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  No. 43 (a Protected Structure) No. 44 (a Protected Structure) Nos. 45 ? 49 Nos. 50 ? 51 O?Connell Street Upper (a vacant site Nos. 52 ? 54 (a Protected Structure) Nos. 55 ? 56 No. 57 (a Protected Structure) No. 58 (a Protected Structure) and No. 6

Oct 26 2022

Application Received

Aug 02 2023

Further Info. Requested

Aug 09 2023

Further Info. Received

Oct 03 2023

Decision Due

Oct 03 2023

Decision

Oct 25 2023

Appeal Submitted
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 26 / 10 / 2022
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Appealed
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 25 / 10 / 2023
  • Appeal Decision: No Appeal Decision Available
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin Central GP Limited Intends to apply for Permission for a period of 11 years at a site, 'Dublin Central - Site 2' (c. 1.33 Ha), at No. 43 (a Protected Structure), No. 44 (a Protected Structure), Nos. 45 - 49, Nos. 50 - 51 O'Connell Street Upper (a vacant site), Nos. 52 - 54 (a Protected Structure), Nos. 55 - 56, No. 57 (a Protected Structure), No. 58 (a Protected Structure) and No. 60A O'Connell Street Upper and the rear of Nos. 59 - 60 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1. Also, the site includes No. 13 Moore Lane, No. 14 Moore Lane (otherwise known as Nos. 1 - 3 O'Rahilly Parade and Nos. 14 - 15 Moore Lane or Nos. 1 - 8 O'Rahilly Parade and Nos. 14 - 15 Moore Lane) and the public realm associated with O'Rahilly Parade, Moore Lane, Henry Place and a portion of O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1. The site is otherwise bound by Henry Place and Nos. 59 - 60 O'Connell Street Upper to the south, the east side of Moore Lane to the west and west side of O'Connell Street Upper to the east and No. 42 O'Connell Street Upper to the north. The proposed development comprises a mixed-use scheme (c. 38,479 sq. m gross floor area) ranging in height from 2 - 8 storeys over single level basements including a new street between O'Connell Street Upper and Moore Lane, a new controlled Laneway from Moore Lane (adjacent No. 42 O'Connell Street Upper - a Protected Structure). The proposed development accommodates: - 6no. units for use as a 'licensed restaurant / café units with takeaway / collection facility' at ground floor level (Unit 1 - c. 67 sq. m and Unit 2 - c. 244 sq. m on Moore Lane, Unit 3 - c. 178 sq. m and Unit 4 - c. 75sq. m on O'Connell Street Upper, Unit 5 - c. 58 sq. m on New Street and Unit 6 - c. 296 sq. m on Moore Lane and New Street; 1no. unit for use as a 'licensed restaurant / café unit with takeaway / collection facility' across basement, ground, 1st and 2nd floor (c. 878 sq. m) on O'Connell Street Upper; 8no. retail units, each for use as a 'shop' or 'licensed restaurant / café units with takeaway / collection facility' at ground floor level (Unit 1 - c. 1,041 sq. m on O'Connell Street Upper and Moore Lane, Unit 2 - c. 311 sq. m and Unit 3 - c. 260 sq. m on O'Connell Street Upper and New Street, Unit 4 - c. 452 sq. m on New Street, Unit 5 - c. 251 sq. m on Moore Lane, Unit 6 - c. 162 sq. m and Unit 7 - c. 58 sq. m on O'Connell Street Upper and Unit 8 - c. 40 sq. m on Moore Lane and new controlled Laneway); Temporary use of retail Unit 8 (c. 40 sq. m) as a delivery hub, pending the completion of same at Site 5 under DCC Reg. Ref. 2863/21; Office use (c. 33,714 sq. m) from 1st to 7th floor with access from O'Connell Street Upper, rear of No. 59 O'Connell Street upper and new plaza on Henry Place and new controlled Laneway. Terraces proposed at 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th floor; Refurbishment of the 'Reading Room' (rear of No. 59 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1) as 'licensed restaurant / café unit with takeaway / collection facility' at ground floor level and ancillary café use at basement level (c. 244 sq. m in total). The single level basement comprises: - Access ramp from Moore Lane; 32no. car parking space; 372no. bicycle parking spaces with access to secure bic... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    180m 16/11/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Circle K 36 O'Connell Street Upper Dublin 1 D01V0P0 PERMISSION:The proposed development will consist of a change of use from permitted retail use to retail use including the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises (i.e. off-licence use) within the ov... login required. Details...
    480m 16/11/2023 N/A Maldron Hotel Parnell Square Dorset Street Upper Granby Row Dublin 1 The proposed development will consist of the installation of telecommunications equipment including ballast mounted antennas, dish, remote radio units (RRU's), G... login required. Details...
    310m 06/11/2023 N/A Ground Floor 14A O'Connell Street Lower Dublin 1 D01 A7N2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION:The development consists of the retention of the change of use of an existing ground floor unit from a retail to a newsagents/convenience store.... login required. Details...
    190m 03/11/2023 N/A 77 Marlborough Street Dublin D01 K611 PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION:For the change of use of a protected structure, from retail/ancillary office use to residential use as a single six- bedroom townhouse. The development will include the following alterations: a) the reopening of the area at the front of the building at basement level; b) addition of railings and a new shop front; c) demolition of the existing 20th century rear extension and rebuilding of a contemporary 2 storey return to the rear; d) the removal of existing pitched roof over 3rd flo... login required. Details...
    390m 01/11/2023 N/A 38/39 Abbey Street Upper North City Dublin 1 1) Revisions to existing elevation at 39 Abbey Street Upper, 2) New 3 floor extension at 39 Abbey Street Upper and 3) New 2 floor extension and a communal roof ter... login required. Details...
    150m 25/10/2023 N/A 12-14 Cathedral Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use of No.12 Cathedral Street from existing office use over ground and mezzanine floor levels to restaurant with ancillary retail use and the insertion of a new link opening in the party wall between No. 12 Cathedral Street and the existing res... login required. Details...
    190m 23/10/2023 N/A 26 Earl Street North Dublin 1 PERMISSION:The development will consist of: Material alterations & change of use to first, second, third and fourth floors over existing basement and ground floor restaurant. Upper floors are currently vacant with part ancillary storage to restaurant. Proposed use to provide for 3 no. apartments, 2 no. 1... login required. Details...
