GrantedAlterationsDecided 3 November 2025

Catholic University School, 89-92 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2

Modifications to a previously approved school building development at a protected structure site.

WEB5088/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 September 2025

Reference: WEB5088/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 9 September 2025

Summary

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The proposal seeks modifications to an approved redevelopment of a canteen and classroom building. Changes include moving the gym to the ground floor, removing the basement tunnel and fifth floor, and adjusting the parapet height.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission is sought by the marist educational authority for modifications to the previously approved proposal [under dublin city council reg. Ref. 5010/22] for the redevelopment of the existing three storey canteen and classroom building in the south/east corner of the campus at catholic university school [cus] 89,90,91and 92 leeson street lower, dublin2. Numbers 89,90,91 + 92 leeson street lower are protected structures – ref numbers 4444, 4445, 4446, 4447 in the dcc record of protected structures. The approved building consisted of a gym at basement level, with an access tunnel link to the administration building, and the equivalent of five floors overhead. The new proposal consists of constructing the gym at ground floor level with the equivalent of four floors overhead. The access tunnel link is removed as is the fifth floor. The parapet height of the proposed building will line with the apex of the gable to the examination hall and will be circa 305mm higher than the previously approved building. Accommodation will consist of a gym with equipment storage rooms at ground floor level, changing rooms at mezzanine and first floor levels, 2no. Classrooms + 2no. Science rooms at second and third floor levels. Other ancillary spaces, including toilets, locker areas and science preparation rooms, are to be provided at each level as appropriate. To facilitate means of escape from the new ground floor gym, escape doors are to be provided at the eastern end to quinn’s lane, the western end to stable lane, and the northern end to the school yard. A fireman’s entrance is to be provided in the staircase to allow access from quinn’s lane. There are no works envisaged to the examination hall.

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
Apartment 9, Saint Stephens, Leeson Lane	Jan 2026	€585,000	101 m
Apt 10, St Stephens, Leeson Lane	Aug 2025	€550,000	101 m
Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€2,300,000	139 m
Apt No 1, 4 Upper Ely Place, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€525,000	158 m
3 Upper Ely Place, Dublin 2, Dublin	Mar 2025	€500,000	165 m
65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€1,750,000	206 m
27 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Dublin2	Jun 2026	€1,925,000	211 m
23 Earlsfort Court, Hatch St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€325,000	216 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received9 September 2025
Decision due3 November 2025
Decision issued3 November 2025
Permission expiry22 January 2031

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