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53 Gardiner Street Upper (corner site with frontage also on Sherrard Street Upper), Dublin 1

Dec 18 2025

Application Received

Feb 19 2026

Decision

Feb 20 2026

Decision Due

Mar 24 2026

Appeal Submitted

Jun 25 2026

Appeal Decision

Submitted: 18 / 12 / 2025
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Appeal Decided
Council Decision:
REFUSE PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the construction of an external bin store located to the front of the building, permission to replace existing front door with new door and all associated site works. (all works address Gardiner Street Upper) The building is a protected structure under the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 (RPS Ref No.3137)

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
230m	26/06/2026	N/A	the rear of no. 11, Sherrard Street Lower, Dublin 1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of modification of existing 2bed apartment to 1bed apartment including relocation of existing external wall of the apartment by 2.1m to increase the size of the existing rear yard, internal modifications, revisions to elevations and all associated site works.	Details...
200m	22/06/2026	N/A	3, Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the restoration of the building at No. 3 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 K2R9 (A Protected Structure RPS 3091) and includes: External works as follows: (i.) removal of non-original PVC windows and replacement with hardwood sliding sash windows, (ii.) removal of non-original front door and replacement with historically correct panelled door. (iii.) reinstatement of missing sidelights and fanlight to front entrance door. (iv.) provision of an AOV to the roof above the stair core, (v.) provision of an entrance gate to front lightwell railing, (vi.) paving and rationalisation of external drainage at the front and rear lightwells, (vii.) provision of 1 no. painted steel stairs in the front well to serve the lower ground floor unit and a new balconette and gallery to provide access from the upper ground floor unit to the rear garden. (viii.) lowering of the window cill to the rear window at upper ground floor level to accommodate French doors. (ix.) at basement level: replacement of non-original door to front light well. Existing rear window and door opening will be widened to accommodate a larger double door opening to the rear light well. Internal works as follows: (x.) removal of non-original fabric including liners, partitions, doors, and staircase at lower ground level (xi.) reinstatement of missing staircase to serve the upper floors within the original location. (xii.) treatment of existing floor joists and stiffening with new joists. (xiii.) repair to extant original cornicing and provision of matching cornicing where missing. (xiv.) provision of new partition walls, (xv.) provision of wet rooms and kitchens for each unit with coordinated services for foul waste, (xvi.) original timber floors are to be retained and reused where possible. Timber joist floors are to be upgraded for fireproofing and acoustics, (xvii.) internal doors to original openings in the corridors are to be replaced with fire doors matching in detail extant doors. (xviii.) provision of modern flush doors in new openings, (xix.) patching and restoration of lath and plaster ceilings where feasible, (xx.) external walls are to be lined with breathable insulation and plastered over internally (xxi.) plastering of internal brick walls, (xxii.) provision of an internal protected Lobby with fire rated doors (upgraded existing doors or new doors where required) in each unit accessed off the communal hallways from the Upper Ground Floor level to Third Floor level, (xxiii.) at Upper Ground Floor: remnants of the architrave to the corridor are to be surveyed, moulded and replicated, (xxiv.) at First Floor Level: one remaining shutter and architrave to be retained and restored, and an extant door and architrave to be restored, (xxv.) at Basement Level: a new replacement insulated floor will be provided throughout with new drainage to serve the unit and each unit above, (xxvi.) removal and replacement of non-original plastered ceilings and wall liners. The development includes all ancillary site works, inclusive of landscaping, lighting and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed suite of works will result in the provision of a 5 no. unit residential building.	Details...
340m	08/06/2026	N/A	80, Saint Ignatius Road, Dublin 7	Focus Housing Association CLG intend to apply for permission for development at 80 Saint Ignatius Road, Dublin 7, D07 C6K4. The proposed development consists of: demolition of all existing 1-2 storey light industrial buildings on the site (c. 2529 sq.m) and associated boundary fencing and gate along St. Ignatius Road and the construction of 39 no. 1 bed apartment units in 4 no. new blocks ranging in height from 1-3 storeys (Block A 2 storeys, Block B, 1-3 Storeys, Block C 1-3 storeys, Block D 2 storeys). All units are intended to provide general needs age friendly homes for independent living residents. Block A provides 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit and a residents communal room with associated W/C (c. 36 sq.m), Block B provides 21 no. 1 bed apartment units, Block C provides 11 no. 1 bed apartment units and Block D provides 6 no. 1 bed apartment units. Pedestrian access to the development will be from the existing site access point along St. Ignatius Road. A new pedestrian access gate and associated boundary fencing will be provided at this location. The development also provides for c. 562 sq.m of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, provision of an ESB substation within Block A, provision of a water tank room, meter room, cleaners storerooms, M&E room and secure bicycle storage area within Block B, provision of a meter room, cleaners storeroom and secure bicycle storage area within Block C, access deck and external stairs associated with Block D, secure independent bin store area, hard and soft landscaping and proposed boundary treatment works, and provision of all other associated required site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c. 0.275ha.	Details...