    190m 16/10/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 77 Marlborough Street Dublin D01 K611 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:The change of use of 77 Marlborough Street, Dublin, a protected structure, from retail/ancillary office use to residential use as a single six- bedroom townhouse. The development will include the following alterations: a) the reopening of the area at the front of the building at basement level; b) addition of railings and a new shop front; c) demolition of the existing 20 th century rear ex... login required. Details...
    150m 12/10/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 12-14 Cathedral Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use of no. 12 Cathedral St. from existing office use over ground and mezzanine floor levels to restaurant with ancillary retail use and the insertion of a new link opening in the party wall between no. 12 Cathedral St. and the existing ... login required. Details...
    310m 06/10/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 14A O'Connell Street Lower Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION : the development consists of the retention of the change of use of an existing ground floor unit to a newsagent/convenience store.... login required. Details...
    140m 05/09/2023 REFUSE PERMISSION Beshoff Restaurant 7 O'Connell Street Upper Dublin 1 PERMISSION:For the provision of additional dining seating with screening and ancillary works to the front of Beshoff Restaurant... login required. Details...
    140m 25/08/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Beshoffs Restaurant Ltd 7 O'Connell Street Upper Dublin 1 Planning permission for the provision of additional dining seating with screening and ancillary works to front.... login required. Details...
    410m 25/08/2023 GRANT PERMISSION 4-8 Eden Quay Dublin 1 D01 WY93 Permission to (1) erect 3no. surface mounted external shop signs (total signage area of 9.15sqm), 1no. projecting pharmacy green cross and (2) Removal of 1no. external double door and replace with full height glazing to the front (south) elevation.... login required. Details...
    200m 21/08/2023 GRANT PERMISSION Dunnes Stores 23/24 Earl Street North Dublin 1 Permission is sought for change of use from existing first floor retail to first floor off licence and secure store room 280.5 sq m.... login required. Details...
    410m 02/08/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 4-8 Eden Quay Dublin 1 D01 WY93 (1) erect 3no. surface mounted external shop signs (total signage area of 9.15sqm), 1no. projecting pharmacy green cross and (2) removal of 1no. external double glazed door and replace with full height glazing to front (south) elevation... login required. Details...
    220m 14/07/2023 GRANT PERMISSION Academy Plaza Hotel 10-14 Findlater Place and Nos. 83-85 Parnell Street Dublin 1 D01 X2X0 The development will consist of an extension of the existing hotel building comprising an additional storey (852 sqm), which will be provided over the existing eight storey section. The development will also consist of the internal reconfiguration of the existing eight storey (including the removal of 1 no. hotel bedroom) to facilitate the extension of existing stairs to the ninth storey and replacement roof plant. The development will also consist of revised elevational treatment to the Findlater Place facade (including alterations to the central bay; construction of new ... login required. Details...
    200m 12/07/2023 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Dunnes Stores 23/24 Earl Street North Dublin 1 Change of use from existing first floor retail to first floor Off Licence and secure store room 280.5 sqm.... login required. Details...
    470m 11/07/2023 REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION 24 Eden Quay Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION:Of the change of use of the rear ground floor, 1st floor, 2nd floor & 3rd floor levels from office to hostel accommodation with internal alterations to include new ancillary sanitary, larger kitchen/ dining facilities & all associated works.... login required. Details...
    170m 07/07/2023 GRANT PERMISSION The Holiday Inn Express at 28-32 O'Connell Street Upper and Cathal Brugha Street / Findlater Place Dublin 1 D01 T2X2 Permission to erect 6 no. telecommunications antennas enclosed within 3 no antenna shrouds together with all associated equipment upon the building rooftop.... login required. Details...
    370m 30/06/2023 GRANT PERMISSION 11 Parnell Square East Dublin 1 D01 ND60 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of refurbishment, part change of use, and minor additions to the Georgian building currently used as offices. The refurbishment and alterations to the existing structure are to include the construction of the following works: 1. A new external stair from Parnell Square to basement level with a new access point. Existing access to be made good. 2. A new platform lift to the front of the building on Parnell Square, servicing the basement and ground floor level, with new access points. 3. New lift enclosure to rear façade, serving ground to 3rd floor level. It will be finished in a semi-circular shape with a brickwork skin to match the existing brickwork and necessitates opes to be formed between the existing windows on the rear façade to cater for lift access at first, second and third floors, and provision of a lift lobby at ground, second and third floors. 4. Widening of the ope between front and rear rooms at ground floor level. 5. Replacement of 20th century windows to the rear elevation with appropriate Georgian up-and-down sash windows. 6. New AOV to be provided at roof level over the secondary staircase at 3rd floor level of the main house. 7. Fire upgrading of existing doors and screens throughout, and fire upgrade of the building floor by floor. 8. Removal of some internal walls at basement level to create larger opes between rooms, and insertion of new glass partitions. 9. Reopening of blocked window opes at ground and basement level. 10. Conversion of existing window opes at basement to create new doors for fire escape. 11. Partial demolition of the 20th Century extension including toi... 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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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • House - 18th/19th century (HOEC) - #DU04311

