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The Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, College Street, Dublin 2

Apr 22 2026

Application Received

Apr 23 2026

Decision

Jun 16 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 22 / 04 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The removal of the existing soffit cladding material of The Arts Building (Protected Structure RPS No.2006), and its replacement with a new jointed fibre-cement soffit cladding system to selected colour to the existing metal overhanging structure

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
470m	30/07/2026	N/A	1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street Dublin 2 and 5, 6 & 7 George's Quay, Dublin 2	We, Greybirch Limited, intend to apply for planning permission at this site, of c. 0.1346 ha, at Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street, Dublin 2 and Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay, Dublin 2. The proposed development will amend DCC Reg Ref 5042/22 and will include • Demolition of Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay and replacement with a new two storey building, which includes a retractable roof. • The omission of the roof garden and minor alterations to the elevations on the retained and refurbished Tara Street buildings. • Reduction in the number of permitted concessions from 13 no. units to 9 no. units. • Omit permitted basement extension, resulting in no changes to the existing basement. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal. The remainder of the development will remain as permitted by Reg. Ref. 5042/22.	Details...
300m	30/07/2026	N/A	76, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 X092	Replacement of the existing illuminated building identity signage, with new illuminated signage reflective of the new tenant Mint Velvet.	Details...
350m	30/07/2026	N/A	A c. 0.078 Ha site at Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (all Protected Structures)., The site is generally bound to the south by Pearse Street, and to the north by Brunswick Villas, Dublin 2.	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Esprit Investments Limited intend to apply for permission for development at this c. 0.078 Ha site at Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (all Protected Structures). The site is generally bound to the south by Pearse Street and to the north by Brunswick Villas, Dublin 2. The proposed development, which will provide a total of 21 No. residential units (4 No. 2-bed apartments within Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street and 17 No. apartments (4 No. studios; 11 No. 1-bed units; and 2 No. 2-bed units) within a new residential building), will principally consist of the demolition (628 sq m) of all existing structures to the rear of Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street and the construction of a new part-6 to part-7 storey residential building (1,204 sq m). The development will also include: restoration, repair and internal modification of Nos. 32, 33, 34 and 35 Pearse Street; the change of use of the ground floor level of No. 33 Pearse Street from office to retail (49 sq m) and the first and second floor levels from office to residential (106 sq m); the change of use of the first floor level of No. 34 Pearse Street from retail to residential (53 sq m) and the second floor level from office to residential (53 sq m); the change of use of the first and second floor levels of No. 35 Pearse Street from office to residential (100 sq m); and the provision a single-storey extension to the rear of No. 32 Pearse Street (78 sq m). The existing/permitted uses at ground floor levels of No. 32 Pearse Street (a café/restaurant), No. 34 Pearse Street (retail) and No. 35 Pearse Street (retail) will remain unchanged. The existing uses at first and second floor levels of No. 32 Pearse Street (a residential unit) will also remain unchanged. The development will also include: elevational works to Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street, comprising the repair, cleaning and repointing of the brickwork; the removal of non-original render to the rear elevations of Nos. 33 and 35; the reinstatement of multi-pane sash windows to the rear elevations of Nos. 32-35 Pearse Street; hard and soft landscaping; bicycle parking; blue/green roofs; bin storage; plant; gates; and all associated site development works above and below ground.	Details...
440m	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...
270m	28/07/2026	N/A	28/29, Victoria's Secret, Grafton Street, Dublin 2	Huntstown Bioenergy Unlimited Company intend to apply for permission for development at 28 / 29 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 C953. The development will consist of the change of use from retail use to retail use for the sale of cosmetics and beauty products use at basement, ground and first floor levels only to include the removal of the internal retail fit-out across all levels from basement to third floor level (no change of use at second or third floor level); and the removal of existing external signage. No further alterations or further works are proposed to the building as part of this application. The site is located within the Proposed Special Planning Control Scheme for Grafton Street and Environs 2026-2036.	Details...
270m	24/07/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	28/29, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 C953	CHANGE OF USE:Huntstown Bioenergy Unlimited Company intend to apply for permission for development at 28 / 29 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 C953. The development will consist of the change of use from retail use to retail use for the sale of cosmetics and beauty products use at basement, ground and first floor levels only to include the removal of the internal retail fit-out across all levels from basement to third floor level (no change of use at second or third floor level); and the removal of existing external signage. No further alterations or further works are proposed to the building as part of this application. The site is located within the Proposed Special Planning Control Scheme for Grafton Street and Environs 2026-2036.	Details...
270m	24/07/2026	N/A	28/29, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02H798	The development will consist of the upgrade of the existing shopfront at both the Grafton Street and Lemon Street elevations including removal of existing shopfront and signage together with the replacement of the façade finish and an increase in the shopfront fascia height by approx. 0.7 m at ground floor level; increased level of glazing with 3 no. new shopfront windows at Grafton Street and 5 no. new shopfront windows at Lemon Street; relocation and redesign of the front entrance doors to the corner of the building at the intersection of Grafton Street and Lemon Street; removal of 2 no. entrances at Lemon Street and associated internal stairs from basement to first floor levels and the introduction of 2 no. new entrances with accompanying new internal stair and platform lift from ground floor level to basement level; and the removal of the internal spiral stairs at first floor level together with all associated site development works to facilitate this. No further alterations or further works are proposed to the building as part of this application. The site is located within the Proposed Special Planning Control Scheme for Grafton Street and Environs 2026-2036.	Details...
