Merville House, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Alterations to approved plans at Merville House, including internal changes, an enlarged east side addition, and north facade changes.
D03A/0302 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 28 March 2003
- Reference
- D03A/0302
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 28 March 2003
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for alterations to previously approved plans (reg ref D01A/0638) at Merville House, UCD. The works include internal alterations at ground and first floor, an enlarged plan area on the east side addition of 37.5 square meters, and external elevation changes to the north facade. Merville House is a protected structure.
- Floor area
- 38 m²
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Official record
Development description
Alterations to approved plans (reg ref d01a/0638) comprising (1) internal alterations to approved plans at ground and first floor (2) revisions to approved additions on east side including enlarged plan area (an additional 37.5m2 to that previously approved) and (3) external elevation alterations to the existing north facade and ancillary site works. This is a protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“TLI To facilitate, support and enhance the development of third level education institutions.”
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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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Foster Ave, Mt Merrion, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €1,410,000 | 128 m |
| 4 Mountbrook, Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock | Feb 2026 | €397,000 | 242 m |
| Apt 100, Belfield Park, Stillorgan Road | Jan 2026 | €465,000 | 301 m |
| 24 Mountbrook, Stillorgan Rd, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €375,000 | 302 m |
| 26 Mountbrook, Stillorgan Rd, Blackrock | Apr 2025 | €531,000 | 302 m |
| 14 St Thomas Road, Mount Merrion, Blackrock | Jul 2025 | €1,750,000 | 305 m |
| Apartments 1-11, Fitzwilliam Court, The Rise Mount Merrion | Dec 2025 | €4,400,000 | 317 m |
| 47 Belfield Park, Stillorgan Rd, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €380,000 | 344 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received28 March 2003
- Decision issued4 June 2003
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