4097/19: Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland Designated Activity Company intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of c. 812 sq m at 18 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2) for the reconfiguration and extension above the rear (west part) of the existing office development at 2nd floor level resulting in an overall office floorspace increase of c. 119 sq m approximately, and associated site development works. The development will consist of revisions to internal layout, comprising the removal and repositioning of internal stud partition walls, removal of existing atrium; a revised reception space/layout at upper ground floor level with a new platform lift and visitor seating arrangement; new terrace areas (communal and private) with sheltered pergola (12 sq m) at third floor level towards the rear (west) section of the building, privacy screens, glazed guarding (to replace the existing terrace area at second floor level);green roof; solar collector panels; roof skylights; extension of existing stairwell from existing 1st floor to 2nd floor level; the removal of existing disabled access ramp at north (front) elevation and installation of a disabled access platform lift and removal/alterations to a section of railings at front of building and associated works; and minor elevational changes. The development will also include changes to existing car and cycle parking areas; new shower, locker, drying room at basement level, and the omission of 6 no. existing car parking spaces (resulting in a total car parking provision of 15 no. spaces), and provision of 2 no. additional basement cycle parking spaces (resulting in a total cycle parking provision of 16 no. spaces); site development works above and below ground; attenuation; physical changes to existing permitted rooftop plant (including new rooftop ope for maintenance and repair purposes); piped infrastructure and ducting; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. Vehicular access and egress to the proposed basement level will continue to be from Convent Place.
18, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2)
DecisionGrant permission
Decided21 November 2019
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2067/21Permission for alterations to the previously granted permission (ref 2275/20) for development at this site to consist of the lowering of 4 no. window cills on the lower ground level of the Leeson Street elevation to allow for the introduction of a louvred section within the increased opening. The replacement of the existing windows with a new sash and case system to match the existing. The addition of rainscreen cladding in lieu of brick to party wall sections of the north and east elevations, abutting the Earlsfort terrace development. The addition of 25 sqm screened enclosure for plant on the proposed flat roof. The relocation of the proposed accessible platform lift from the left hand side of the main entrance to the right on the Leeson Street elevation, including works to create a new opening in the railing to the public throughfare. The replacement of 1no. upper ground floor window with a door of a matching style to the existing window. All related ancillary services and site works. The areas as specified in the granted permission (ref 2275/20) will remain unchanged. / 0.0 km away / 16 March 2021Granted
- 2275/20Planning permission for alterations to a previously granted planning permission (Ref. No. 4097/19) for development at this site c. 812 sq m at 18 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2) for the reconfiguration and extension above the rear (west part) of the existing office development at 2nd and 3rd floor level resulting in overall office floorspace increase of c. 449 sqm approximately, and associated site development works. The development will consist of revisions to internal layout, comprising the removal and repositioning of internal stud partition walls, removal of existing atrium; a revised reception space/layout at upper ground floor level with a new platform lift and visitor seating arrangement; green roof; solar collector panels; roof skylights; extension of existing stairwell from existing 1st floor to 3rd floor level; the removal of existing disabled access ramp at north (front) elevation and installation of a disabled access platform lift and removal/alterations to a section of railings at front of building and associated works; minor elevational changes. The development will also include changes to existing car and cycle parking areas; new shower, locker, drying room at basement level, and the omission of 7 no. existing car parking spaces (resulting in a total car parking provision of 14 no.spaces), and provision of 13 no. additional basement cycle parking spaces (resulting in a total cycle parking provision of 23 no.spaces); site development works above and below ground; attenuation; physical changes to existing permitted rooftop plant (including new rooftop ope for maintenance and repair purposes); piped infrastructure and ducting; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. Vehicular access and egress to the purposed basement level will continue to be from Convent Place. / 0.0 km away / 16 April 2020Granted
- WEB1029/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Tottoria Trading Limited intends to apply for permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XY48. No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 19-20 Leeson Street Lower from Commercial Offices to Education use. No physical works are proposed as part of this development. / 0.0 km away / 28 February 2025Granted
