24-28, Dame Street which includes The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, Dublin 2, D02 C861
Planning application 3070/23
DecisionGrant permission
Decided13 July 2023
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 5507/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: amendment permission to planning permission Reg. Ref. 2505/19, ABP305840-19 & 3278/21 at this site. Permission for the site of 0.0768 ha is bounded by Dame Street to the north Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref. 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The proposed development comprises of the reconfiguration of the permitted development to increase bedroom numbers from 101 no. to 105 no and to provide for internal and external changes to the permitted development. The alterations consist of the following: at first floor, change of use of male and female changing area to single bedroom and provision of cleansers store, reducing size of room 1-14, at second floor, inclusion of additional bedroom in new build area and associated elevational changes & provision of cleansers store, reducing size of room from 2-14, at third floor, inclusion of additional bedroom in new build area and associated elevational changes and provision of cleansers store, reducing size of room 3-14, at fourth floor, inclusion of additional bedroom in new build area and provision of cleansers store, reducing size of room 4-14, at fifth floor, alteration to rooms 5-01 and 5-03 due to position of existing steel locations. Alteration to room 5-09, removal of roof light to ensuite and increase in plant area (including screening) to screen additional water tank required to meet irish water requirement, at roof level, increase in plant area (including screening) to screen larger water tank (area only) required to meet irish water requirement, Minor alterations to elevations to include change in elevational treatment to align with internal changes & increase in brickwork and changes to punch aluminium windows on the south elevation (facing Dame Lane). The overall development will not increase the permitted floor area. / 0.0 km away / 23 February 2023Granted
- 3278/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The site of 0.0768 ha is bound by Dame Street to the north, Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref: 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2.Permission is sought for an amendment permission to planning permission Reg. Ref. 2505/19 ABP 305840-19. The proposed development comprises of the reconfiguration of the permitted development to increase bedroom numbers from 99 no. to 101 no., to provide for internal changes and demolition of the rear on No. 27 Dame Street and provision of new shopfronts on Dame Lane and alterations to the permitted shopfronts on Dame Street. It consists of the following: • Further demolition at basement to provide for new floor and removal of internal partitions at basement; • Removal of external walls, internal walls, partitions, stairs and part of floor at ground floor, • Removal of roof at first floor; • Removal of part of southern and western external walls and floors at first, second, third and fourth floors; • Retention of internal partitions at fifth floor; • Relocation of the permitted water tank from basement to a screened area at roof level and additional plant at roof level; • Provision of boiler room at basement, reconfiguration of basement to provide for toilets and back of house facilities; • Provision of a central bar, live music area, relocation of kitchen areas, new lift, closure of two entrances on Dame Street at ground level at No. 28 and No. 25 Dame Street and new entrance to No. 24 Dame Street and changes to shopfront facades and signage fascia on Dame Street; • At first floor, second, third and fourth floors, new section of external southern wall, reconfiguration of bedrooms, an additional bedroom at third and fourth floors and staff facilities at first floor; • At fifth floor, reconfiguration of bedrooms; • At roof level, provision of water tank and screening, reduction in height of lift shafts; • Minor alterations to fenestration; • Addition of brick to glazed atrium on South Great George's Street, additional render at ground floor on the eastern elevation and revisions to the elevation on Dame Lane; • Revised internal layout and reconfiguration of all buildings including the existing bar / restaurant / café units at ground and first floor level. The overall development will not increase the permitted floor area. / 0.0 km away / 21 January 2022Granted
