Presbyterian Church, York Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin
Removal of two pews from the southern transept of a protected church structure.
D03A/0197 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 27 February 2003
- Reference
- D03A/0197
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 February 2003
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for internal alterations at the Presbyterian Church on York Road, which is a Protected Structure. The works consist solely of the removal of two pews from the southern transept.
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
Removal of 2 no. Pews from the southern transept. The presbyterian church is a protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“SNI To protect, improve and encourage the provision of sustainable neighbourhood infrastructure.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general community services/facilities uses
Objective set by the COUNTY 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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What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 York Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €2,207,000 | 94 m |
| Airhill, Tivoli Terrace North, Dun Laoghaire | Jun 2025 | €865,000 | 113 m |
| 13 Vesey Place, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Jun 2025 | €165,000 | 134 m |
| 18 Vesey Place, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin | Dec 2025 | €1,825,000 | 152 m |
| Fairhill House, Northcote Ave, Dun Laoghaire | Mar 2025 | €900,000 | 161 m |
| Ariana House, Knapton Road, Monkstownprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €2,440,529 | 173 m |
| 12 Tivoli Terrace North, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €1,225,000 | 174 m |
| 87 Northcote Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin | Mar 2025 | €495,000 | 210 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 February 2003
- Decision issued8 April 2003
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