PERMISSION: The development will consist of: - Demolition of all existing structures on site; Construction of a 7-storey (over basement) contemporary tourist hostel; Extension of existing basement footprint towards laneway to the rear; The development will accommodate: Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; Reception, resident's lounge, cafe / bar and separate cafe / retail unit at ground floor; 125 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; Waste management store with access to Sackville Place; Plant and PV panels at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.
Planning permission for the development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref: 3702/20 with addition of 22 no. bedrooms as follows: • 11 additional bedrooms through internal reconfigurations at 1st to 5th floor levels, • 11 additional bedrooms through relocation of plant from 6th floor to basement and ground floor construction of additional floor area at 6th floor level with altered roofline at 6th floor level, • Reconfiguration of street level entrance, foyer and cafe bar layout, • Revisions to retail unit consisting of provision of a bicycle shop incorporating a streetside coffee kiosk with waste handling/storage area to rear and delivery/collection access relocated to Sackville Place, • Internal alterations for inclusion of a dumbwaiter serving basement, ground and 1st floor levels and linen chute drop from 6th floor to ground floor level, • Ancillary alterations to elevations, • All associated site works and services.
The development will consist of a 96 bedroom contemporary tourist hostel in existing and new buildings ranging in height from 6 to 7 storey (over basement). The development will include: • Demolition of 2-storey buildings at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, single storey building to rear of 8-12 Sackville Place and fourth floor (plant) level at 8-12 Sackville Place; • Change of use and reconfiguration of the remaining 4 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place from TU Dublin education facility to hostel and retail; • Upward extension of existing building by 2-3 levels to create a 6-7 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place; • Construction of a new 7 storey (over basement) building at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, to connect to the extended building at 8-12 Sackville Place to form a single integrated development; • Extension of existing basement towards laneway to the rear; • Revised elevational treatment to existing building at 8-12 Sackville Place including reconfiguration of windows to north, south and west elevations. The overall development will accommodate: • Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; • Reception, resident’s lounge, café/bar and separate retail/retail service unit at ground floor; • 96 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; • Waste store to rear with access to adjoining laneway; • Plant at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.
The development will consist of a 95 bedroom contemporary tourist hostel in existing and new buildings ranging in height from 6 to 7 storey (over basement). The development will include:- Demolition of 2-storey buildings at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, single storey building to rear of 8-12 Sackville Place and fourth floor (plant) level at 8-12 Sackville Place; Change of use and reconfiguration of the remaining 4 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place from TU Dublin education facility to hostel and retail; Upward extension of existing building by 2-3 levels to create a 6-7 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place; Construction of a new 7 storey (over basement) building at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, to connect to the extended building at 8-12 Sackville Place to form a single integrated development; - Extension of existing basement towards laneway to the rear; - Revised elevational treatment to existing building at 8-12 Sackville Place including reconfiguration of windows to north, south and west elevations. The overall development will accommodate:- - Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; - Reception, resident's lounge, cafe/bar and separate retail/retail service unit at ground floor; - 95 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; - Waste store to rear with access to Marlborough Street via existing laneway; - 2 no. advertising digital displays (each c. 17.2m high x 0.9m wide) on front elevation; - Plant at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.
This development will consist of the erection of new illuminated signage on the front (north) elevation of the building façade and minor works including the removal of outer sections of the entrance canopy, the freestanding bases and light fittings and the provision of 2no. new recessed uplighters in the footpath in the location of the removed bases.
The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral communication unit and a 1.53sq.metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to ground floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). The proposed development comprises the following: (i) Proposed 'Decathlon' signage consisting of 1 distinct sign type (type 2 as indicated on drawings, (ii) Proposed blue line window display to be suspended by metal rods from soffit directly behind glazing, (iii) Proposed security shutter to rear of entrance door as shown on the drawings (Design pursuant to Condition 12 of application reference 3442/16).
PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of; Planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to Ground Floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). The proposed development consists of the following (i) Proposed External "Decathlon" signage comprising 1 distinct sign type (Type 1 as indicated on drawings).
