Saint Columba's College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
Conversion of a protected dormitory building into music and performing arts rooms at Saint Columba's College.
D06A/1168 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 15 January 2007
- Reference
- D06A/1168
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 January 2007
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves adapting the existing Cadogan building, which is a protected structure, from dormitory accommodation into music practice and performing arts rooms. External works include a new door opening, removal of a fire-escape ladder, and repairs to roofs, stonework, doors, and windows. Internal works will reorganize rooms with new partitions, doors, screens, and services.
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Development description
Adaption of existing cadogan building (protected structure) from dormitory accommodation into music practice rooms and music room/performing arts room. The alterations will comprise external works including a new door opening, removal of existing fire-escape ladder and repairs to existing roofs, rainwater-goods, stonework, doors and windows and internal works including reorganisation of rooms involving provision of new partitions, doors and screens, finishes and services, provision of a new e...
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“B To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture.”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,322 | 311 m |
| 21 Brehon'S Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham | May 2026 | €1,195,000 | 312 m |
| 27 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 313 m |
| 28 Brehons Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 322 m |
| 29 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,400 | 358 m |
| 30 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €1,275,000 | 381 m |
| 6 Brehons Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham | Jan 2026 | €1,215,000 | 435 m |
| 9 College House, Taylors Hill, Rathfarnham | Sept 2025 | €386,000 | 490 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 January 2007
- Decision issued12 February 2007
In the area
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