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  1-4 Merchant's Arch/15 Temple Bar Dublin 2

Jun 04 2019

Application Received

Jul 29 2019

Further Info. Requested

Sep 27 2019

Further Info. Received

Oct 24 2019

Decision

Oct 24 2019

Decision Due

Nov 25 2019

Appeal Submitted

Mar 20 2020

Appeal Decision
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 04 / 06 / 2019
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Appeal Decided
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 25 / 11 / 2019
  • Refused
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The development consists of the demolition of the existing 2 storey over basement building, currently in use for retail with ancillary storage and the construction of a new 4 storey over ground floor and basement building (six storeys in all). The ground f... Signup to read full development description
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    200m 18/05/2022 N/A Ha'penny Bridge House Lower Ormond Quay Dublin 1 Planning permission for the relocation of the existing vehicular access controlled gates which open onto Strand Street Great.... login required. Details...
    330m 17/05/2022 N/A 7 South William Street Dublin 2 D02 CV65 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of an extension of the existing kitchen extract duct currently at first floor roof level, to the parapet of the adjoining building above 2nd floor level. The ductwork will be within the demise of 7 South William St... login required. Details...
    400m 17/05/2022 N/A 14A Ground Floor Unit O'Connell Street Lower Dublin 1 D01 A7N2 Protected Structure. Retention and continuation of the use of retail as an electronics shop, within the sale of mobile phones / accessories and gadgets are a... login required. Details...
    330m 09/05/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 7 William Street South Dublin 2 D02 CV65 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Development will consist of an extension of the existing kitchen extract duct currently at first floor roof level, to the parapet of the adjoining building above 2nd floor level. The ductwork will be within the demise of 7 South William Str... login required. Details...
    490m 06/05/2022 N/A 76 Grafton Street Dublin 2 The development will consist of: Removal of existing shopfront glazing and recessed glazing and doors and all associated framing systems, to be replaced with new glazing and associated bronze aluminium framing support system and double-swing inward opening doors flush to shopfront. Removal of existing 'FITZPATRICKS' signage from front fa... login required. Details...
    260m 27/04/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Kalabasa Market 60-61 Middle Abbey Street Dublin 1 RETENTION: The development will consist of street furniture in front of this premises, on private property adjacent to the public footpath. The street furniture comprises: (a) 6 no. tables of 600mm x 600mm; (b) ... login required. Details...
    310m 27/04/2022 N/A St. Andrew's House 24-34 Exchequer Street Dublin 2 The development will consist of (1) Internal alterations and refurbishment of ground floor entrance lobby situated on Exchequer Street; (2) Internal alterations and refurbishment of first, second and third floor office accommodation as well as an entrance and stairs at ground floor level; (3) Change of use of 131.65 sq. m of first floor accommodation from office to hair salon including an additional 9.1 sq.m resulting from the removal of a stair; (4) The removal of an existing staircase to the rear south east corner and the extension of the existing office floors at second and third floors by 9.1 sq. m per floor; (5) External repairs to brickwork including, cleaning replacing spalled brickwork, re-pointing of brickwork to front, rear and side elevations, repair chimneys as necessary with existing finishes reinstated, cleaning and repairs to existing sandstone courses to Exchequer St. and Drury St. installation of 4 no. fire-rated glazed panels to the external face of the existing window to rear staircase within the common corridor, replacement of existing window to the rear-staircase on the west at flat roof level with new roof-access-door, formation of new opening in existing rear staircase on the east at flat roof level to accept n... login required. Details...
    190m 19/04/2022 N/A Unit 2 Bloom Lane Dublin 1 D01 XF21 Retention planning permission sought for change of use from retail to cafe for the sale of hot and cold food for consumption both on and off the premises together with minor alterations to front elevation and the provision of signage.... login required. Details...
    200m 19/04/2022 N/A 6 Eustace Street Dublin 2 D02 PD85 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development will consist of 1. The removal of the glazing framing and valley gutters to the atrium roof, 2. The installation of new glazing, framing and valley gutters to the atrium roof, 3. The thermal and structural upgrades of the existing supporting steel structur... login required. Details...
    470m 14/04/2022 N/A Clerys 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consists of 3 no. new red acrylic, internally mounted and internally illuminated signs (static illumination). 1 no. at ground floor level suspended behind the glazing... login required. Details...
    340m 14/04/2022 N/A 33 & 34 Wicklow Street Dublin 2 Development will consist of forming an internal opening between 33 and 34 Wicklow Street and associated works.... login required. Details...
    290m 14/04/2022 N/A 118 Grafton Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the change of use of the ground floor level (72.76sq.m) from a retail tourist information shop to ... login required. Details...
    380m 12/04/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Site at south side of Prince's Street North Dublin 1 Application for restaurant / café bar / take away use in a renovated double decker tram of circa 44.42sqm with an external served area to include stool tables and outdooor seating area; with new water and drainage connections connected to exist... login required. Details...
    190m 08/04/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 2 Bloom Lane Dublin 1 D01 XF21 Retention planning permission sought for change of use from retail to cafe for the sale of hot and cold for consumption both on and off the premises, together with minor alterations to front elevation and the provision of signage.... login required. Details...
    470m 08/04/2022 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lecky Library, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 EXPP: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Replacement of glazing systems to lower ground and upper ground levels, north side of the building.... login required. Details...
    470m 07/04/2022 N/A 6-12 (inclusive) Sackville Place and 107a Marlborough Street Dublin 1 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 entr... login required. Details...
    210m 05/04/2022 N/A The Fleet Hotel 19-20 Fleet Street Dublin 2 D02 WP97 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.... login required. Details...
    450m 05/04/2022 N/A 49-50 Mary Street Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for subdivision of an existing retail unit and first floor mezzanine, (459m2) to a smaller retail unit (82m2) including new entrance door/alterations to shopfront at No. 50 Mary Street (A Protected Structure) and change of use to a restaurant with ancillary staff and customer facilities at the rear mezzanine... login required. Details...
    200m 04/04/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 6 Eustace Street Dublin 2 D02 PD85 PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: The development will consist of 1. The removal of the glazing, framing and valley gutters to the Atrium roof. 2. The installation of new glazing, framing and valley gutters to the Atrium roof. 3. The thermal and structural upgrades of the existing supporting steel strucutre to the At... login required. Details...
    310m 29/03/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID St. Andrew's House 24-34 Exchequer Street Dublin 2 Planning permission for the development will consist of (1) internal alterations and refurbishment of ground floor entrance lobby situated on Exchequer Street; (2) internal alterations and refurbishment of first, second and third floor office accommodation as well as an entrance and stairs at ground floor level; (3) change of use of 131.65 sq. m of first floor accommodation from office to hair salon including an additional 9.1m sq. resulting from the removal of a stair; (4) the removal of an existing staircase to the rear south east corner and the extension of the existing office floors at second and third floors by 9.1 sq.m per floor; (5) external repairs to brickwork including cleaning, replacing spalled brickwork, re-pointing of brickwork to front, rear and side elevations, repair chimneys as necessary with existing finishes reinstated, cleaning and repairs to existing sandstone courses to Exchequer St. and Drury St., installation of 4 no. fire-rated glazed panels to the external face of the existing windows to rear staircase within the common corridor, replacement of existing window to the rear staircase on the west at flat roof level with new roof-access-door, formation of new opening in existing rear staircase on the east at flat roof level to ... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Lucan Formation
    • Description: Dark limestone & shale (`calp)
    • Labels: CDLUCN / LU

