Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8
Planning application WEB1165/26
DecisionGrant permission
Decided20 May 2026
Application typePermission
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Planning a project near Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8?
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 2903/19The proposed development consists of: (i) removal of an existing faux shopfront to unoccupied site fronting on to Thomas Street; (ii) partial removal of front boundary wall to Thomas Street; (iii) partial demolition of walls associated with previously existing building on site; (iv) construction of single storey ESB substation (37sq.m); (v) construction of new boundary wall, inclusive of vehicular entrance gate to Thomas Street; and (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Permission is sought for a temporary permission of 5 no. years. / 0.0 km away / 29 July 2019Granted
- 4824/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS: 8149): permission for development at 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, a protected structure (ref: 8149) in use as office space, to comprise the following: removal of non-original internal glazed screen and door at first floor level and replacement with a plasterboard-lined stud-wall with fire-rated flush door-set; removal of a section of original non-load bearing internal stud walling at second-floor level and the addition of a new plasterboard-lined stud-wall to create a new protected escape route; and the conversion of an existing timber sliding-sash window to a casement window. / 0.1 km away / 23 January 2024Granted
- WEB6021/25Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. / 0.1 km away / 19 February 2026Granted
- 4685/19Planning permission for the continued use of the current structure as a cafe/retail unit as granted under Registration Ref. No. 4085/16, 3 year temporary permission at 161 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. / 0.1 km away / 11 February 2020Granted
- WEB1948/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6 H9 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 8795). The development will consist of refurbishment of the first, second and third floors; Internal works proposed: (i) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to comply with current Building Regulations; (ii) Removal of temporary propping and stiffening of the existing suspended timber floors at first, second and third floor. (iii) Fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv) Repair of existing stairs and handrail. (v) Repair and renewal of ceilings. (vi) Erection of new lightweight internal partitions. (vii) Fitting new 4 panelled, fire rated, internal doors. (viii) Refitting of existing bathroom and provision of new, and a kitchen. (ix) Repair of internal plaster. (x) Internal insulation of the external walls at first, second and third floors only, to be compatible with existing fabric. External works:(a) Removal on non original PVC windows to the front façade only at first, second and third floor and replacement with painted timber one over one sash windows; (b) Insulating existing felt flat roof and provision on AOV. (c) Upgrade to existing outshot off staircase to include insulated slate pitched roof and lightweight plastered insulated external walls; / 0.1 km away / 24 June 2025Granted
- 4040/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use of St. Patrick's Tower from a vacant building to exhibition space and associated works. St. Patrick's Tower is located at the Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Proposed works include necessary repairs and adaptation of the tower for public use including: 1. Proposed external works: gently sloping access ramps, pedestrian crossings, cobblestone area with benches to the front entrance area, removal of bars from existing ground floor window, replacement of damaged rear window with new louvred vent, new entrance doors, new illuminated signage. 2. Proposed internal works to ground and first floor only, necessary minor repairs to brickwork and repairs to internal roof of entrance lobby area, new floor finish throughout ground floor, new lightweight ceiling finish mounted to underside of existing concrete slab, surface mounted lighting and wiring, mechanical ventilation system with 4 new opes to concrete slab and localized plant on first floor slab, removal of non-historic existing timber stairs, with new fold-down access stairs provided in its place. New firestopping provided to inner side of historic brick partition wall. / 0.1 km away / 25 February 2021Granted
- WEB2781/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 (D08 VH9W) with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (The Digital Hub building at Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 8149) located outside the Application site); a vacant site between Nos. 13 and 17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of Nos. 17 to 25 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with existing access from Thomas Court to the west. (Nos. 19 and 22 Thomas Street are Protected Structures RPS Nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively.) The application site adjoins structures abutting Vat House 7, Crane Street, Dublin 8 (Protected Structure, RPS no. 2071), and adjoins No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 VH9W, with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at Thomas Court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between No. 13 and No. 17 Thomas Street West, at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court; and at Rainsford Street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at Thomas Court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services. / 0.1 km away / 13 August 2025Granted
- 4958/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises a ten-year planning permission to provide a building for the Guinness archives on a 638 sqm site. The subject site is bound by Thomas Street to the north, the Crane Building to the east, and existing Brewery works to the west and south. The development includes works and developments to Arthur's House which is Protected Structure No. 8145; the demolition of its rear modern section; the demolition of the part of the Crane Building to its rear; and the construction of a new Archive Building contiguous with and linked to Arthur's House. The development includes: • Opening up existing blind windows and replacing other existing windows in a historically appropriate style; • The installation of an external steel escape stair from the basement front elevation and the insertion of a new gate in the railing to match the existing railing; • Internal re-ordering to include replacement with historically appropriate flooring, fireplaces and cornices; • The demolition of the 1964 internal dividing walls within Arthur's House; • The demolition of 506 sq. m. of buildings, including the rear 1964 section of Arthur's House and the part of the Crane Building to which this is attached; • The demolition of the rear modern exterior ramps, steps, railings and security building; • The construction of a 624 sqm archive building to the rear of Arthur's House; • New exterior works to include ramps and steps; and • All associated works above and below ground. Arthur's House is and will remain 17.26m in height over four storeys and comprises: basement, ground, first and second floors with the third floor in the loft space. The section of the Crane Building to the rear of Arthur's House proposed for demolition is 21.72m in height and comprises ground and four further floors and roof top plant. The height of the proposed four storey new building is 20.85m. The proposed development is located within a site which is the subject of an approved Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04). / 0.1 km away / 24 November 2022Granted