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  A 0.1265 ha site at The Central Hotel Nos 1-5 Exchequer Street and Nos 11 14 15 & 16 South Great George's Street and No 12 Dame Court Dublin 2

Jul 30 2021

Application Received

Sep 22 2021

Decision

Sep 23 2021

Decision Due

Nov 03 2021

Withdrawn

Apr 14 2022

Commencement Notice

Apr 22 2022

Commencement Started
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 30 / 07 / 2021
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of: - the refurbishment/reconfiguration, partial sundry demolition and expansion of the Central Hotel (a protected structure RPS. Ref. No. 2719) to result in an overall amalgamated hotel of 6,676.5 sq.m. with a total of 129 no. bedrooms within 5 storeys over basement with a 6 storey element with plant level (above No.12 Dame Court) and will include the following: 1) Demolition of existing 2 storey building No.12 Dame Court (c.304 sq.m) and its replacement with a 6 storey building with an overall height c.21.245m (30.795mOD) including a basement area amalgamated with the hotel with lift and stairs, access for deliveries and refuse storage, and electricity sub-station at ground floor level and hotel bedrooms from mezzanine through fourth floor levels with plant level at fifth floor level; 5 no. windows to new bedrooms to the rear elevation of No.12 Dame Court over mezzanine to fourth floor levels. The external elevational treatment to street is a profiled glazed façade with perforated/profiled metal panels to match the adjacent rooftop extension. 2) Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing Central Hotel and associated premises as follows:- A) Basement level - Removal of internal partitions/walls to facilitate reconfiguration/refurbishment of basement areas of Central Hotel and Nos 11, 14, 15 & 16 South Great George's Street to provide ancillary hotel areas including the internal alterations to the existing nightclub and the creation of entrance lobby, toilets, office, cloakroom, storage/plant/attenuation and staff areas. Change of use of basement areas of Nos 14, 15 and 16 South Great George's Street from ancillary retail storage to form part of an amalgamated hotel use as plant, office/administration space, storage, public and staff toilet areas and part kitchen. Office / Admin space moved to a different location than previously permitted and swapped with staff canteen as well as the main kitchen moved. B) Ground floor level - Amalgamation of Nos 14, 15 & 16 South Great George's Street into the Central Hotel and associated change of use from retail to café / delicatessen and bar / restaurant. Reconfiguration/refurbishment of internal areas of Hotel to provide reception, lounge and associated backroom areas. The change of use of the following; ground floor of no. 11 South Great George's Street from public bar to retail use (as Christian Science Reading Room moved from its current location at No.15 South Great George's Street); ground floor of No.14 South Great George's Street from retail use to bar/restaurant use; ground floor of No.15 South Great George's Street from retail use to bar/restaurant use; ground floor of No.16 South Great George's Street from retail use to café/delicatessen use; ground floor area at entrance to existing Exchequer Bar to change to become part of hotel reception/lounge; ground floor area as part of the existing Globe Bar/Rí-Rá nightclub from public bar use to retail use as part of the amalgamated hotel; new retail unit on Dame Court (adjacent to No.12 Dame Court); and new entrance door with canopy over to Bar/Restaurant on D... Signup to read full development description
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    360m 06/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro Nos. 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row Dublin 2 D02 NX25 and the party wall to No. 39 Fleet Street D02 EK07/ No. 7 Westmoreland Street D02 XF76 PROTECTED SRUCTURE:For development including amendments to previously permitted alterations (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3270/22) at this c. 0.16 ha site at Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro, Nos. 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row, Dublin 2, D02 NX25, and the party wall to No. 39 Fleet Street, D02 EK07/ No. 7 Westmoreland Street, D02 XF76 (Protected Structure). (The extant planning permission (Reg. Ref. 3270/22) which is partially implemented, permits inter alia the relocation of the existing electrical substation and switchroom from existing basement level to the rear service yard and subsequent change of use of the substation area to hotel use (43 sq m), provision of a new entrance door and glazed screen, provision of a new internal stairs to basement level directly from Fleet Street, and all associated works.) The development will consist of the following demolition: part of the Basement Level; the single storey structure to the rear of the Ground Floor Level; part of the First Floor Level to the front to create a double height main entrance; the rear return from First to Third Floor Levels; and the Fourth Floor Level. Total demolition Gross Floor Area 1,319 sq m. The development will consist of the construction of new hotel floor area comprising: rear extensions to Basement Level; rear extensions of the Ground to Third Floor Levels; an extended replacement Fourth Floor Level; new Fifth Floor Level; new set back Sixth Floor Level with a separate roof top access to the east and a roof top terrace bar to the north and west incorporating canopy structure and PV panels above; enclosed plant room at roof level set ... login required. Details...
    90m 05/03/2024 N/A 4 Dame Lane Dublin 2 D02 YD79 RETENTION The proposed development consists of Retention Permission for the erection of a traditional timber shopfront structure attached to the front (north) façade of the existing building, extending single storey in height over existing entrance doors... login required. Details...
    260m 05/03/2024 N/A 19 Essex Street East Temple Bar Dublin 2 Permission for the installation of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs, 4 illuminated light lines, 2 internally illuminated projection sign and 1 non illuminated awning... login required. Details...
    130m 04/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 2-3 Castle Market Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission of the change of use, alterations, and extension of existing retails premises. The proposal involves, the change of use of an existing retail use to licenced restaurant, a single storey extension (25.23 sqm) located at first floor level to the rear of the property. Internal alterations, including the widening of existing wall openings between no2 and... login required. Details...