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works at Ground Floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys Building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). The proposed development comprises the following: (i) proposed ''Flannels'' signage comprising 3 distinct types as indicated on drawings; (ii) proposed window bed display areas and internally mounted feature stainless steel chamfered window surrounds; (iii) proposed security shutters to open window bed areas as indicated on drawings (design pursuant to Condition 12 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). All works to facilitate the proposed development.
RETENTION: Permission for retention of unauthorised change of use of 71m2 unit from bookmakers' offices to massage therapy services and spa with associated staff facilities to ground floor unit at 107 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 HN22.
Retention permission for use as a martial arts studio.
The proposed development will consist of the demolition of the existing three-storey commercial building and the construction of a nine-storey over basement level mixed-use building consisting of 1 no. commercial unit (public house) at ground floor level and a total of 15 no. apartments over eight floors (3 no. studios, 8 no. one-bed units, 3 no. two-bed units and 1 no. 3-bed units) with balconies or terraces to the north, east and south elevations, and a communal roof level terrace area, all over a basement comprising 24 no. bicycle parking spaces, bin stores, plant room, and stores and ancillary service areas for the commercial unit/public house, signage to the east and south elevations and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The site is bound by Sackville Place to the north and Marlborough Street to the east.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission sought for provision of Off-Licence (2.6sqm), subsidiary to the main retail use.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) change of use of existing office floor space, from first to fourth floor level, to provide a short-term tourist rental accommodation development comprising 5 no. short-stay apartments with associated internal alterations to facilitate layout; (ii) external conservation, repair, and refurbishment works to the building, including the repair of all sash windows, reinstatement of decorative lime plasterwork, specialist cleaning and repointing of brickwork, the general refurbishment of pipework, the replacement of the roof gutter with a new lead system and the replacement of a non-original window with new heritage window on the rear elevation; (iii) internal refurbishment works from first to fourth floor level including the removal of non-original partitions, the repair of walls and ceilings, careful removal and re-instatement of original floorboards, installation of new services and fire safety upgrades to ceilings and the stairwell; and, (v) all associated internal and external site works necessary to facilitate the development. The existing commercial unit at ground floor level is unaffected by the proposed development. The subject property is a protected structure.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For change of use of the upper floors of the existing five storey over basement terraced building at 7 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 HF60 (Protected Structure - Dublin City Council RPS 2294). Development to comprise change of use from office to commercial guest house use from first to fourth floors, including ground floor entrance lobby, reconfiguration of the existing internal layout, modifications to the existing fenestration including the reinstatement of six over six sash windows on the front and rear elevations, reinstatement of original window ope to third floor rear elevation, removal of burglar alarms and non-original render on front façade, repointing of original brickwork and all associated works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of the following; (i) A change of use at basement and ground floor from retail and storage to dental surgery. (ii) Internal alterations to ground and basement (iii) Construction of a new steel staircase externally from basement lightwell level to ground floor landing level (iv) Replacement signage and all ancillary works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for change of use from offices to one two-bedroom apartment at first, second floor and third floor, comprising three dwelling units in total, with a balcony on the rear at each level.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission is being sought for development at the Decathlon Store at the Ground floor of the Clery's Building 18-27 O'Connell Street lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 A Protected Structure reference 6003. The development consists of 3 digital display screens, ultra slim design, crystal UHD 220x90cm, to be kept in a fixed operating mode. One screen is in the southern most window display on the O'Connell Street façade and two screens are in the western window displays on the Sackville Place façade. All screens are located within the window display and directly behind the glazing supported on individual stands.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION for development at the Clerys Building, 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower Sackville Place Dublin. The development will consist of; Planning permission for a proposed single external sign to the existing elevation on the Ground Floor unit to the southern side of the building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). The proposed development consists of the following: 1 Proposed External Decathlon Projecting Blade Type sign fixed to the front Column of the Existing Façade as indicated on drawing.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION AND PERMISSION: is sought for 4no. projecting signs on the front elevation of the building and an internally mounted Hello sign. Permission is sought for the replacement of existing signage with new, white, internally illuminated KFC lettering, the installation of a double-sided light box fitted internally above the entrance, the replacement of 4no. projecting signs with KFC branded signage and an internally installed double sided digital EGP in the window. Permission is also sought for shop front changes to include respraying of existing aluminium windows and aluminium cladding, installation of vinyl manifestations on glazing, installation of a new entrance door and internal installation of white bucket portal behind shop front glazing with associated ancillary works. Permission is also sought for stabilisation works to the shop front glazing. This application pertains to a Protected Structure. The application is located within O Connell Street and Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for change of use from retail use to cafe/restaurant at basement, ground and first floor level only and all associated works at 28 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, D02 EY73. Protected Structure Ref. No. 8545.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for removal of unauthorised ground floor shopfront fascia board and signage; installation of new ground floor shopfront fascia board and individually mounted non-illuminated acrylic lettering signage; painting of existing shopfront surround grey; and all associated works, at 15 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, a structure included on the Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures (Reference: 8540) and located within the O'Connell Street & Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control (2016).
