WEB2536/25: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Esprit Investments Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.461 Ha landholding generally bound by James Place East and Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2. The landholding comprises 2 No. physically separated, yet proximate sites (referred to as Plot A and Plot B for the purposes of this Planning Application). Plot A (0.125 Ha), which incorporates No. 50 James Place East (a Protected Structure), is generally bound to the north by Nos. 47-50 Mount Street Upper, to the south by James Place East, to the east by No. 46 James Place East, and to the west by the car park to the rear of No. 51 Mount Street Upper. Plot B (0.336 Ha), which incorporates No. 40 Mount Street Upper (a Protected Structure), is generally bound to the north by Nos. 37-39 and 41-43 Mount Street Upper and Mount Street Upper, to the south by James Place East, to the east by No. 30 Herbert Street and the car park to the rear of No. 36 Mount Street Upper, and to the west by No. 44 James Place East and No. 44 Mount Street Upper. The development will principally consist of: the demolition of the 2 No. storey office building (1,412 sq m) and single storey rear stores (215 sq m) at Nos. 38-43 James Place East, shed (17 sq m) to the rear of No. 40 Mount Street Upper and single storey rear extension (17 sq m) attached to the mews building at No. 50 James Place East; and the construction of a Mixed-Use Development (12,994 sq m) across Plot A and Plot B as follows: Plot A: The construction of a part 1 No. - part 5 No. storey Mixed-Use Development (2,521 sq m). The Mixed-Use Development (including the internal reconfiguration of the existing 2 No. storey mews building at No. 50 James Place East) will comprise 26 No. apartments (2 No. studio units, 14 No. 1 bed units and 10 No. 2 bed units) and office accommodation (140 sq m). Plot B: The construction of a part 1 No. - part 5 No. storey (over basement) Mixed-Use Development (10,473 sq m) comprising office accommodation (9,522 sq m) and a community space (358 sq m). The development will also comprise of the following at No. 40 Mount Street Upper: the provision of a platform lift at the main entrance and associated alterations to the existing railings; elevational changes including the replacement of a window on the rear elevation with double doors; and the provision of a bridge above the existing courtyard. The development will also include: internal footpaths; bicycle parking; bin storage; hard and soft landscaping; balconies / terraces principally facing north and south; boundary treatments including the demolition of part of the existing stone walls; lighting; plant; lift overruns; an ESB substation; green and blue roofs; PV panels; signage; and all other associated site and development works above and below ground.
0.461 ha landholding, generally bound by James Place East and Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2
DecisionGrant permission
Decided05 December 2025
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3663/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the restoration of the property to its original standalone integrity by means of: 1. The removal of access doorways in the party wall to the adjoining property, No. 39 Upper Mount Street on the ground and second floors and re-instating the brick party wall. 2. The removal of the corridor insertion in the rear room on the ground floor. And all ancillary works. / 0.0 km away / 02 December 2021Granted
- 3414/24Permission for the refurbishment and extension of the existing office building at 45 & 46 James's Place East, Dublin 2. The proposed works retain the existing froundations and structural frame of the building to make maximum use of the embodied carbon in these elements while an additonal floor of accommodation is added to the building, increasing its footprint from 605sqm to 1254sqm, and increasing its height from 2 to 3 storeys. The vehicular access from James's Place East is retained and acces to the rear of 45 & 46 Upper Mount Street is retained, 3No. parking spaces are proposed including one accessible space, plus 23 bicycle parking spaces, with 17 long term spaces contained in a covered enclosure. The site is within a conservation area and is not a protected strucure. / 0.0 km away / 10 July 2024Granted
- WEB2458/24Partial change of use, at ground-floor to the rear, from office use to use as a commercial kitchen (184 sqm) (light industrial use), internal alterations, external bin storage area, bicycle parking, and fascia signage to front elevation, together with all associated site development works. / 0.0 km away / 20 December 2024Granted
- 3855/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of a change of use from office to residential, the demolition of an existing single storey extension to the rear of the protected structure, the refurbishment of the existing house, repointing brickwork to the front, replacment of existing pedestrian access to rear, a new fence to the rear boundary, landscaping and ancillary works to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 24 July 2023Granted
