ref. 1901). A natura impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development. A previous valid planning application has been made under reg. Ref. Web1333/26
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To ensure existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands.”
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Apt 7 The Granary, Distillary Lofts, Richmond Road | Feb 2025 | €552,000 | 269 m |
| The Granary, 9 Distillary Lofts, Distillary Road | Feb 2025 | €550,000 | 269 m |
| The Granary, 8 Distillary Lofts, Distillary Road | Sept 2025 | €335,000 | 269 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 March 2026
- Decision due6 May 2026
- Decision issued6 May 2026
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