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The Coombe Hospital, Cork Street, Dublin 8

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 4049/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of: a new four storey laboratory building (1340m2) within the existing Coombe site with the provision of rooftop plant and 2 no. rear extensions to the existing adjacent laboratory building to include a new link, office and store (68m2) with all associated site works. This application site is in S.D.R.A. no.12, St Teresa's Gardens and Environs Strategic Development and Regeneration Area.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Sept 2019

  2. Further information requested

    15 Nov 2019

  3. Further information received

    3 Dec 2019

  4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    3 Jan 2020

  5. Decision due

    8 Jan 2020

  6. Grant issued

    11 Feb 2020

Application Details

Location
The Coombe Hospital, Cork Street, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
4843.76 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 September 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
3 January 2020
Grant Date
11 February 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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67m
WEB2822/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID23 Jul 2026

Planning permission is sought for an external, backlight illuminated signage, with the name ‘The Coombe Hospital’, measuring 1.73m in height by 4m in width, to be positioned approximately 13m above ground level along the front (west) elevation of the Main Building fronting onto Dolphins Barn Street. The proposed signage is to replace the existing signage in the same location. Associated repainting and replastering on the external façade of the building is also proposed.

The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

67m
WEB2868/26Registered Application28 Jul 2026

Planning permission is sought for an external, backlight illuminated signage, with the name 'The Coombe Hospital', measuring 1.73m in height by 4m in width, to be positioned approximately 13m above ground level along the front (west) elevation of the Main Building fronting onto Dolphins Barn Street. The proposed signage is to replace the existing signage in the same location. Associated repainting and replastering on the external façade of the building is also proposed.

The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

67m
WEB2163/26GRANT PERMISSION13 May 2026

(i) Planning permission (on a permanent basis) for 3 no. flagpoles (2 no. measuring 6m in height and 1 no. measuring 7m in height) with mounted flags for symbolic use and measuring 1.2m x 1.8m on the 6m high flagpoles and the flag on the 7m high flagpole measuring 1.2m x 2.4m, all located to the northwest corner of the site. Permanent flagpoles to be finished in white fibreglass proprietary with concrete foundation. (ii) Planning permission is sought for a temporary period of 6 months for flagpoles for the display of artwork associated with the bicentenary celebrations for The Coombe Hospital, comprising of: (a) the erection of 12 no. flagpoles measuring 6m in height with mounted flags measuring 0.9m x 1.8m, fixed to existing boundary railings along the western boundary. Temporary flagpoles to be finished in white fibreglass proprietary; and (b) a temporary informational sign measuring 3.8m x 1.5m, fixed to existing boundary railings along the western boundary, located next to the main site entrance from Dolphin's Barn Street (R110). All flags and signage are non-illuminated and face onto Dolphin's Barn Street (R110).

The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

74m
3675/21WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO12 Oct 2021

Planning permission for the development on the site will consist of a new access gate to the boundary of the Coombe with Margaret Kennedy Road with all associated site works. This application site is in S.D.R.A. no. 12 St Teresa's Gardens and Environs Strategic Development and Regeneration Area.

Coombe Woman & Infant University Hospital, Cork Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

90m
WEB1785/26REFUSE PERMISSION3 Apr 2026

Permission is sought for development at No. 38 Eugene Street, Dublin 8. The development will consist of the partial demolition of the existing rear return, construction of a single-storey rear extension, and a first-floor extension with associated pitched roof incorporating front-facing and rear-facing roof lights, resulting in an increase to the existing ridge height. The works also include internal reconfiguration, modifications to existing elevations, new windows and doors, and all associated site works.

38, Eugene Street, Dublin 8

90m
WEB1659/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID20 Mar 2026

Proposed internal and external alterations to an existing terraced dwelling, all within the existing building footprint. Works include the creation of an additional first-floor level with an increase to the existing ridge height to accommodate a bedroom, bathroom, and study. Ground floor alterations comprise internal reconfiguration to provide a bedroom, WC, and an open-plan kitchen/dining area to the rear.

38, Eugene Street, Dublin 8

94m
WEB1016/25GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO7 Jan 2025

RETENTION Permission for Retention of: new first floor / dormer rear extension with extension of roof ridge consisting of conversion of attic with new stairs to provide new bedroom and ensuite new office and storage space and new velux window to front roof and associated works.

