The demolition of the existing 23.5sq.m.

Application details

Planning reference

SD08A/0309/EP

Council

South Dublin County Council

Proposal description

The demolition of the existing 23.5sq.m. single storey non original sacristy extension and the construction of a new 45.5sq.m. single storey sacristy extension in the same location; the re-pointing with lime mortar, repairs to the stone work and the repair of the lime based render to the other elevations; the repair of all cast iron rainwater goods and the replacement of any decayed sections with new cast iron elements to match existing, upgrade the existing concrete surface around the church building with a new hard and soft landscaping treatment; the modification of the entrances to the church to facilitate level access through ramping of the proposed external surfaces; removal of the existing internal draught lobby to the side entrance (north -east transept) and its replacement with a new enlarged glazed entrance lobby and the fitting of a new door leaf to match existing at the entrance to the day chapel (south west elevation)- it is proposed to lower the floor level of the day chapel to facilitate level access; the replacement of the existing non original front door with a new door designed to be in keeping with the original character of the church and to match the existing original side door (north east transept); the installation of a new wheelchair ramp from the transept to the sacristy, internal redecoration in muted tones/shades to support the architecture of the building, including painting of ceiling, walls and wall panelling and redecoration of the shrine area; the removal of the existing non original organ gallery and staircase and the construction of a new larger choir gallery with staircase and wheelchair accessible platform lift; existing internal timber entrance lobby to be retained; the construction of a new off street surface car park and set down area to the rear and side of the church accommodation 200 cars with associated landscaping, external lighting and drainage, accessed from Garter Lane via proposed new access and vehicular gates (Protected Structure).

Location / address

The Church of the Nativity of the, Blessed Virgin, Garters Lane, Saggart, Co Dublin

Application type

Extension Of Duration Of Permission

Received / registered

10 Dec 2013

Council decision

Grant Extension of Duration of Permission

Council decision date

6 Feb 2014