5526/22: Permission for modifications to planning permission granted for a 5-9 storey 142 no. bedroom hotel under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate its reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel. Proposed modifications to facilitate the 105-suite aparthotel include the following: Basement: - Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to provide revised plant areas and spa/wellness area; Ground floor: - Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of no. 162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed events space in this location; - Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; - General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area; Upper floors: - Internal reconfigurations from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary services areas; - Build out of setback at fifth to eight floors levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); -Part build out of set back at fifth and sixth floor levels on eastern elevation; - Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to facade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.
162-164a Capel Street and 33-36 Strand Street Little, Dublin 7
DecisionRefuse permission
Decided10 May 2023
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3609/20Planning permission for development to include demolition of buildings and redevelopment of partly vacant site for hotel with ancillary bar/cafe lobby fronting Capel Street/ Strand Street Little junction and shop in 162 Capel Street. The development consists of the following:- -Demolition of 33-36 Strand Street Little (Working Men's Club) and buildings to the rear of the shop at 162 Capel Street; -Construction of a 5 to 9-storey over basement mixed use development with setbacks at 5th and 7th floor levels from the Capel Street and Little Strand Street frontages; -Internal reconfiguration of No.162 Capel Street with retail unit at ground floor and hotel accommodation on the floors above, linked into the new building at 1st and 2nd and 3rd floor levels; -Basement level accommodating staff facilities, meeting room, admin office, store, toilets, plant rooms, gym, linen store, bicycle parking and basement to shop in No. 162 Capel Street; -Ground floor accommodating hotel reception and foyer accessed from Strand Street Little; Hotel dining, kitchen, toilets; Licensed cafe/ bar lobby front Capel Street / Strand Street Little; Service yard; Shop unit in no.162 Capel Street; bin store, ESB substation, generator and switchroom accessed from side lane off Strand Street Little; -1st to 8th floors accommodating 142 no. hotel bedrooms and ancillary facilities with set back at 1st floor rear, screened plant enclosure at 5th floor recess level and 7th floor rear; -Signage and all associated site works and services. / 0.0 km away / 15 December 2020Refused
- 3001/19RETENTION: permission for a retractable canopy to the front of 2 Great Strand Street - which covers the private space to the front of the building - and which includes two steel water down pipe supports, all at 2 Great Strand St. Dublin 1. / 0.1 km away / 10 July 2019Refused
- 3494/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use of existing 59.5 sq.m first floor tattoo parlour to one bed residential unit which is to be used as a short term let, associated internal alterations and all associated refurbishment and remedial works and an amendment to previously granted planning reg.ref.: 4143/21 for change of use from the granted residential unit at second floor to use as a short term let. / 0.1 km away / 24 May 2023Refused
- WEB1080/26We Yong feng designated activity company, intend to apply for full planning permission for the following works 1: Subdivision of one ground floor retail unit into two separate retail units and placing a new internal dividing wall and various internal alteration works 2: For changing of 1 external window into a door and 2 side screens 3: Lowering cill level to 1 window, placement of a vertical solid mullion and creating 2 separate windows in this opening 4: Changing of 1 solid timber external door to a timber glazed door at 6-7 Upper abbey street, Dublin 1 / 0.1 km away / 06 March 2026Refused
- 5431/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of; (a) The complete restoration and refurbishment of the B&B buildings to the front of the site, comprising; i. The reroofing of the front roof of the property in natural slate and the renewal of all existing roof lights. ii. Removal of the existing metal fire escape and the repointing of the traditional brickwork to the rear and eastern side of the facade of the property in a NHL 3.5 flush point finish. iii. The replacement of the existing non-original uPVC windows with traditional up and down sash windows to the front and rear of the property. iv. The removal of the existing cementitious render to the front facade of the property and the re-rendering of the facade in an NHL 3.5 lined and ruled rendered