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Nos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11

Nov 05 2025

Application Received

Jan 08 2026

Decision

Jan 08 2026

Decision Due

Feb 18 2026

Granted
  • Submitted: 05 / 11 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building's elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme's site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.).

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350m 07/07/2026 N/A Nos. 28-31 Benburb Street and Nos. 6-9 Wood Lane, Dublin 7 easyHotel Ireland Limited seek Planning Permission for revisions to previously granted Planning Permission Ref. WEB1828/25 at the existing 160 Bedroom Six-storey over Ground Level Hotel consisting of the following; 1) Revisions to the previously proposed separate Lounge/Seating Area and Breakfast Room layout at Ground Level which are now proposed to be amalgamated with the existing Ground Floor Reception Lobby into a single, open plan space with a 75-seat Breakfast Room area (reduced in size from that previously permitted), a repositioned Kitchen, Buffet Servery and Hotel Reception and additional Luggage Storage/Office space. 2) Provision of a total No. of 4 additional Hotel Bedrooms consisting of an extra 1 No. Double occupancy Hotel Bedroom, 2 No. Triple occupancy Hotel Bedrooms and an extra 1 No. Universal Access Double occupancy Hotel Bedroom, all located to the rear of the reduced Breakfast Room area at Ground Level facing Easterly to Wood Lane and Westerly to the rear access yard and requiring minor elevation amendments as described below. 3) Revisions to Fire Safety Escape Routes to facilitate the shared Lobby/Seating and Breakfast Room and additional 4 No. Hotel Bedrooms by construction of a fire-separated protected lobby and exit route to the repositioned final exit door on Benburb Street from the main stair of the existing hotel. 4) Revisions to Ground Floor shopfronts and signage on the Benburb Street South Elevation including repositioning of the main fire escape door to the Western bay, repositioning of the main entrance doors and overhead 'easyHotel' sign to the Central bay as a pair of electronic sliding doors with repositioned 'easyHotel' signage above and decorative opaque vinyl manifestations up to 1,200mm in height from ground level to the Eastern bay for modesty reasons to window-facing seats. 5) Revisions to Ground Floor shopfronts on the Wood Lane East Elevation including decorative opaque vinyl manifestations up to 1,200mm in height from ground level for modesty reasons to window-facing seats and additional powdercoated aluminium air extract and intake ventilation louvres at 2700mm above ground level to the Southern bay nearest Benburb Street and replacement of the Central recessed bay glazed shopfront with a mild steel privacy/security screen including a fire escape exit gate and 3 No. recessed Hotel Bedroom windows and 1 No. Fire Escape doorway set in a new recessed rendered blockwork wall. 6) Revision to the rear West elevation to include 1 No. new recessed Hotel Bedroom window facing onto the rear access yard. 7) Additional mechanical, heating and ventilation and plant as required which is all to be located within existing plant enclosures, risers and rooms. 8) Revisions to on site below ground drainage as required to facilitate the additional bedrooms and kitchen. Details...
290m 22/06/2026 N/A Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the development at Merchants Court (the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. external entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas 4) associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards Details...
290m 17/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the development at Merchants Court (the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. external entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas 4) associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards Details...
450m 15/05/2026 SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL) SPADE Enterprise Centre, North King Street, Dublin 7, D07 T882, and Nos.114, 115b and 115c North King Street, Dublin 7, D07 T882 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: This application concerns 3 protected structures. The development will consist of: The provision of a new signage and lighting systems to include: (A) Installation of external signage and lighting at the Spade Enterprise Centre, former St. Paul's Church building (RPS 4272) (B) Installation of external signage, lighting, and flag pole to the external curtilage of the Spade Enterprise Centre, former St. Paul's Church building (RPS 4272) (C) Installation of external lighting, brick repair and re-pointing to 115b North King Street (RPS No 4270) (D) Installation of external lighting, brick repair and re-pointing to 115c North King Street (RPS No 4271) (E) Installation of external signage and lighting to 114 North King Street (E) All associated site works, removals of existing signage, and fixings required to facilitate the development. Details...
470m 05/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8 Amendments to permission granted under Reg. Ref. WEB5400/25 comprising a reduction to the size of the permitted brewery extension. The extension is proposed to be reduced in size to provide storage for 10 no. silos. The amended extension will extend to c. 15.34m from the northern elevation of the existing brewery building (the permitted development extended to c. 23.34m). The height of the extension remains as permitted (c. 25.15m), to match the existing building line to the west and height of the existing building to the south. The width of the extension also remains as permitted (c. 17.6m). As permitted, the proposed extension will be screened to match the existing building and the existing harp signage will be relocated to the northern elevation of the proposed extension. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) License (Ref. no. P0301-04). Details...
410m 19/03/2026 City Council - Approved 7 & 8-9, Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 LAW:PROTECTED STRUCTURE:Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8 Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given that Dublin City Council proposes to carry out the following development at No's 7 and 8–9 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 (site area c. 0.0676 ha), comprising two Protected Structures (RPS Ref. 5077). The proposed development will consist of a conservation-led refurbishment of No's 8-9 Merchant's Quay and part ground floor of No. 7 to provide cultural, community, and artist workshop spaces, including: (o) Material alterations and creation of individual and shared artist workspaces and ancillary support facilities (o) Refurbishment and reinstatement of the former St. Anthony's Theatre as a small-scale performance venue and flexible multiuse community space (c. 80 seats) (o) Accessibility improvements including installation of a lift, upgraded circulation, and a new ground floor link between No's. 8 and 9 (o) Provision of external amenity spaces, including a roof terrace at roof level of No. 8 Merchant's Quay and a first-floor terrace above the restored theatre (o) Minor demolition of non-original fabric and internal alterations necessary to facilitate universal access and functional use (o) Sensitive external works including stair/lift and plant enclosures and covered link at roof level of No. 8 Merchant's Quay, new escape stairs, a lantern light and roof mounted plant above theatre, designed to minimise visual impact and respect the historic character of the Protected Structures (o) Changes to the Skippers Alley elevation, including the installation of metal panels and theatre sign element and a reconfigured access ramp. All works are conservation-led and will safeguard the architectural and archaeological significance of the existing buildings while enabling their sustainable long-term reuse as cultural and community assets. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that: (a) The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required. (b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 19 March 2026, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. The plans and particulars are also available for inspection online at https://engage.dublincity.ie/ on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie. A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4:30pm on 5 May 2026. Submissions or observations may also be made online https://engage.dublincity.ie/ on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie before 23:59hrs on 5 May 2026. Details...
