3436/23: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of (a) repointing the front elevation with lime mortars and a traditional wigged finish, (b) repointing the rear elevation with lime mortars and a flush joint finish, (c) reveals to each window to be renewed in lime plaster with a feathered finish, (d) first floor balconettes to be redecorated. The property is a Protected Structure.
38, Merrion Square East, Dublin 2
DecisionGrant permission
Decided18 May 2023
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 4700/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a) removal and replacement of the existing modern security railings to the two front elevation windows at basement level, b) removal of the existing modern security gates to the entrance door at basement level, c) the replacement of the existing front entrance door at basement level, d) the replacement of the rear timber exit door at basement level, e) replacement of the existing timber doors internally at basement level, f) the installation of accoustic linings to the walls of the proposed recording studio room at basement level, g) the installation of a new partition wall with glazed section at basement level to create a computer hub room, h) installation of new electrical, lighting and audio visual fittings to suit the new layout complete with surface mounted trunking, i) the installation of new fire detection and emergency lighting to suit the new layout complete with surface mounted trunking, and j) all associated site works. / 0.0 km away / 14 October 2022Granted
- 3735/22PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: The proposed development will consist of works to the main structures and rear returns of Nos. 39-43 Merrion Square as follows: (i) Alterations to fenestration of front facades of Nos. 40-41 Merrion Square including removal of non-original window arrangements and replacement with new timber sash windows in keeping with surrounding buildings; (ii) removal of all uPVC rainwater goods and SPVs and replacement with cast iron or cast aluminium rainwater goods and SVPs, removal of non-historic windows and replacement with new timber sash windows to the rear facade of nos. 39-43; (iii) removal of external security bars from windows and conduct necessary repairs to granite cills with lime and mortar repairs to rear elevations; (iv) cleaning and repair of rear elevations; (v) removal of modern door to rear of No. 42 and reinstatement of a large tripartite window to match window above; (vi) replacement of existing window with new external timber doors to rear of No. 41; (vii) replacement of existing doors to the rear returns of the ground floor of No. 39 and ground floor and basement of No. 42 with new windows; (viii) internal alterations at basement, ground, first, second and third floor levels to Nos. 39-43 comprising the removal of existing non-original wall partitions, doors, windows and carpet/modern floor coverings and the installation of new partitions to reveal original room layouts and facilitate the reconfiguring and fitouts of W/Cs throughout the buildings including new glazed screen and doors and replacement of timber panelled doors with like for like; (ix) removal of non-historic stairs (later addition) to rear return of No. 40; (x) removal of electrical power, lighting, electrical heaters and communications technology throughout 39-43 Merrion Square and replace with less intrusive alternatives and new electrical heaters in more appropriate locations; (xi) removal of mid-century sham ionic columns installed after the 20th century fire to be removed; (xii) restoration works including careful cleaning of chimneys and chimneypieces, repairs to timber sash windows, metal windows, decorative plasterworks and timber/tile flooring to be carried out by specialists; (xiii) new cast iron grates to be installed into existing chimney pieces; (xiv) provision of new fire rated and non-fire rated timber doors; (xv) new contemporary style fitouts of existing kitchenettes incorporating tea stations; (xvi) upgrading of existing services using existing risers and under existing floorboards; (xvii) new guardings to existing stair landings; (xviii) new guardings to existing windows; (xix) removal of external modern doors to coal stores and replacement with new gates; (xx) new external timber doors and window configuration to arched walls below entrance steps; and (xxi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.0 km away / 29 September 2022Granted
- 3887/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of: (i) Restoration works to the brick façade on the west facing elevation of the protected structures including repair, re-pointing and consolidation of the brickwork and the replacement of window reveals with lime feathered reveal; (ii ) (a) a new external disabled access platform lift at the western elevation of No. 41 Merrion Square providing accessibility from street level to the basement of No. 41 (b) new external stair to replace existing to allow access to proposed platform lift; (iii) (a) replacement of existing external door with new window to facilitate conversion of existing lobby at ground-floor rear of No. 39 Merrion Square to WC (b) removal of section of wall below existing window to facilitate new double door external access; (iv) provision of new double doors at rear basement level of No. 40 Merrion Square between existing windows providing access to external courtyard; and (v) The development also includes all landscaping; boundary treatments; SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.0 km away / 02 August 2022Granted