49A Eugene Street, Dublin 8, D08 P7Y3

95m
3494/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA13 Sept 2021

We, Coombe Lying-in Hospital (trading as Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital), intend to apply for planning permission for development at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, DO8 XW7X on a 0.15 hectare site to the south-east of the hospital site, such site also including the existing Colposcopy building. The development for which planning permission is sought comprises of the development of a new dedicated Colposcopy/Women's Health Unit building of 3 no. storeys plus rooftop plant room which will be attached to the existing Colposcopy building to the west by way of glazed link. The development will include the partial demolition of the eastern meeting room and lobby area wing to the existing Colposcopy building to facilitate the connection to the new building. The proposed building comprises of a 988 sq.m gross floor area building. The building will comprise of: (i) at ground floor level; a waiting area, 2 wc's (1 accessible), 1 plant room, 1 meeting room, 3 gynaecology examination rooms (with associated changing rooms), 1 utility room, a waste room, an early pregnancy assessment unit with dedicated entrance, 2 assessment rooms, reflection room, 1 wc, and an office/reception; (ii) at first floor; a waiting area, a check in room, a supplies store, 2 wc's (1 accessible), 4 colposcopy examination rooms and with associated changing and consultation areas, a utility and a waste room; (iii) at second floor, a meeting room, 2 staff changing rooms (1 accessible with shower and wc), a wc, a staff canteen, a photocopier room and 4 staff office rooms. The proposed Colposcopy building will involve the loss of 10 existing parking spaces, at the south- eastern corner of the hospital site. 2 number accessible car parking spaces will be provided to the south of the proposed extension. Planning permission is also sought for site drainage, a glazed link to the existing Colposcopy building, site landscaping works, and all other associated and ancillary works. Access is via the main hospital campus which is accessed from Dolphin's Barn Street.

Colposcopy Unit at the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8. D08 XW7X

95m
3537/21GRANT PERMISSION21 Sept 2021

Planning permission for development at the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X on a 0.15 hectare site to the south-east of the hospital site, such site also including the existing Colposcopy building. The development for which planning permission is sought comprises of the development of a new dedicated Colposcopy/Women's Health Unit building of 3 no. storeys plus rooftop plant room which will be attached to the existing Colposcopy building to the west by way of glazed link. The development will include the partial demolition of the eastern meeting room and lobby area wing to the existing Colposcopy building to facilitate the connection to the new building. The proposed building comprises of a 988 sq.m gross floor area building. The building will comprise of: (i) at ground floor level; a waiting area, 2 wc's (1 accessible), 1 plant room, 1 meeting room, 3 gynaecology examination rooms (with associated changing rooms), 1 utility room, a waste room, an early pregnancy assessment unit with dedicated entrance, 2 assessment rooms, reflection room, 1 wc, and an office/reception; (ii) at first floor; a waiting area, a check in room, a supplies store, 2 wc's (1 accessible), 4 colposcopy examination rooms and with associated changing and consultation areas, a utility and a waste room; (iii) at second floor; a meeting room, 2 staff changing rooms (1 accessible with shower and wc), a wc, a staff canteen, a photocopier room and 4 staff office rooms. The proposed Colposcopy building will involve the loss of 10 existing parking spaces, at the south- eastern corner of the hospital site. 2 number accessible car parking spaces will be provided to the south of the proposed extension. Planning permission is also sought for site drainage, a glazed link to the existing Colposcopy building, site landscaping works, and all other associated and ancillary works. Access is via the main hospital campus which is accessed from Dolphin's Barn Street.

The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

96m
4010/19GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO17 Sept 2019

RETENTION: The development for which retention permission is sought comprises of the retention of a dedicated Colposcopy Unit Building within the grounds of the existing hospital. The existing building comprises of a single storey 385 sq.m gross detached building adjacent to the existing consultant’s clinic at the south eastern end of the hospital grounds. The building comprises of 4 colposcopy examination rooms, 2 open plan offices, a meeting room, a counselling room and ancillary offices, plant rooms, specimen storage rooms, and sanitary facilities. Retention permission is also sought for site drainage, a glazed steel frame canopy covering the access route to the existing hospital buildings, 9 new car parking spaces and site landscaping works. The area of the site to which the application for retention permission relates is 0.1551 ha. Access is via the main hospital campus which is accessed from Dolphin’s Barn Street. Planning permission was previously granted for the development for a temporary period under Reg. Ref: 2500/10.

Existing Colposcopy Building at the Coombe Women and Infants Hospital, Dolphin’s Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

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