Eavan Boland Library, The University of Dublin Trinity College, College Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29
New signage and refurbishment works at the Eavan Boland Library in Trinity College.
WEB5646/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 July 2025
- Reference
- WEB5646/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 20 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes exterior works to the protected library building, including new brass name signage to reflect the library's name change, new signage at the loading bay, and the refurbishment of two metal display cases.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure - we, trinity college dublin (c/o the estates and facilities directorate, trinity central, 152 pearse street, dublin 2), intend to apply for permission for works to the exterior of the eavan boland library, the university of dublin trinity college; a detached eleven-bay two-storey over basement library, completed 1967, (protected structure reference 2003 on the record of protected structures) as follows
- New building name signage reflecting the name change of the library: new high quality bespoke patinated brass signage with raised patinated brass lettering to be fitted over the existing historic acrylic lettering. No proposed demolition or alteration to the existing built fabric
- New signage and signage holder to the east elevation loading bay and wc entrances: new weather/ tamper proof sign types to accommodate an a4 paper sleeve insert and a 300x175mm sign
- 2no. Existing metal display cases to be refurbished: like-for-like metalwork repairs and redecoration works as required
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €660,000 | 233 m |
| 14 College Close, Tara St, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €320,000 | 235 m |
| 33 Trinity Plaza, Tara St, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €250,000 | 246 m |
| 46 Trinity Plaza, Tara St, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €475,000 | 246 m |
| 38 Trinity Plaza, Pearse St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2026 | €394,000 | 246 m |
| 25 Trinity Plaza, Townsend St, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €518,000 | 246 m |
| 43 Hyde Court, Townsend St, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €520,000 | 338 m |
| Apt 38, Hyde Court, Townsend St Dublin 2 | May 2025 | €546,000 | 338 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received20 July 2025
- Decision due14 January 2026
- Decision issued12 January 2026
- Permission expiry4 April 2031
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