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  The Old Library Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin College Green Dublin 2

May 03 2023

Application Received

Jun 27 2023

Decision

Jun 27 2023

Decision Due

Aug 09 2023

Granted

Aug 15 2023

Commencement Notice

Aug 29 2023

Commencement Started
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 03 / 05 / 2023
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the use of the Long Room, located within the Old Library, for a temporary exhibition for 12 months. The temporary exhibition will include for the temporary installation of a suspended 6m inflatable and rotating globe depicting the planet earth. The globe will be sus... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    400m 18/04/2024 N/A Milano 38 Dawson Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Permission for the installation of 1 set of halo illuminated fascia text and lightlines, 1 internally illuminated menu and poster box and 1 non illuminated awning.... login required. Details...
    330m 11/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 6 Kildare Street Dublin 2 D02 E434 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For the creation of a Medicine Museum at basement and lower ground floor levels at 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 E434, which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The creation of the museum includes for: • Forming a new entrance by lowering an existing window ope on the front (Kildare Street) façade at basement level. • Renewing the existing disabled hoist from Kildare Street level down to basement level • Removing the floor within the lower ground floor Lecture Theatre to create a double height exhibition space at basement level, and forming two new opes into this new double height exhibition space • Remodelling of the existing basement plantroom to facilitate the installation of exhibition cases • Removing the spiral stairs from the reception at ground level down to basement level. • Providing new toilet facilities for use by museum visitors at basement level ... login required. Details...
    390m 05/04/2024 N/A 5 South William Street Dublin 2 PERMISSION & RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Part retention permission and part permission for refurbishment works to the existing restaurant premises, a protected structure, at number 5 South William Street, Dublin 02. Retention permission for development. The development works to be retained consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the ground floor, basement level, shopfront and signage details. Retention is sought for the following A) the removal of the existing shopfront B) the removal and reinstatement of the existing ground floor structure C) the removal of non-original fabric from sections of the ground floor and basement... login required. Details...
    280m 28/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 14 Wicklow Street Dublin 2 Installation of replacement Illuminated fascia and bus-stop sign to existing shopfront. Redecoration of shopfront... login required. Details...
    290m 27/03/2024 N/A Nos. 18/19 Duke Street and No. 8 Duke Lane Upper Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: (a) Change of use from retail office to Hotel with 17 No. of Hotel bedrooms (at First, Second, Third and Fourth levels); (b) General alterations including the following: ... login required. Details...
    290m 27/03/2024 N/A 18/19 Duke Street and No.8 Duke Lane Upper Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION/ RETENTION:For the following at Nos. 18/19 Duke Street (Protected Structure) and No.8 Duke Lane Upper, Dublin 2 (Basement and Ground Floor levels): (a) Retention: i) Change of use from travel agency/ retail to licensed bar/ public house/ restaurant ii) General alterations including the following: relocation of internal partitions, installation of building services, upgrading of fire resistance of d... login required. Details...
    290m 26/03/2024 N/A 7 D'Olier Street Dublin 2 D02 HF60 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For change of use of the upper floors of the existing five storey over basement terraced building at 7 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 HF60 (Protected Structure - Dublin City Council RPS 2294). Development to comprise change of use from office to commercial guest house use from first to fourth floors, including ground floor entrance lobby, reconfig... login required. Details...
    190m 26/03/2024 N/A No. 111 Grafton Street Dublin 2 PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention permission is sought f or a change of use at ground floor level (101.42 sq m) and first floor level (94.80 sq m) from retail to a so... login required. Details...
    390m 25/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 5 South William Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RET , ENTION/PERMISSION :Part retention permissiom and part permission for refurbishment works to the existing restaurant premises a protected structure. Retention permission for development . The development works to be retained consist of the conservation and refurbishment of the ground floor, basement level, shopfront and signage details. Retention is sought for the following (a) the removal of the existing shopfront, (b) the removal and reinstatement of the existing ground floor structure, (c) the removal of non-original fabric from sections of the ground floor and basement level of the property. Per... login required. Details...
    400m 19/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 38 Dawson Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the installation of 1 set of halo illuminated fascia text and light lines, 1 internally illuminated menu and poster box and 1 non illuminated awning on a protected structure.... login required. Details...
    330m 14/03/2024 N/A 26/27 Grafton Street Dublin 2 The development will consist of the replacement of the existing fascia sign with a new white metal fascia sign and a new black aluminium lighting trough below, covering the existing black glass fascia with black matt vinyl at 26/27 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. Fascia sign to be 2250mm x 378mm.... login required. Details...
    430m 13/03/2024 N/A 2-3 Castle Market Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For the change of use, alterations, and extension of existing retails premises. The proposal involves, the change of use of an existing retail use to licensed restaurant, a single storey extension (25.23sqm) located at first floor level to the rear of the property. Internal alterations, including the widening of existing wall ... login required. Details...
    290m 12/03/2024 N/A Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro Nos 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row Dublin 2 D02 NX25 PROTECTED STRUCTURE for development including amendments to previously permitted alterations (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3270/22 at this c. 0.16 ha site at Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro, Nos. 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament row, Dublin 2, D02 NX25, and the party wall to No. 39 Fleet Street, D02 EK07/No. 7 Westmoreland Street, D02 XF76 (Protected Structure). (The extant planning permission (Reg. Ref. 3270/22) which is partially implemented, permits inter alia the relocation of the existing electrical substation and switchroom from existing basement level to the rear service yard and subsequent change of use of the substation area to hotel use (43 sq m), provision of a new entrance door and glazed screen, provision of a new internal stairs to basement level directly from Fleet Street, and all associated works.) The development will consist of the following demolition: part of the Basement Level; the single storey structure to the rear of the Ground Floor Level; part of the First Floor Level to the front to create a double height main entrance; the rear return from First to Third Floor Levels; and the Fourth Floor Level. Total demolition Gross Floor Area 1,319 sq m. The development will consist of the construction of new hotel floor area comprising: rear extensions to Basement Level; rear extensions of the Ground to Third Floor Levels; an extended replacement Fourth Floor Level; new Fifth Floor Level; new set back Sixth Floor Level with a separate roof top access to the east and a roof top terrace bar to the north and west incorporating canopy structure and PV panels above; enclosed plant room at roof level se... login required. Details...
    480m 11/03/2024 N/A No. 6 & 7 Lower O'Connell Street Lower North City Dublin PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the replacement of fourth floor windows and associated site works. Subject building is a protected structure (Dublin City Council's record of protected structures (RPS) Reference 5994.... login required. Details...
    340m 11/03/2024 N/A Ground Floor & Basement of 16/17 College Green Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at Ground Floor and Basement of 16/17 College Green, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following alterations to a Protected Structure all of which are interior works: (1) Change of Use for the Ground Floor from banking and associated use to cultural/artistic exhibition space. (2) Demoliti... login required. Details...
    330m 08/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 26 & 27 Grafton Street Dublin 2 The replacement of the existing fascia sign with a new white metal fascia sign and a new black aluminium lighting trough below, covering the existing black glas... login required. Details...
    290m 06/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro Nos. 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row Dublin 2 D02 NX25 and the party wall to No. 39 Fleet Street D02 EK07/ No. 7 Westmoreland Street D02 XF76 PROTECTED SRUCTURE:For development including amendments to previously permitted alterations (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3270/22) at this c. 0.16 ha site at Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro, Nos. 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row, Dublin 2, D02 NX25, and the party wall to No. 39 Fleet Street, D02 EK07/ No. 7 Westmoreland Street, D02 XF76 (Protected Structure). (The extant planning permission (Reg. Ref. 3270/22) which is partially implemented, permits inter alia the relocation of the existing electrical substation and switchroom from existing basement level to the rear service yard and subsequent change of use of the substation area to hotel use (43 sq m), provision of a new entrance door and glazed screen, provision of a new internal stairs to basement level directly from Fleet Street, and all associated works.) The development will consist of the following demolition: part of the Basement Level; the single storey structure to the rear of the Ground Floor Level; part of the First Floor Level to the front to create a double height main entrance; the rear return from First to Third Floor Levels; and the Fourth Floor Level. Total demolition Gross Floor Area 1,319 sq m. The development will consist of the construction of new hotel floor area comprising: rear extensions to Basement Level; rear extensions of the Ground to Third Floor Levels; an extended replacement Fourth Floor Level; new Fifth Floor Level; new set back Sixth Floor Level with a separate roof top access to the east and a roof top terrace bar to the north and west incorporating canopy structure and PV panels above; enclosed plant room at roof level set ... login required. Details...
    400m 05/03/2024 N/A 4 Dame Lane Dublin 2 D02 YD79 RETENTION The proposed development consists of Retention Permission for the erection of a traditional timber shopfront structure attached to the front (north) façade of the existing building, extending single storey in height over existing entrance doors... login required. Details...
    430m 04/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 2-3 Castle Market Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the change of use, alterations, and extension of existing retail premises. The proposal involves, the change of use of an existing retail use to licenced restaurant, a single storey extension (25.23 sqm) located at first floor level to the rear of the property. Internal alterations, including the widening of existing wall openings between no2 and... login required. Details...
    380m 29/02/2024 N/A 27 Anne Street South Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development consists of the retention of a wall-mounted sign with the wording 'Trinity Clinic' affixed to the front facade at first floor level.... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
    Creative Commons LicenseContains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Lucan Formation
    • Description: Dark limestone & shale (`calp)
    • Labels: CDLUCN / LU

