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8, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 YE68

Feb 25 2025

Application Received

Apr 23 2025

Decision

Apr 23 2025

Decision Due

May 28 2025

Granted
  • Submitted: 25 / 02 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (Ref: 5109). The development will consist of: Masonry cleaning to the steps, railing plinth-wall and granite facing of the front elevation at ground floor.

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100m 02/04/2026 N/A The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - We, Persian Properties Unlimited, intend to apply for permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of a change of use on the 7th floor of the previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building, from bedrooms to restaurant use, comprising of the following: (i) Change of use on the 7th floor from 6 number suite bedrooms to restaurant and south facing terrace with associated service and back of house areas (kitchen, toilets & storage). (ii) External terrace area of 78m2. Terrace area has been restricted to prevent overlooking of properties to the North and East of the hotel extension (iii) Proposed 7th floor internal floor area decreased by 36m2. (iv) Proposed new external services area to the east end of the terrace to be screened (not accessible by public). Details...
100m 27/03/2026 N/A The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. Permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of minor revisions to previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building. Revisions are to allow for the operational and functional requirements of the proposed hotel and comprise: (i) Ground Floor extended to Northern boundary to provide for a Breakfast Servery to restaurant (Total additional area = 51m2). (ii) Revisions to ESB substation and switch room on Cumberland Street South to meet ESB requirements. Total reduction in area 2m2. (iii) Revisions to lower ground floor layout to accommodate a wellness area, staff facilities and WC layouts. No additional area. (iv) Lift overruns - Local increase in height to front of House (FOH) lifts of 725mm to the North and East elevations. Local increase in height to Back of House (BOH) Lift of 550mm to North elevation. No additional area. (v) Increase in overall height of 350mm to accommodate green roof build up bringing overall height to 27.850m. Additional height set back by 800mm from outer edge and not visible from the ground. (vi) Proposed overall building area increase equals 49m2. Details...
100m 23/03/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - We, Persian Properties Unlimited, intend to apply for permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of minor revisions to previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building. Revisions are to allow for the operational and functional requirements of the proposed hotel and comprise: (i) Ground Floor extended to Northern boundary to provide for a Breakfast Servery to restaurant (Total additional area = 51m2). (ii) Revisions to ESB substation and switch room on Cumberland Street South to meet ESB requirements. Total reduction in area 2m2. (iii) Revisions to lower ground floor layout to accommodate a wellness area, staff facilities and WC layouts. No additional area. (iv) Lift overruns - Local increase in height to front of House (FOH) lifts of 725mm to the North and East elevations. Local increase in height to Back of House (BOH) Lift of 550mm to North elevation. No additional area. (v) Increase in overall height of 350mm to accommodate green roof build up bringing overall height to 27.850m. Additional height set back by 800mm from outer edge and not visible from the ground. (vi) Proposed overall building area increase equals 49m2. Details...
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290m 14/01/2026 GRANT PERMISSION No. 30 Merrion Street Upper (D02 Y239) and No. 1 Merrion Place (D02 R129), Dublin 2, Dublin, D02Y239 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of:- Change of use from commercial offices to reinstate residential use to provide 4 storey own-door residential unit (486sqm) over ancillary basement level storage (80sqm) to be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the residential unit as such, each with pedestrian access directly from Merrion Street Upper and with vehicular and rear access via the existing gated car port entrance at No. 1 Merrion Place.- Re-ordering, alteration and refurbishment of the building interiors to facilitate the above change of use / reinstatement of residential accommodation, including restoration of a number of original features, removal of a number of modern interventions and removal of some original fabric; Alteration and refurbishment works include; (i) Removal of the top floor metal fire escape gantry connecting rear of No's 31, 32 ,33 Merrion Street Upper (protected structures RPS Ref Nos. 5225, 5226, 5227) to rear of No.30 Merrion Street Upper at third floor level together with the removal of the metal fire-escape stairs located at No.1 Merrion Place discharging to the rear ground-floor car port. (ii) Demolition of modern second floor office and pitched roof to No.1 Merrion Place and replacement with flat roof, landscaped roof terrace at second floor level together with provision of raised parapet guarding. Internal alterations at first floor level to provide bedroom accommodation.(iii) Removal of later internal low pitched accommodation stairs, to No.30 Merrion Street Upper, between ground and second floor landing and replacement with standard pitch stairs modelled on the original stairs in No.31 Merrion Street Upper together with repair of associated landings and removed tying walls. (iv) Removal of the bulkhead above the main stairs and subsequent reordering/ removal of later toilet and storerooms off landings to facilitate new window to main stairs to rear east return at second floor level and insertion of new structure over. (v) Removal of the rear accommodation stairs within No.1 Merrion Place and reordering of its ground floor entrance to accommodate a new lift core between ground and second floor. Formation of new openings to original layout to 3 storeys return to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to provide for level access to lift core. (vi) Internal subdivision of rooms to rear return No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to accommodate new bathrooms, kitchen and level access from lift core to rear. (vii) Removal of later sash window and bricking up of original window opening to second floor north elevation of No. 30 Merrion Street Upper.(viii) Repair and repointing of historic brickwork and structural tying to southern gable elevation. Partial repair of front elevation at balconies and conservation repair of front footpath metal railing and granite stallriser at street level.(ix) Insertion of conservation double glazing in existing modern replacement single glazed sash windows and conservation repairs to shutter boxes.(x) Provision of new fire compartmentation, upgrading of doors to fire doors, installation of fire alarm(s) and installation of sprinklers throughout the proposed 4 storey residential unit. (xi) Installation of insulation and screed over the existing non-original concrete basement floor to accommodate under floor heating installation at basement level only. Associated heat pump to be located in rear basement level passage way.(xii) Repairs/renewals of the existing roof to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper and insertion of 1no. new rooflight, replacement of 2no. existing rooflights.(xiii) The existing car port access from Merrion Place is to remain in situ.(xiv) The application includes all associated site and drainage works and services installations. Details...
160m 13/01/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 33 Alexander Court, 11-14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2 Subdivision of an existing four bedroom (382 sqm) 6th floor apartment into 4 two bedroom apartments. All at 33 Alexander Court, 11-14 Fenian street, Dublin 2. Details...
160m 09/01/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 33 Alexander Court, 11-14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2 Subdivision of an existing four bedroom (382 sqm) 6th floor apartment into 4 two bedroom apartments. All at 33 Alexander Court, 11-14 Fenian street, Dublin 2. Details...

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