- 3067/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Le Favre Merrion Holdings Limited for a mixed use commercial and Build to Rent residential development to the rear of Nos. 39-43 Merrion Square East (Protected Structures), D02 NP96, D02 R997 and off Stephen's Place, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following: (i) Demolition of the existing single storey office building (117.4 sq.m.) to the rear of No. 42 and No. 43 Merrion Square and the removal of non-original external stairs and lean to, to the return of No. 43. The partial demolition of the existing two storey mews to the rear of No. 42 and No. 43 Merrion Square (85.6sq.m.) with the existing original west facing facade and returning party walls and original footprint of the mews retained, and the removal of the existing ESB transformer and enclosure from the rear of No. 43 Merrion Square. (ii) The construction of 1 no. building on Stephen's Place comprising a six storey over partial basement mixed use development (including setbacks proposed at second, third, fourth, and fifth floor level). The development includes plant room, female and male changing rooms at basement level, cafe/lounge, yoga studio, gym, kitchen and bike store at ground floor level, event space, build to rent co-working space and meeting rooms at first floor level with 19 no. Build to Rent apartments (5 no. studios, 12 no. one bed units and 2 no. two bed units) at second, third, fourth and fifth floor levels all provided with balconies to the north east and south west elevations. (iii) Construction of a single and double height glazed wintergarden link structure which connects at ground floor level of the proposed new mixed use building to the upper ground floor of the rear returns of the existing Protected Structures with minor internal and external modifications to the rear returns of No. 39-43 Merrion Square to accommodate same. (iv) 40 no. bicycle spaces within bike store at ground floor level, pedestrian access off Stephen's Place, drainage, landscaping including enhancements to existing terraces with removal of tarmac/concrete and replacement with stone terraces, soft landscaping, boundary treatments, and all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development. (v) The proposed development in this application relates only to the rear returns of the Protected Structures with no works proposed to the main structures themselves. Minor amendments to the rear returns are proposed only to accommodate the proposed glazed wintergarden link. A separate Section 5 application will be made independently of this application for the internal improvements and enhancements to the Protected Structures. / 0.0 km away / 11 November 2021Granted
- 3056/24RETENTION:The development consists of retention of the 2 no. external signs to the following locations: (1) at 4th floor level of the East facade, facing Stephen's Place, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster and (2) at 4th floor level of the West facade, facing Lower Mount Street, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster. Each sign consists of brushed brass lettering, 290mm in height and 60mm depth with warm white led halo backlighting. The signage demarcates the existence of the operational hotel at this location. / 0.0 km away / 07 March 2024Granted
- WEB1133/26PROTECTED STRUCTURE. STADIA CAPITAL LIMITED INTEND TO APPLY FOR RETENTION PERMISSION For development at this site, No. 35 MerrionSquare East, Dublin 2, D02 KH30, A Protected Structure, on the corner of Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2,. The development consists of 1. The repointing of the entire external walls in lime mortar with a wig and tuck finish including the removal of the sand/cement render to the basement walls and its replacement with lime render with a wood float finish. 2. The removal of hard wall plaster to the walls and ceilings in the basement and its replacement with lime mortar render. 3. The installation of new sanitary facilities on the ground floor 4. The removal of the pvc rooflight over the stairwell and its replacement with a new lantern style rooflight. 5. Mechanicaland electrical services upgrade works. 6. Necessary structural interventions to stabilise floors and walls. And all ancillaryworks. / 0.0 km away / 18 March 2026Granted
- 2303/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of works to a protected structure, comprising structural and fire safety upgrade works to floors, removal of non-original partitions, and the addition of a lobby at basement level for increased fire safety. / 0.1 km away / 27 July 2020Granted
- WEB2367/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE RETENTION PERMISSION Further to previously granted permission (application No.3622/14, application No:6031/06, and application No. 5091/07) at 58 - 61 (inclusive), Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2. (4 No. protected structures), full planning permission is now being sought by the National Maternity Hospital for "Retention Permission" to retain the modular laboratory extension to the rear of the existing properties which was previously granted temporary planning permission under planning reference 3622/14. The retention permission extends to the one storey modular building at basement level which connects back to property No. 60, providing access to the basement level of the existing properties. Air handling plant associated with this temporary building is located on the roof of this building, and is screened from view. An external stair provides maintenance only access to the roof of the temporary building. All elements form part of this retention permission. The building use is clinical laboratory facilities. / 0.1 km away / 16 December 2024Granted