Planning Permission Ireland
InvalidAlterationsDecided 8 October 2025

Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Minot Tower (Toilets), Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8, D08 H6X3

Internal alterations and toilet refurbishment works at Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

WEB5322/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 October 2025

Reference
WEB5322/25
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
6 October 2025

Summary

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The proposed works at the protected cathedral structure involve removing existing toilet fittings and partitions to install four self-contained cubicles and an accessible WC. It also includes exposing historic masonry, installing a new stone floor, and replacing a non-compliant ramp with a compliant one.

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Development description

  • Protected structure: the board of st. Patrick's cathedral intend to apply for permission for works at st. Patrick's cathedral, minot tower (toilets), st. Patrick's close, dublin 8 (a protected structure rps ref. No. 6443 & 6444 and a recorded monument du018-020269). The works will include the following
  • Removal of all partitions and toilet fittings/fixtures from the disabled wc and three-cubicle unisex toilets
  • Removal of tiled floor finish and installation of a new stone floor finish
  • Removal of plasterboard wall linings to expose the historic masonry on the north, east and west walls, which will be finished with limewash
  • Enclosure of the staff canteen staircase with fire-resistant partitions and fire doors
  • Installation of four self-contained cubicles, one cleaner’s store and one accessible wc and changing area, all with new fittings and fixtures
  • Removal of modern oak and glass door assembly
  • Removal of two steps, or recent construction to expose bases of medieval doorway and facilitate installation of a new compliant ramp to replace the existing non-compliant ramp
  • All new foul drainage to be connected into existing drains that run under the concrete slab, under the suspended ground floor of the minot tower
  • All new extract to connect into existing ducting in the existing riser in the nw corner, that will be reduced in size

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

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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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
23 Cannon Court, Bride Street, Dublin 8Nov 2025€220,00090 m
Apt 46, Canon Court, Bride St Dublin 8May 2025€366,00090 m
33 Canon Court, Bride St, Christchurch Dublin 8Jun 2026€357,00090 m
Apt 19, Cannon Court, Bride St Dublin 8Apr 2025€350,00090 m
9 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8Jan 2026€345,000100 m
34 Lindsay House, Patrick St, Dublin 8Mar 2026€295,000100 m
Apt 5, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8Aug 2025€321,000104 m
Apt 22, Rochfort House, Dean Court Dublin 8May 2026€315,000104 m

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  1. Application received6 October 2025
  2. Decision due28 November 2025
  3. Decision issued8 October 2025

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