470m	08/06/2026	N/A	38-42 Hill Street and 36A North Great George's Street, Dublin 1	The development consists of the installation of signage on the Hill Street elevation of the permitted and under construction development, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref: 3546/19 (ABP-306181-19) and DCC Reg. Ref :3061/20 (ABP-308836-20). The proposed development relates to permission for: • 1 no. entrance sign with individual polyester powder coated aluminium acrylic lettering, fixed on a projecting shelf of 150mm, with an overall area of 7.51m x 0.25m, illuminated by a concealed LED light within the shelf. The entrance sign is located over the main entrance onto Hill St. • Amendments to previously permitted signage zone above the permitted café unit onto Hill St. It is proposed to amend the permitted café sign to include for a sign with individual polyester powder coated aluminium acrylic lettering, secret fixed onto an aluminium fascia panel, with an overall area of 1.06m x 0.30m.	Details...
470m	05/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	38-42 Hill Street and 36A North Great George's Street, Dublin 1	The development consists of the installation of signage on the Hill Street elevation of the permitted and under construction development, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref: 3546/19 (ABP-306181-19) and DCC Reg. Ref :3061/20 (ABP-308836-20). The proposed development relates to permission for:• 1 no. entrance sign with individual polyester powder coated aluminium acrylic lettering, fixed on a projecting shelf of 150mm, with an overall area of 7.51m x 0.25m, illuminated by a concealed LED light within the shelf. The entrance sign is located over the main entrance onto Hill St. • Amendments to previously permitted signage zone above the permitted café unit onto Hill St. It is proposed to amend the permitted café sign to include for a sign with individual polyester powder coated aluminium acrylic lettering, secret fixed onto an aluminium fascia panel, with an overall area of 1.06m x 0.30m.	Details...
340m	03/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	80, Saint Ignatius Road, Dublin 7	Focus Housing Association CLG intend to apply for permission for development at 80 Saint Ignatius Road, Dublin 7, D07 C6K4. The proposed development consists of: demolition of all existing 1-2 storey light industrial buildings on the site (c. 2529 sq.m) and associated boundary fencing and gate along St. Ignatius Road and the construction of 39 no. 1 bed apartment units in 4 no. new blocks ranging in height from 1-3 storeys (Block A 2 storeys, Block B, 1-3 Storeys, Block C 1-3 storeys, Block D 2 storeys). All units are intended to provide general needs age friendly homes for independent living residents. Block A provides 1 no. 1 bed apartment unit and a residents communal room with associated W/C (c. 36 sq.m), Block B provides 21 no. 1 bed apartment units, Block C provides 11 no. 1 bed apartment units and Block D provides 6 no. 1 bed apartment units. Pedestrian access to the development will be from the existing site access point along St. Ignatius Road. A new pedestrian access gate and associated boundary fencing will be provided at this location. The development also provides for c. 562 sq.m of communal open space, balconies/ terraces associated with individual apartment units, provision of an ESB substation within Block A, provision of a water tank room, meter room, cleaners storerooms, M&E room and secure bicycle storage area within Block B, provision of a meter room, cleaners storeroom and secure bicycle storage area within Block C, access deck and external stairs associated with Block D, secure independent bin store area, hard and soft landscaping and proposed boundary treatment works, and provision of all other associated required site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of c. 0.275ha.	Details...
290m	13/05/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	98 St. Ignatius Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7	A two storey extension at the rear, comprising of a ground floor extension to the existing ground floor commercial/retail unit and a first floor extension to the existing first floor residential unit.	Details...
330m	08/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	34 Gardiner Place (Development will be in back area of this property with back entrance on 34 Bath Lane), Dublin 1, Dublin, D01V250	The proposal is to transform an unused shed into a public sauna and bathing area. The largest part of the operation would involve removing a section of the roof to allow for natural light and fresh air to flow through. There is already a toilet facility, water supply and electricity on site. The main interior work would involve putting in a drainage system, reflooring everywhere and insulating the walls. The electric sauna would have an 8person capacity and would be located in the sheltered area. There would also be a bath that fits 1-4 people as well as 3 cold shows in the proposed outside area. The space would cater for 1-8 adults per hour each afternoon and evening from 4pm-9pm approximately.	Details...