Planning permission for a proposed new development consisting of restaurant/cafe bar/take away use in renovated double decker tram; with an external served area to include stools table and outdoor seating area, with new water and drainage connections connected to existing mains with the removal of 10no. cycle stands in total, the relocation of 3no. cycle stands and the installation of 8no. proposed new cycle stands.
RETENTION: The development will consist of retention and alterations to previously approved development, Plan Ref. No. 3919/15, for changes to window design and shop front forming part of the facade facing Marlborough Street, increase of retail/restaurant/cafe space from 86 sqm to 107sqm and reduction of bedrooms from 158 to 157.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE - RETENTION: this building was originally approved as part of the Clerys development (a protected structure) 18-27 O'Connell Street, 13-15 Earl Place, Earl Street North, Sackville Place, Dublin 1 under Ref. 3442/16. The development to be retained consists of reconfigured ground floor layout and ground floor elevation of the Earl Building (Block B) to accommodate an increased area (from 68 sq.m to 98 sq.m) of ESB substation, MV and LV rooms to Earl Place in accordance with ESB Networks specification. The amended layout has resulted in a new elevation of extended metal clad ESB substation doors, a widened entrance lobby area to the upper floors of the Earl building, reconfiguration to delivery area, landlord welfare and comms area and the omission of 1 no. permitted retail/restaurant/cafe unit at Earl Place permitted under Reg. Ref. 3442/16.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of, 1no. new external fascia mounted logo, Individual steel letters powder coated RAL 7021, rear illuminated (static) H&M logo sign located at ground floor level on the existing stone fascia using minimal fixings, mounted centrally above entrance (Size- 300mm high letters x 450mm width, 30mm spacing from fascia, 4,715mm from finished floor).
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: The relocation and redesign of the two approved ground floor double entrance doors in the west elevation of Clerys fronting O'Connell Street and the omission of a third originally proposed double door. The doors are to be redesigned to take account of historical references and to provide a more central access point to the two proposed retail units than that proposed in the approved application Reg. Ref. 3442/16.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: the relocation of the two approved ground floor double entrance doors in the west elevation of Clerys fronting O’Connell Street and the omission of a third originally proposed double door. The intention is to provide more central access points to the retail floor area than proposed in the approved application Reg. Ref. 3442/16.
Retention permission for the development will consist of retention permission to place street furniture in front of this premises on private property adjacent to public footpath. The street furniture will consist of: (a) 12 no. tables of 600mm x 600mm, (b) 24 no. chairs, (c) 2 no. screen canvas lean to canopies framed in timber with painted timber picket style screen fencing 1200mm high around seating area to public path edge. The total seating area proposed is 25sq.m.
