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30 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2

Jan 22 2026

Application Received

Mar 18 2026

Decision Due

Mar 18 2026

Decision
  • Submitted: 22 / 01 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Retention Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION : The signage comprises (a) a non-illuminated sign affixed to the existing front gates measuring 500mm x 800mm, and (b) non-illuminated window signage applied to the basement-level front window. The signage will not structurally or materially alter the historic fabric and does not involve any permanent fixing that would adversely affect the character of the Protected Structure.

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190m 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...
480m 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...
210m 28/07/2026 N/A 25-28 and 28-31 Adelaide Road,, Dublin 2., The site also fronts onto Charlemont Place to the south. Westlink Florian Devco Limited intend to apply for planning permission at 25-28 and 29-31 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site also fronts onto Charlemont Place to the south. The proposed development consists of amendments to the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4816/22. The proposed amendments consist of the following: • Replacement of permitted bicycle stair access to basement, with two bicycle lifts at an updated location to Charlemont Place; • Relocation of permitted café on Charlemont Place to a position further east along the southern elevation. The café will decrease from 151 sqm (permitted) to 119 sqm (proposed); • Building line amended at north and south atrium entrances and at 5th floor level northwest corner; • Omission of small south facing terraces and replacement with double height atrium amenity spaces; • Changes to permitted terraces on 6th & 7th floor to refine the building massing, including increase to size of northwest terrace at 6th floor level only, omission of small west terraces, reduction in length of east terraces and omission of north terrace at 7th floor level; • Revisions to elevational treatment of facades at the upper two floors; • Revision to plant screen height; • Internal reconfiguration of building layout including reception area, atrium and cores and; • All associated and consequential amendments to the permitted scheme. There is an increase of 26 sqm of gross floor area from the permitted development. Details...
290m 23/07/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 41 Warner's Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 YH50 PERMISSION & RETENTION; We Aisling & Tadhg Grimley, intend to apply for Planning Retention Permission at 41 Warner's Lane, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 YH50 for changes made during construction from the planning permission granted under PA. 3554/98 1. On West Elevation / Rear Elevation – The brick chimney has been removed from the gable and relocated internally. The chimney is not located at the centre of the apex and is positioned to the left of the apex to the rear, behind the parapet wall. The brick soldier course over the windows and doors has been removed. 2. On East Elevation / Front Elevation – The blockwork peak over the front wall above the garage door has been omitted. A flat roof is now present in this location in lieu of the previously indicated peaked roof. The brick soldier course over the windows and doors has been removed. The front wall has been reduced in height. The double doors to the front elevation have been altered to a single door with reduced height. A porch has been constructed to the front elevation. 3. On South Elevation / Left Elevation – The omission of the blockwork peak over the front wall above the garage door is visible from the side elevations, with a flat roof now present in this location. The glazing over the courtyard/ staircase area has changed, being only partially glazed. 4. On North Elevation / Right Elevation – The omission of the blockwork peak over the front wall above the garage door is visible from the side elevations, with a flat roof now present in this location. The rooflight shown on the original planning drawings has been omitted and was not constructed on site. 5. The Roof – The glazing over the courtyard / staircase area has changed. This area is now only partially glazed. A flat roof is present over the front garage / entrance wall area in lieu of the previously granted peaked roof. The rooflight shown on the original planning drawings has not been constructed. 6. With connection to existing services and all associated site works. Details...
120m 10/07/2026 N/A Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of :The provision of a new passenger lift, accessible from the main entrance, serving from lower ground floor level to first floor level of the main hospital building, a protected structure (RPS Ref. no. 39); The formation of a new passageway through the undercroft space of the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs to access the proposed new lift; The removal of an area of floor to the existing ground floor consultant's room, replacing this with a lower area of flooring to provide level access from entrance level to the proposed lift; The provision of cross-corridor doors to lower ground floor level to form a protected lobby around the new lift and stairs flight; The reorganisation of ancillary rooms to the lower ground floor and first floor level arising out of the impact of the new lift shaft; The provision of architectural treatments to and around the proposed lift shaft to the consultant's room at ground floor level to mitigate the conservation impact of the proposed works; The provision of a new stairs flight linking entrance level to lower ground floor level underneath the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs involving removal of a small area of floor; The adjustment of the original main entrance doors of the hospital building to reverse the door swing and facilitate better access to the new lift provided; The replacement of the lift cars and mechanisms to the existing main passenger lift and existing goods lift, and the removal of the existing, non-original, fire rated joinery doors to these lifts as they will no longer be required; Minor ancillary works, such as the making good of finishes, associated with the provision of the above. Details...
120m 07/07/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02 XK51 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of The provision of a new passenger lift, accessible from the main entrance, serving from lower ground floor level to first floor level of the main hospital building, a protected structure (RPS Ref. no. 39); The formation of a new passageway through the undercroft space of the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs to access the proposed new lift; The removal of an area of floor to the existing ground floor consultant’s room, replacing this with a lower area of flooring to provide level access from entrance level to the proposed lift; The provision of cross-corridor doors to lower ground floor level to form a protected lobby around the new lift and stairs flight; The reorganisation of ancillary rooms to the lower ground floor and first floor level arising out of the impact of the new lift shaft; The provision of architectural treatments to and around the proposed lift shaft to the consultant’s room at ground floor level to mitigate the conservation impact of the proposed works; The provision of a new stairs flight linking entrance level to lower ground floor level underneath the eastern flight of the main entrance hall stairs involving removal of a small area of floor; The adjustment of the original main entrance doors of the hospital building to reverse the door swing and facilitate better access to the new lift provided; The replacement of the lift cars and mechanisms to the existing main passenger lift and existing goods lift, and the removal of the existing, non-original, fire rated joinery doors to these lifts as they will no longer be required; Minor ancillary works, such as the making good of finishes, associated with the provision of the above. Details...
