29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02 WD93

Nov 25 2025

Application Received

Jan 27 2026

Decision

Jan 28 2026

Decision Due

Mar 09 2026

Granted

Aug 07 2026

Commencement Notice

Aug 24 2026

Commencement Started

Submitted: 25 / 11 / 2025
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission sought by Ms. Rita McGlade for the internal refurbishment and remodelling of this 135 sq. metre, front to back, two storey, own-door apartment, located between lower ground floor and upper ground floor levels at 29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02WD93, this being a protected structure. No external works are involved other than the proposed insertion of a small oriel window in the side (laneway) wall to give natural light to the stairwell.

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Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
460m	10/09/2026	N/A	Catholic University School, 89-92 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KC81	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Modifications to previously approved Planning Permissions granted by Dublin City Council for developments on this site. Numbers 89,90,91+92 Leeson Street Lower are Protected Structures Ref. Numbers 4444, 4445, 4446 and 4447 on the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures. 1: Application Ref. No. 5010/22 The provision of solar panels on the south/west facing inner roof slope of No. 91 and 92 Leeson Street Lower, which are Protected Structures Ref Number 4446 and 4447 on the DCC Record of Protected Structures. 2:Application Ref. No. WEB5088/25 An additional floor on the building referred to as Block D which is in the south/east corner of the campus. The proposed new floor is to accommodate a soft surfaced multipurpose external recreational space, including an equipment store, on the roof of this building. The works will involve modifications to and the extension of the service cores at the eastern + western ends for access/egress to the proposed new space and the addition of a steel structure over the open area to support protective netting and lighting.	Details...
150m	08/09/2026	N/A	145 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 County Dublin	The upgrade of an existing 2.1m x 3.2m illuminated lightbox advertising display to a 1.92m x 3.52m digital advertising display on the western elevation of no. 145 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, together with all associated site works and services. In the event of planning permission being granted, 3 no. existing advertising panels measuring 1.84m x 1.24m each at no. 69 North Strand Road, Dublin 3, and an existing advertising display measuring 2.1m x 1.4m at the Padraig Pearse pub, Erne Street Lower, Dublin 2, will be permanently decommissioned and removed.	Details...
420m	29/07/2026	N/A	21 Westland Row, The University College of Dublin, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.	Details...
420m	09/07/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	21 Westland Row, The University Of Dublin Trinity College, Westland Row, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.	Details...
100m	06/07/2026	N/A	76, Abbey International Finance Limited, Merrion Square South, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Abbey international Finance limited, intend to apply to, Dublin City Council for permission for development at 76 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 Y76. The site is a Protected Structure (Record of Protected Structures Ref. 5174) Located within a Conservation Area (Zone Z8) . The development consists of the removal of stud infill within the existing arch, between the two ground floor rooms, the installation of slim profile glazed steel doors within the arched opening, and repointing of brickwork to the front facade. All in accordance with conservation specifications.	Details...
340m	01/07/2026	N/A	8 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 E033	PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: Planning permission for: 1) Remodelling of the rear yard to include a screened garden area for the rear mews house, reduced car parking area, an enclosure around an existing freestanding backup generator and bin store, cycle parking in the under croft to the mews, and other landscaping; 2) Replacement of non-original window to the front at basement level with timber sash window; 3) Replacement of non-original window in rear return at first floor level with timber sash window; 4) Removal of the platform lift from street level to basement level to the front of the building, glass balustrade and screed wash to flagstones; and 5) Introduction of new door between the kitchenette in the basement beneath the entrance steps and front cellar. Retention permission for : 1) The use of the premises as Medical and Related Consultants including the use of the top floor as clinic support offices; 2) Single storey timber clad lean-to structure to the return at rear housing plant and equipment; 3) Ductwork and mechanical ventilation equipment installed to the rear of building; 4) Amendments to the internal layout including partition walls at basement level to form treatment rooms and laboratories; a new toilet layout at ground floor in the rear return; partition walls and alterations to opening between two rooms at rear of first floor level to form a scan room; partition walls and opening in an internal wall and blocking up of existing door at rear of second floor level to form a bathroom; and repositioning of an existing partition wall in the front room at third floor level; and 5) Closure of window openings on the rear elevation at basement and at ground floor on the rear return	Details...
