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Presentation Convent, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Granted

Planning application SD23A/0047

Dublin - South Dublin County Council

Proposed Development

Change of use of part of existing convent building (Protected Structure - Ref. 158) from staff accommodation ancillary to the adjacent nursing home/retirement home permitted under Ref. SD18A/0328 (ABP-304708-19) to community geriatric daycare centre (Ageing Well Centre) with all associated ancillary accommodation (1267sq.m); Internal alterations and improvements to the interior of the convent at ground, first and second floors; External alterations to accommodate two stair cores (one includes a lift) within the courtyard space and minor alterations to existing windows and doors to facilitate new escape routes; All ancillary site and development works associated. Condition 10:

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Mar 2023

  2. Decision due

    4 May 2023

  3. Decision: Grant Permission

    4 May 2023

  4. Grant issued

    13 Jun 2023

Application Details

Location
Presentation Convent, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
South Dublin County Council
Site Area
1049.18120976156 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
10 March 2023
Status
Final Grant
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision Date
4 May 2023
Grant Date
13 June 2023

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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SD22A/0336Refused19 Aug 2022

Change of use of part of existing convent building (Protected Structure Ref 158) from staff accommodation ancillary to the adjacent nursing home/retirement home permitted under SD18A/0328 to geriatric daycare centre (Ageing Well Centre) with all associated ancillary accommodation; internal alterations and improvements to the interior of the convent at ground, first and second floors; external alterations to accommodate 2 stair cores (one includes a lift) within the courtyard space and alterations to 2 existing windows to form escape doors and blocking up a 2nd floor window. Permission is also sought for all ancillary site and development works associated with the above.

Presentation Convent, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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ED09/0031Declared Exempt17 Sept 2009

Replacement of existing electrical services, and the addition of emergency lighting, fire alarm and other fire safety systems for reasons of the safety of the residential community.

Presentation Convent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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ED07/0037Declared Exempt10 Oct 2007

General repairs to roof slates, timber windows and rising damp. This is a Protected Structure.

Presentation Convent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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SD18A/0328Granted25 Apr 2019

Nursing home building comprising 155 bedrooms and all associated ancillary accommodation (7741sq.m gross floor area) in a part three, part four storey building located on the lands to the south and west of the convent building; Retirement home building comprising 14 bedrooms and all associated ancillary accommodation (916sq.m gross floor area) in a two storey wing to the south east of the convent and internally connected to the nursing home; Internal alterations and improvements to part of the existing convent building (Protected Structure) at ground, first and second floor levels which is to be used for nursing home staff accommodation (1203.3sq.m); The internal reconfiguration and works proposed as part of this application to the remainder of the convent building include the following: (a) subdivision of convent chapel to provide quiet room (accessed from the adjacent church only) and a new kitchen dining area with the chapel; (b) adjustment, removal and addition of partitions, services and fittings to create ensuite bathroom facilities in 25 proposed bedrooms at ground, first and second floor levels; (c) internal works to facilitate use of rooms as communal living rooms and other ancillary uses; (d) sundry internal modifications, refurbishment and improvements to rooms and circulation areas, upgrading of flooring, walls and internal doors to meet fire regulations, draught proofing windows and improving window safety; (e) sundry refurbishment works to allow for conservation and repair of building fabric, roof finishes, structure and retained fixtures; The existing parish offices and meeting rooms within the convent building are to be retained in their current use and no works are proposed to these rooms which are excluded from the current application; The development will be accessed via a vehicular and pedestrian entrances from New Road and will provide a total of 42 car parking spaces and 60 bicycle spaces; Existing vehicular entrances from New Road and Convent Road serving the church will be retained; Permission is also sought for the construction of a single storey detached substation and switch room (20.5sq.m) and 2 single storey detached store building (89.5sq.m), hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatment and all ancillary and associated site and development works; The development will also involve the demolition of existing substation and detached single storey ancillary store buildings (192.2sq.m).

Presentation Convent, Convent Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

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SD07A/0012Granted3 Jan 2007

(1) Remove paint from the stone pillars and window tracery to expose stone finish; (2) remove railings around the original baptisimal font and constructing a vesting room there; (3) remove 2 (1960's) confessional boxes; (4) construct a ceiling over the sacristy porch.

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SD11A/0234Granted29 Sept 2011

(1) External lights in church grounds; (2) guard rail and handrails at the altar. (a Protected Structure)

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S01A/0241Granted24 Apr 2001

New vehicular/pedestrian access.

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ED24/0055Declared Not Exempt21 Oct 2024

The development consist of a proposed stand alone external lightweight canopy to the front entrance (south elevation) of the site, to provide level access to front entrance to facilitate all users. Proposed canopy to also act as shelter for children and staff awaiting pick up.

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Widening of driveway entrance. Rear flat roof ground floor extension and associated internal alterations. Flat roof front porch to integrate partial conversion to garage.

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ED26/0035Declared Not Exempt21 Apr 2026

Pitch roof on existing porch. replacement of garage door with window to match neighbours .

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