Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 KF95
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WEB2190/24 is a planning application for permission at Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin 6, D06 KF95, received by Dublin City Council on 25 Sept 2024 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: 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. The council granted permission on 18 Nov 2024. The five-week observation window closed on 30 Oct 2024. A commencement notice (CN0140282DC) was lodged on 6 Apr 2026, so works have started on site. The site is zoned null under the Dublin City Council development plan. Within 500 m there are 117 other decided applications in the last five years and 23 appeals.
Proposal
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.
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- Grant permission on 18 Nov 2024
- Final grant
- 21 Jan 2025
- Site (from polygon)
- 7.76 ha
- Location precision
- site (coords_polygon)
Timeline
- 25 Sept 2024New applicationObservation window closed 30 Oct 2024
- 18 Nov 2024DecisionAppeal window closed 16 Dec 2024
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Appeal
Not appealed.
Commencement
- Commencement notice CN0140282DC
- Seven day notice SN0013876DC
Zoning at the site
Zone Z1 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028
Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods: To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.
An established residential area. The objective is to protect existing residential amenity as well as to provide housing — which is the objective a neighbour's objection to an overbearing extension is usually argued under.
Z15: Community and Social Infrastructure: To protect and provide for community uses and social infrastructure.
Reserved for the schools, creches, community and health facilities a neighbourhood needs.
Designations within 250 m
OPW flood extent nearby — flag only (licence); floodinfo.ie.
- Radon risk area · 2
- Recorded monument · 4
Provenance
Register row from the national planning applications feed (NPAD), fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51 (store id 89041). Deadlines were computed by the store from the received / decided dates under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and are recorded as events, not recomputed here.
Source: npad · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51
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