220m	30/06/2026	N/A	130, Baggot Street Lower, 33/37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XN61	PROTECTED STRUCTURE Dublin City Council - Planning permission is sought by Dairy Hill Property Ltd. to carry out a development at a site comprising the vacant former Ulster Bank premises at 130 Baggot Street Lower, a Protected Structure, and the adjoining buildings at 33, 34, 35-36 and 37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2. The development consists of a) the conservation, restoration, extension, partial demolitions and change of use of 130 Baggot Street Lower from a vacant bank building to a licensed restaurant, bar, speakeasy and boutique hotel; b) the demolition of the buildings at 34-37 Pembroke Street Lower, (demolition previously approved under plan number 3327/20) and to construct in their place a new building, 6 storey over basement, as an extension of the hotel development and c) the refurbishment and change of use of 33 Pembroke Street Lower from ground floor retail and wellness and therapy clinics/ consultancy units overhead to use as part of the hotel development, including demolition of existing unoriginal three-storey return structures and construction of a new part single-storey, part-three storey return. The main hotel access would be from Pembroke Street Lower. There would be a 93-seat licensed restaurant & bar in the former banking hall at the ground floor of 130 Baggot Street Lower, a 36-seat speakeasy bar in the former bank vaults in the basement of 130 Baggot Street Lower, and a café unit in the ground floor of 33 Pembroke Street Lower with wellness and gym facilities behind for hotel guests. The upper floors would be bedrooms for the hotel. The boutique hotel would consist of 37 bedrooms with lifestyle concierge service, private residents’ lounge and spa. The development would have a total floor area of 2632.66 square metres. The development will contain all the relevant supporting services including green roofs and plant screens at roof level.	Details...
120m	19/06/2026	N/A	73 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02WK75	PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The application consists of amendments to previously granted Ref.3124/24 , the repair and refurbishment of the existing mews , A PROTECTED STRUCTURE , into a residence for accommodation requirements associated with the duties of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) based at 73 Merrion Square . The amendments consist of 1. Alterations to the vehicular and pedestrian access to the residence and the existing car park to the rear of number 73 Merrion Square. 2 . Conservation of all ground floor structural elements and demolition of non-original staircase enclosure. 3. Relocation and amendment of the private open space , entrance and ancillary accommodation at ground floor level , incorporating an additional 7Sq. m of floor space over the previously granted permission. 4. Conservation of the entirety of the existing north facade. 5. Alterations to the proposed internal partition arrangement of the first floor of the residence. 6. Revised external landscaping associated with the above .	Details...
210m	16/06/2026	N/A	12,Hume Street, Dublin 2 D02 XN44	PROTECTED STRUCTURE Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980)	Details...
210m	15/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	12 Hume Street, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980).	Details...
210m	11/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	12 Hume Street, South - East Inner City Dublin 2 D02 XN44	PROTECTED STRUCTURE Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980)	Details...
400m	02/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	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...
400m	27/03/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	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...
460m	25/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Catholic University School, 89-92 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KC81	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Modifications to previously approved Planning Permissions granted by Dublin City Council for developments on this site. Numbers 89, 90, 91+92 Leeson Street Lower are Protected Structures Ref. Numbers 4444, 4445, 4446 and 4447 on the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures. 1: Application Ref. No. 5010/22 The provision of solar panels on the south/west facing inner roof slope of No. 91 and 92 Leeson Street Lower, which are Protected Structures Ref Number 4446 and 4447 on the DCC Record of Protected Structures. 2:Application Ref. No. WEB5088/25 An additional floor on the building referred to as Block D which is in the south/east corner of the campus. The proposed new floor is to accommodate a soft surfaced multipurpose external recreational space, including an equipment store, on the roof of this building. The works will involve modifications to and the extension of the service cores at the eastern + western ends for access/egress to the proposed new space and the addition of a steel structure over the open area to support protective netting and lighting.	Details...
