71 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2

Apr 30 2026

Application Received

May 05 2026

Decision

Jun 24 2026

Decision Due

Submitted: 30 / 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 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.

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30m	10/07/2026	N/A	68 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, D02X337	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: i) Change-of-use from commercial to residential, ii) provision of a mews house with internal parking space, bin and bicycle storage, iii) Removing existing flat roof to the front of the property and construction of a second-floor extension (with rear-facing-dormer window), with proposed balcony at second floor level, over existing ground-and-first-floor space to the front of the property, iv) filling in ponding and provision of 2m high boundary wall to the rear of the site, v) renovation of existing stone party gable wall, vi) construction of part single-storey, part two-storey extension to the rear, vii) rebuilding the original pitched roof (with small dormer to the rear) to match original ridge line and viii) provision of surface and foul drainage and all ancillary site works.	Details...
160m	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...
480m	10/07/2026	N/A	One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2	RED III: Clancourt Management UC, intend to apply for planning permission for development at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the installation of 182 no. Solar PV panels at roof level and on raised roof plant area, amounting to 456 sqm with an electricity generation capacity of 87.36 kW; associated electrical equipment; and, all ancillary works to facilitate the development. This development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) and it is important to note that the planning application may be subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2026 shall apply.	Details...
170m	07/07/2026	N/A	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...
390m	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...
400m	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...
430m	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...
430m	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...
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430m	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...
350m	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...
350m	29/05/2026	N/A	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...
460m	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...
350m	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...
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160m	30/03/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	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...
160m	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...
350m	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...
460m	24/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	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...

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