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The Physiology Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3320/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the provision of an enclosed disabled access platform lift at the front entrance to the Physiology Building, replacing an existing external platform lift at the same location.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 Jun 2019

  2. Decision due

    15 Aug 2019

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    15 Aug 2019

  4. Grant issued

    23 Sept 2019

Application Details

Location
The Physiology Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
4.93 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 June 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
15 August 2019
Grant Date
23 September 2019

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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45m
2182/21GRANT PERMISSION8 Feb 2021

The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars and other Members of the Board of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, intend to apply for permission for development at this site. The development site is located at the eastern part of the campus and includes parts of the Zoology/Physiology and Anatomy/Chemistry buildings, and part of Parade Ground. The development consists of: Minor amendments to approved new university building (known as E3 Learning Foundry) permitted pursuant to Dublin City Council Planning Ref: 3718/19 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. 305816-19) including: - Amendments to roof top plant and one additional flue (no increase in height over permitted development), omission of approved roof top pergola and revised PV layout. - Minor amendments to approved interventions in Zoology and Physiology facades. - Alterations to new dissection hall entrance to Anatomy building. - Amendments to approved internal floor layouts including mezzanine bike store and plant area resulting in the provision of an additional c. 12 sqm to permitted development. - Approved ground floor service corridor converted to external space. - Amendment to approved finishes at two small courtyards. - Amendment to curtain wall and plantroom cladding. - Amendment to cycle parking layout (retaining approved number) and minor amendment to landscape. - Other minor alterations.

c. 0.47 ha within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

46m
3718/19GRANT PERMISSION9 Aug 2019

Permission for development (to be known as the E3 Learning Foundry) at this site, c0.47 ha within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, consisting substantially of the area of the four-storey Biochemistry building fronting Parade Ground, two storey portacabin single storey Roberts Laboratory, glasshouses and ancillary single storey structures which has permission for the demolition and removal of structures pursuant to Planning Ref. 3884/18. The development site will also include the Anatomy Annexe building, parts of the Zoology/Physiology and Anatomy/Chemistry buildings and part of Parade Ground. The development consists of: 1. New university building c. 7,256 sqm, fronting Parade Ground, ranging from 4 to 6 storeys over basement (c. 26m above ground level at the central lantern element of the building). The new building will connect to the rear of the Zoology/Physiology building at ground floor level. 2. Demolition of 2 storey Anatomy Annexe building c. 270 sqm and extensions to that building c. 135 sqm located adjacent to the Zoology and Anatomy / Chemistry buildings, creating a new landscaped plaza and providing a pedestrian connection between Parade Ground and College Park over part basement. 3. Demolition of accretions (additions) to rear of Zoology/Physiology building c. 270 sqm and consequent alterations to rear elevations with minor reconfiguration works at the interface between the existing building and proposed new development. 4. Creation of an external access to the north elevation of the Anatomy building and alterations to that elevation. 5. All ancillary works, including: bicycle provision (c. 360 spaces); attenuation tank; basement and rooftop plant; rooftop pv panels, greenhouse and terrace on roof of 4 storey element; landscaping and public realm works; drainage; signage; all related site development and excavation works above and below ground.

Site, c 0.47 ha within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

68m
WEB1665/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA3 Aug 2023

The development will consist of a material alteration to the Hamilton Building at ground floor level consisting of the relocation of the existing entrance door to the junior common room at ground level and provision of a new internal passenger lift to facilitate universal access to the mezzanine floor level in the junior common room.

The Hamilton Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 D02 YY50

68m
5021/23GRANT PERMISSION20 Dec 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE We, The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars and the other members of the board of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin wish to apply for permission at the site of The Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, which is within the curtilage of a protected structure in the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of a material alteration to the Hamilton Building at ground floor level consisting of the relocation of the existing entrance doors to the junior common room at ground level and provision of a new internal passenger lift to facilitate universal access to the mezzanine floor level in the junior common room.

The Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

68m
4609/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA9 Oct 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of a material alteration to the Hamilton Building at ground floor level consisting of the relocation of the existing entrance doors to the junior common room at ground level and provision of a new internal passenger lift to facilitate universal access to the mezzanine floor level in the junior common room.

The Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

94m
WEB2928/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID21 Aug 2025

RETENTION AND PERMISSION: 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 6515,6515,6516,6517,6518 & 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

94m
WEB2974/25GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION27 Aug 2025

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

114m
WEB2883/26Registered Application29 Jul 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

21 Westland Row, The University College of Dublin, Dublin 2

114m
WEB2712/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID9 Jul 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

21 Westland Row, The University Of Dublin Trinity College, Westland Row, Dublin 2

132m
WEB2503/26Registered Application17 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Carebrook Partnership Ltd. is applying to Dublin City Council for retention permission for illuminated signage advertising Pret A Manger café outlet to the north-west (front façade) of the building including two internally illuminated roundal signs on two doors and two internally illuminated projecting signs on the brick facade all at Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 RV00, which is part of a protected structure (RPS Reg ref. 8520).

Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 RV00

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