WEBGSDZ1684/25: PROTECTED STRUCTURE The proposed development will consist of the continuation of the permitted and in place temporary sports changing and welfare facilities and estate accommodation facilities (as permitted under GSDZ4601/19 and amended by GSDZ3064/20) for a period of 5 years. The existing permitted development consists of multiple single-storey modular prefabricated buildings (combined GFA c.621 sq.m.) used as sports changing and welfare facilities and estates accommodation including changing and welfare facilities and office use with associated plant rooms, minor landscaping works and bicycle parking.
Site of c.0.2ha to the north of Rathdown House (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref.3283 - formerly ‘The Female House’), and Orchard House (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 3286 – formerly 'The, Mortuary' Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
DecisionGrant permission
Decided22 May 2025
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- GSDZ3064/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this site to the north of Rathdown House, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. Sections of the site are located within the curtilage of two Protected Structures: Rathdown House (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3283 – formerly ‘The Female House’); and Orchard House (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 3286 – formerly ‘The Mortuary’). The site is also located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The development will consist of: (A) Temporary (5 years) estate accommodation facilities comprising: (i) Multiple single-storey modular prefabricated buildings (combined GFA c.141sqm) to be used as changing and welfare facilities, a kitchenette/canteen, and office use; (ii) The provision of 3 no. bicycle stands (6 no. spaces); and (iii) Minor landscaping and boundary treatment works. (B) Amendments to the permitted temporary (5 years) sports changing facility (Reg. Ref. GSDZ4601/19) comprising: (i) Relocation of the permitted facility c.93m west and c.1.5m north; (ii) Repositioning (90-degree rotation) of 3no. single storey containers on the east elevation; (iii) Inclusion of an additional single storey container (GFA c.12.5sqm) and a standalone air source heat pump unit; (iv) Modification to the east entrance including new block walls, tarmac surfacing and the repositioning of the permitted security gate; and (v) Adjustments to the existing hoarding opening at the west entrance from c.22.5m to c.7.6m wide. (C) All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.2175ha. / 0.0 km away / 14 September 2020Granted
- GSDZ4601/19Temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the north of Rathdown House (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3283 - formerly 'The Female House'), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will comprise of: 1. Multiple single-storey modular prefabricated buildings (combined GFA c.455sq.m) to be used as sports changing and welfare facilities, a reception, and equipment storage. The modular units will be positioned around a central open-air courtyard. An emergency access gate and perimeter fence are proposed along the west elevation. 2. A single-storey container to be used as a plant room (GFA c.12.5sq.m). 3. A water storage tank. 4. Minor landscaping works and the provision of bicycle stands. 5. All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.16ha. / 0.0 km away / 04 February 2020Granted
- GSDZ4769/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development is located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. It relates to an existing building within the Grangegorman SDZ, namely Rathdown House ('The Female House'), a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 3282). The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended). The development will consist of: 1) At ground floor level: a) The removal of 2 no. classrooms and a section of corridor to accommodate an increase in the overall canteen area (c.185sq.m.). b) Adjustments and improvements to the canteen layout including inter alia: the removal of existing partitions, doors and ceiling (non-historic); and the installation of new partition walls, ceiling, doors, kitchen / service equipment, acoustic control panels (wall and ceiling), and all associated works. No works proposed to external historical fabric. Overall canteen GFA c.521sq.m. c) Provision of a new student services and information desk in the main entrance lobby, and all associated works. d) Replacement of 2 no. sets of double hinged glazed doors (non-historic) with new sliding glazed doors at the main entrance. 2) At First floor level: a) Existing library to be removed and relocated within Park House (DCC Reg. Ref. 4633/18). All existing library associated partitions, services and steel shelf support structures (non-historic) to be removed, and all existing steel penetrations of first floor slab (historic) to be removed infilled, repaired and made good. b) Existing library to be replaced by a new Student Health and Counselling Centre to include 15 no. medical/counselling rooms and associated support services. Works to include inter alia: new partitions, ceiling, screens, and all associated works. Overall Student Health and Counselling Centre GFA c.599sq.m. 3) All site services and site development works on a site of c.0.16ha (1,579sq.m.). All proposed works are reversible and will not impact negatively on the Protected Structure. / 0.1 km away / 21 February 2020Granted