- 3828/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02XY48 and the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, D02 PX56 (off Stable Lane). No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of internal alterations to no. 19 Leeson Street Lower and no. 20 Leeson Street Lower, to facilitate the ancillary office and classroom requirements of the Institute of Education, and the provision of a new 4 storey extension, comprising classroom and ancillary space, to the rear of no. 19 and no 20 Leeson Street Lower (no. 20 being a Protected Structure), fronting Convent Place and bicycle parking to the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, accessed via Stable Lane, Leeson Street Lower. The proposal will provide 9 no. classrooms total across the existing buildings at 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower and 4 storey extension. To facilitate the proposed development, minor alterations to no. 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower are proposed, including the amendments and alterations to original and non-original building fabrics. Alterations to no. 20 (Protected Structure) include the removal and alteration of external/internal staircase elements to the rear of the building; alteration of the enclosed rear area element at basement level; new party wall opening connections at basement, ground and first floor; infill of one existing party wall opening at ground floor level; removal of non-original partitions at ground, first and second floor level; alterations to rear return layout at basement, ground and first floor level to provide office and toilet accommodation including the infill of an existing fire escape opening; removal of plant room element at return roof level and provision of a new hipped roof; break-out and provision of doors to the cross-walls at ground and first floor level; subdivision of front room at second floor level; alteration of layout at third floor level; enlargement of existing rooflight to provide AOV; cleaning and repointing of existing rear façade including the infill of a window opening, enlargement of an opening and provision of replacement timber sash windows at third floor level; re-rendering of rear return and other minor ancillary works. The proposed internal alterations to no. 19 and no. 20 Leeson Street will provide for: Lobby areas, a staff kitchen student lockers, a classroom and 2 no. toilets at basement level. A reception, classroom, break out room and 2 no. toilets at ground floor level, 2 no. classrooms, a breakout room and an office at first floor level. 2 no. offices, a classroom and a breakout room at second floor level and 2 no. tutorial rooms and 2 no. toilets at third floor level. The proposed new 4 storey extension will provide for: A classroom, 4 no. toilets, accessible lift, stairs, link to no.19, bicycle and bin storage areas and a landscaped courtyard area to the rear of no. 20 Leeson Street at ground floor level. A classroom, breakout room and 3 no. toilets at first floor level and ancillary lift, and stairs. A classroom, lobby areas, 3 no. toilets and ancillary lift, and stairs at second floor level. A classroom, break out space ancillary lift and stairs and 3 no. toilets at third floor level. A link is provided connecting the proposed extension to the rear of no. 19 Leeson Street Lower at ground, first and second floor level. The proposal includes for hard and soft landscaping, solar panels at roof level of no. 19, bicycle parking (at 19&20 and at Stable Lane), platform lift to basement at front elevation of no. 19, and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx. 546m2. / 0.0 km away / 17 October 2024Granted
- 3020/221. The change of use of 3 No. existing office units at ground floor level from office use to use as to 3 No. 2 Bedroom Apart- Hotel Units; 2. Incorporation of the proposed 3 No. 2-Bedroom Apart- Hotel Units into the existing adjoining Premier Suites Apart- Hotel; 3. Infill of 3No. existing external recessed terraces to the rear of the units at Ground Floor Level and incorporation within the proposed 3 No. Apart- Hotel guest suite units; 4 All associated alterations to the rear facade of the building at ground floor level; & 5. All ancillary internal alterations, site development works and services. / 0.0 km away / 03 March 2022Granted
- WEB2308/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Tottoria Trading Limited intend to apply for permission for development at 78 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (D02 RX94), a protected structure (RPS 4440). The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 78 Leeson Street Lower from solely residential use to residential use and office use associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. To facilitate the proposed uses, alterations are proposed to the protected structure as follows: Alterations to the existing basement plan to provide 1 no. 1 bed residential apartment unit and associated open space. Facilitative works to provide this unit include provision of new extended glazing at basement level fronting Leeson Street Lower, provision of an outdoor planting/ seating area at basement level fronting Leeson Street Lower on the existing basement level terrace, reconfiguration of the internal layout at ground floor level including the relocation of the toilet facility, and changes to the rear façade of the building at basement level to provide a new exterior glass door for access to the rear private amenity space associated with this unit. 1 no. cycle parking space associated with the