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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
    Charity Hair Studio 50010489 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1750 - 1770 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    China Room Restaurant 50010490 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1750 - 1770 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Plunkett/Just 4 Kids 50010491 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1750 - 1770 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Studio Zhee Hair Salon 50010492 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1750 - 1910 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010534 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1750 - 1915 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50010535 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1870 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50010540 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010541 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010542 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1925 shop/retail outlet building misc Yes
    No Building Name 50010543 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 cinema amusement arcade Yes
    Savoy 50010546 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 cinema Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010547 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 cinema Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010548 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1935 office public house Yes
    No Building Name 50010551 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 office Yes
    No Building Name 50010552 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet garda station/constabulary barracks Yes
    No Building Name 50010553 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    No Building Name 50010554 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1750 - 1755 house Yes
    No Building Name 50010555 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1940 post box Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010560 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1900 hall Yes
    Dublin Bus 50060601 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1955 - 1960 office Same as Original Yes
    Flanagan's Restaurant 50010534 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1750 - 1915 house restaurant Yes
    Dublin Bus 50010535 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1870 house office Yes
    Carroll's Irish Gifts 50010540 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Carroll's Irish Gifts 50010541 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet Same as Original Yes
    Dr Quirkey's Good Time Emporium 50010542 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1925 shop/retail outlet building misc Yes
    XD Theatre 50010543 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1930 - 1940 cinema amusement arcade Yes
    Savoy Cinema 50010547 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1930 cinema Same as Original Yes
    Madigan's 50010548 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1935 office public house Yes
    No Building Name 50010551 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1925 - 1935 office Yes
    O'Connell Street Upper Garda Station 50010552 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet garda station/constabulary barracks Yes
    Ned Kelly Sportsclub 50010553 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1930 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    Father Mathew monument 50010613 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1895 monument Same as Original Yes

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