3270/21

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission is sought for the removal of artefacts of a Liturgical and Religious nature from Holy Cross Church (a protected structure RPS no 1901) to facilitate their reinstatment in appropriate locations (subject to separate statutory consents where required). The artefacts consist of the following: 1. Altar of the Holy Cross - south aisle - bas-relief c.1870, 2. Our Ladys Altar - north isle - bas-relief 1870, 3. Statue of Pope Pius IX - 1865 by Filippo Matteini, 4. Statue of Cardinal Cullen - 1881 by Thomas Farrell, 5. Stone Plaque built into wall (coat of arms of Cardinal Cullen) 19th c, 6. Main altar (late 20th c), 7. Tabernacle (late 20thc), 8. Stations of the cross (19th c), 9. Confessional box (19th c), 10. Crucifix above main altar (late 20th c), 11. Pews to central aisle and side aisles (late 20th c)

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission on the basis that the removal of liturgical artefacts from a decommissioned church, which is transitionining to a non-liturgical use as a tenant amenity space, is appropriate for their preservation and significance, provided that works are carried out under the supervision of a conservation expert.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The artefacts would lose their liturgical significance if retained in the church's new intended role as a non-liturgical tenant amenity space.
  • The proposed removal and relocation of the items to appropriate religious settings is consistent with national guidelines regarding the management of fixtures in places of worship no longer in use.
  • The proposed development, subject to compliance with conservation conditions, would not adversely impact the character or setting of the Protected Structure (Holy Cross Church).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Land Use Zoning Z12Policy CH2Section 5.5.3 of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines (2011)

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks the removal of 11 items of a liturgical and religious nature from Holy Cross Church (a Protected Structure, RPS no. 1901) located at Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3. The church is no longer used for public worship and is intended to serve as a tenant amenity space for a permitted 1,614-unit Strategic Housing Development on the college grounds. The Inspector argues that because the building’s use has changed to a secular function, the items (including altars, st...
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