Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Modifications to previously approved mixed residential and commercial development at the Loreto Abbey site (Reg. Ref. S00A/0554; PL00S.125554 and S00A/0554/EP) which included for the permission for a change of use of Loreto Abbey "Georgian House" protected structure from the existing established institutional uses to a 102 number bedroom nursing home (8,471sqm); this included the change of use of lower ground floor of the chapel from ecclesiastical use to nursing home use, the remainder of the chapel was not affected by the permitted development and the addition of five extensions to the existing building (to accommodate the nursing home), comprising a new lobby, two number stairwells and a lift shaft, a three storey glazed link, and a second floor glazed extension, all totalling 653sqm. The modifications to the permitted development comprise: 1) The provision of a new three storey extension (1,637sqm) to the north of the existing complex including removal of existing two storey corridor link between the Georgian house and St. Annes building in lieu of previously approved entrance lobby and two sets of stairs and five separate extensions establishing a well functioning circulation link at each floor level between the Georgian house, the St Annes building and the gymnasium resulting in an increase of 11 bedrooms from the previously permitted 102 bedrooms to a total of 113 bedrooms. 2) revisions to the previously approved nursing home internal room layout in the Georgian house, Church, Concert Hall, Gymnasium and building known as St Annes to upgrade and improve the nursing home accommodation to bring it in line with currant and future industry best practice.

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

Security works including the boarding up of windows and doors on the lower ground floor; erection of security perimeter fencing; removal of external fire escape stairs and the removal of overgrown trees, undergrowth and shrubbery to the perimeter of the existing buildings. The works described above are considered a necessary temporary measure in order to protect the buildings from on-going vandalism and to prevent the risk of theft of the valuable historical and architectural contents within.

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

To facilitate the opening of a post primary school to accomodate up to 40 pupils & 10 staff. First floor: General removal of later kitchen/storage type fixtures and fittings from the rooms. Construction of temporary partitions to the stairs and corridors to restrict access to certain parts of the building, construction of a screen to protect the Spanish leather wallpaper in room 02. Minor renewal/repositioning of service outlets in the rooms, installation of a sink unit in the staff/admin room, new lighting, repainting walls/ceilings and joinery items, inserting a disabled WC into the existing toilet area on the south west side, reinstating toilets into the existing toilet block in the later extension on the north east side. Second floor: Repair the existing toilets in the later extension on the north east side. Externally: Construct an enclosing fence to an external area on the east side, alter the existing carparking area on the west side to form a play area including an enclosing fence.

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Extend the duration of the existing single storey temporary classroom building as granted under Reg. Ref. SD16A/0154 for a further 5 years. Extend the existing single storey prefabricated style temporary classroom building comprising of: a first floor prefabricated style extension (902sq.m) over the existing temporary building providing 9 general classrooms, 1 specialist classroom, 1 staff room, 1 plant/IT room, 1 administration room, toilet facilities and other ancillary accommodation; 2 ground floor extensions (74sq.m) are required to accommodate new internal escape stairs and a passenger lift; associated site works will include the provision for two new car parking spaces; set down areas and associated site landscaping works; all located on the grounds of Loreto Abbey (Protected Structure RPS No. 252 and 253).

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Tá Cead Coinneála á lorg chun an fhorbairt atá ann cheana a choinneáil mar a deonaíodh í faoi Thag. Chlárúcháin SD16A/0154, & athbhreithnithe tuilleadh faoi Thag. Chlárúcháin SD19A/0368, agus tá Cead Pleanála á lorg freisin chun fad sealadach na forbartha a shíneadh ar feadh cúig bliana eile. Is éard atá sa fhorbairt atá ann cheana foirgneamh seomra ranga dhá stór le díon cothrom sealadach agus achar urláir iomlán de 1797.5 méadar cearnach ann, ina bhfuil 9 seomra ranga, áiseanna leithris do mhic léinn/foirne ar an mbunurlár, agus 9 seomra ranga eile, seomra foirne, oifig riaracháin agus seomra plandaí suite ar an gcéad urlár, lena n-áirítear ardaitheoir agus 2 staighre, limistéir pháirceála/tuirlingthe gluaisteán, agus oibreacha tírdhreachaithe suímh gaolmhara. Tá siad seo go léir suite ar thalamh Mhainistir Loreto, Bóthar na Gráinsí, Ráth Fearnáin, Baile Átha Cliath 14 (Struchtúr Cosanta Uimh. 252 agus 253 de réir RPS). Retention Permission is sought to retain the existing development as granted under Reg. Ref. SD16A/0154, & further revised under Reg. Ref. SD19A/0368, Planning Permission is also sought to extend the temporary duration of the development for a further five years. The existing development consists of a two storey temporary style flat roof classroom building with a total floor area of 1797.5sq. M, providing 9 classrooms, student/staff toilet facilities on the ground floor, with a further 9 classrooms, staff room, administration office and a plantroom located on the first floor, including a lift and 2 stairs, car parking/set down areas, with associated site landscaping works. All located on the grounds of Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 (A Protected Structure RPS No. 252 and 253).

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Construction of a single storey caretaker/security office (20 sq.m.) located adjacent to new entrance at Dispensary Lane forming part of an overall approved scheme; Register Reference S00A/0554, An Bord Pleanala PL.06S.125554. (Protected Structure Ref. No. 28 South Dublin Development Plan 1998).

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Upgrade work to enhance fire safety and protection of the buildings consisting of improvement of building fire compartmentation, upgrading of fire detection and alarm system and emergency lighting

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 (Protected Structure)

Essential repair works consisting of roof repairs, repairs/renewal of rainwater goods, localised masonry repairs, investigatve opening up works.

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Construction of a single storey temporary prefabricated style secondary school building for Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh secondary school. The development will be retained for a period of 5 years. The development will provide 5 general classrooms, 4 specialist classrooms, toilet and other ancillary facilities. Associated site works will include widened on site road with parking and set down area, drainage connections and soakway, new watermain connection, widening of the existing vehicular entrance access gates and new pedestrian access gate opening off Dispensary Lane, site landscaping, all located on the grounds of Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 (A protected structure RPS No. 252 & 253).

Loreto Abbey, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Change of use from commercial to residential of existing 2 storey and single storey buildings including new fenestration to provide 1 no apartment

Convent Lane, Rear of Abbey View, 23 Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14