Science Centre South Building, U.C.D., Belfield, Dublin 4.
Refurbishment and a four-storey extension of the existing Science Centre South building at UCD.
D08A/1419 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 18 March 2009
- Reference
- D08A/1419
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 March 2009
Summary
AI-generatedUniversity College Dublin is seeking permission for the refurbishment of the existing four-storey over ground science laboratories. The project also includes a new four-storey over ground extension, updated facades, and a new enclosed roof plant area.
- Storeys
- 5
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought by u. C. D. For the refurbishment of the existing 4-storey over ground science laboratories and a 4-storey over groung extension. The proposed development is located at the existing science building south, u. C. D. The development will consist / consists of: the refurbishment of the existing 4-storey over ground laboratories, a new 4-storey over ground extension, the updating of all existing facades, a new enclosed roof plant area with ventilation flues which shall be set b...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“TLI To facilitate, support and enhance the development of third level education institutions.”
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1e Belfield Court, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jun 2025 | €420,000 | 322 m |
| 8d Belfield Court, Donnybrook Dublin 4, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €350,000 | 326 m |
| Apt 8c, Belfield Court, Stillorgan Rd Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €380,000 | 330 m |
| 6 Block C, Belfield Court, Stillorgan Road | Jul 2025 | €445,000 | 330 m |
| 16c Belfield Court, Stillorgan Road, Donnybrook | May 2026 | €365,000 | 330 m |
| 3 Greenfield Crescent, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €2,601,000 | 388 m |
| 21 Greenfield Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 | Jul 2025 | €4,750,000 | 428 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 March 2009
- Decision issued14 April 2009
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