Damon McCaul (Headmaster) intends to apply for permission for development at Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB2190/24

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

Damon McCaul (Headmaster) intends to apply for permission for development at Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 KF95. The development will consist of: the internal reconfiguration and full renovation of an existing 2 storey science block (c. 830 sq m) and the construction of a new 3 storey extension with a rooftop observatory (c. 1,431 sq m) all accommodating a new Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) facility, located to the north-east of the college. The extension will connect to the existing 2 storey science building to the south via a double-height atrium and to the existing Sandford Grove House (educational use) to the west via a new glazed walkway at second floor level. The development will also include: the removal of an external fire escape and associated minor works to the eastern facade of Sandford Grove House; works to the hard standing areas to the north and north-west of the college to provide a reconfigured and landscaped car parking area for 13 no. staff parking spaces (incl. 1 no. accessible space and 3 no. electric charging point), bus set-down spaces and bicycle parking; and the provision of a new ESB substation and switchroom (c. 25 sq m) located to the west of the college. The development will also comprise: hard and soft landscaping; piped infrastructure and ducting; drainage infrastructure; green roofs; changes in levels and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground.

Location / address

Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 KF95

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

25 Sept 2024

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

18 Nov 2024

Final grant date

21 Jan 2025

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   25 Sept 2024

2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   18 Nov 2024

3. Final grant

   21 Jan 2025

4. Works commenced

   16 Mar 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data

5. Works commenced

   6 Apr 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data