    Bedrock:
    • Moderate ( M)

    Planning & Development

    Zoning:
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    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • College (COLL) - #DU02998
    • House - 18th/19th century (HOEC) - #DU03427
    • Religious house - Augustinian canons (RHAC) - #DU01298
    • Library (LIBR) - #DU01105
    • Ogham stone (present location) (PLOS) - #DU04146
    • Ogham stone (present location) (PLOS) - #DU04147

    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    George Salmon Statue 50020521 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1910 - 1915 statue Same as Original Yes
    Sfera con Sfera 50020519 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1980 - 1985 statue Same as Original Yes
    Berkley Library 50020393 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1960 - 1970 library/archive Same as Original Yes
    The Rubrics 50020387 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1690 - 1710 hall of residence Same as Original Yes
    Reclining Figures 50020517 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1965 - 1970 statue Same as Original Yes
    Graduates Memorial Building 50020384 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1900 - 1905 building misc Same as Original Yes
    Cactus Provisoire 50020518 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1965 - 1980 statue Same as Original Yes
    Examination Hall 50020380 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1775 - 1790 building misc exam hall Yes
    Reading Room 50020388 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 library/archive Same as Original Yes
    Old Library 50020389 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1710 - 1740 library/archive Same as Original Yes
    Lecky Statue 50020520 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1905 - 1910 statue Same as Original Yes
    Campanile 50020386 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1850 - 1855 building misc Same as Original Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


    National Roads (N) and Motorways (M):
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