Saint Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16 (A Protected Structure)
Resurfacing of a sports pitch to provide an all-weather surface with fencing and spectator seating at Saint Columba's College.
D17A/0157 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 23 February 2017
- Reference
- D17A/0157
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 February 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to resurface an existing pitch to provide an all-weather surface on the grounds of a protected structure. Associated works include fencing up to 2.4 metres high, a water tank, a pump house, six water spray guns, and spectator seating built into the southern earth bank.
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Official record
Development description
Permission for the resurfacing of an existing pitch to provide an all-weather surface and the provision of associated works, including fencing around the pitch ranging in height from 2 metres to 2.4 metres, a water tank and pump house, 6 no. 2.7 metre high water spray guns around the pitch and spectator seating provided in the earth bank surrounding the pitch on its southern boundary and all associated works above and below ground. A protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“B To protect and improve rural amenity and to provide for the development of agriculture.”
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Brehon'S Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham | May 2026 | €1,195,000 | 475 m |
| 26 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,322 | 493 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received23 February 2017
- Decision issued18 April 2017
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