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Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2

WITHDRAWN AT ABP STAGE

Planning application 3580/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of temporary marquee, bicycle storage, shower, and toilet structures to support the ongoing educational use of the campus within the curtilage of the campus and its Protected Structures. Permission is sought for a temporary period of 3 years. The proposed development comprises of: 1 no. marquee (30.6 m x 50.1 m), 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m), and 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) located at New Square; 1 no. marquee (20.4 m x 30.1 m), 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m) and 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) located at Botany Bay; 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) and 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) located under the arch proximate to Trinity Business School; 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) adjacent to the Chemistry Building; and, 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m), and 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) adjacent to the Pavilion. The development also includes an electric generator at New Square, 2 no. access ramps at Botany Bay and all site infrastructure and enabling works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Oct 2020

  2. Decision due

    10 Dec 2020

  3. Decision: WITHDRAWN AT ABP STAGE

    10 Dec 2020

  4. Appeal submitted

    20 Jan 2021

  5. Appeal decided: APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

    27 Oct 2021

Application Details

Location
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
8390.91 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 October 2020
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
WITHDRAWN AT ABP STAGE
Decision Date
10 December 2020

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-309169-21
Decision
APPLICATION WITHDRAWN
Submitted
20 January 2021
Decided
27 October 2021

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33m
3654/20GRANT PERMISSION29 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 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. The proposed development consists of permission for development of the Rubrics Building (a Protected Structure ref. 2004 and Recorded Monument, ref. DU018-020419), Trinity College, Dublin 2. The Rubrics Building located in the historic Campus, construction dates from circa 1699, has an area of 1715 sq m, and entails the refurbishment of the entire structure and the change of use of some rooms within the building (the area of change of use is 667 sq m or 31% of total floor area). External works are a new underground plant room of 43 sq m and a number of boreholes to provide sustainable heating, located to the east of the Rubrics; paving, site connections and landscaping works. The development will consist of the following works: The refurbishment of the existing structure to provide the following accommodation: 22 no. studio/one bed residential units. 12 no study bedrooms with communal living/dining/kitchen facilities 204 sq m of research/study accommodation Change of use of the following units from office to residential: 22.0.01A, 22.2.01, 23.1.02, 24.1.02, 25.1.01, 25.2.02, 25.3.01, 25.3.02, 25.3.03, 25.3.04, 26.0.01, 26.1.01, 26.3.01, 26.3.02 (totaling 499 sq m) Change of use of the following unit from communication equipment room to residential: 22.0.01B (10 sq m) Change of use of the following units from office to study/research accommodation: 23.0.01, 24.0.01, 24.0.02, 25.0.02 (158 sq m) Ground Floor: Removal of non-historic partitions, forming 5 no. new door openings in historic fabric, removal of non-historic concrete paving flags in entrance halls and replacement with cut-stone York Stone flagstones; construction of new partitions to form new accommodation, replacement of 5no. house entrance doors, replacement of 2 no. passageway doors. Thermal insulation layer to be installed on the substrate below the suspended floors. Historic floor vents to be repaired. Floors 1-3: Removal of non-historic partitions and construction of new partitions to form new accommodation. Form 14 no. door opes in walls at second & third floor levels. Form communication equipment room on the third floor. Attic: Installation of new fire break partitions, new replacement access hatches and timber walkways. Remedial works to roof truss bearing pads at chimneys. Roof: removal the existing friable slates, nails and battens; Provision of insulation, a membrane, battens and counter battens, new natural slates, existing ridge tiles, new insulation batts between rafters and a semi-permeable membrane lining to the underside of the rafters; Existing rainwater goods, which were installed c.2008/9, will be repositioned to ensure that they sit below the eaves slates appropriately. Renewal of valley leadwork and flashings. Installation of new vent cowls. West Elevation: Removal of cement rendered plinth course and renewal in lime render; localised repointing as necessary with lime mortar. Obsolete vents to be removed; Lead flashing to be installed to top of passageway openings; Installation of card access reader to two new passageway doors. East Elevation: Removal of mid-20th century pebbledash; Application of a new coat of insulating cork lime render and finishing layer. Painted with a breathable mineral paint; Localised repointing to 3rd floor brickwork; Obsolete vents to be removed, new air vents to be installed. North and South Elevations: New air vents to be installed. Stairs: Previously painted surfaces will be re-painted. Historic layers of paint will be retained underneath but the top coat will receive a light sanding so that the new paintwork can adhere. Floors: Removal of non-historic coverings and flooring material. Lath and plaster ceilings to be tied up with stainless steel wires and straps. Historic joists, pugging, floorboards and skirting boards to be retained/re-used. Repairs to original and early historic flooring including floorboards, strut supports, joists, pugging and down stand beams. Damaged or rotten timber floorboards and other members will be replaced. Previous plywood infill will be replaced with timber floorboards. Upgrading to achieve required fire rating including insulation to be installed between floor joists, plywood layer to be installed over joists to halt smoke penetration. Remedial structural works to mid span floor beams where required. Doors: The extant battened doors and panelled inner entrance doors to each apartment and panelled doors to kitchens or side rooms within apartments will be retained and upgraded to provide appropriate fire rating. Windows: Removal of sash and casement windows to facilitate repair or replacement of decayed rails and other timbers as necessary. Renewal of staff and parting beads, sash cords and weights where necessary. Draught-proofing with “Ventrolla-style” system to sash windows, reinstallation of existing glazing with appropriate putty. Localised repair/replacement of window lintels as required. Joinery: Window joinery including architraves, window-backs, elbows, shutters and soffits retained and repaired or eased to facilitate use, Plywood, MDF board replaced with timber where appropriate; Early extant skirting’s and dado rails repaired and repainted; Removal of inappropriate skirting’s and dado rails. Ceilings: lath and plaster ceilings repaired as necessary and repainted. Plasterboard ceilings repaired as necessary and repainted. Retention of run-in-situ cornices retained as down stands following removal of partitions. Wall plasterwork: retention and repair as necessary with appropriate materials of historic lime plaster. Non-original non-breathable paint to be removed and replaced with breathable paint. Fireplaces: Paintwork to be cleaned from historic fireplaces following trials; 1960’s brick fireplaces to be removed. Replacement of existing services. Provision of new heating, power, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm and IT systems. Historic cobbles to be re-bedded, generally to match existing on campus. Adjustment to ground level and drainage at northern end of east side of building. New French drain to be installed. Adjustment to the existing concrete swale running along the east elevation. New French drain to be installed. A new underground plant room of 43 sq m containing heat pumps and electrical switch room to the east of the Rubrics building in an open space, connected to the Rubrics building via underground connections, including access hatch and stairs with surrounding railing. New foul and storm water drainage system connections. Existing downpipes to west elevation to connect directly to the drainage system. New slot drains to north & south elevations. Associated site developments and landscaping.

