GrantedAlterationsDecided 14 November 2008

The Church of the Nativity of the, Blessed Virgin, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co Dublin

Demolition of a sacristy extension and construction of a new larger sacristy, along with restoration works at Saggart Church.

SD08A/0309 · South Dublin County Council · Lodged 21 October 2008

Reference: SD08A/0309
Authority: South Dublin County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 October 2008
Floor area: 45.5 m²

Summary

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The project involves demolishing a 23.5 sqm non-original sacristy and building a new 45.5 sqm single-storey sacristy. It also includes extensive stone repairs, lime mortar re-pointing, rainwater goods replacement, landscaping, and accessibility modifications to the church entrances.

Alterationschurchrestorationextension

Storey: 1

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Development description

The demolition of the existing 23.5msq single storey non original sacristy extension and the construction of a new 45.5msq single storey sacristy extension in the same location; the re-pointing with lime mortar, repairs to the stone work and the repair of the lime based render to the other elevations; the repair of all cast iron rainwater goods and the replacement of any decayed sections with new cast iron elements to match existing, upgrade the existing concrete surface around the church building with a new hard and soft landscaping treatment; the modification of the entrances to the church to faciliate level access through ramping of the proposed external surfaces; removal of the existing internal draught lobby to the side entrance (north -east transept) and its replacement with a new enlarged glazed entrance lobby and the fitting of a new door leaf to match existing at the entrance to the day chapel (south west elevation)- it is proposed to lower the floor level of the day chapel to facilitate level access; the replacement of the existing non original front door with a new door designed to be in keepiing with the original charactor of the church and to match the existing original side door (north east transept); the installation of a new wheelchair ramp from the transept to the sacristy, internal redocoration in muted tones/shades to support the architecture of the building, including painting of ceilling, walls and wall panelling and redecoration of the shrine area; the removal of the existing non original organ gallery and staircase and the construction of a new larger choir gallery with staircase and wheelchair accessible platform lift; existing internal timber entrance lobby to be retained; the construction of a new off street surface carpark and set down area to the rear and side of the church accommodation 200 cars with associated landscaping, external lighting and drainage, accessed from garter lane via proposed new access and vehicular gates (protected structure).

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“To protect, improve and provide for the future development of Village Centres”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
32 Swift Bank Avenue, Saggartprice excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€458,150	65 m
Caragh, Saggart, Dublin	Dec 2025	€685,000	93 m
24 The Swift, Tasaggard Green, Co Dublin	Jun 2026	€400,000	126 m
Apt 44, The Swift, Tassagard Green	Sept 2025	€305,000	126 m
Apt 29 The Swift, Tassagard Greens, Saggart	Nov 2025	€315,000	157 m
4 The Swift, Tassagard Green, Garters Lane	Jul 2025	€378,000	160 m
Apt 2 Over Spar Shop, Saggart, Dublin	Nov 2025	€160,000	170 m
Apt 1 Main St, Saggart, Main St	Nov 2025	€160,000	170 m

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Key dates

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Application received21 October 2008
Further information requested26 June 2008
Further information received21 October 2008
Decision due17 November 2008
Decision issued14 November 2008
Grant issued23 December 2008

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