The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor and basement from the permitted retail to retail with cafe/restaurant area, new pinned signage to existing front elevation in lieu of existing original signage and associated ancillary works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION:Of the change of use of the rear ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor & 3rd floor levels from office to hostel accommodation with internal alterations to include new ancillary sanitary, larger kitchen/ dining facilities & all associated works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The application seeks permission for an amendment to the pemitted development Reg. Ref. 3442/16 as extended. Permission was sought for a restaurant use in a unit of 65 sq.m facing Earl Street North. Condition 4 of the 2016 permission required that the unit should be in retail use. Construction is now nearing completion and permission is sought that this unit be used for restaurant use as originally applied for. It will now be used as a restaurant in association with the adjoining corner unit facing Earl Stret North and Earl Place (111sq.m ground floor with supporting basement area of 80 sq.m.) already approved as a cafe/restaurant, so as to form a single licensed restaurant with a floor area of 256 sq.m.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The refurbishment of the existing restaurant premises comprising: 1) the removal of existing internal fit out works (bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables) and a mezzanine structure; 2) the fit out of the interior of the premises including new wall linings, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings), replacement air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within lightwell, new floor finishes, demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter, new commercial kitchen, new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling, acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling, internal raised stepped seating area along the rear (Prices Lane) wall, banquette seating and seating booths, free-standing drink station and recycling bins, internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper, redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure, and new sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement; 3) the repair and refurbishment of the existing Westmoreland Street shopfront; and 4) the installation of an internally illuminated sign inside the shopfront window, a projecting sign on the Westmoreland Street elevation and the replacement of individual cut letters (sign) on the shopfront
PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS No. 282): permission to previously granted planning DCC Ref. no. 3182/19 & 3188/12 (An Bord Pleanala Ref. PL 29S.241330) at this site. The permission is sought for the change of operational time to 7.30am - 2.30 am on any day as noted in the planning condition no. 2 (DCC Ref. No. 3182/19 & 3188/12) which states that the proposed development shall not be operated between midnight and 7.30 hours on any day.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development consisting of alterations to the existing shopfront, fronting onto Fleet Street, comprising of the removal of sections of leaded glass and replacement with clear leaded cylinder glass.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at a site c. 0.13Ha (1,306 sq m) RPS reference no. 2920 & 8537) The development proposes the demolition of total of c.264 sq m including the existing flat roof terrace on Price's Lane and the link corridor to the rear of the flat roof terrace; the demolition of a pitched roof along Price's Lane and the removal of the existing roof structure to the existing return within the interior of the existing block where additional floors are proposed. The proposed development will principally consist of the provision of 17 no. new bedrooms to the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of the hotel and alterations to existing bedroom layouts on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors, resulting in an increase in the total number of bedrooms from 93 no. to 104 no, an overall increase of 11 no. bedrooms; the relocation of the existing cold water storage tank from the fifth floor level (attic level) to the ground floor and basement levels and all associated internal and external works. The development proposes an increase in floor area from c.5,516 sq m to c. 5,879 sq m. There is no increase in height beyond the highest point of the existing building. The development principally replicates the scheme as permitted under DCC reg. ref. 2149/17, which is now expired.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development on a site of c.0.55 ha comprising "Mercantile Building", 26-27 Eden Quay, Dublin 1; Abbey Street Old and part of the extension to Scots Church, Abbey Street, Dublin 1. The site is bounded generally by Eden Quay to the south, Abbey Street to the north, the Wiley Fox Public House, 28 Eden Quay to the east and Koomo, 25 Eden Quay to the west. The existing Mercantile Building is a protected structure (Ref. No. 2492). Scots Church is also a protected structure (Ref. No. 6). The application comprises the conservation, modification and extension of the Mercantile Building to accommodate a new VHI Healthcare screening clinic providing consultation rooms, reception and office space. To the rear of the Mercantile Building a new 5 storey office extension over basement is proposed facing onto Abbey Street Old to provide an extension to VHI Healthcare Office Headquarters with connectivity between the existing and new offices provided at ground floor level across Abbey Street Old (with associated public realm improvements) and also via a new pedestrian glazed link bridge at second floor level. The connection to the existing offices will necessitate modifications to permitted development Reg. Ref. 1546/08 (as extended under Ref. 1546/08/x1(including provision of new accesses. Permission is also sought for lighting and signage to the Mercantile building, the extension, the public realm and the existing building. All other site development and services works as required to enable the development of the site.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Protected Structures, Appendix IV of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 under Reg No.6005. The development will consist of: Removal of the existing shopfront at ground floor level, including the Brereton signage and fascia, also to include the interior shopfitting at ground floor level. Removal and infill of existing internal staircase serving basement to ground floor level, installation of a proposed new shopfront fascia and external signage at ground floor level, featuring pin-mounted front-lit letters with backlit illumination, inclusive of new stone cladding and retail window displays both sides to the new entrance, new internal passenger lift serving basement, ground floor and external at first, second and third floor to rear facade, interior refurbishment and upgrade works throughout the five floors of the building. All associated site works.