390m	07/05/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	47/47A Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1	CHANGE OF USE: Full Planning Permission for the following: 1. Change of Use from Office Use to Residential Use 2. Internal and external alterations as necessary, all to provide 6 No. one-bedroom apartments on completion, together with connection to services and all ancillary developments	Details...
490m	01/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Lands to rear of 28, Frederick Street North, Dublin 1, D01 T2W5	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at lands to the rear of 28 Frederick Street North, Dublin 1 D01 T2W5 (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 2977). The proposed development will consist of the construction of a four storey apartment building, comprising 7 no. studio apartment over ground, first, second and third levels. Bin storage, bicycle storage and plant to service the building is accommodated at ground level. The total site area is 135msq and the total Gross Internal Area of the development is 355msq.	Details...
270m	30/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	10, Leo Street, Dublin 7, D07 C6T1	Construction of a single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling.	Details...
230m	28/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Rear of 11, Sherrard Street Lower, Dublin 1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of modification of existing 2 bed apartment to 1 bed apartment including relocation of existing external wall of the apartment by 2.1m to increase the size of the existing rear yard, internal modifications, revisions to elevations and all associated site works.	Details...
210m	20/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	6, Josephine Avenue, Dublin 7	Renovation and extension of the existing two storey terraced house - The development will consist of the renovation of an existing single-story rear extension, the construction of a new first floor with flat roof above the existing extension, the construction of a single-storey flat roof extension directly adjacent to the existing extension and associated modifications to the existing house and fenestration to the rear of the building.	Details...
490m	16/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	5 Saint Brigids Road Lower, Dublin 9, Dublin 9, D09Y2V8	Planning permission for attic conversion with hip to gable roof and dormer to rear roof to accommodate stairs to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front all with associated ancillary works	Details...
160m	01/04/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	81-82 Dorset Street Lower, Dublin 1	Planning permission for alterations to a development originally approved under Reg. Ref. 4596/18. The alterations for which planning permission is sought includes: (i) internal modifications and reconfiguration of the first and second floor levels to provide an additional 2 no. units and a revised unit mix; and (ii) all associated works, including boundary treatments, drainage and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The alterations result in an increase from 6 no. one-bed units (as originally approved under Reg. Ref. 4596/18) to 8 no. units (3 no. studio and 1 no. one-bed units at first floor level, and 3 no. studio and 1 no. one-bed units at second floor level).	Details...
320m	25/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Le Gazin Restaurant, 60 Dorset Street Upper, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 K6W6	RETENTION : Planning Retention Permission for an air extraction duct from the kitchen on the rear (south eastern) elevation.	Details...
210m	24/03/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	1, Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 Y9T1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Works at 1 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, a protected structure, the development will consist of removal of cementitious pointing, repair and repointing in lime mortar using wig or historically correct pointing of front brick façade.	Details...
210m	22/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	1 Gardiner Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01Y9T1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE Works at 1 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, a protected structure, the development will consist of removal of cementitious pointing, repair and repointing in lime mortar using wig or historically correct pointing of front brick façade.	Details...
180m	18/03/2026	GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION	41, Belvedere Road, Dublin 1	RETENTION PERMISSION: Retention planning permission is sought for demolition of existing extension. Demolition of rear and side wall of return and the extension of the existing ground and first floor return. The development relates to previously permitted development under Application No. WEB1164/23 and differs from that permission in that the extension has been constructed at a reduced scale and massing, with a flat roof and parapet detail replacing the pitched roof previously approved. The development is confined to the rear of the property.	Details...
210m	15/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	1 Upper Gardiner Street , Dublin 1, D01 Y9T1	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Works at 1 Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 1, a protected structure, the development will consist of removal of cementitious pointing, repair and repointing in lime mortar using wig or historically correct pointing of front brick façade.	Details...

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Appeal Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION
An Coimisiún Pleanála File Ref.: 501023
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