Loreto Secondary School, Loreto Avenue, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
Demolition of a locker room to build a new science block and an additional floor for classrooms at Loreto Secondary School in Dalkey.
D03A/0759 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 18 December 2003
- Reference
- D03A/0759
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 December 2003
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes the demolition of a prefabricated locker room to build a new 480 square metre single-storey science block. It also proposes a 530 square metre classroom block by adding a floor over an existing two-storey building, complete with a platform lift.
- Floor area
- 1,010 m²
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Official record
Development description
Demolition of a single storey prefabricated locker room and link corridor and provision of a new single storey detached science block (area: 480 sq. M. Approx. ) comprising science labs, toilets and social areas. The application also includes provision of a new classroom block (area: 530 sq. M. Approx. ) by way of an additional floor over an existing two storey building and a platform lift and associated shaft for people with disabilities. The high level block comprises 7 no. Classrooms and to...
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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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Glencairn, Harbour Rd, Dalkey | Oct 2025 | €630,000 | 234 m |
| 7 Leslie Ave, Dalkey, Dublin | May 2025 | €710,000 | 236 m |
| 7a Leslie Avenue, Dalkey, Co. Dublin | Feb 2026 | €835,000 | 237 m |
| 33 Convent Rd, Dalkey, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €875,000 | 239 m |
| 3 Harbour Crescent, Harbour Rd, Dalkey | Oct 2025 | €2,600,000 | 245 m |
| 5 Carysfort Court, Carysfort Rd, Dalkey | Jan 2026 | €550,000 | 327 m |
| 3 Tempe Terrace, Rockfort Avenue, Dalkey | Jun 2025 | €3,600,000 | 331 m |
| Cnoc Aluinn, 92 Coliemore Road, Dalkey | May 2025 | €3,350,000 | 347 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 December 2003
- Decision issued21 January 2004
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