Change of Use from mixed use retail, office, café, restaurant and bar, to 'Health Clinic', for an area of 85 sqm, on Level 05 of The Earl building, Earl Street North and Earl Place, Dublin 1, D01 T6W2. The remaining areas of The Earl building on level 01 to level 05 are currently categorized as 'Health Clinic'. The additional Health Clinic area proposed will contain a seminar room and communication pod to support the approved adult and paediatric outpatient care services. The proposed area did not form part of the previous change of use application Planning Reference: 3743/23. The proposal includes modifications to the internal layouts and fitout. The proposal does not impact the external building elevations.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street are protected structures (RPS Nos. 2299 and 2300 respectively). The proposed development consists of the change of use of the subject unit from retail services/hair salon use to use as fitness and yoga studio, provision of signage within two signage zones to the existing unit facade, and all associated and ancillary works.
The development will consist of change of use of existing ground floor hearing centre to an internet cafe with new associated signage to existing shop front.
PROTECTED STRUCURE: RETENTION & PERMISSION: Planning Permission for a development to the single storey rear return of No. 30-31 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1 (A Protected Structure). Retention permission is sought for an outdoor roof terrace with railing to the roof level of the rear return of the existing four-storey over basement mid terraced building. Planning permission is also sought for alterations to the north elevation of this rear return consisting of 2 no. new door openings to the existing first floor level corridor to provide access to the rear return roof terrace. No works are proposed to the main building.
Permission is sought for the change of use from a commercial to retail and restaurant use. Works to include linking the three premises, internal alterations, new frontage with all associated site works.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development will consist of the retention of two existing external banners for a further temporary period of three years at the main entrance portico of the G.P.O on O'Connell Street (as per Dublin City Council Reg Ref. 3290/19 and ABP-305376-19). The banners are to identify the "GPO MUSEUM WITNESS HISTORY" located in the public exhibition area. The banners are suspended between two pairs of columns at the portico, facing toward O'Connell Street. The banners measure 6.500m high and 2.500m wide, are suspended approximately 4.750m clear above ground level, are composed of semi-transparent mesh fabric and supported off stainless steel non-invasive fixings on the stone columns at top and bottom.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of change of use from existing paved area to outdoor seating area for use by customers of 'The Wiley Fox', to comply with social distancing guidelines as defined by the Department of Health and the HPSC. This will include the erection of 4 no. removable canvas screens, supported by metal posts, and the placement of tables and chairs.
PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development of 4 No. illuminated external signs and building façade lighting at the former Clery’s warehouse building site at Nos. 13, 14 and 15 Earl Place, Dublin 1. This external signage and lighting application relates to a previously permitted hotel development (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 5479/22 and amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3616/24) that is currently under construction. The proposed development consists: of the erection of (a) 2 No. high level internally illuminated signs of c. 3.77 sq.m each, located on the north and south elevations (b) 2 No. low level internally illuminated signs of c. 0.88 sq.m and 0.56 sq.m on the west elevation (c) All signage is single sided consisting of aluminium panel powder coated purple, with applied vinyl graphics. (d) the provision of building façade lighting, comprising LED spotlight uplighters on the western elevation.
