GrantedDecided 22 January 2026Dublin City Council

WEB5720/25: PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No’s 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2–3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level.

No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No's. 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7
DecisionGrant permission
Decided22 January 2026
Application typePermission
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