WEB1724/25: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a) Change of use from office building (two units), with apartment at third floor, to a residential building consisting of two separate dwellings, one at basement level and the other one comprising the rest of the upper floors (ground to third floor). b) Demolition of non-original shed and lean-to porch in front basement area with reinstatement of wall, alterations to existing steps and provision of new balustrade. c) Creation of a new opening at rear hall-level terrace (approx. 5sqm) to partially restore historic lightwell to basement. d) Minor alterations to include installation of 2 no. WCs and kitchens, relocation of non-original partitions and reinstatement of double doors at first floor. e) Insertion of new window in previously blocked-up original opening at basement floor.
40 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 W449
DecisionGrant permission
Decided14 August 2025
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3627/24PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of: 1.A change of use from office to multi-unit residential use. The proposed development will consist of 5 no. apartments, 2 no. x 2 bed apts.& 3 no. x 1 bed apts. (2 no. apartments are duplex units at second and third floor levels). All within a 4 storey over basement terraced Georgian building. 2.Alterations & extension to rear return at second floor return level. Accommodation to provide 2 no. own door home office rooms allocated to apartments no. 1 & 2 located at ground and first floor levels. Extended area to second floor return = 9.4 m2. Alterations proposed will also provide for a metal railed concrete stair access to private communal rear garden from ground floor return level.New window fenestration matching period detail & Plant / storage room provided at ground floor return level. 3.Alterations to front basement stairwell access and iron railings to provide for new stair access to basement apartment. Existing concrete steps to be removed. Existing internal stone stair to basement retained to allow access also from ground floor communal hallway. 4.Removal of all non-original building fabric and modern additions including all mechanical and electrical services and installations. 5.Conservation renewal and repair to all existing and or damaged period fabric and decorative elements including all internal and external joinery, flooring etc. All existing original sash windows/openings restored and repaired where possible. All non-original sash windows replaced with new sets to match original detail. 6.Removal of cement mortar / render to original brick (front and rear) and re-pointed with lime mortar to original detail. Original masonry to boundary walls repaired and re-pointed also. / 0.1 km away / 02 August 2024Granted
- 5422/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: development will consist of repointing of the front elevation with lime mortars and a traditional wigged finish. / 0.1 km away / 15 February 2023Granted
- WEB1007/26PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETETION/PERMISSION: The development seeking retention permission consists of the repointing works to the front brick façade. The development seeking permission will consist of the change-of-use of the entire building from commercial use to residential use consisting of 6 apartments, the renovation of the entire building, front courtyard and rear courtyards, the construction of a boundary wall in the rear courtyard, the provision of bicycle and bin storage, the provision of an AOV and all associated site works. / 0.1 km away / 25 February 2026Granted
- WEB2511/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Minor amendments to previously approved change of use (Planning Ref. 4101/24). The internal alterations will include the infilling of no. 2 existing internal openings, construction of a timber stud wall creating a new store room, the fitting of a new internal door, the omission of a previously approved door, and the installation of a freestanding 1.8m high screen wall. / 0.1 km away / 20 August 2025Granted
- 4101/24Permission for development at this site at the Basement of No. 30 Leeson St Lower, Dublin.2, D02 DP96 which is a Protected Structure. The development will consist of Change of Use from an adult education centre to a doctors surgery at basement level only and associated minor internal alterations.. The internal alterations will include the filling of 4 no existing internal door openings, the fitting of 2 no, new internal doors, and the installation of a hand sink. / 0.1 km away / 23 September 2024Granted
- 2753/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for external remedial works. The works will involve structural repairs to the rear facade to include localised dismantling and rebuilding of the rear parapet, pinning and stitching of window heads and comprehensive repointing of the brick facade using lime-based mortars. / 0.1 km away / 31 May 2019Granted
- 5227/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RPS No. 4426. The development will consist of: 1. A change of use from office to residential. The proposed development will consist of partial demolition of existing 2 storey structure removing all non-original building fabric and to retain existing ground floor area demise and remains of stone wall gables to original coach mews. 2. Construction of a new 2 storey 3 bedroom with home office mews dwelling with off street car parking, 3. Screened terraces to front and rear elevations at first floor level, 4. Conservation type rooflights to pitched roof section to front and rear elevations, 5. Boundary wall repairs to original limestone walls to rear garden area and all site development works including new brick boundary wall to rear garden. / 0.1 km away / 15 March 2023Granted
- 3293/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (RPS 4427) - Planning permission. Development will consist of demolition of dilapidated non-original single and 2 storey additions to original coach mews. Removal of non-original pitched roof and replacement with new slate pitched roof to match ridge line to 64 Leeson Close. Construction of new 2 storey extensions to front and rear of original coach mews demise. Retention of remaining original stone gables and part front stone wall to original coach mews to provide for a 3-bedroom mews dwelling. All ancillary site development work including all new surface and foul drainage. The subject site is within the curtilage of a protected structure. / 0.1 km away / 23 October 2020Granted