For development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 5479/22) on a site of c. 0.129 hectares at lands known as the site of the former Clerys' warehouse building at Nos. 13, 14 and 15 Earl Place, Dublin 1. The proposed development, which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: a change to the permitted development boundary resulting in building adjustments throughout the permitted structure (site area continues to measure c. 0.129 hectares); a decrease in the size of the permitted Basement Level (from c. 319 sq m floor area permitted to c. 258 sq m floor area total proposed), and an increase in the size of the Ground to Eighth Floor Levels (including Roof) (from c. 8,283 sq m floor area permitted to c. 8,585 sq m floor area proposed across these levels); the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Eighth Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related ancillary hotel facilities including reception area, lobby and licenced restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) and internal courtyard throughout the building); the reconfiguration of the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas (and amendments to the associated plant screen) at Roof Level and an increase in the height of the plant screen (by c. 160mm); alterations to green / blue roofs; provision of photovoltaic panel zones; elevational alterations from Ground to Eight Floor Levels as required; provision of boundary wall to eastern elevation; and associated alterations to permitted landscaping and permitted scheme's site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). The total gross floor area of the hotel building increases by c. 241 sq m (from c. 8,602 sq m permitted to c. 8,843 sq m proposed). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (229 No.).
Permission for development on this site of c. 0.129 hectares at lands known as the site of the former Clerys warehouse building at Nos. 13, 14 and 15 Earl Place, Dublin 1. Planning permission was received for development, including development on this site, under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3442/16 (as extended under Reg. Ref. 3442/16/X1 to 28th July 2025) (and subsequently amended by Reg. Refs. 3933/19 and 3576/21 (decisions are pending on Reg. Refs. 4995/22 and 5171/22 (which were lodged with the Planning Authority on 5th October 2022 and 4th November 2022, respectively)). Demolition of Clerys' warehouse building, reduction of ground level and enabling works (comprising contiguous piled wall with an insitu reinforced concrete capping beam, along with internal piles and temporary steel propping of perimeter walls) have been undertaken on the site further to this permission. The existing pile layout will be used for the proposed development. The proposed development will consist of the construction of a building 9 storeys (with setbacks) in height (over basement) comprising hotel and associated licenced restaurant and public bar uses. The hotel will comprise 229 No. bedrooms and related ancillary hotel facilities including reception area, lobby, licenced restaurant with lounge and public bar, cold room, kitchen, toilets, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant room, refuse area and bicycle parking area) with a total new build gross floor of c. 8,602 sq m (including c. 319 sq m basement, and ESB substation and switch room). The development will also include: the removal of the remaining elements of the former warehouse building and other associated development; associated lighting; pedestrian access/egress via Earl Place; Sustainable Urban Drainage systems (including green roofs and attenuation tanks); roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, roof plant and associated screening; associated hard and soft landscaping; and all other associated site excavation, infrastructural and site development works above and below ground including changes in level, boundary treatments and associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply).
Change of use of The Earl Building, Earl Street North and Earl Place, Dublin 1 from approved (but not yet occupied) offices to Health Clinic containing Maternal Outpatients Department, Paediatric Outpatients Department medical consultants suites and other adult outpatients care services for the Rotunda Hospital (presently carried out within the Rotunda campus). The proposed change of use involves a ground level entrance foyer from Earl Place and use of upper floors (first to fifth floor levels). The basement facilities (bike storage, changing room, showers, boiler room, storage and sprinkler tanks) will now service the Health Clinic rather that the approved offices. (The total change of use area will be 3754 sq.m). The proposal includes modifications to internal layouts and fitout and new LED illuminated signage at entrance level at Earl Place. An increased area for additional plant is proposed at roof level to ensure the building complies with a high energy rating. Approved screening louvres on roof are extended to cover additional plant area.
The development will consist of (a) the removal of the existing stall risers and general modifications to the existing shopfront, (b) the removal of the existing fascia signage, (c) the installation of a new double glazed Crittall framed glazing and entrance door complete with repairs and modifications to the shopfront, (d) the installation of new internally illuminated fascia signage, and (e) all associated site works.