WEB2869/25: Dublin City Council: Permission is sought by Somerton House Ltd. for the extension and Change of Use on first and attic second floor levels at The Barn House, 44/45 Dolphins Barn, D08 KR44. Permission to include: a 15 sqm extension to first-floor annex plus 68sqm habitable attic accommodation at 2nd floor level. The Change of Use of existing 1st floor level Function Room and 1 bedroom apartment to Tourist Hostel use providing 21 bedspaces in 8no. ensuite bedrooms at first and second floor (attic) levels with associated internal alterations at ground and basement levels providing hostel reception, toilets and kitchen services. Permit associated alterations to facades including the demolition of 4no. chimneys, to provide new shop-front with signage to North-West façade, a 16sqm balcony with bifold door sets at ground floor level and oriel window at 1st floor level to South facade overlooking the Grand Canal, dormer windows and rooflights to North West, South and South East roof slopes. To realign and extend external staircase at rear to first floor level and for all associated site works, landscaping and services.
The Barn House, 44/45 Dolphin's Barn, Dublin 8
DecisionGrant permission
Decided07 January 2026
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