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  97 Middle Abbey St & 16/17 Prince's Street North D1 19/25 Prince's Street North D1 & 98-101 Middle Abbey Street D1 & 102-107 Middle Abbey Steet D1 & 2-3 4 & 4A Proby's Lane D1 & 7/7A and Liffey Street Upper D1.

Jan 12 2022

Application Received

Mar 08 2022

Further Info. Requested

Dec 05 2022

Further Info. Received

Jan 10 2023

Decision

Jan 11 2023

Decision Due

Feb 08 2023

Appeal Submitted

Nov 23 2023

Appeal Decision

Nov 23 2023

Withdrawn
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 12 / 01 / 2022
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Appeal Decided
  • Decision Text: REFUSE PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Refused
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 08 / 02 / 2023
  • Appeal Decision: SPLIT DECISION (23 / 11 / 2023)
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Development:
Fitzwilliam Real Estate Developments Ltd intends to apply for permission for development at this site of c.0.568 hectares at: No. 97 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1; 16/17 Prince's Street North, Dublin 1; the area previously known as Nos. 19/25 Prince's Street North, Dublin 1; the 'Arnotts' Car Park', with an address of Nos. 98-101 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 and the associated roof of the car park over Arnotts Store at Nos. 102-107 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1; Nos. 2-3, 4 and 4A Proby's Lane, Dublin 1; and Nos. 7/7A and 8 Liffey Street Upper, Dublin 1. The proposed development will consist of the development of a Build-To-Rent residential development consisting of the: demolition of the existing 3 No. storey Eircom structure to the rear of No. 97 Middle Abbey Street (c. 2,201 sq m); decommissioning and demolition of the top three open-air levels of the Arnotts' Car Park (resulting in the removal of 145 No. car parking spaces, with 225 No. car parking spaces remaining); development of a 12 No. storey over basement element fronting William's Lane, a 5 No. storey element above Arnotts' Car Park, and 2 No. storey element above Arnotts Store, to provide 155 No. apartments (56 No. studio units; 85 No. 1-bed units; and 14 No. 2-bed units). The development also provides for hard and soft landscaping including the provision of: a landscaped public plaza (including bicycle parking) along the William's Lane frontage; a landscaped communal courtyard as well as a communal terrace and private terraces on the southern elevation all at Sixth Floor Level; a landscaped communal courtyard as well as private terraces at the southern elevation, communal terraces at the southern elevation and part of the western elevation, and outdoor exercise area and basketball court at the northern elevation all at Seventh Floor Level; and terraces on the eastern and western elevations of the Eleventh Floor Level. Private open space in the form of terraces are also provided on the east-facing, west-facing and south-facing elevations of the two courtyards at Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels. Juliette balconies are also proposed on the eastern, western, southern elevations as well as the east-facing, west-facing and south-facing elevations of the two courtyards. Pedestrian access to this part of the development will be provided via William's Lane. Additional proposed work... Signup to read full development description
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    360m 12/03/2024 N/A 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...
    500m 11/03/2024 N/A 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...
    250m 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...
    120m 06/03/2024 N/A 2 Henry Street Dublin City Dublin 01 PERMISSION The development will consist of the removal of the existing shopfront and shopfront signage and replacing it with a new proposed glazed shopfront and associated works consisting of: (a) New white metal fascia and pilaster panels together with new proposed "KIKO MILANO" signag... login required. Details...
    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...
    350m 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...
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    250m 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...
    420m 27/02/2024 N/A 139 Capel Street Dublin 1 D01 P9K7 RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.... login required. Details...
    250m 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...
    350m 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...
    280m 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...
    420m 19/02/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 139 Capel Street Dublin 1 D01 P9K7 RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.... login required. Details...
    260m 16/02/2024 N/A 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...
    490m 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...
    450m 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...
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  • 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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    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • House - 16th/17th century (HOLS) - #DU02879

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

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    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    House of Colour 50010385 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1925 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Cruise Holidays 50010386 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Tour America 50010387 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1925 restaurant shop/retail outlet Yes
    J.J. Lalor Ltd. Printers/A One Alterations 50010388 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1940 - 1950 workshop office Yes
    J.J. Lalor Ltd Printers 50010389 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1950 house office Yes
    Full House 50010390 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1710 - 1730 house restaurant Yes
    A.D. Wears American Design 50010391 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1710 - 1730 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Ana Liffey Drug Project 50010392 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1760 house surgery/clinic Yes
    Dublin 1 Apartments 50010393 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1760 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    No Building Name 50010394 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1760 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    No Building Name 50010395 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1760 house building misc Yes
    No Building Name 50010396 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1925 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010397 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1935 - 1940 cinema car park Yes
    City News/Curtin & Lawlor Ltd 50010398 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1910 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Abbey Chambers/Arnotts Bargain Basement 50010399 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1925 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Independent House 50010400 (Survey ID: SURV030) , 1930 - 1940 office Yes
    Independent House 50010401 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1920 - 1925 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    The Bagel Bar/Peekaboo/Dress for Success 50010407 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1885 - 1890 shop/retail outlet restaurant Yes
    Freckles 50010468 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1790 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Arnotts 50010470 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1890 - 1895 department store Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010471 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010472 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50011199 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1925 print works Yes
    Chinese Gospel Church of Dublin /Hidden Hearing 50060539 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1935 building misc Same as Original Yes
    Game Stop 50010471 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    3G Mobile 50010472 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Vision Express/HMV 50010473 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1920 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes

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