Site bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8
Planning application 3791/23
DecisionGrant permission
Decided10 January 2024
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3536/24Planning permission for demolition of all existing buildings/structures on site (approximately 1,020 sq.m GFA) and the relocation of an existing ESB substation to the ground floor of the proposed building fronting onto Molyneux Yard together with new switchroom. The proposed development comprises the erection of a part 5, part 8-storey mixed use building over single basement (approximately 7,509 sq.m GFA) to provide principally for a new hotel (182 bedrooms) and ancillary development at basement to seventh floor level. A total of 22 bicycle parking spaces are provided at ground floor level. A Creative Art Studio (approximately 122 sq.m GFA) is proposed at ground floor level and basement level. The proposed building is set back at ground and first floor level from the southern, eastern and western site boundaries to provide lightwells serving basement level. The hotel entrance is accessed off an arched, internal, shared pedestrian and vehicular street running east-west across the northern part of the site connecting Vicar Street and Molyneux Yard. The upper levels of the building (from first floor and above) cantilever over the proposed internal street and the upper levels (from second floor and above) cantilever over the proposed lightwells along the southern, eastern and western site boundaries, respectively. The development will include all site works that comprise of all boundary treatments and associated site works, at site bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8. / 0.0 km away / 22 October 2024Granted
- 3687/24PERMISSION: amendment permission to the permitted Hotel development granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4262/19 & amended under Reg. Ref.. 4017/20 (ABP Ref. PL29S.309781) at a 0.1401 HA site on lands at Molyneux Yard and Engine Alley and the site to the rear of No. 83 Meath Street, Dublin 8 (the site includes No.75 Molyneux Yard as detailed on Eircode Mapper). The development will principally consist of: the provision of a new stair core and amendments to the layout of all permitted stair cores, as required for the fire safety certificate, resulting in an increase in floor area by c. 8 sq m; a reduction in the number of Hotel bedrooms from 265 No. to 235 No. bedrooms; a minor increase in the maximum height of the building by 0.58 metres to cater for lift overruns, minor revised elevational treatments; internal changes to the permitted internal layout; and all associated works. / 0.0 km away / 09 July 2024Granted
- 4262/19The development will principally consist of the demolition of all shed structures on site (647 sq m) and the construction of a part 1 No. to part 8 No. storey over basement and part lower ground floor hotel, providing 261 No. bedrooms (8,369 sq m). The development will also include: the provision of pedestrian access to the Hotel from Molyneux Yard; a landscaped garden (125.5 sq m) at basement level; a bar (156.6 sq m) at lower ground floor level; a café (100.4 sq m) at ground floor level with access onto Engine Alley; a dining room (140.6 sq m) with an external ground level terrace (36.7 sq m) fronting onto Molyneux Yard; a roof terrace at sixth floor level facing north and north-east; bicycle parking; hard and soft landscaping; plant; ESB substation; and all other associated site works above and below ground. / 0.0 km away / 30 July 2020Granted
- 4830/23PERMISSION: For the demolition of the existing two storey retail unit and store (200.5m2) and the construction of a four-storey retail and apartment development comprising 1no. retail unit with storage (49.8m2) with associated elevational signage, apartment entrance, bin and bicycle storage at ground floor level and 3no. two bedroom apartments with private balconies at the upper 3 levels along with all other ancillary site development works. This is an amendment to the previously granted planning permission for a retail unit and 3no. apartments under reg. ref. 4036/20 located at 83 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8. / 0.1 km away / 24 January 2024Granted
- 3082/21Planning permission for development at 63/64 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The proposed development seeks to amend a permission for a four to six storey development (granted under Reg. 4776/19) No change is proposed in the permitted building height and overall floorspace is proposed to increase by c.61 sq m (from c. 1,379 sq m to c. 1, 440 sq m) The proposed development includes the following elements: 1. Reconfiguration and change of use of 3 no. existing apartments and 1 no. previously permitted apartment to aparthotel use; 2. Demolition of an existing stair core( to the rear of the existing building) and rearrangement of the previously permitted lift core ( to provide lift access to all floors of the previously granted aparthotel block to the rear of the site and the now proposed aparthotel suites in the front block) and associated increase in floorspace of c.19.5 sq m; 3. Rearrangment of basement-level staff facilities and ancillary areas; 4. Modifications to the permitted floor area to the rear of the existing building and associated increase in floorspace of c.22.5 sq m; 5. Infill of the previously granted basement courtyard (c.7.5 sqm ) and an increase in floor area (of c. 11.5 sq m ) to the rear of the previously granted fifth floor level of the permitted aparthotel block. The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 26 August 2021Granted
- 4776/19The proposed development will consist of the following amendments to the existing building on site; the demolition of single storey structures to the rear, enlargement of window opes to the rear at first, second and third floor level of the existing 4 no. storey building, additional balcony at first floor level, replacement of existing gate fronting Thomas Street with a glazed shopfront entrance including signage, and an additional 1 no. bed apartment at set back fourth floor level. The development will also include an extension to the rear of the existing building to provide a linked six storey over basement aparthotel comprising 22 no. aparthotel units, ancillary spaces including lobby area, reception, bin store, bike store, laundry and staff facilities, piped infrastructure and ducting; green roof areas for drainage attenuation purposes; plant room (at basement level); landscaping within proposed courtyard / light well areas; boundary treatments; and all associated site development and excavation works above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 15 June 2020Granted
- 4036/20A) The demolition of existing 2-storey structure (198 sq.m); b) Construction of 5-storey building, to provide: 1. A retail unit of 40 sq.m at ground floor, with a separate residential entrance, providing access to; 2. Three apartments, each with a private balcony, over upper floor levels (one 1-bed unit at 1st and 2nd floor levels, and one duplex 2-bed unit over 3rd & set-back 4th floor level), with refuse and bicycle stores at ground floor level. The entire development extends to c.450 sq.m / 0.1 km away / 01 September 2021Granted
- 2365/19The development will consist of external outside seating, including two tables and four chairs, with new overhead front elevation signage and an outdoor canopy above the shop unit entry area. / 0.1 km away / 18 April 2019Granted