- 2505/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at this site at 24-28 Dame Street which includes The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, Dublin 2. The site of 0.0768 ha is bound by Dame Street to the north, Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref. 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The proposed development seeks permission for the partial redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, No's 24-28 Dame Street, Dublin 2. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Partial demolition of existing structure (internal and external); • Refurbishment and upgrade of the existing Mercantile Hotel; • Change of use of the existing office development at 1st to 4th floor level of Dame House to hotel use; • Amalgamation of Dame House with the existing Mercantile Hotel from 1st to 4th floor levels; • Removal of existing 5th floor (6 no storey) level mansard roof of the Mercantile Hotel and provision of a new amalgamated mansard roof level to the Mercantile Hotel and Dame House; • Provision of new set back 6th floor (7 no. storey) to Mercantile Hotel and Dame House; • Provision of 5 no. storey extension over existing ground floor level (6 no. storey in total) including set back 7 no. storey to south of the site fronting Dame Lane; • Provision of glazed atrium space between the protected structures and proposed extension; • Revised internal layout and reconfiguration of all buildings including the existing bar / restaurant / café units at ground and first floor level; • Provision of plant at 5th floor level and roof level; • Modifications to all elevations to facilitate the proposed development; • Revised shopfronts and signage; • Revised basement level and inclusion of additional plant areas; • General improvements and repairs to the existing protected structures and all other works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed development will result in an increase in the total number of bedrooms from 28 no. to 109 no. and will include a restaurant / café / bar use. A separate café / restaurant use will also be provided at the junction of Dame Street and South Great Georges Street. The overall development will increase from 4,158 sq.m to 5,311 sq.m in total. / 0.0 km away / 21 October 2019Granted
- 3611/22The development will consist of alterations to the existing ground floor layout an existing Bar and Restaurant. The works will include a.) The relocation of the front main entrance to the north elevation. b.) Revised ground floor layout with amended entry to the basement c.) New escape door to the north elevation onto Dame Street from the basement with a minor increase in floor area. d.) All ancillary site works to facilitate the development. / 0.0 km away / 17 August 2022Granted
- 4045/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission for works at this address: 53, Dame Street, Dublin 2 D02V525 a protected structure Ref: No. 2115. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. Retention of external facia signage. 2. Retention of internal pendant signage. 3. Retention of reinstatement/enlargement of front elevation window opening. 4. Internal changes, alterations and all ancillary associated site works. / 0.0 km away / 14 November 2019Granted
- 2993/19Permission for change of use of the first, second and third floors at No 13 and 14 Dame Court, Dublin 2, from Nightclub to Boutique Hotel, having total of 14 bedrooms; to include for removal of a 20sqm lightweight structure to the rear at first floor; the provision of 3 no. balconies serving bedrooms to the rear; the provision of a lift serving all floors and associated works; the lowering of the basement and ground floors (both in restaurant use) by 1030mm enabling existing two entrance points to have level universal/disabled access; the reinstatement of a 1.1m wide brick opening to the southern entrance to be similar to the northern entrance and the provision of new front windows and doors at ground level and a new painted sign on the existing fascia and three no. traditional retractable canopies. The existing uses as restaurant on basement and ground floors and rooftop bar and terrace at fourth floor level will be retained. / 0.0 km away / 08 July 2019Granted
- 3804/20The development will consist of the change of use of the existing vacant building from office use to hotel and bar use, to include: (1) Provision of 57 hotel bedrooms, (2) Provision of bar at ground floor level accessed from Dame Court, (3) The lowering of the ground floor level locally to facilitate the provision of a new universal/disabled hotel entrance on the Dame Lane elevation, (4) Provision of new signage to Dame Court and Dame Lane elevations, (5) Installation of new lift, (6) Formation of new door ope at first floor level in the rear (east) elevation to facilitate fire escape, (7) Formation of new door ope at ground floor level in the rear (south) elevation to facilitate fire escape, (8) Formation of 2no. window opes at first and second floor level in the rear (south) elevation, (9) Replacement of 2no. existing doors with new windows at first and second floor level in the rear (south) elevation, (10) Construction of new 2.4m high louvred screen at first floor level to rear south elevation, (11) All internal modifications, repair works, site and services works to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 07 April 2021Granted
- 2185/21Permission for the change of use Ground Floor and Basement at 33 Dame Street, Dublin 2, from commercial use to Licensed Restaurant use, as an extension to the existing Licensed Restaurant at Ground floor and basement at 34 Dame Street, Dublin 2, including new signage to the front and rear of both premises. / 0.1 km away / 14 July 2021Granted