500m 26/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 13-18, Fegan's, Chancery Street & 1-1a St. Michans Place, Dublin 7 D07A275 OBA Chancery Limited intends to apply for permission for development comprising amendments to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. WEB2214/24 on a site of approx. 0.09 ha on lands at Fegan’s, 13 - 18 Chancery Street and 1 - 1a St. Michan’s Place, Dublin 7, D07 A275. The site is generally bounded by a Dublin City Council car park and multi-use games area to the north; Chancery Street to the south; 19-20 Chancery Street and St. Michan’s Place to the west; and adjacent site on St. Michan’s Street to the east. The development will consist of amendments to the permitted development as follows: a) Minor red line boundary adjustments with no resultant net loss or gain to the overall site area (0.09 ha). b) Minor increase of the building footprint along the eastern site boundary by approx. 22.6 sq m resulting in the minor extension and internal reconfiguration of the tourist hostel element of the development across all floor levels. c) Minor decrease of the building footprint along the northern site boundary by approx. 166 sq m resulting in the internal reconfiguration of the residential element of the development from basement level to sixth floor level (including the communal open space roof terrace). d) Minor increase to the depth of the western party wall resulting in the decrease of the building footprint by approx. 32 sq m and internal reconfiguration of the tourist hostel element of the development across all floor levels. e) Amendments at basement level consist of minor alterations to the location of the residential stair core and rearrangement of the layout to align with the revised northern boundary resulting in a minor increase in the extent of the basement from approx. 98 sq m as permitted to approx. 116 sq m. f) Amendments at ground floor level consist of reconfiguration of the residential entrance lobby, lift and stair core; addition of a new waste store area and relocation of the bicycle store from St. Michan’s Street elevation to Chancery Street elevation for the residential development. Minor internal alterations and layout reconfiguration at ground floor level of the tourist hostel development including relocated luggage room from first floor level to ground floor level; relocated secondary exit for the tourist hostel from St. Michan’s Street onto Chancery Street; relocation of part of the plant room to the first floor level resulting in adjustments to the location and layout of the kitchen and F&B store; addition of an additional accessible WC and keg store; increased reception / lobby / amenity area with ancillary café/bar/co-working space from approx. 247 sq m to approx. 252 sq m; and replacement of the reception office with a WC and accessible WC. g) Amendments at first floor level consist of relocation of the gym, laundry room and guest kitchen / living / dining area; relocation of the plant area from ground floor level to first floor level; reconfiguration of the staff welfare area resulting in the loss of 1 no. 6-person bedroom; minor extension of the building footprint on the north eastern elevation resulting in enlarged hostel bedrooms and amendment of 1 no. bedroom from a 2-person room to a 3-person room; and reconfiguration of stair core B, corridor and entrance to accessible WC of the tourist hostel element of the development. h) Amendments at second to sixth floor level consist of minor extension of the building footprint on the north eastern elevation resulting in enlarged hostel bedrooms, reconfiguration of stair core B, corridor and entrance to adjoining toilets and hostel bedrooms and reconfiguration of 3 no. bedrooms (from 3 no. 4-person rooms to 2 no. 4-person rooms and 1 no. 5-person room) adjacent to stair core B of the tourist hostel element of the development. i) Amendments at first to sixth floor level consist of minor internal alterations to the internal apartment layouts and amendments to the stair core, lift and corridor of the residential element of the development. j) Amendments at roof level consist of minor reconfiguration of the roof plant and communal open space area (overall reduction by approx. 2 sq m from approx. 76 sq m as permitted to approx. 74 sq m). The proposed amendments will result in a 93 no. bedroom tourist hostel accommodating 517 no. bedspaces (94 no. bedrooms and 512 no. bedspaces originally permitted) and 12 no. residential apartment units and includes all associated works. All other development remains as permitted under Reg. Ref. WEB2214/24. Details...
220m 09/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
220m 05/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
220m 03/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
330m 27/01/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8 The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level. Details...
410m 18/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. Details...
410m 16/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Container Coffee, Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. 6 Details...
410m 12/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08FF6A Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. Details...
410m 22/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Two 20ft shipping containers being used as a take away café. Permission was granted in 2017. We need to reapply to continue to operate here. We are seeking another 3 years permission. Details...
0m 03/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Nos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11 PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building’s elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme’s site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.). Details...
0m 28/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building's elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme's site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.). Details...
370m 28/10/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building) , Dublin 8 Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application. Details...
370m 23/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 13/14, Merchant's Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8 Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application. Details...

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