Rubrics Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2

34m
WEB5067/25GRANT PERMISSION8 Sept 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the permission for the continuation of the Temporary Pavilion in New Square, and the continuation of and temporary fit-out works to and change of use of the Printing House, to allow both to operate as exhibition space, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22, for a period of eight years. This includes for 1. Continuation of temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: • A temporary fit-out, to the Printing House (360m2), which incorporates exhibition space, storage rooms, office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The temporary fit-out works include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. • A demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. • All other permitted refurbishment works permitted, and agreed under compliance with DCC, under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22 have been implemented. 2. The continuation of the in place Temporary Pavilion in New Square which has a gross internal area of c.900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage, plant area and external landscaping.

The Printing House (a Protected Structure – Ref No. 2003 and a Recorded Monument – Ref No.: DU018-020508) in New Square located within the campus of Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2

34m
4785/22GRANT PERMISSION5 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the following: 1. Refurbishment and temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for a period of five years, to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: A temporary fit-out, for a period of five years, to the Printing House (360m2), incorporating an exhibition room with display case relocated from the Old Library, secure storage rooms, security office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The fit-out works will include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, steel framed metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. Internal refurbishment, including insulation of the roof, upgrading fire rating of historic floors retaining all historic elements, upgrading fire resistance of three historic doors, temporary removal and storage on site of one door leaf, redecoration of interior at ground level including the entrance hall. External refurbishment works consisting of pointing the east elevation to replace variety of non-historic finishes, cleaning of the Portland stone portico and Calp rubble side elevations, refurbishment of historic railings and replacement of non-historic boiler room door. The construction of a demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. 2. The construction of a Temporary Pavilion in New Square, for a period of five years, with a gross internal area of 900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage and plant space. The temporary pavilion is organised in two building volumes, ranging in height from 6.7m to 9.9m. The building will have a metal structure, and will be clad with coloured metal panels. A screened temporary external plant enclosure (72m2) will be located to the rear of the Temporary Pavilion. 3. Landscaping including temporary sloped surfaces in New Square to provide accessible entrances to the Temporary Pavilion, reseeding of lawn, temporary removal of 2 sections of chain around the perimeter of New Square. 4. The provision of a temporary sign, for a period of five years, located at the western facade of House 33-37 (a Protected Structure) of c. 1m x 9m and an exterior temporary, for a period of five years, wayfinding feature light fixed to the rear brick-faced facade of Houses 33-37. 5. Permission is also sought for all associated site development above and below ground and temporary construction operations.

Printing House (a Protected Structure-Ref No. 2003 and a Recorded Monument -Ref No.: DU018-020508), in New Square and, at House 33-37(a Protected Structure-Ref 2003) located within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

34m
WEB2972/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID26 Aug 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the permission for the continuation of the Temporary Pavilion in New Square, and the continuation of and temporary fit-out works to and change of use of the Printing House, to allow both to operate as exhibition space, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22, for a period of eight years. This includes for 1. Continuation of temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: • A temporary fit-out, to the Printing House (360m2), which incorporates exhibition space, storage rooms, office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The temporary fit-out works include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. • A demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. • All other permitted refurbishment works permitted, and agreed under compliance with DCC, under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22 have been implemented. 2. The continuation of the in place Temporary Pavilion in New Square which has a gross internal area of c.900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage, plant area and external landscaping.

The Printing House (a Protected Structure - Ref No. 2003 and a Recorded Monument - Ref No.: DU018-020508) in New Square Located within the campus of Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2

58m
WEB2471/26Registered Application15 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

58m
WEB2111/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID7 May 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift.

The Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

58m
WEB2160/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID13 May 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

77m
2755/20GRANT PERMISSION25 May 2020

The development will consist of the erection of six telecommunications antenna, three dishes, equipment cabinet and other ancillary equipment at roof level.

Aras An Phiarsaigh, 207-211, Pearse Street, Dublin 2

77m
2481/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA12 Mar 2020

The development will consist of the erection of telecommunications antenna and dishes and ancillary equipment and cabinet at roof level.

Aras An Phiarsaigh, Pearse Street, Dublin 2

91m
2890/20GRANT PERMISSION19 Jun 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission is sought for roof repair works to the Museum Building at Trinity College; a protected structure reference 2003 on the record of protected structures as follows: - Replacement of modern glazing, glazing caps, glazing fixings & flashings to the apex rooflights over the inner hall - Replacement of modern roof access walkways to the inner roof wells at The Museum Building, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2 by 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.

The Museum Building, Trinity College, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2

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