residential apartment unit is provided as a secure lock up accessed from the provided rear private amenity space. Alterations to the existing ground floor plan to provide an enrolment/ reception office and tutorial/ conference room associated with the educational use of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this enrolment/ reception office and tutorial/ conference room space include the provision of 2 no. toilets, and the removal of an existing toilet to be replaced with a kitchen area. 5 no. bicycle parking spaces are provided within the rear private garden area at ground floor level. Alterations to the existing 1st floor plan to provide a tutorial support room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this tutorial support room and student services support area include removal of 2 no. existing bathrooms and the demolition of a dividing wall, to be replaced with glass doors. Alterations to the existing 2nd floor plan to provide an admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area include removal of 2 no. internal bathroom areas and the demolition of a non-original cantilever toilet to be replaced with a sliding sash window, and the demolition of a non-original partition wall and door to allow for a larger landing space. Alterations to the existing 3rd floor plan to provide a tutorial support room, admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area associated with the educational functioning of the Institute of Education. Facilitative works to provide this tutorial support room, admin support/ career guidance room and student services support area include the relocation of an existing bathroom area. 2 no. roof lights are proposed to the rear of the roofline, not visible from Leeson Street Lower. As part of the internal works to the protected structure existing balustrades associated with the original staircase through the building will be repainted and damaged or missing balustrades will be replaced. The staircase and handrails will be sanded and repainted. All window reveals will be sanded and repainted. All skirting and architraves will be maintained, sanded and repainted. Decorative coving and cornices will be brushed, cleaned and repainted by a conservation decorator. / 0.1 km away / 25 February 2025Granted
- WEB1471/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site on Stable Lane, accessed off Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, adjacent to the Institute of Education campus building at 82 – 85 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, to the rear of 19 and 20 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure RPS Ref No’s. 6667 and 6668 respectively), and 79, 80 and 81 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure RPS Ref No’s. 4441,4442 and 4443 respectively). The proposed development consists of: Part demolition and alteration of original and non-original building fabric associated with the existing double garage and adjoining building on site to provide a classroom facility (c. 59.8 sq.m), associated accessible toilet and shower room (c.9.1 sq.m) and attic storage space (c.19.4sq.m). The proposed development includes the internal and external modifications to the existing buildings including replacement roofs, new window & door joinery, internal & external re-plastering, the removal of a section of laneway wall, provision of a plaza area to the front of the development along the southern side of Stable Lane with railings and replacement gate replacing 2 no. existing private car parking spaces. The proposal also includes the removal of 1 no. existing private car parking space along the northern side of Stable Lane to provide cycle parking for 10 no. bicycles. The proposal includes for provision of plant, hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c. 0.015ha. / 0.1 km away / 19 June 2025Granted
- WEB1010/26We, Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for development at The Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 V562. To the north of the site, is the St. Stephen’s Green House office complex. A portion of the application site also fronts onto Leeson Street Lower. To the south of the site is the Earlsfort Centre office complex, and to the east of the site are the offices fronting onto Lesson Street Lower including Ormonde House, with the National Concert Hall opposite, to the west. The proposed development comprises upgrades works and extension of the existing hotel, including: • Elevational upgrade works to the existing hotel including replacement and enhancement of windows; • A new 8 storey extension over existing event space, resulting in a 10 storey building with accommodation and reconfiguration of the existing event space at ground level with additional head height and ancillary spaces at first floor and 8 No floors of bedroom accommodation; • Internal modifications and improvements to hotel facilities; • 7th floor extension to Earlsfort Terrace and provision of additional floor to existing hotel providing resulting in a 9 no. storey building with set back to Earlsfort Terrace over existing basement and lower ground floor; • Existing bar and restaurant facade upgrade facing Earlsfort Plaza; • An increase in hotel bedrooms from 192 No. to 308 No. (an increase of 6,189 sqm); and • All associated works, site development, landscaping, plant, demolition and construction work and consequential revisions to the existing hotel internally and externally. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00a.m.- 4.30p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. / 0.1 km away / 17 April 2026Granted