440m 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...
450m 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...
460m 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...
460m 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...
460m 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...
340m 11/06/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 48 Warner’s Lane (to the rear of 48 Dartmouth Square East, Dublin 6) Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4313/24. The alterations will include the following; 1. Omission of previously approved basement 2. Minor changes to window arrangement of west facade 3. Minor changes to window arrangement of east facade 4. Alterations to the layout of the single storey entrance hall and WC 5. Revised design of boundary wall facing Warners Lane 6. Provision of external store to rear garden The development will include all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure, and drainage necessary to facilitate the works. Details...
330m 05/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 48 Warner's Lane(to the rear of 48 Dartmouth Square East, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. 4313/24. The alterations will include the following; 1. Omission of previously approved basement 2. Minor changes to window arrangement of west facade 3. Minor changes to window arrangement of east facade 4. Alterations to the layout of the single storey entrance hall and WC 5. Revised design of boundary wall facing Warners Lane 6. Provision of external store to rear garden The development will include all associated site works including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure, and drainage necessary to facilitate the works. Details...
340m 29/05/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 10, Leeson Street Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 4, D04 DE48 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: WE J & P United Holdings Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for development at 10 Leeson Street Upper, Ranelagh, Dublin 4. D04 DE48, a Recorded Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No. 4464. The proposed works consist of 1. Material alterations and proposed apartment fit-out and fire safety upgrade to existing apartment units. 2. The proposed alterations will consist of 7 no. apartments, 4 no. studios, 2 no. 1-bed units and 1 no. 2-bed unit. 3. Removal of all non-original building fabric and modern additions including all mechanical and electrical services and installations. 4. Conservation renewal and repair to all existing and or damaged period fabric and decorative elements including all internal and external joinery, flooring etc. All existing original sash windows/openings restored and repaired where possible. All non-original sash windows replaced with new sets to match original detail. 5. Removal of cement mortar / render to original brick (front and rear) and re-pointed with lime mortar to original detail. Original masonry to boundary walls repaired and re-pointed also. 6. All within a 4-storey over basement terraced Georgian building, part of the record of Protected Structures, RPS Ref. No. 4464 Details...
410m 01/05/2026 REFUSE PERMISSION 2, Grand Parade, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the installation of telecommunications equipment including 6 No. rooftop ballast mounted antennae, 2 No. ballast mounted dishes, remote radio units (RRU's), GPS, site lamp, cable management, cable tray, vertical ladders with double ring and safety rail, handrail, cabinets and all associated site development works on the building rooftop of protected structure (RPS 3280) to provide for high-speed wireless data and broadband services. Details...
50m 30/04/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 71 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of a change of use from office to multi-unit residential use. The proposed development will consist of 7 no. apartments (1no. three-bedroom, 1 no. two-bedroom, 3 no. one-bedroom, 2 no. studio). All within a four-storey over basement Georgian terraced building. Demolition of existing rear return from ground floor to first floor, & construction of new three-storey over basement rear return to include an additional floor at second floor level. Internal alterations including new internal partition walls to adapt to new apartment layouts and regulations. Removal of non-original building fabric and modern additions including mechanical and electrical services and installations. Minor alterations to front basement stairwell to provide for new stair access to basement level. Minor alteration to openings to the rear basement, render removal to rear elevation, and provision of an AOV to the rear. Conservation repairs to existing historic detail and decorative elements: joinery, railings, flooring, plasterwork, etc. All existing sash windows to be restored and repaired. Repairs to rear façade renders, and repairs and re-pointing to original masonry to boundary walls. New doorcase to front façade. Details...
340m 10/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 75 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 PR50 The proposed development will consist of: The construction of two single storey extensions at level 06 to provide additional office accommodation (160 sqm); Replacement of curtain wall facade to the north and south of the building at level 06, including new sliding and swing access doors onto terraces; Replacement of glazed doors at the level 05 north terrace; Replacement of stone cladding above glazing at level 05 with metal cladding; Upgrades to the existing outdoor terraces at fifth and sixth floor levels; Additional plant and pv panels at roof level; Extending parapet by 300mm in height at roof level to allow for an improved waterproofing detail at the roof / wall junction; Minor alterations to front elevation and existing canopy at ground floor level; Replacement of Universal Access platform lift at ground floor level; New side gate for existing vehicular entrance onto St. Stephen’s Green; The provision of 30 no. additional bicycle spaces at basement level and; All associated site development works. Details...
340m 03/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 2-3 Wilton Park Dublin 2. CHANGE OF USE Dublin City Council: IPUT plc intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site 2-3 Wilton Park, Dublin 2. The proposed development will consist of: 1. Change of use and internal alterations associated with the following: A) Part of the lower ground floor level of 2 Wilton Park and 3 Wilton Park from fitness centre use (c. 399 sq m), food market and ancillary storage use (c. 698 sq m) to Gallery/Studio (c. 399 sq m), Restaurant (c. 177 sq m), and Gym (c. 521 sq m). B) Part of the ground floor at 2 Wilton Park from fitness centre use (c. 65 sq m), and retail services use (c. 160 sq m), to Cultural space (c. 65 sq m) and café/food market use (c. 160 sq m). 2. The replacement of two glass panels with louvre panels at the north-west Lad Lane elevation at ground floor level of 2 Wilton Park; and 3. All associated ancillary works above and below ground. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, during its public opening hours (9.00a.m – 4.30p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Details...
190m 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...
340m 25/03/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 75, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 PR50 The proposed development will consist of: • The provision of a new plant screen at root level, to provide for plant space within the enclosed area and; • All associated site development works. Details...

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