470m	21/07/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street & 5, 6, 7 George's Quay, Dublin 2	We, Greybirch Limited, intend to apply for planning permission at this site, of c. 0.1346 ha, at Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street, Dublin 2 (D02X995, D02EP64, D02YD53, D02YD52, D02Y662, D02F991) and Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay, Dublin 2, (D02FR63, D02KW29). The proposed development will amend DCC Reg Ref 5042/22 and will include • Demolition of Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay and replacement with a new two storey building, which includes a retractable roof. • The omission of the roof garden and minor alterations to the elevations on the retained and refurbished Tara Street buildings. • Reduction in the number of permitted concessions from 13 no. units to 9 no. units. • Omit permitted basement extension, resulting in no changes to the existing basement. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal. The remainder of the development will remain as permitted by Reg. Ref. 5042/22.	Details...
440m	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...
120m	02/07/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Retail Unit, 1 & 2, 40-43, Nassau Street, Dublin 2	Victoria's Secret Ltd. Intend to apply for planning permission for the development at Retail Unit 1 & 2, 40 – 43 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the erection of two no. fascia mounted, halo illuminated signs at ground floor level.	Details...
120m	01/07/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Retail Unit 1 & 2, 40-43 Nassau Street, Dublin 2	Victoria's Secrets Ltd. Intend to apply for planning permission for the development at Retail Unit 1 & 2, 40 – 43 Nassau Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the erection of two no. fascia mounted, halo illuminated signs at ground floor level.	Details...
120m	29/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Retail Unit 1 & 2, 40-43 Nassau Street, D02 K330, Dublin 2	Victoria's Secret intend to apply for planning permission for the development at Retail Unit 1 & 2, 40 – 43 Nassau Street, D02 K330, Dublin 2 Ireland. The development will consist of the erection of two no. fascia mounted, halo illuminated signs at ground floor level.	Details...
470m	25/06/2026	N/A	13/14 Dame Court, Dublin 2, D02 K122	change of use of the first, second and third floors from Nightclub to Boutique Hotel, having total of 14 bedrooms; to include for removal of a 20sqm lightweight structure to the rear at first floor; the provision of 3 no. balconies serving bedrooms to the rear; the provision of a lift serving all floors and associated works; the lowering of the basement and ground floors (both in restaurant use) by 1030mm enabling existing two entrance points to have level universal/disabled access; the reinstatement of a 1.1m wide brick opening to the southern entrance to be similar to the northern entrance and the provision of new front windows and doors at ground level and a new painted sign on the existing fascia and three no. traditional retractable canopies. The existing uses as licensed restaurant on basement and ground floors and rooftop bar and terrace at fourth floor level will be retained.	Details...
300m	23/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	76 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 X092	Replacement of the existing illuminated building identity signage, with new illuminated signage reflective of the new tenant Mint Velvet.	Details...
390m	23/06/2026	N/A	14 South William Street, and 1 Castle Market, Dublin 2 D02K857	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin City Council –Planning permission is sought by Kivaway Limited, for a change of use of the former Gourmet Burger Restaurant building, 14 South William Street, and 1 Castle Market, Dublin 2 D02 K857. (Protected Structure) from use as a licensed restaurant to use as a gastropub. The two storey over basement building, 336.25 sq.m.in extent, will be refurbished internally consistent with its protected status and fitted out as a gastropub. The building will be repaired and restored externally and new identification signage will be located within the facia. The proposal involves the provision of all supporting services for the proposed use. The premises is within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).	Details...
300m	22/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	76 Grafton Street, Dublin 2	Replacement of the existing illuminated building identity signage, with new illuminated signage reflective of the new tenant Mint Velvet.	Details...
120m	17/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Ground Floor Units 1 & 2, 60 Dawson Street, Dublin 2	The proposed development comprises of an amalgamation of Retail Unit 1 (613 sq.m) and Retail Unit 2 (176 sq.m) at ground floor level to provide a single amalgamated retail unit with a floorspace of approximately 789 sq.m through the removal of an internal partition wall that separates the two units. All works required to facilitate the proposed amalgamation comprise solely of internal alterations and will not result in any external alterations to the existing / permitted building.	Details...
240m	15/06/2026	N/A	Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.	Details...
300m	11/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	76, Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 X092	Replacement of the existing illuminated building identity signage, with new illuminated signage reflective of the new tenant Mint Velvet.	Details...
360m	28/05/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	College House, College Square, Townsend Street, Dublin 2	The College Square development is located onto Townsend St, Tara Street, Poolbeg Street & Theatre Royal Way, Dublin 2. The proposed development relates to a temporary five-year permission for: • 1 no. ‘LED Wall’ comprising the installation of a transparent LED film onto the internal façade at ground level of the existing venue reception unit located on the south and south-east elevations onto Townsend St and Theatre Royal Way. The ‘LED Wall’ has an overall area of 7.45m x 21.92m and will display soft moving imagery related to Workday only. • 1 no. ‘LED Wall’ comprising the installation of a transparent LED film onto the internal façade at ground level of the existing office reception located on the north and north-west elevations onto Poolbeg St and Theatre Royal Way. The ‘LED Wall’ has an overall area of 7.45m x 10.12m and will display soft moving imagery related to Workday only.	Details...

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