- 3935/24I) Removal of existing fence on site and partial removal of existing boundary walls to Rathdown Road and the adjoining unnamed laneway. ii) Construction of a part single, part three-storey, four bedroom, flat roofed detached dwelling served by private amenity space, in the form of garden space to the front and rear at ground floor level and an external terrace off the south elevation at first floor level. iii) Provision of 1 no. roof light and 2 no. new pedestrian entrances to the front and rear via Rathdown Road and the adjoining unnamed laneway respectively. iii) All ancillary works, inclusive of landscaping, boundary treatments and drainage, necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 06 December 2024Granted
- GSDZ3367/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS NO. 3288). Located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The development will consist of improvement works including: 1)Raking out of existing cementitious pointing to rubble stone and brick walls and repointing in lime, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north facade of the Link Building and the west facade of the East Building; 2)Removal of existing cementitious render and replacement with new lime render, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north and east facades of the East Building, north and east facades of the Chapel Building and all facades of the single storey block to the south of the Chapel Building; 3)Removal of 6 no. roller shutters to ground floor windows on the west elevation of the East Building; and 4)Repairs to existing temporary mesh to windows. / 0.1 km away / 14 October 2021Granted
- GSDZ4003/20PERMISSION & RETENTION: We, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site: at a warehouse to the north of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will consist of: A) Retention permission for works comprising of: 1. Metal corrugated cladded gable end (east elevation) to enclose a warehouse of 835 sq.m GFA (original warehouse partially demolished under Reg.Ref. 3336/12; reducing from c. 2,018 sq.m to 835 sq.m GFA). B) Permission for works comprising of: 1. Refurbishment works to an existing warehouse consisting of: i) Replacement of the existing asbestos cladding on the north, south and west elevation with a new metal corrugated cladding facade; ii) Blocking up of existing roller shutter doors and selected pedestrian doors and windows on the north and west elevations with matching brickwork infill; iii) Inclusion of new pedestrian doors on the north and east elevations; iv) Inclusion of a vehicular access roller shutter door on the east elevation; v) Replacement of 15 no. clear cladding panels on the south elevation with clear GRP panels; vi) Replacement of 2 no. existing roof lights with clear GRP panels; vii) Replacement of the existing gutters, RWPs and drip trays with similar new versions; and viii) Erection of lighting and CCTV cameras on the exterior of the warehouse facing into the associated yards. 2. Other works comprising of: i) Provision of 3 no. standalone compactor units; and ii) Inclusion of a perimeter fence and vehicular access gate. 3. All associated site development works and services on a site of c. 0.215 ha. / 0.1 km away / 19 February 2021Granted
- WEB2979/25The proposed development will consist of permanent works to the Grangegorman Upper, Grangegorman Lower and Rathdown Road junction and roadway. These works are similar to that previous permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 2834/18; ABP Ref. 302066 and will make permanent the interim measures put in place under GSDZ2835/18 at this location and comprise: 1. The permanent removal of existing one-way left turn slip lane from Grangegorman Lower to Grangegorman Upper; realignment of the T-junction with Rathdown Road / Grangegorman Lower; new raised table with 2 no. pedestrian crossings on Grangegorman Upper and associated new road surface treatment and road marking; provision of a new speed ramp on Grangegorman Lower north of Ivy Avenue and the replacement of an existing speed ramp on Rathdown Road. 2. The development also includes permanent removal of parking areas previously within the junction and creation of a new public space with 2 no. parking spaces for accessible vehicles, bicycle parking spaces and all associated landscape and site works (including surface treatment, bollards, demountable bollards, lighting and feature trees and planted areas). 3. All development shall take place within a total area of c. 2,170 sq.m and is located adjacent to the existing Grangegorman boundary wall (a Protected Structure). / 0.1 km away / 09 February 2026Granted
- GSDZ2637/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: Permission for development at a site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located on the western side of Grangegorman Lower, east of The Top House Protected Structure (RPS No. 3282) and south of The Laundry Building Protected Structure (RPS No. 3287). No works to any of the protected structure is proposed as part of this application. The development consists of modifications to permitted 'Central Quad' - a 5 to 6 storey third level educational building granted under Planning Ref. GSDZ2837/15. The modifications include the following: Increase in height of rooftop mechanical extract flues. Increase in extent and height of screened plant area. Additional lift overruns and balustrades at roof level to allow safe access. Changes to fenestration and venting to facilitate natural ventilation. Minor revisions to elevational design/facades/materials. Additional external facade lighting. Revised bicycle store design to make them fully enclosed. Minor changes to permitted landscaped areas. Development has otherwise been carried out in accordance with permission Ref. GSDZ/2837/15. The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended). / 0.2 km away / 17 July 2020Granted