Froebel College of Education, Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Demolitions and alterations to a protected college building, including a new single-storey entrance pavilion.
D07A/1777 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 21 December 2007
- Reference
- D07A/1777
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 December 2007
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works at the St. Thomas' Block of Froebel College, a protected structure, involve the demolition of courtyard extensions, toilets, and an external wall. A new single-storey entrance pavilion of 63 sq.m will be constructed.
- Floor area
- 63 m²
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Official record
Development description
Demolitions and alterations to the st. Thomas' block, froebel college which is a protected structure. The proposed works will include the demolition of the following existing buildings: extensions within the external courtyard, semora caidrimh, existing female toilets, and existing external wall to the lift lobby within the external courtyard. New works will consist of the following: the construction of a new single storey entrance pavilion of total area 63sq. M to the st. Thomas' block, fro...
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin | Apr 2025 | €1,890,000 | 80 m |
| 43 Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €865,000 | 96 m |
| Kali House, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Sept 2025 | €1,000,000 | 111 m |
| 44 Westfield, Rock Rd, Sion Hill | Jan 2025 | €730,000 | 125 m |
| 10 Dawson Court, Cross Ave, Blackrock | May 2026 | €527,000 | 130 m |
| Apt 11, Dawson Court, Cross Ave | Jan 2025 | €480,000 | 130 m |
| Apt 4, Dawson Court, Cross Ave | Mar 2026 | €510,000 | 130 m |
| 11 Woodview, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock | Jan 2026 | €550,000 | 173 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 December 2007
- Decision issued25 February 2008
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