The National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 4
Construction of an 82 sq.m courtyard extension for a new cold storage unit at the National Virus Reference Laboratory.
D06A/1968 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 21 December 2006
- Reference
- D06A/1968
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 December 2006
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a flat roof extension in the courtyard of the laboratory at UCD. It includes removing existing sample storage portacabins, replacing them with a new cold storage unit, replacing a south elevation window with glazed entrance doors, and minor internal modifications.
- Floor area
- 82 m²
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
The construction of a flat roof extension of circa 82 sq. M in the courtyard to include the removal of the existing sample storage. Portacabins and replacing same with a new cold storage unit. The removal of a window to the south elevation which is to be replaced with new glazed entrance doors and also to include minor internal modifications.
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
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1e Belfield Court, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €420,000 | 363 m |
| 8d Belfield Court, Donnybrook Dublin 4, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €350,000 | 375 m |
| 6 Block C, Belfield Court, Stillorgan Road | Jul 2025 | €445,000 | 385 m |
| Apt 8c, Belfield Court, Stillorgan Rd Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €380,000 | 385 m |
| 16c Belfield Court, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook | May 2026 | €365,000 | 385 m |
| 40 Cranford Court, Stillorgan Rd, Dublin 4 | Apr 2025 | €316,000 | 407 m |
| Ashfield, Stillorgan Rd, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €870,000 | 411 m |
| 70 Cranford Court, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jul 2026 | €207,500 | 424 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 December 2006
- Decision issued1 February 2007
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