S00A/0554: A mixed use development to include the retention of Protected Structures. The proposal includes the construction of 317 no. apartments comprising: 270 no. two bedroom apartments; 29 no. one bedroom apartments and 18 no. two bedroom penthouse apartments. The proposed development consists of ten blocks, ranging in height as follows: Block A - two to three storeys; Block B - two to four storeys; Blocks C, D, E and K - four storeys plus penthouse; Blocks F, G, H and J - three storeys. The proposal also provides for the change of use of 'Georgian House' (Protected Structure - Ref. No. 28, List 1 South Dublin County Development Plan 1998) and neighbouring structure, from the existing institutional uses to a 102 no. bedroom nursing home (8,471 sq.m); this includes the change of use of Lower Ground Floor of the Chapel (Protected Structure - Ref. No. 28, List 1, South Dublin County Development Plan 1998) from ecclesiastical use to nursing home use (the remainder of the Chapel will not be affected by the proposed development); the change of use of the existing outbuildings to the north of the main buildings from store/workshop to 3 no. offices (107, 70 and 70 sq.m) and a creche (100 sq.m). There are five extensions proposed to the existing buildings (to accommodate the nursing home), comprising a new lobby, two no. stairwells and a lift shaft, a three storey glazed link, and a second floor glazed extension, all totalling 653 sq.m. The remaining two outbuildings (garage and store) and two prefabricated structure (two study rooms) to the northern side of the main buildings and the annex to the south-east of Georgian House, are to be demolished. Access to the residential units, the offices and creche is provided from a new access from Dispensary Lane. The existing entrance will provide access to the nursing home, and fire tender and service access is provided from an existing entrance at Convent Lane, and from Dispensary Lane. Dispensary Lane will be widened to 6m, and 7m at the junction with Grange Road. The existing boundary wall at Dispensary Lane will be demolished and rebuilt (using the salvaged stone) and a number of protected trees will be removed to allow for the widening. The proposed development also includes the provision of a total of 607 no. residential car parking spaces (all at basement level), and 33 no. surface level car parking spaces associated with the nursing home, creche an office uses; internal roadways; and all associated site development works, the provision of a boundary wall and railings, infrastructural and landscaping works, all on a site measuring 4.9 hectares (12.1 acres) approximately. An Environmental Impact Statement was also submitted with the planning application.
Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 and partially bounded by, Loreto Terrace to the north, Grange Road and Dispensary Lane to the west, Convent Lane and Loreto Primary, School to the south and Stonepark, Abbey to the east.
DecisionGrant permission
Decided15 June 2001
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Planning a project near Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 and partially bounded by, Loreto Terrace to the north, Grange Road and Dispensary Lane to the west, Convent Lane and Loreto Primary, School to the south and Stonepark, Abbey to the east.?
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- S00A/0554/EP273 apartments, change of use of a Protected Structure and neighbouring structure to nursing home, offices and creche. / 0.0 km away / 16 May 2007Granted
- SD04A/0321Retention of amendments to an approved (Planning Register Reference S00A/0554 and An Bord Pleanala PL.06S.125554) mixed-use development, which includes the retention of Protected Structures. The proposal comprises the retention of amendments to approved basement under Blocks A and B to provide improved circulation, ventilation and means of escape (no increase in the previously permitted number of car parking spaces is proposed). The revised element of the development relates to 0.07 hectares as part of an overall site measuring 4.9 hectares approximately, at Loreto Abbey, (Protected Structure Ref. No. 28, South Dublin Development Plan 1998), Grange Road, Dublin 14 and partially bounded by Loreto Terrace to the north, Grange Road and Dispensary Lane to the west, Convent Lane and Loreto Primary School to the South and Stonework Abbey to the east. / 0.0 km away / 30 June 2004Granted
- SD04A/0322Retention of amendments to an approved (Planning Register Reference S00A/0554 and An Bord Pleanala PL.063.125554), mixed-use development, including the retention of Protected Structures. The proposal comprises in Block A for 2 no. winter gardens in lieu of balconies and for 2 no. additional balconies to apartment numbers 20 & 27, revision to the internal orientation of 3 no. apartments, apartment numbers 05, 10 & 15. Revision of window type to 3 no. apartments, apartment numbers 02, 07 & 12. One new Automatic Opening Vent onto flat roof. In Block B for 6 no. winter gardens in lieu of balconies and an additional 2 no. windows to apartment numbers 42, 43, 50, 51, 58 & 59. Revision of window types to 8 no. apartments, apartment numbers 74, 75, 80, 81, 86, 87, 90 & 91. Revision to the layout of 2 no. apartments 60 & 69. Also a revision to the corridor screen wall (North Elevation) at second floor level facing onto the flat roof. All other elements of the scheme, including the works proposed to the Protected Structures are unaltered from the approved scheme. The revised element of the development relates to 0.15 hectares as part of an overall site measuring 4.9 hectares approximately, at Loreto Abbey, (Protected Structure Ref. No. 28, South Dublin Development Plan 1998), Grange Road, Dublin 14 and partially bounded by Loreto Terrace to the north, Grange Road and Dispensary Lane to the west, Convent Lane and Loreto Primary School to the South and Stonework Abbey to the east. / 0.0 km away / 30 June 2004Granted
