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  Blocks 3A and 3B of the Irish Life Centre (and their associated garden areas) at the Irish Life Centre 1 Abbey Street Lower Dublin 1 D01 PK03.

Oct 01 2021

Application Received

Nov 25 2021

Further Info. Requested

Feb 11 2022

Further Info. Received

Mar 10 2022

Decision Due

Mar 10 2022

Decision

Apr 25 2022

Granted

Apr 28 2023

Commencement Notice

May 15 2023

Commencement Started
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 01 / 10 / 2021
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
Planning permission for development at Blocks 3A and 3B of the Irish Life Centre (and their associated garden areas) at the Irish Life Centre, 1 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 PK03. Block 3A is the highest block at the Irish Life Centre, directly behind the main plaza 'Chariot of Life' sculpture and water feature as viewed from Abbey Street Lower. Block 3B is behind (to the north) of Block 3A and both blocks are linked. Blocks 3A and 3B are bordered to the west by internal gardens and other blocks within the Irish Life Centre, to the east by Beresford Lane, to the north by other blocks within the Irish Life Centre, by Talbot Mall and by other properties facing onto Talbot Street and to the south by the Irish Life Plaza and beyond it by Abbey Street Lower. The proposed development comprises an overall increase in floorspace of c. 6686m2 (from c. 21,330m2 to c.28 016m2) and includes the following elements: an increase in height of Block 3A, from c.34.3m to c.38.5m and of Block 3B from c.24.3m to 31.3m (both measured from the existing podium to parapet) with plant enclosures and garden areas at roof levels; facade and fenestration... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    350m 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...
    90m 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...
    400m 10/04/2024 N/A 27 Henry Street Dublin 1 D01DA03 RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development consists of retention of a sign to the front elevation of 27 Henry Street, Dublin 1 D01DA03.... login required. Details...
    90m 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...
    260m 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...
    260m 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...
    400m 28/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 27 Henry Street Dublin 1 D01 DA03 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of retention of a sign to the front elevation of 27 Henry Street, Dublin 1.... login required. Details...
    260m 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...
    430m 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...
    260m 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...
    400m 25/03/2024 N/A The SPAR Shop 49/50 Lower Talbot Street Dublin 1 (D01 E9X4) RETENTION:Of a single doorway, located on the Amiens Street Side of the above property. In addition retention is sought for the relocated internal stairways from Basement to Ground Floor and from Amiens Street Doorway to first floor, all at the above referenced property.... login required. Details...
    480m 12/03/2024 N/A Spar George's Dock I.F.S.C. Dublin 1 Change of use from Retail to Coffee Shop/Restaurant/Hot Food Take Away use at ground floor & mezzanine levels & all associated works.... login required. Details...
    300m 11/03/2024 N/A 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...
    300m 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...
    500m 21/02/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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...
    240m 16/02/2024 GRANT PERMISSION The Earl Building Earl Street North and Earl Place Dublin 1 D01T6W2 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 wil... login required. Details...
    160m 06/02/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION O'Shea's Hotel 19 Talbot Street Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) works at ground floor level to include the demolition of the rear return and construction of new rear return to provide 3 no. new bedrooms, new stairwell and new external courtyard; (ii) revision of first floor layout and extension of first floor to provide 5 no. new bedrooms and new stairwell; (iii) provi... login required. Details...
    200m 18/01/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 18 Earl Street North Dublin 1. The proposed development will consist of: Replacement of existing internally iluminated signage and glass fascia panel with new internally illuminated signage and stone fascia panel. ... login required. Details...
    160m 15/01/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID O'Shea's Hotel 19 Talbot Street Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of: (i) works at ground floor level to include the replacement of an existing door to Gardiner Street with a window ope, the demolition of the rear return and construction of new rear return to provide 3 no. new bedrooms, new stairwell and new external courtyard; (ii) revision of first floor layout and extension of first floor to provide 5 no. new be... login required. Details...
    170m 11/01/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5 Frenchman's Lane Dublin 1 The development will consist of the partial demolition of the ground floor, to create a new vehicular access off Frenchman's Lane, resulting in the loss of 25sqm from Beresfo... 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:
    • Low ( L)

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    Heritage & Conservation
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • House - 16th/17th century (HOLS) - #DU02878
    • Bowling green (BGGR) - #DU03476
    • Glass works (GLWO) - #DU03477

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    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
    Trinity Church 50010160 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1835 - 1895 church/chapel Same as Original Yes
    Anchor House Bed and Breakfast 50010161 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1830 house guest house/b&b Yes
    The Town House/Globetrotters Accommodation 50010162 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1830 house guest house/b&b Yes
    The Town House/Globetrotters Accommodation 50010163 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1830 house guest house/b&b Yes
    Globetrotters Budget Accommodation 50010164 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1830 house hostel Yes
    Law Centre 50010165 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1830 house office Yes
    Dublin Council of Trade Unions 50010166 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1840 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50010199 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Living Island 50010200 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Continental Foods Cash and Carry 50010201 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Gerry Keane Paints/Wallpaper 50010202 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Gerry Keane Paints/Wallpaper 50010203 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Aroma Foods 50010204 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house Yes
    O'Neills Shoes 50010205 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010206 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Talbot House 50010207 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 college office Yes
    Guineys 50010217 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1830 - 1850 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    FBC 50010289 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1835 - 1895 gospel hall Yes
    The Salvation Army 50010290 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1910 - 1915 hostel (charitable) Same as Original Yes
    Celtic Lodge 50060574 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house hostel Yes
    Le Bon Crubeen/The Celt Bar 50060575 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house hostel Yes
    Chariot of Life 50010300 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1980 - 1985 monument Same as Original Yes
    World Link House 50010167 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1920 house bank/financial institution Yes

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