    390m 29/02/2024 N/A 27 Anne Street South Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development consists of the retention of a wall-mounted sign with the wording 'Trinity Clinic' affixed to the front facade at first floor level.... login required. Details...
    460m 27/02/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 6 Jervis House on Jervis Street and Byrne's Lane Dublin 1 Change of Use planning permission from Dublin City Council for a ground floor dental surgery in what had previously been in use as a printing shop (originally Snap Printing).... login required. Details...
    280m 23/02/2024 N/A 104 Grafton Street Dublin 2 Permission for the installation of two new shopfront signs to read 'New Balance'. This will comprise one backlit fascia sign of individual mounted stainless-steel lettering painted RAL9010 (pure white) measuring 2405mm lon... login required. Details...
    460m 23/02/2024 N/A 9-12 Dawson Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE Allied Irish Banks plc intends to apply for planning permission for development at 9-12 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 (Protected Structure). The development will consist of the installation of 9 no... login required. Details...
    260m 22/02/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 19 East Essex Street Temple Bar Dublin 2 Permission for the installation of 2 internally illuminated fascia signs, 4 illuminated light lines, 2 internally illuminated projection signs and 2 non illuminated awnings.... login required. Details...
    430m 21/02/2024 N/A 14-18 Aston Quay Dublin 2. PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of 1). Change of use of First Floor Level, Rear Mezzanine Floor level and part of Ground Floor Level from Gymnasium Use to Office Use, 2.) Demolitions & Alterations with revised internal layouts at First Floor Level; 3.) Demolitions & Alterations to part of internal Ground Floor entrance area from Aston Place consisting of subdivision of entrance lobby areas and construction of new lift and staircore up to First Floor Level; 4.) Alteratio... login required. Details...
    330m 21/02/2024 APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 26 & 27 Grafton Street Dublin 2 D02 HH24 RETENTION : Retention permission for development at No.26/27 Grafton Street, Dublin 2. The development consists of white metal fascia sign and a black aluminium lighting trough below, black matt... login required. Details...
    170m 16/02/2024 N/A 56-58 Drury Street Dublin 2 D02 NP99 Permission for (a) a change in use from yoga studio to office use, (b) internal alterations and other contingent and ancillary works, on the second floor.... login required. Details...
    210m 16/02/2024 N/A 77-78 Dame Street Dublin 2 D02RK60 PROTECTED STRUCTURE Change of use of the existing property at first, second, third & fourth Floor from former commercial/office to use as 'guesthouse' accommodation consisting of 12 No. guest rooms, and staff facilities, with the following works proposed: Remedial works the front elevation of building including removal of signage. Repair & upgrade of existing windows & replacement of windows to rear... login required. Details...
    150m 14/02/2024 N/A First floorLevel at 18/19 William Street South/47 Drury Street Dublin 2 The development will consist of small extension (36.2 sqm) to provide a new link corridor at first floor level, all as part of the development which is the subject of a change of use planning application reg. ref. 3045/24. The proposals include for the associated extension of the existing outdoor ... login required. Details...
    420m 13/02/2024 N/A The Swan Bar corner of Aungier Street and 57/58 York Street Dublin 2 D02 RW67 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: For retention of the existing landing area and planning permission for extension of same at the front elevation of The Swan Bar, corner of Aungier Street and 57/58 York Street, Dublin 2, D02 RW67 (Protected Structure -Ref 8665). The development will consist of the planning retention of the existing private landing area of 14.7m2 consisting of 7.0m x 2.5m timber screens with Pe... login required. Details...
    300m 13/02/2024 N/A 16 & 17 Parliament Street and corner of Essex Street Dublin 2 The development will consist of provision of retractable wall mounted awnings to the West elevation on Parliament Street to cover permitted external seating areas associated with the existing licensed premises.... login required. Details...
    170m 12/02/2024 N/A 2 Central Plaza Dame Street Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The building is bound to the north by The Annex Building (a Protected Structure, Ref: 8830), to the east by 9 College Green (a Protected Structure, Ref: 1989), to the south by Dame Street, and to the west by Central Plaza (a Protected Structure, Ref: 8830)... login required. Details...
    420m 09/02/2024 N/A 51 Grafton Street Dublin 2 D02 K635 The proposed development consists of the replacement of the existing light box advertising sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 600mm deep) at first floor level at 51 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, with an LED digital display sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 150mm deep) which will carry a series of alternating static advertisements (6 per ... login required. Details...
    210m 07/02/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID No. 77-78 Dame Street Dublin 2 D02 RK60 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The change of use of the existing property at first, second, third & fourth Floor from former commercial / office to use as 'guesthouse' accommodation consisting of 12 No. guest rooms, and staff facilities, with the following works proposed: Remedial works the front elevation of building including removal of signage. Repair & upgrade of existing windows & replacement of windows to r... login required. Details...
    470m 31/01/2024 N/A Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Place Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE . PERMISSION & RETENTION. . Permission and retention for development at this site: Christ Church Cathedral, Christ Church Place, Dublin 8, (a protected structure). Develo... 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 Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Church (CHUR) - #DU01343
    • Church (CHUR) - #DU01331
    • House - 16th/17th century (HOLS) - #DU02984
    • Building (BUIL) - #DU01057

