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

Registered Application

Planning application WEB2868/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

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.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    21 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
25755.83 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 July 2026
Status
Registered Application
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
21 September 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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4049/19GRANT PERMISSION23 Sept 2019

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.

The Coombe Hospital, Cork Street, Dublin 8

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2013/20GRANT PERMISSION6 Jan 2020

Planning permission for development at a site of 0.25 hectares at the Coombe Women and Infants Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X. The proposed development comprises of a two storey (plus roof plant room) emergency department building located to the north-west of the wider Coombe Women and Infants Hospital site. The proposed development will also comprise a new entrance feature for the hospital, with feature canopy to the west elevation of the new emergency department. The total gross floorspace of the proposed building is 1,1010 sq.m. The proposed development includes minor remodelling of the ground floor of the existing hospital to the south of the new building. 2 no. existing structures (a smoking shed and a security hut) will be removed from the site to facilitate the proposed development. The existing car parking on the site will be re-arranged and upgraded to facilitate the development, with no amendment to the number of existing car parking spaces. 24 no. bicycle parking spaces will be provided. The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including landscaping, a new single storey security hut, site services and use of existing northern fire tender access point from Dolphin's Barn Street as a staff and emergency vehicle egress.

Site of 0.25 hectares at The Coombe Women & Infants Hospital, Dolphin's Barn Street, Dublin 8, D08 XW7X

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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.

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2956/21GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO14 Jun 2021

RETENTION: Retention permission for two storey rear extension with extension of roof ridge and conversion of attic with new stairs to provide new bedroom and store, velux to front roof & associated works.

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