Science Block, Saint Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
Extension and refurbishment of the science block within the grounds of Saint Columba's College.
D16A/0038 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 22 March 2016
- Reference
- D16A/0038
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 March 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of an extension and alterations to an existing science block located within the curtilage of a protected structure. It includes constructing a new laboratory, store room, and boiler room in the undercroft, alongside facade, glazing, and roof upgrades to improve thermal performance.
- Floor area
- 73 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for extension and alterations to an existing building in the curtilage of a protected structure which includes the following: a. Construction of 1 no. New laboratory, store room and boiler room (c. 72.6m2) in the undercroft of the existing building. B. Repair and refurbishment of existing science block to include facade, glazing and roof upgrades to improve the thermal performance. C. Alterations to north, south, east and west elevations. D. Alterations to ground and first floor la...
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“B To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture.”
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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What happened next
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Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 3 June 2016. A completion certificate was lodged on 4 November 2016.
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Brehon'S Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham | May 2026 | €1,195,000 | 388 m |
| 26 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,322 | 393 m |
| 27 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 396 m |
| 28 Brehons Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 407 m |
| 29 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,400 | 444 m |
| 30 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Jun 2025 | €1,275,000 | 466 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 March 2016
- Decision issued13 April 2016
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