UCD Bowl, University College Dublin, Dublin Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Upgrades to spectator facilities at the UCD Bowl, including a new roof and extended facilities block.
D09A/0141 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 26 February 2009
- Reference
- D09A/0141
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 February 2009
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks to upgrade spectator viewing facilities at the grounds used by UCD Rugby Club and UCD AFC. Works will include the demolition of the existing partial roof, erection of a new roof covering all approved seating, and alterations and extensions to the rear facilities block.
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Official record
Development description
Permission is sought to further upgrade the spectator viewing facilities, at the grounds jointly used by the ucd rugby club and ucd afc soccer club, with associated improvements to comply with sports licensing requirements, improvements will include (i) demolition of the existing roof which partly covers the current spectator seating area, (ii) erection of a new roof to encompass all of the approved spectator seating; (iii) alterations to and extension of the facilities block situated to rear...
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“TLI To facilitate, support and enhance the development of third level education institutions.”
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 February 2009
- Decision issued21 April 2009
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