3470/25: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission sought by Ms. Rita McGlade for the internal refurbishment and remodelling of this 135 sq. metre, front to back, two storey, own-door apartment, located between lower ground floor and upper ground floor levels at 29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02WD93, this being a protected structure. No external works are involved other than the proposed insertion of a small oriel window in the side (laneway) wall to give natural light to the stairwell.
29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02 WD93
DecisionGrant permission
Decided27 January 2026
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- WEB1074/26PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of:- Change of use from commercial offices to reinstate residential use to provide 4 storey own-door residential unit (486sqm) over ancillary basement level storage (80sqm) to be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the residential unit as such, each with pedestrian access directly from Merrion Street Upper and with vehicular and rear access via the existing gated car port entrance at No. 1 Merrion Place.- Re-ordering, alteration and refurbishment of the building interiors to facilitate the above change of use / reinstatement of residential accommodation, including restoration of a number of original features, removal of a number of modern interventions and removal of some original fabric; Alteration and refurbishment works include; (i) Removal of the top floor metal fire escape gantry connecting rear of No's 31, 32,33 Merrion Street Upper (protected structures RPS Ref Nos. 5225, 5226, 5227) to rear of No.30 Merrion Street Upper at third floor level together with the removal of the metal fire-escape stairs located at No.1 Merrion Place discharging to the rear ground-floor car port. (ii) Demolition of modern second floor office and pitched roof to No.1 Merrion Place and replacement with flat roof, landscaped roof terrace at second floor level together with provision of raised parapet guarding. Internal alterations at first floor level to provide bedroom accommodation.(iii) Removal of later internal low pitched accommodation stairs, to No.30 Merrion Street Upper, between ground and second floor landing and replacement with standard pitch stairs modelled on the original stairs in No.31 Merrion Street Upper together with repair of associated landings and removed tying walls. (iv) Removal of the bulkhead above the main stairs and subsequent reordering/ removal of later toilet and storerooms off landings to facilitate new window to main stairs to rear east return at second floor level and insertion of new structure over. (v) Removal of the rear accommodation stairs within No.1 Merrion Place and reordering of its ground floor entrance to accommodate a new lift core between ground and second floor. Formation of new openings to original layout to 3 storeys return to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to provide for level access to lift core. (vi) Internal subdivision of rooms to rear return No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to accommodate new bathrooms, kitchen and level access from lift core to rear. (vii) Removal of later sash window and bricking up of original window opening to second floor north elevation of No. 30 Merrion Street Upper.(viii) Repair and repointing of historic brickwork and structural tying to southern gable elevation. Partial repair of front elevation at balconies and conservation repair of front footpath metal railing and granite stallriser at street level.(ix) Insertion of conservation double glazing in existing modern replacement single glazed sash windows and conservation repairs to shutter boxes.(x) Provision of new fire compartmentation, upgrading of doors to fire doors, installation of fire alarm(s) and installation of sprinklers throughout the proposed 4 storey residential unit. (xi) Installation of insulation and screed over the existing non-original concrete basement floor to accommodate under floor heating installation at basement level only. Associated heat pump to be located in rear basement level passage way.(xii) Repairs/renewals of the existing roof to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper and insertion of 1no. new rooflight, replacement of 2no. existing rooflights.(xiii) The existing car port access from Merrion Place is to remain in situ.(xiv) The application includes all associated site and drainage works and services installations. / 0.0 km away / 10 March 2026Granted
- 3627/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For external works at this site, to the existing 4-storey over basement property. (Protected Structure, RPS.5182). The development will consist of repointing works to the front facade of the Protected Structure. / 0.0 km away / 23 May 2022Granted
- 4672/22The development will principally comprise the demolition of the single-storey commercial building (97 sq m) and the construction of a 2-storey gallery building (154 sq m). The gallery will include: covered front/entrance (south) terrace with screen at ground floor level; front (south) terrace at first floor level; rear (north) terrace at first floor level; green roof; rooftop PV array; signage; and all associated above and below ground site development works. / 0.1 km away / 10 October 2022Granted
- WEB6006/25The development will principally comprise: the demolition of a single-storey commercial building at No. 16 Fitzwilliam Lane (97 sq m) and a 2 No. storey commercial building at No. 80 Fitzwilliam Lane (251 sq m); and the provision of a 2 No. storey administration and storage building (498 sq m), which will be functionally linked with the adjacent Merrion Hotel. The development will also include: a balcony at first floor level facing South-West; a reconfigured vehicular entrance through No. 80 Fitzwilliam Lane (providing access to the rear of No. 80 Merrion Square South); pedestrian access; bicycle parking; plant; solar panels; gates; and all associated site and development works above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 18 February 2026Granted
- 3644/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine intends to apply for development at the vehicular entrance to Agriculture House (Kildare Street, D02 WK12) on Lacey's Lane, just off Merrion Street Upper. The development will consist of the removal of an existing single storey security cabin. This existing cabin is to be replaced with a new single room, single storey security pavilion. The existing security cabin is in the curtilage of three protected structures; government buildings, outbuildings and No.14 Merrion Street Upper. / 0.1 km away / 30 November 2021Granted
- WEB1428/25Planning permission for proposed alterations, extension and Change of use at 7 Baggot Street Lower, the proposed works will consist of a change of use of the existing offices areas to three apartments, comprising 2No. Two bedroom maisonettes and 1no one-bedroom apartment. Extension of the hallway at the ground floor to the rear courtyard. External terraces at the first floor and second floor within the central courtyard of the building. Internal alterations and modifications together with ancillary landscaping and site works at 7 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 - D02 X922. / 0.1 km away / 25 April 2025Granted
- 3124/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The application consists of the repair and refurbishment of the existing mews, into a residence for accommodation requirements associated with the duties of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) based at 73 Merrion Square and includes, 1. Provision of new entrance and ancillary accommodation on the ground floor plan including 12.5m2 of new extension to the existing, 2. New arrangement and partitions on the first floor to provide bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining, living and study areas including 2.8m2 first floor extension on the south elevation, 3. Amendments to the south elevation (facing Fitzwilliam Lane) to include first floor extension, amendments to existing window openings, provision of a new window opening & installation of external insulation, 4. Amendments to the north elevation including a revised vehicular and pedestrian opening, new window installation into existing window openings & installation of external insulation, 5.The addition of 4 no. new roof-lights to the existing double pitched roof including 1 no. between the front and rear hipped roofs, 1 no. to the east facing hip of the front/south hipped roof and 2 no. to the north facing pitch of the rear/north hipped roof, 6. The demolition of the existing non-historic boundary wall to Fitzwilliam Lane and the provision of new pedestrian and vehicular gates and entrances to the boundary and, 7. External landscaping associated with the above. / 0.1 km away / 24 January 2025Granted
- WEB5699/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development, which will take place on a cumulative site area of 0.0267 Ha, will consist of: internal alterations to existing staff changing rooms at basement level (73 sq m); and the associated repurposing of a portion of the basement car park (including the omission of 5 No. car parking spaces) to provide additional staff changing facilities (194 sq m), including showers and toilets, 1 No. general maintenance room, 1 No. ancillary office; and all associated site and development works. / 0.1 km away / 21 January 2026Granted