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Site at Former AIB Bank, 37 & 38, O'Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01XR67

Mar 03 2026

Application Received

Apr 24 2026

Further Info. Requested

Apr 24 2026

Decision

Apr 27 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 03 / 03 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for Change of use, extensions and internal allerations to an existing 4 storey over basement with mezzanine floor between ground and first floor building at the former AIB Bank, no 37 & 38 O Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street. Dublin D01 XR67. The building is a Protected Structure - RPS 6021 and in an architectural conservation area. The change of use consists of change from a bank and associated offices and storage use to restaurant / bar and associated kitchen, toilets and storage use at ground floor and part of the basement with residential use consisting of 20 no. one bedroom studio apartments on upper floors, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors respectively, with associated storage use in part of the basement. The residential use is to be accessed from an existing entrance off Parnell Street with bicycle and storage facilities serving the residential use at basement level. The restaurant /bar use is to be accessed off an existing entrance off O'Connell Street Upper, a new entrance off O'Connell Street Upper and an existing entrance at the junction of O'Connell Street Upper and Parnell Street with storage and staff facilities, including bicycle storage, at basement level. The extensions and alterations are to consist of the extension and remodelling of the existing 20th century stairs and lift to the rear of the building, extensions within the footprint of the building to accommodate residential use at third floor level and a new mezzanine floor between the ground and first floor to serve the proposed restaurant / bar, the removal of 3 no existing 20th century staircases and number of internal walls at each level to facilitate the restaurant / bar and residential use. The alterations to the elevations are to consist of a new entrance, remodelling of two no existing bays containing existing ATMs to match the existing openings and glazing, new canopies, new glazed screens to new outdoor seating area to the ground floor of O'Connell Street Upper and signage to O'Connell Street Upper and Parnell Street and a new cellar hatch door in foothpath to Parnell Street together with all associated site works.

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210m 13/07/2026 N/A Nos. 16-19 Rutland Place, Dublin 1, (located to the rear of Nos 16-19 North Great George's Street all of which, are Protected Structures) PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Sevona Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to DCC Reg. Ref. 3747/23 (ACP Ref. 319653-24) at this c. 0.0846ha site located at Nos. 16-19 Rutland Place, Dublin 1 (located to the rear of Nos. 16-19 North Great George’s Street, all of which are Protected Structures) (RPS Nos. 3191, 3192, 3193, and 3194). The proposed amendments are comprised of internal alterations to the permitted layout at first, second, and third floor levels to facilitate a revised unit mix of 4 No. Studio apartment units; 17 No. 1-Bedroom apartment units; 1 No. 2-Bedroom, 4-Person apartment unit; 3 No. 3-Bedroom, 4-Person apartment units; and 1 No. 3-Bedroom, 5-Person apartment unit, representing an overall increase in the number of apartment units provided from 20 No. units to 26 No. units in total. The proposed amendments are also comprised of alterations and reconfiguration to the internal layout, including amendments to internal party walls at first, second, and third floor levels; Relocation of lift and A.O.V system at ground, first, second, and third floor levels; Modification to fenestration on front elevation to apartment unit A-1-04 at first floor level and apartment unit A-2-12 at second floor level consisting of the replacement of previously permitted single large opening at both levels with two smaller openings to reflect internal changes; The omission of previously permitted louvre openings to balconies on south-eastern side elevation at first, and second floor levels per Condition No. 5 of granted permission; Modification to building line at third floor and roof level to simplify the roof arrangement and remove previously permitted recesses; The omission of 2 No. previously permitted openings to the plant rooms on the north/south/east/west rear building façade; The addition of 8 No. bicycle parking spaces to the rear courtyard and relocation of stands; and all other associated development works above and below ground. Details...
450m 09/07/2026 N/A Unit 1, Talbot Mall, Talbot Street, Dublin 1 The erection of a new operator signage on the fascia and three clipper frame signs on the interior of the windows. The development includes all works associated with the proposed development. Details...
210m 08/07/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Nos. 16-19 Rutland Place, Dublin 1, (located to the rear of Nos 16-19 North Great George's Street all of which, are Protected Structures) PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Sevona Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to DCC Reg. Ref. 3747/23 (ACP Ref. 319653-24) at this c. 0.0846ha site located at Nos. 16-19 Rutland Place, Dublin 1 (located to the rear of Nos. 16-19 North Great George’s Street, all of which are Protected Structures) (RPS Nos. 3191, 3192, 3193, and 3194). The proposed amendments are comprised of internal alterations to the permitted layout at first, second, and third floor levels to facilitate a revised unit mix of 4 No. Studio apartment units; 17 No. 1-Bedroom apartment units; 1 No. 2-Bedroom, 4-Person apartment unit; 3 No. 3-Bedroom, 4-Person apartment units; and 1 No. 3-Bedroom, 5-Person apartment unit, representing an overall increase in the number of apartment units provided from 20 No. units to 26 No. units in total. The proposed amendments are also comprised of alterations and reconfiguration to the internal layout, including amendments to internal party walls at first, second, and third floor levels; Relocation of lift and A.O.V system at ground, first, second, and third floor levels; Modification to fenestration on front elevation to apartment unit A-1-04 at first floor level and apartment unit A-2-12 at second floor level consisting of the replacement of previously permitted single large opening at both levels with two smaller openings to reflect internal changes; The omission of previously permitted louvre openings to balconies on south-eastern side elevation at first, and second floor levels per Condition No. 5 of granted permission; Modification to building line at third floor and roof level to simplify the roof arrangement and remove previously permitted recesses; The omission of 2 No. previously permitted openings to the plant rooms on the north/south/east/west rear building façade; The addition of 8 No. bicycle parking spaces to the rear courtyard and relocation of stands; and all other associated development works above and below ground. Details...
480m 25/06/2026 N/A Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1 We, JSC Properties Ltd, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the change of use of Unit 20 at first floor level from retail use to restaurant use. The proposed development includes associated internal alterations to the subject unit, including works to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated works. Details...
450m 22/06/2026 N/A 23 Mary Street / Jervis Centre, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A new glazed shopfront within existing structural openings and signage to include 1no. new facade logo sign with individually illuminated letters on a Protected Structure under the 2022-2028 Dublin City development plan Ref No. 5059 (Upper floor facade only) within an architectural conservation area. Details...
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500m 08/06/2026 GRANT PERMISSION McDonald's Restuarant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59 We, McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at McDonalds’s restaurant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59. The development will consist of the replacement of an external door on Mary Street with new bi-folding doors with fixed glazing panel, with an associated flashing beacon and automated alarm system. Details...
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