The Steward's House, Saint Columba's College, Kilmashogue Lane, Whitechurch, Dublin 16, D16 R650
Demolition of a two-storey house and outbuildings to build a new single-storey student day house at Saint Columba's College.
D21A/0008 · Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council · Lodged 16 March 2021
- Reference
- D21A/0008
- Authority
- Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 16 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposed consists of the demolition of the existing two-storey 'Steward's House' and its associated outbuildings. In its place, a new single-storey, flat-roofed Student's Day House measuring 310.5 sqm will be constructed.
- Storey
- 1
- Floor area
- 311 m²
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Official record
Development description
Permission for development. The development proposed will consist of: a. The demolition of an existing two storey dwelling known as 'steward's house' and attendant sheds/outbuildings, concrete slabs and a greenhouse along with general site clearance works; b. The construction of a new single storey, flat roofed student's day house measuring 310.5 sqm gross floor space, to be accessed via existing pedestrian gateway; c. All associated development and works above and below ground including mod...
Land-use zoning
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“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 | 469 m |
| 26 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | Apr 2025 | €1,101,322 | 474 m |
| 27 Brehon's Chair, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 478 m |
| 28 Brehons Chair, Kellystown Road, Rathfarnhamprice excludes VAT | May 2025 | €1,101,322 | 488 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received16 March 2021
- Decision issued12 April 2021
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
For alterations to dormitory/dining-hall building, a protected structure, comprising external works including…
St. Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
D04A/1265Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 4 Nov 2004Alterations
- Granted60 m away
Permission is sought for amendments to previously granted permission D11A/0436 to include a single storey…
Saint Columba's College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
D12A/0067Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 24 Feb 2012Extension
- Granted70 m away
Replacement Boarding Accommodation to accommodate 104 pupils. Incorporated within the building will be living…
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D02A/1129Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 13 Feb 2003Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Permission for extension and alterations to an existing building in the curtilage of a Protected Structure…
Science Block, Saint Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
D16A/0038Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 22 Mar 2016Extension
- Granted110 m away
2 storey toilet/store room extension to existing dormitory block within the college grounds. [LOCATION] St.…
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D02A/0185Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 8 Mar 2002Extension
- Granted120 m away
Conversion of existing grass hockey pitch to a sand-dressed artificial grass surface with associated land…
Saint Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16
D07A/0355Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 15 Mar 2007Other
- Granted140 m away
Permission for the resurfacing of an existing pitch to provide an all-weather surface and the provision of…
Saint Columbas College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16 (A Protected Structure)
D17A/0157Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Feb 2017Alterations
- Granted150 m away
Permission for Change of Use and alterations to a Protected Structure, which includes the following: A.…
The Masterman Building (c.50.3 sqm GIFA), Saint Columba's College, Whitechurch, Dublin 16 (A Protected Structure)
D17A/0449Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 19 May 2017Change of use
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