- SD02A/0479Amendments to the residential blocks E,G,H, J and K of an approved mixed use development, including the retention of Protected Structures (Planning Register Reference S00A/0554 and An Bord Pleanala PL.06S. 125554) The proposal comprises the construction of an additional 50 no. apartments (the total no. of apartments for the combination of the permitted scheme and the proposed 50 no. apartments is 323 no. apartments) arranged in revised 2 and part 3 storey blocks (Blocks G, H, and J,) and in amended part 4 and part 5 storey blocks (Blocks E and K), with an additional 84 no. car parking spaces in an extension to the approved basement under blocks C,D,E,F,G,H,J and K, by approximately 5m to the west, 6.4m to the east and 4.4m to the south,to facilitate a proposed additional 84 no. carparking spaces. The total car parking for the combination of the previously permitted scheme (473 no. spaces), and this proposal (84 no. spaces) is 557 no. spaces, of which 524 no. are in the basement and 33 no. are on the surface. All other elements of the scheme, including the works proposed to the Protected Structures are unaltered from the approved scheme. The revised element of the development relates to 0.53 hectares as part of overall site measuring 4.9 hectares approximately at Loreto Abbey (Protected structure Ref. No. 28 South Dublin Development Plan 1998) / 0.0 km away / 24 January 2003Granted
- SD03A/0365Construction of 3 no. E.S.B. substations with associated switchrooms and amendments providing an additional store room to proposed caretaker/security office (Register Reference: SD03A/0131). The proposed substations are located; No. 1 fronting dispensary lane and adjoining proposed caretaker's/security office, No. 2 at top of ramp to basement to the north of block E and No. 3 along southern boundary to the south of blocks D and K. In an approved scheme; Register Reference S00A/0554, An Bord Pleanala PL.06S.125554 at Loreto Abbey (Protected Structure Ref. No. 28 South Dublin Development Plan 1998). / 0.0 km away / 24 July 2003Granted
- SD10A/02222 no. signs to advertise the childcare facility at Block M, Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Dublin 14 (A Protected Structure), and partially bounded by Loreto Terrace to the north, Grange Road and Dispensary Lane to the west, Convent Lane and Loreto Primary School to the south and Stonepark Abbey to the east. The signs are to be 1.65m high by 0.8m wide and 1.4m high by 0.555m wide, having a total overall advertising area of 1.7sq.m. approx. / 0.0 km away / 16 September 2010Granted
- SD22A/0153Development on site for Phase 1 (of a 2-phase future masterplan) partial demolitions, refurbishment and a new circulation link extension to the existing Loreto Abbey Complex, protected structures (RPS no.s 252 and 253) at the Grange Road Loreto Rathfarnham for use as Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh; The proposed Phase 1 works shall consist of partial demolitions of two storey link and toilet extensions; construction of a new 787sq.m replacement four storey glazed circulation extension linking the existing 1725 Georgian House and 1890's St. Anne's buildings; refurbishment works to the existing 1725 Georgian House and 1890's St. Anne's buildings, with works to the ground floor of the 1903 Gymnasium Building (all forming part of the protected structure RPS no. 253) totalling 3,854sq.m; demolition of 20th Century extension to, and holding works for future re-use, to Northern Gate Lodge (RPS No. 252); construction of temporary school prefabricated toilet accommodation for school use during the phasing of the main construction works; on-site drop-off, set-down and vehicular parking provisions, and associated off-site works adjoining the shared access road/ right of way with the Loreto Abbey Apartment Development; all associated hard- and soft- surface play areas, bicycle parking area and landscaping, boundary treatments; associated surface water attenuation, foul and surface water drainage connections, site works and ancillary services. / 0.1 km away / 19 May 2023Granted
- SD07A/0781Modifications to previously approved mixed residential and commercial development at the Loreto Abbey site (Reg. Ref. S00A/0554; PL00S.125554 and S00A/0554/EP) which included for the permission for a change of use of Loreto Abbey "Georgian House" protected structure from the existing established institutional uses to a 102 number bedroom nursing home (8,471sqm); this included the change of use of lower ground floor of the chapel from ecclesiastical use to nursing home use, the remainder of the chapel was not affected by the permitted development and the addition of five extensions to the existing building (to accommodate the nursing home), comprising a new lobby, two number stairwells and a lift shaft, a three storey glazed link, and a second floor glazed extension, all totalling 653sqm. The modifications to the permitted development comprise: 1) The provision of a new three storey extension (1,637sqm) to the north of the existing complex including removal of existing two storey corridor link between the Georgian house and St. Annes building in lieu of previously approved entrance lobby and two sets of stairs and five separate extensions establishing a well functioning circulation link at each floor level between the Georgian house, the St Annes building and the gymnasium resulting in an increase of 11 bedrooms from the previously permitted 102 bedrooms to a total of 113 bedrooms. 2) revisions to the previously approved nursing home internal room layout in the Georgian house, Church, Concert Hall, Gymnasium and building known as St Annes to upgrade and improve the nursing home accommodation to bring it in line with currant and future industry best practice. / 0.1 km away / 19 February 2008Granted