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56 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 V8R9

Oct 02 2025

Application Received

Nov 25 2025

Further Info. Requested

Apr 01 2026

Further Info. Received

Apr 28 2026

Decision Due

Apr 28 2026

Decision

Jun 02 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 02 / 10 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the change-of-use of ground and basement levels from retail to restaurant and storage use, renovation of the entire building, the provision of one number studio apartment at each of first floor, second floor and third floor levels, the construction of a first-floor fire escape to the rear of the property, replacing the existing single-storey flat roof to the rear of the building with a new flat roof and rooflight raised 300mm and all associated site works.

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240m 13/07/2026 N/A 60, Henrietta Place, Dublin 1, D01 W258 Planning application for permission for the change of use of existing two storey terraced building from light industrial manufacturing use (discontinued c.2023) to residential use comprising a three-bedroom two storey terraced dwelling (floor area c.111m sq.), alterations to front and rear elevations and the provision of a new pitched roof to part of existing flat roof and all associated site works on site area of c. 0.009 Ha. at 60 Henrietta Place, Dublin 1, D01W258 Details...
210m 29/06/2026 N/A 148 , Capel Street, Dublin 1 CHANGE OF USE: Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works. Details...
210m 26/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 148, Capel Street, Dublin 1 Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works. Details...
200m 25/06/2026 N/A Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1 We, JSC Properties Ltd, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the change of use of Unit 20 at first floor level from retail use to restaurant use. The proposed development includes associated internal alterations to the subject unit, including works to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated works. Details...
240m 22/06/2026 N/A 23 Mary Street / Jervis Centre, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A new glazed shopfront within existing structural openings and signage to include 1no. new facade logo sign with individually illuminated letters on a Protected Structure under the 2022-2028 Dublin City development plan Ref No. 5059 (Upper floor facade only) within an architectural conservation area. Details...
340m 19/06/2026 N/A 34-35 Liffey Street Upper, Dublin 1 The development will consist of works for the change of use at ground floor level (114 sq,m) from Retail to Salad Bar Restaurant /Café Use & First Floor (111 sq,m), area to provide sit down eating area and ancillary toilets and services ( Restaurant/Café use). Works will also comprise of kitchen, waste storage, Cold Store, WCs at ground floor level, and Staff and WCs at first floor level as well as modifications to the front façade and new projecting signage and planter boxes. It is also proposed to install a new extraction unit and ducting to the rear roof of the property. Details...
340m 16/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 34/35, Liffey Street Upper, Dublin 1 Sprout Food Co., intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site, 34/35 Liffey Street Upper, Dublin 1. The development will consist of works for the change of use at ground floor level (114 sq,m) from Retail to Salad Bar Restaurant /Café Use & First Floor (111 sq,m), area to provide sit down eating area and ancillary toilets and services ( Restaurant/Café use). Works will also comprise of kitchen, waste storage, Cold Store, WCs at ground floor level, and Staff and WCs at first floor level as well as modifications to the front façade and new projecting signage and planter boxes. It is also proposed to install a new extraction unit and ducting to the rear roof of the property. Details...
420m 15/06/2026 N/A 34 - 36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 D01W8X6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE. PERMISSION & RETENTION. CHANGE OF USE. Planning permission is sought by Yamamori Sushi Limited for the development and alterations to 34-36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1, D01 W8X6, consisting of the following works : Alterations to the previously permitted development 3830/20 (ABP-309546-21), consisting of the provision of a new bar with chill out zone by way of a change of use from storage to associated bar area. Removal of the roller shutter door system and closing it up. All located on the ground floor level at the façade of 35-36 Strand Street Great. At first-floor level of 35 - 36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1, alterations are sought for the relocation of the food freezer from the ground floor level. Retention permission is sought for the offices and cloakroom located on the first-floor level. Any ancillary works and associated internal alterations. No’s 34-36 Strand Street Great are within the curtilage of Protected Structures Ref. No’s : 6071 & 6072 at No’s 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 A593. Details...
180m 08/06/2026 N/A McDonald's Restuarant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59 We, McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at McDonalds’s restaurant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59. The development will consist of the replacement of an external door on Mary Street with new bi-folding doors with fixed glazing panel, with an associated flashing beacon and automated alarm system. Details...
320m 27/05/2026 N/A A c. 0.03 Ha site located on Saint Michan’s Street, Dublin 7., The site is generally bound: to the east by Saint Michan’s Street; to the south and west by Fegan’s, No. 13–18 Chancery Street and No. 1–1a Saint Michan’s Place; and to the north by a car pa Atria Living Limited intends to apply for permission for development at this c. 0.03 Ha site located on Saint Michan’s Street, Dublin 7. The site is generally bound: to the east by Saint Michan’s Street; to the south and west by Fegan’s, No. 13–18 Chancery Street and No. 1–1a Saint Michan’s Place; and to the north by a car park. The development will principally consist of the construction of a part 7 No. to part 8 No. storey (including mezzanine level) hotel (c. 1,863 sq m), providing 48 No. bedrooms. The development will also include: a restaurant/bar (c. 80 sq m) at ground floor level; a roof terrace (c. 81 sq m) at seventh floor level facing east, south and west; a guest lounge (c. 43 sq m) and library (c. 36 sq m) at seventh floor level; bicycle parking; bin store; hard and soft landscaping; signage; plant; lift overrun; green/blue roof; and all other associated site works above and below ground. Details...
240m 08/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 20 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 TF95 Alteration of the shopfront (including replacement of modern doors and windows) and provision of new signage. Details...
350m 07/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Dominick Hall, Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1 The Health Services Executive (HSE) intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site; Dominick Hall, Dominick Street Lower, Dublin 1. The proposed development comprises amendments to the previously permitted Change of Use application (Planning Ref: 3598/24) including the following: • The omission of a permitted central entrance door. • Modifications to the ventilation extract proposals at roof level; 2 no. exhaust ducts are proposed on 3 no. stair core enclosures at roof level, each 200mm diameter exhaust duct is proposed to continue 1050mm above the highest parapet level. • The addition of a small antennae for ICT (Information and communication technology), rising 950mm above highest parapet level • 2 no. additional access doors to the rear of the property. • Fenced enclosure and mesh cover to the permitted plant enclosure (90 m2) • Fire rated enclosure and mesh cover to the waste bins, (54m2) • The proposal includes modifications to the internal layouts. • Minor modifications to the façade and manifestations on the glazed facade Details...
370m 30/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 20 Lower Dominick Street, Dublin 1, D01YP97 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Works to the rear elevation (i) Removal of existing cement render (ii) application of newtraditional lime render (iii) Repair and renewal of existing downpipes and soil pipes (iv) reinstatement of historic window opening at top floor (v) cleaning and repairs to existing cills and parapet copings . Details...
370m 24/04/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 20 Lower Dominick Street , Dublin 1, D01YP97 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Works to the rear elevation (i) Removal of existing cement render (ii) Application of new traditional lime mortar (iii) Repair and renewal of existing downpies and soil pipes (iv) Reinstatment of historic window opening at top floor (v) Cleaning and repair to existing sills and parapet copings . Details...
240m 27/03/2026 REFUSE PERMISSION 23 Mary Street/Jervis Centre, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE A new glazed shopfront within existing structural openings and signage to include 3no. new facade logo signs with individually illuminated letters on a Protected Structure under the 2022-2028 Dublin City development plan Ref No. 5059 (Upper floor facade only) within an architectural conservation area. Details...
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