- 3208/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of demolition of a modern single storey flat roof extension to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building. External works to include: • Removal of an external water tank on second floor rear flat roof return. • Removal and replacement of second floor flat roof on rear return. • Existing parapets and valleys to be re-pointed and relined with appropriated materials. • Roof slates to be replaced where required and roof access to be refurbished. • Removal of later modern window interventions and replacement with appropriate style 'like for like' windows in the front lower ground floor return. • Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations. • Upgrade of rainwater goods in appropriate style. • Local brick repairs to the front and rear elevations including pointing repairs. • Repairs to existing windows and lintels to front and rear. • Opening and blocking up walls under the footpath store. • Repairs to existing railings and window guards to front and rear elevations. • Removal of redundant services/cables on the front and rear elevations. • Proposed application to include for new external glazed/steel staircase from upper ground floor front footpath on Herbert Street to lower ground basement area to include opening of railings to provide for a replica gate, to match the railings. • Proposed hard and soft landscaping to rear garden areas including the provision of a screen fence separating the mews property at the rear. • Proposed air conditioning unit in the rear lower ground floor courtyard. • Removal of non-original hard landscaping and provision of new landscaping. • Provision of new guarding rails to existing rear retaining wall at steps. • New replacement business wall plaque at front entrance. Internal works to include: Replacement and upgrading of all existing services, including plumbing, electrics, lighting, heating, radiators, ventilation fire alarm and fire escape signs. • Floor strengthening where required. • Removal and upgrading of toilets on 2nd floor return and lower ground floor. • Provision of new disabled toilet and coffee area to upper ground floor with adjustment of later stud walls. • Removal of later picture rails in all principle rooms. • Removal of later open string staircase to lower ground floor and replacement with 'like for like' traditional staircase. • Removal of later dividing studwork to the front room on the second floor. • Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor and replacement with an insulated concrete floor complete with underfloor heating. • Removal and replacement of later plaster board ceilings in the lower ground floor. • Removal of all later furniture fittings including kitchen and cupboards. • Provision of new insulated stud walls and panelling to the front entrance hall upper ground floor, where walls have been removed. • Removal and replacement glazed lobby door at entrance hall, upper ground floor and later floor tiles. • Provision for sound proofing party walls and floors and between offices on party walls. • Refurbishment of all original fireplaces and removal of all non-original fire surrounds. • New internal desk layout and fitted furniture and services. • New floor finishes and complete redecoration. • Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire resistance. • General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations at 4 Herbert Street. / 0.1 km away / 18 September 2019Granted
- WEB2362/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission or development at this site: 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 X240, a Protected Structure (RPS Ref.No. 3740). The development will consist of: (i) Repair the roof; (ii) Restore the historic timber windows; (iii) Relocate existing electrical fire detection and burglar alarm panel from entrance hall to lower ground floor and restore finishes to entrance hall; (iv) Conservation and alterations to existing front railings including alteration of existing gate and the addition of a new iron stair to lower ground floor; (v) Repoint the brickwork; (vi) Internal decoration including the upgrade of existing sanitaryware and kitchen units; (vii) Alteration to plan at third floor level. The site is within a conservation area. / 0.1 km away / 06 August 2025Granted
- 2094/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is being sought for external repairs and alterations including replacement of non-original windows and doors and internal alterations at 5 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, and associated landscape works and change of use of mews building (5 Herbert Lane) from a mechanics garage to office use, external and internal alterations including insertion of rooflights and raising the roof and wall to Herbert Lane and provision of a mezzanine floor. / 0.1 km away / 12 June 2019Granted
- 3556/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for works to the ground floor to consist of the following: installation of a new glazed door and side screens to existing archway at rear of front entry hall, incorporating a steel hollow section lintel to support door and conceal services. Localised interventions in entry hall area to facilitate connection of door to the electrical and fire alarm systems. / 0.1 km away / 13 October 2023Granted