    Bedrock:
    • Moderate ( M)

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    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Quay (QUAY) - #DU02868
    • Quay (QUAY) - #DU02870
    • Building (BUIL) - #DU02955
    • Quay (QUAY) - #DU03434
    • Building (BUIL) - #DU01272
    • Kiln - lime (LIME) - #DU02901

    National Monument Zones of Notification:

    Is this Planning Point is within a National Monument Zones of Notification? (Section 12 National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2004)

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Ha'penny Bridge/Liffey Bridge 50060550 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1815 - 1820 foot bridge Same as Original Yes
    The Temple Bar 50020111 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 house public house Yes
    McDonalds 50020113 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    The Temple Bar 50020110 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house public house Yes
    Oysters at the Temple Bar Trading Company/ The Temple Bar Trading Company / The Locksmith Apartments 50020112 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 house restaurant; shop/retail outlet Yes
    China Blue 50020155 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1815 - 1835 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    The Merchants' Arch 50020156 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1825 guild hall restaurant; public house Yes
    The Ha'penny Bridge Inn 50020154 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1815 - 1835 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 50020183 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1760 house office Yes
    Graphic Studio Gallery 50020184 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1800 - 1840 house office Yes
    Fresh 50020180 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1840 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Crown Alley Telephone Exchange 50020176 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1900 telephone exchange Same as Original Yes
    Crown Alley Cocktail Club 50020175 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 public house Yes
    Bedford Stuy Temple Bar Barbers 50020172 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 office office; shop/retail outlet Yes
    Fresh 50020181 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1770 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Pho Ta 50020182 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1770 house restaurant Yes
    Leo Burdocks / The Old Storehouse 50020178 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1840 store/warehouse public house; restaurant Yes
    The Bad Ass Café 50020173 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1940 - 1960 laundry restaurant Yes
    The Pieman Café / Jam Art factory / Connected Ink 50020174 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    John J. Cooke & Co. Ltd. 50020171 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1910 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    Café Irie / Lucy’s Vintage Basement / Lucy’s Lounge 50020168 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1790 - 1810 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    The Auld Dubliner 50020187 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 50020191 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1750 house office Yes
    The Dread Shop 50020188 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1750 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50020189 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1770 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Temple Bar House of Horrors 50020190 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1750 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50020192 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 office Same as Original Yes
    Ladbrokes 50020198 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1950 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    McKenna Distributors 50020199 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Urban Outfitters 50020116 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1835 - 1840 university shop/retail outlet Yes
    ESB Central Distributing Station 50020207 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 electricity substation Same as Original Yes
    O'Shea's Irish Restaurant 50020231 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1790 - 1810 house public house Yes
    Oliver St. John Gogarty's 50020230 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1790 - 1810 house restaurant Yes
    Dillons Hair Salon 50020093 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1810 - 1830 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Temple Bar Opticians / Grants/ Mai Thai Massage 50020096 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1810 - 1830 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Clone Computer Repairs 50020095 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1810 - 1830 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Oliver St John Gogarty's 50020228 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1940 - 1945 bank/financial institution hotel Yes
    Mexico to Rome 50020100 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 house restaurant Yes
    Temple Bar Gallery and Studios 50020094 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1990 - 1995 factory museum/gallery Yes
    Crampton Buildings 50020165 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1895 shop/retail outlet; apartment/flat (purpose-built) shop/retail outlet Yes
    Elephant & Castle / Boxty / Pablo Picante / Abrakebabra 50020166 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1895 shop/retail outlet; apartment/flat (purpose-built) restaurant; apartment/flat (purpose-built) Yes
    The Chameleon 50081104 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1700 - 1750 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50020254 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1810 - 1820 quay/wharf Same as Original Yes
    The Chameleon 50081104 (Survey ID: SURV046) Regional, 1700 - 1750 house restaurant Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


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