finish. v. The restoration of removed historic fabric to the interior of the property including internal doors, shutters, timber linings, traditional plasterwork, new electrical, heating and fire safety installations throughout and the upgrading of the floors, walls and doors to meet structural, servicing and fire safety standards throughout. vi. The complete restoration of the traditional shopfront to the front of the property. vii. Various new internal openings, Internal fit out elements, pavilions, linings and partitions to the ground and upper floors of the property, all ancillary to the existing B&B use. viii. The complete refurbishment of the basement to the front of the property, the lowering of the existing floor, damp proofing works and the provision of a storage area ancillary to the primary B&B use over. (b) The partial demolition and extension of the existing two storey health building to the rear of the property to comprising; (i) The change of use of the existing and extended building to the rear of the property from Health to B&B use. (ii) The partial demolition of the existing building, chimney and defunct water tanks and The provision of a basement below the existing building. (iii) The construction of a new 3 and 5 storey extension to the existing 2 storey building to the rear of the property to provide for 16 bedrooms within a completed 5 and 7 storey building over basement building with a 4th floor access link to the front building. (iv) The relocation of the existing access to the rear of the property from Ormond Place. (v) All associated drainage roof lights, enabling and site works. On completion the proposed development will provide for 31 B&B rooms between the front and rear buildings of the development. / 0.1 km away / 15 February 2023Refused
- 4458/23External render of first, second and third floor of existing front elevation from eroding brickwork to a smooth render nap finish and all associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 06 November 2023Refused
- 3445/25Planning permission for an exterior illuminated sign. / 0.2 km away / 07 January 2026Refused
- 3899/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development consists of: (i) change of use at the basement and ground floors (nos.24-25) from restaurant to uses ancillary to the existing guesthouse comprising an additional 3 no. guest bedrooms with ensuites, kitchen, dining room, lounge, office, reception area, stores, and 3 no. W.C.s. The existing kitchen and dining room will be relocated from 1 st floor (No. 24) to the basement and replaced with 2 no. guest bedrooms (5 no. new guest bedrooms in total); (ii) External Modifications inclusive of: (a) The removal of the non-original shopfront at ground floor level and associated entrance lobbies, (b) The provision of a contemporary shopfront composed of painted metal cladding to select colour and glazing, (c) The cleaning of the re-exposed granite window cills at first floor level (following shopfront height reduction), (d) The provision at ground floor level of a single-storey extension to the rear of No.25 to accommodate a suite containing a bedroom and en-suite bathroom around an enclosed yard, (e) Amending the shared rear courtyard door to No.25 to form a window; forming a new door on the north side of the rear extension, (f) Removal of redundant mechanical ventilation ductwork and electrical trays to the rear façade and return and making good opes associated with same, (g) Removal at second floor level of the non- original metal clad portion of the rear return to No.25 and reinstatement of the sash window to the rear façade, (h) Repair of existing cracks to the front and rear façades and (i) Removal of redundant signage and electrics to the front façades. i) Internal Modifications inclusive of (1) The removal of the 2no. non-original stairs in No.24 serving basement level; partial demolition of an existing wall at basement level to accommodate a new staircase in an alternative location, (2) The demolition of existing walls and the forming of new ones at ground floor level to accommodate 3 no. suites and a WC to the rear of the two buildings; an Office to the front of No.24 and a guest lounge to front of No.25, (3) The demolition of existing walls and the forming of new ones at basement level to accommodate a dining space in No.24 and a kitchen in No.25 along with associated store rooms and WCs, (4) The demolition of existing walls and the forming of new ones at first floor level to accommodate 2 no. suites containing a bedroom and bathroom each, (5) Upgrading of the existing floors to achieve the appropriate acoustic and fire rating per the Building Regulations. No works proposed at the Third, Fourth and Fifth Floor, (vi) Existing basement floor slab to be replaced, and (vii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The subject properties, 24-25 Parliament Street, Dublin 2, D02 X971, (RPS. No.s 6336 and 6337) are protected structures. / 0.2 km away / 16 August 2024Refused