WEB2974/25: PERMISSION AND RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE; We, Trinity College Dublin (the Provost, Fellow Foundation Scholars and the other members of Board, of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin) Intend To Apply For: Permission & Retention Permission For development at this site: known as the Trinity Business School (0.518 ha site approximately), within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, DO2R590, DO2F6N2. The site is principally bounded by Pearse Street to the north; the existing railway line to the east; existing structures on Pearse Street to the west and the Trinity College campus to the south. The site also includes Nos. 183-188 Pearse Street (incl.) which are Protected Structures RPS Ref No's 6515, 6516, 6517, 6518 & 6520. The development will consist/consists of: permission for amendments to the planning permission granted under Reg.Ref: 3012/15 (3012/15/X1 extended to 18th December 2025).The amendments involve modifications to the permitted layout which originally provided for the demolition of the Simon Perry Building to create an Agora Space. Under the modified proposal the open space adjacent to the Business School will be reduced by 334 sqm to form an enclosed courtyard to the rear of the Simon Perry Building, which building will not be demolished. As part of the amendment application linear planter boxes are proposed along the northern facade of the Simon Perry building in the courtyard to manage existing surface water runoff from the roof of the building. The application includes all associated works to accommodate the proposed changes including relocation of bike racks (28 bicycles spaces) within the courtyard (previously shown on the permitted development adjoining the steps and ramp on the southern elevation). Retention permission is sought for a platform lift to the courtyard, minor elevational changes to the ground floor doors and the reconfiguration of the ramp and steps all on the southern elevation of the Business School.
Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Business School, Including Nos. 183-188 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
DecisionGrant permission and retention permission
Decided21 October 2025
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