Torchglen Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for development at 13 Trinity Street and St. Andrew's Lane, Dublin 2. The proposed development is seeking permission for amendments to the previously granted application for a 30-bedroom tourist hostel, granted under Reg. Ref. 3312/23 at the subject site. The amendments include internal work including a revised internal lift and stair cores to comply with Fire Regulations resulting in a minor extension of the upper floors from the 5th Floor to roof floor, extending out towards Trinity Street. This will result in a revised elevations with associated new windows and doors fronting onto St. Andrews Lane. The proposed development would also include reconfiguration of the plant and lift overrun at lower roof and roof levels. The subject application is not seeking any amendments to the total number of bedrooms within the building.

Permission for upgrading and refurbishment of the existing 4-storey over basement (5-storey) building and its change of use (including an extended basement) from retail/office to tourist hostel accommodation with licensed restaurant and bar and associated ancillary facilities. The proposal will involve the demolition of the 2-storey annex building to the rear and replacement with a new 8-storey over basement level (9-storeys) building with additional roof plant structure to accommodate a 30-bedroom tourist hostel with a basement consisting of a licenced restaurant and bar, kitchen and utilities and a ground floor consisting of reception and lobby area with bedroom accommodation on 1st to 7th floor; internal modifications and works to the existing 4-storey over basement (5-storey) building at 13 Trinity Street to accommodate the new tourist hostel development along with associated elevational changes to the Trinity Street and St. Andrew's Lane elevations. The proposal will include plant room at 8th floor level and plant at roof level along with signage, drainage, bicycle parking and all associated site development works.

Planning permission for retention, upgrading and refurbishment of the existing 4 storey building and its change of use (including an extended basement) from retail/office to tourist hostel accommodation and associated ancillary facilities. The proposal will involve the demolition of the rear 2 storey annex building and replacement with a 9 storey building with additional roof plant structure to accommodate a 35 bedroom hostel with a basement consisting of a restaurant bar, kitchen and utilities and a ground floor consisting of reception, lobby area and bedroom accommodation with further accommodation on upper 8 floors. The proposal will include drainage works and all associated site development works.