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Royal Hibernian Military Chapel, Saint Mary's Hospital, Acres Road, Phoenix Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

Repairs and restoration works to the Royal Hibernian Military Chapel in Phoenix Park.

WEB2439/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 11 June 2026

Reference
WEB2439/26
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
In progress
Type
Permission
Received
11 June 2026

Summary

AI-generated

The Health Service Executive is seeking permission for repair and conservation works to the 1860 chancel and vestry of this protected chapel. Works include roof repairs, timber stabilization, plaster ceiling restoration, and replacing modern rainwater pipes with cast iron.

Alterationschapelconservationheritage
Floor area
317 m²

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Development description

  • Protected structure: we, the health service executive, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at royal hibernian military chapel (rps 6756), (ridge height circa 11.7 meters above ground level), a freestanding classical-style chapel with campanile, chancel and side vestry (264.5 sqm) and gallery (52 sqm). At royal hibernian military chapel, saint mary's hospital, acres road, phoenix park, chapelizod, dublin 20 (site area 4134 sqm), the development will consist of works to 1860 chancel (49 sqm) and vestry (11 sqm) consisting of: the developments will consist of
  • Repairs to roof including existing slates and lead roll ridge
  • Repairs to damaged sections of timber wall plates and rafters
  • Lift granite coping stone at gable and insert a lead dpc
  • Stabilisation and restraint to decorative lath and plaster ceiling to chancel
  • Repairs and repointing of granite chimney stack at the northwest corner
  • Remove areas of sand and cement render to the east, west and north elevations of the chancel and replace in a lime lined and ruled render
  • Replace galvanised metal and pvc rainwater pipes with cast iron

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green NetworkOS
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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  1. Application received11 June 2026
  2. Decision due6 August 2026

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