400m	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...
430m	18/03/2026	REFUSE PERMISSION	A 0.0376 Ha. site at Nos. 24 and 25, Frederick Street South, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURES: 24 South Frederick St Propco Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this 0.0376 Ha. site at Nos. 24 and 25 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2 (both Protected Structures). The development will consist of: the change of use of part of the ground floor from gallery to hotel and café use, and the change of use of the lower ground, first, second and third floors from gallery, office, yoga studios and residential to hotel use. The hotel development, which will comprise 19 No. en-suite bedrooms and ancillary areas, will be operationally linked to the Trinity Townhouse Hotel located at Nos. 12, 29 and 30 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2. The development will increase the gross floor area of Nos. 24 and 25 Frederick Street South by 16 sq m (from c. 925 sq m to c. 941 sq m) and will include: internal room modifications; the provision of a link between No. 24 and 25 at ground floor level; the replacement of the non-original PVC windows to the rear of the existing properties with timber sliding sash windows; signage; bin storage; plant; and all associated site works above and below ground. The development will comprise a multi-use building including hotel (870 sq m), café (49 sq m) and art gallery (22 sq m).	Details...
240m	06/02/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	44/45, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 WE19	IPUT plc. Intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site, 44-45 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 (D02 WE19). The development will consist of the following works: Replacement of existing (4th Floor) mansard roof level (c.144 sqm) by new roof level (c. 260 sq m), with associated increase of c. 570mm in overall height, to include continuous full-height glazing and external terraces to South and West, and associated external escape staircase; Extension at rear (4-storey over basement, with plant room at basement and ground floor and ancillary office floors above, total area c. 194 sqm); Install external accessible-access platform lift (from basement to footpath level onto St. Stephen’s Green), with associated infrastructure, including changes to street level railings and plinth wall; Replacement of all existing windows with new double-glazed windows; Removal of old basement level plant and replacement with more efficient new plant; Reconfigured internal layouts and installation of internal insulation and drylining; and all associated landscaping and other site works.	Details...
400m	22/01/2026	GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION	35 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2, D02KH30	PROTECTED STRUCTURE. STADIA CAPITAL LIMITED INTEND TO APPLY FOR RETENTION PERMISSION For development at this site, No. 35 MerrionSquare East, Dublin 2, D02 KH30, A Protected Structure, on the corner of Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2,. The development consists of 1. The repointing of the entire external walls in lime mortar with a wig and tuck finish including the removal of the sand/cement render to the basement walls and its replacement with lime render with a wood float finish. 2. The removal of hard wall plaster to the walls and ceilings in the basement and its replacement with lime mortar render. 3. The installation of new sanitary facilities on the ground floor 4. The removal of the pvc rooflight over the stairwell and its replacement with a new lantern style rooflight. 5. Mechanicaland electrical services upgrade works. 6. Necessary structural interventions to stabilise floors and walls. And all ancillaryworks.	Details...
430m	19/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	33 Alexander Court, 11-14 Fenian Street, Dublin 2	Sherborough Enterprises Ltd. is making an application for a Planning Permission to Dublin City Council for a 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...
400m	16/01/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	35 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: STADIA CAPITAL LIMITED INTEND TO APPLY FOR RETENTION PERMISSION For development at this site No. 35 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2, D02 KH30, A Protected Structure, on the corner of Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2,. The development consists of 1.The re-pointing of the entire external walls in lime mortar with a wig and tuck finish including the removal of the sand/cement render to the basement walls and its replacement with lime render with a wood float finish. 2. The removal of hard wall plaster to the walls and ceilings in the basement and its replacement with lime mortar render. 3. The installation of new sanitary facilities on the ground floor 4. The removal of the pvc rooflight over the stairwell and its replacement with a new lantern style rooflight. 5. Mechanical and electrical services upgrade works. 6. Necessary structural interventions to stabilise floors and walls. And all ancillary works.	Details...

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Notice Submitted: 07 / 08 / 2026
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