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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
    No Building Name 50910219 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet office Yes
    No Building Name 50910224 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1940 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50910220 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet office Yes
    No Building Name 50910221 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910222 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910223 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Yes
    Central Hotel 50910217 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1885 - 1900 hotel Same as Original Yes
    The Stag’s Head 50910216 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1900 public house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910237 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1910 house public house Yes
    Dame House 50910238 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1870 house hotel Yes
    No Building Name 50910213 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50910234 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1935 office public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910235 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1865 - 1870 bank/financial institution building misc Yes
    No Building Name 50910236 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1790 - 1905 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    The George 50910239 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1810 - 1830 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910251 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1925 - 1935 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910242 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1910 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Exchequer Chambers 50910214 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910074 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1875 - 1885 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    South City Markets (incl. George's Street Arcade) 50910075 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1875 - 1895 market building Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910241 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1900 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910243 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1935 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50910215 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910303 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910033 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1925 print works college Yes
    Central Hotel Chambers 50910057 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1955 - 1960 office Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910034 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1900 building misc Yes
    Dame Tavern 50910121 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1760 - 1780 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910299 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1905 - 1910 print works Yes
    Fumbally Exchange 50910300 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1915 print works office Yes
    'Why go bald' 50910309 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1960 - 1965 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910219 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet office Yes
    No Building Name 50910224 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1920 - 1940 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50910220 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet office Yes
    No Building Name 50910221 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910222 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910223 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1930 - 1940 shop/retail outlet Yes
    Central Hotel 50910217 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1885 - 1900 hotel Same as Original Yes
    The Stag’s Head 50910216 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1890 - 1900 public house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910237 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1785 - 1910 house public house Yes
    Dame House 50910238 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1785 - 1870 house hotel Yes
    No Building Name 50910213 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1920 - 1930 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50910234 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1925 - 1935 office public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910235 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1865 - 1870 bank/financial institution building misc Yes
    No Building Name 50910236 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1790 - 1905 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    The George 50910239 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1810 - 1830 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910251 (Survey ID: SURV044) National, 1925 - 1935 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910242 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1890 - 1910 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Exchequer Chambers 50910214 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1895 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910074 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1875 - 1885 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    South City Markets (incl. George's Street Arcade) 50910075 (Survey ID: SURV044) National, 1875 - 1895 market building Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910241 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1900 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910243 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1915 - 1935 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50910215 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1895 - 1905 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910303 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910033 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1915 - 1925 print works college Yes
    Central Hotel Chambers 50910057 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1955 - 1960 office Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50910034 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1895 - 1900 building misc Yes
    Dame Tavern 50910121 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1760 - 1780 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 50910299 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1905 - 1910 print works Yes
    Fumbally Exchange 50910300 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1895 - 1915 print works office Yes
    'Why go bald' 50910309 (Survey ID: SURV044) Regional, 1960 - 1965 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes

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