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  Site of 0.64 ha at former Apollo House Tara Street Dublin 2 9-15 Townsend Street & 31-33 Tara Street incl.former Long Stone Pub & Brokerage Apartment Building;former College House Nos. 2-3 Townsend Street former Screen Cinema 16-19 Hawkins Street

Oct 13 2021

Application Received

Dec 07 2021

Further Info. Requested

Feb 09 2022

Further Info. Received

Mar 08 2022

Decision

Mar 08 2022

Decision Due

Apr 25 2022

Granted

Oct 11 2023

Commencement Notice

Oct 19 2023

Commencement Started
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 13 / 10 / 2021
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
We, College Square GP3 Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at a site of 0.64 ha at the former Apollo House, Tara Street (DO2 N920); 9-15 Townsend Street and 31-33 Tara Street, incl. The former Long Stone Pub (D02 FE00) and the Brokerage Apartment Building; the former College House, Nos. 2-3 Townsend Street, (D02 F990), and the former Screen Cinema, 16-19 Hawkins Street (DO2 DP65), Dublin 2. The site is bounded by Townsend Street to the South, Tara Street to the East, Hawkins Street to the West, Hawkins House to the North and West and Poolbeg Street to the North. The development consists of amendments and additions to the previously permitted redevelopment of the former College House and the former Screen Cinema (DCC Reg. Ref: 3637/17, ABP Ref: PL29S.300709) and the former Apollo House (DCC Reg. Ref.: 3036/16, ABP Ref: PL29S.247907) and as amended by DCC Reg. Ref.: 2415/19, DCC Reg. Ref.: 4170/19, ABP Ref: PL29S.306335 and DCC Reg. Ref.: 2583/20 as follows: 1. The proposed development consists of amendments to the permitted basement -2 layout including the increase in car parking from 39 spaces to 55 spaces (allo... Signup to read full development description
An Bord Pleanála Information:
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    480m 02/05/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Bad Ass Cafe 9-11 Crown Alley Temple Bar Dublin 2 D02 ED77 and Unit 2/3 Temple Bar Square Dublin 2 D02 X738 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : PERMISSION / RETENTION: the development will consist of: on the Crown Alley facade (a) the retention of the illuminated Bad Ass fascia sign, (b) the replacement of the 2D black lettering on the fascia sign Guinness and Temple Bar with 3D lettering and on the Temple Bar Square facade, (... login required. Details...
    410m 30/04/2024 N/A Site of the former Clerys' warehouse building at Nos. 13 14 and 15 Earl Place Dublin 1. 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... login required. Details...
    270m 29/04/2024 N/A 18 Fleet Street Dublin 2 D02 K293 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 doub... login required. Details...
    460m 26/04/2024 N/A 5A Crown Alley Temple Bar Dublin 2 Change of use from a retail shop or as a restaurant to an outlet for the sale of hot food (burgers and hot dogs) for consumption off the premises from 12:00pm. to 11pm. seven days per week. This development breaches condition 7 of the An Bord Pleanala planning permission under appeal Ref. No. PL29S.110301 (Dublin City Council Reg. 2773/98) which stated 'Ground floor units sha... login required. Details...
    460m 22/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 5A Crown Alley Temple Bar Dublin 2 D02 VK88 Change of use from a retail shop or as a restaurant to an outlet for the sale of hot food (burgers and hot dogs) for consumption off the premises from 12:00pm. to 11pm. seven days per week. This development breaches condition 7 of the an bord pleanala planning permission under appeal ref. No. Pl29S.110301 (Dublin City Council reg. 2773/98) which stated ground floor units sha... login required. Details...
    370m 17/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 78 Middle Abbey Street Dublin 1 RETENTION: permission is sought for the continuance of the previously approved time limited table and chairs permission reg ref 4126/16, including the erection of a wind barrier with umbrellas and approximately 4 to 6 table... login required. Details...
    480m 12/04/2024 N/A 10 Talbot Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use from retail use to restaurant use on the ground and basement floor with replacement of existing shopfront including signage and lighting and all ancillary works.... login required. Details...
    480m 05/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 Talbot Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use from retail use to restaurant use on the ground and basement floor with replacement of existing shopfront including signage and lighting and all ancillary works.... login required. Details...
    380m 04/04/2024 N/A The Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 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) pursuan... login required. Details...
    380m 04/04/2024 N/A The Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 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/... login required. Details...
    480m 28/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 14 Wicklow Street Dublin 2 Installation of replacement Illuminated fascia and bus-stop sign to existing shopfront. Redecoration of shopfront... login required. Details...
    170m 26/03/2024 N/A 7 D'Olier Street Dublin 2 D02 HF60 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, reconfig... login required. Details...
    380m 26/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Clerys Building 18- 27 O'Connell Street lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE. 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 3442/16X1) . The prop... login required. Details...
    380m 26/03/2024 N/A No. 111 Grafton Street Dublin 2 PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention permission is sought f or a change of use at ground floor level (101.42 sq m) and first floor level (94.80 sq m) from retail to a so... login required. Details...
    380m 26/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1. 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) pursuan... login required. Details...
    290m 12/03/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Temple Bar Inn and Tesco Metro Nos 40-47 Fleet Street and Parliament Row Dublin 2 D02 NX25 PROTECTED STRUCTURE 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 se... login required. Details...
    470m 11/03/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Ground Floor & Basement of 16/17 College Green Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at Ground Floor and Basement of 16/17 College Green, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following alterations to a Protected Structure all of which are interior works: (1) Change of Use for the Ground Floor from banking and associated use to cultural/artistic exhibition space. (2) Demoliti... login required. Details...
    280m 11/03/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION No. 6 & 7 Lower O'Connell Street Lower North City Dublin PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the replacement of fourth floor windows and associated site works. Subject building is a protected structure (Dublin City Council's record of protected structures (RPS) Reference 5994.... login required. Details...
    290m 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...
    280m 26/02/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID No. 6 & 7 Lower O'Connell Street Lower North City Dublin D01 X324 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the replacement of fourth floor windows and associated site works. Subject building is a protected structure (Dublin City Council's record of protected structures (RPS) Reference 5994.... 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

    • Boundary stone (BOST) - #DU01048
    • Chapel (CHAP) - #DU01084

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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 50020308 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1940 post box Same as Original Yes
    D'Olier Chambers 50020287 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1880 - 1900 office restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50020283 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1900 - 1920 office Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50020288 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1800 - 1820 house public house Yes
    No Building Name 50020286 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1800 - 1810 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50020285 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1800 - 1810 house Yes
    John Mulligan 50020306 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 public house Same as Original Yes
    Pearse Street Garda Station 50020309 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1910 - 1920 garda station/constabulary barracks Same as Original Yes
    The Irish Times 50020524 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1910 clock Same as Original Yes
    Mulligan's 50020307 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 public house Same as Original Yes

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