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Bunscoil Sancta Maria, Synge Street, Dublin 8

Registered Application

Planning application WEB2459/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

(i) the demolition of an existing steel fire escape staircase attached to the exterior of the building at the northern gable end; (ii) the construction of a new external steel fire escape staircase attached to the northern side of the existing building which will serve the three upper stories, ie first second and third floors, as well as the roof of the existing building. The new stairs is to be roofed but not fully enclosed on the sides; (iii) the widening of three no. existing external door opes opening onto the stairs, one at each of first floor, second floor and third floor levels; (iv) the replacement of an existing full height metal access gate with protective cage at roof level with a new mesh metal access gate in the same location, height to match the existing railing; and (v) all associated siteworks, services and landscaping to facilitate the proposed development.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Jun 2026

  2. Decision due

    7 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Bunscoil Sancta Maria, Synge Street, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1858.59 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 June 2026
Status
Registered Application
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
7 August 2026

Location

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