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Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8

Jun 22 2026

Application Received

Aug 14 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 22 / 06 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Registered Application
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the development at Merchants Court (the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. external entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas 4) associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards

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0m 17/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the development at Merchants Court (the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. external entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas 4) associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards Details...
330m 27/05/2026 N/A A c. 0.03 Ha site located on Saint Michan’s Street, Dublin 7., The site is generally bound: to the east by Saint Michan’s Street; to the south and west by Fegan’s, No. 13–18 Chancery Street and No. 1–1a Saint Michan’s Place; and to the north by a car pa Atria Living Limited intends to apply for permission for development at this c. 0.03 Ha site located on Saint Michan’s Street, Dublin 7. The site is generally bound: to the east by Saint Michan’s Street; to the south and west by Fegan’s, No. 13–18 Chancery Street and No. 1–1a Saint Michan’s Place; and to the north by a car park. The development will principally consist of the construction of a part 7 No. to part 8 No. storey (including mezzanine level) hotel (c. 1,863 sq m), providing 48 No. bedrooms. The development will also include: a restaurant/bar (c. 80 sq m) at ground floor level; a roof terrace (c. 81 sq m) at seventh floor level facing east, south and west; a guest lounge (c. 43 sq m) and library (c. 36 sq m) at seventh floor level; bicycle parking; bin store; hard and soft landscaping; signage; plant; lift overrun; green/blue roof; and all other associated site works above and below ground. Details...
230m 29/04/2026 REFUSE PERMISSION 1, Inns Court, Winetavern Street, Dublin 8, D08 W3P3 We, Paul Flavio Graf and Paola Janet Lopez, intend to apply for PLANNING PERMISSION for development at this site: 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. CHANGE OF USE: The development will consist of: Permission to allow short-term and long-term letting of an existing residential unit at 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. The application relates to an existing ground floor residential unit within the Inns Court building with independent access directly from Winetavern Street and does not rely on internal communal areas of the building. The residential use of the unit was previously regularised under Retention Permission granted by Dublin City Council in 2016 (Ref. 2815/16) for the change of use from office to residential. The proposed development relates solely to the operational use of the existing residential unit. No physical works, structural changes, or alterations to the building’s height, footprint or façade are proposed. The internal layout and floor area remain unchanged. Details...
230m 19/03/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 1, Inns Court, Winetavern Street, Dublin 8 Permission to allow short-term and long-term letting of an existing residential unit at 1 Inns Court, Winetavern Street, D08W3P3. The application relates to an existing ground floor residential unit within the Inns Court building with independent access directly from Winetavern Street and which does not rely on internal communal areas of the building. The residential use of the unit was previously regularised under Retention Permission granted by Dublin City Council in 2016 (Ref. 2815/16) for the change of use from office to residential. The proposed development relates solely to the operational use of the existing residential unit. No physical works, structural changes, or alterations to the building’s height, footprint or façade are proposed. The internal layout and floor area remain unchanged. The surrounding area is characterised by a mixture of commercial premises, offices, hospitality uses and residential accommodation, with consistent pedestrian activity and traffic movement typical of a city centre location. The proposal is consistent with recent permissions granted for similar short-term and long-term residential use within other units in the Inns Court building and aligns with the established pattern of use within the development. Details...
120m 19/03/2026 City Council - Approved 7 & 8-9, Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 LAW:PROTECTED STRUCTURE:Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) - Part 8 Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given that Dublin City Council proposes to carry out the following development at No's 7 and 8–9 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 (site area c. 0.0676 ha), comprising two Protected Structures (RPS Ref. 5077). The proposed development will consist of a conservation-led refurbishment of No's 8-9 Merchant's Quay and part ground floor of No. 7 to provide cultural, community, and artist workshop spaces, including: (o) Material alterations and creation of individual and shared artist workspaces and ancillary support facilities (o) Refurbishment and reinstatement of the former St. Anthony's Theatre as a small-scale performance venue and flexible multiuse community space (c. 80 seats) (o) Accessibility improvements including installation of a lift, upgraded circulation, and a new ground floor link between No's. 8 and 9 (o) Provision of external amenity spaces, including a roof terrace at roof level of No. 8 Merchant's Quay and a first-floor terrace above the restored theatre (o) Minor demolition of non-original fabric and internal alterations necessary to facilitate universal access and functional use (o) Sensitive external works including stair/lift and plant enclosures and covered link at roof level of No. 8 Merchant's Quay, new escape stairs, a lantern light and roof mounted plant above theatre, designed to minimise visual impact and respect the historic character of the Protected Structures (o) Changes to the Skippers Alley elevation, including the installation of metal panels and theatre sign element and a reconfigured access ramp. All works are conservation-led and will safeguard the architectural and archaeological significance of the existing buildings while enabling their sustainable long-term reuse as cultural and community assets. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that: (a) The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required. (b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 19 March 2026, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. The plans and particulars are also available for inspection online at https://engage.dublincity.ie/ on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie. A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4:30pm on 5 May 2026. Submissions or observations may also be made online https://engage.dublincity.ie/ on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie before 23:59hrs on 5 May 2026. Details...
310m 26/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 13-18, Fegan's, Chancery Street & 1-1a St. Michans Place, Dublin 7 D07A275 OBA Chancery Limited intends to apply for permission for development comprising amendments to development previously permitted under Reg. Ref. WEB2214/24 on a site of approx. 0.09 ha on lands at Fegan’s, 13 - 18 Chancery Street and 1 - 1a St. Michan’s Place, Dublin 7, D07 A275. The site is generally bounded by a Dublin City Council car park and multi-use games area to the north; Chancery Street to the south; 19-20 Chancery Street and St. Michan’s Place to the west; and adjacent site on St. Michan’s Street to the east. The development will consist of amendments to the permitted development as follows: a) Minor red line boundary adjustments with no resultant net loss or gain to the overall site area (0.09 ha). b) Minor increase of the building footprint along the eastern site boundary by approx. 22.6 sq m resulting in the minor extension and internal reconfiguration of the tourist hostel element of the development across all floor levels. c) Minor decrease of the building footprint along the northern site boundary by approx. 166 sq m resulting in the internal reconfiguration of the residential element of the development from basement level to sixth floor level (including the communal open space roof terrace). d) Minor increase to the depth of the western party wall resulting in the decrease of the building footprint by approx. 32 sq m and internal reconfiguration of the tourist hostel element of the development across all floor levels. e) Amendments at basement level consist of minor alterations to the location of the residential stair core and rearrangement of the layout to align with the revised northern boundary resulting in a minor increase in the extent of the basement from approx. 98 sq m as permitted to approx. 116 sq m. f) Amendments at ground floor level consist of reconfiguration of the residential entrance lobby, lift and stair core; addition of a new waste store area and relocation of the bicycle store from St. Michan’s Street elevation to Chancery Street elevation for the residential development. Minor internal alterations and layout reconfiguration at ground floor level of the tourist hostel development including relocated luggage room from first floor level to ground floor level; relocated secondary exit for the tourist hostel from St. Michan’s Street onto Chancery Street; relocation of part of the plant room to the first floor level resulting in adjustments to the location and layout of the kitchen and F&B store; addition of an additional accessible WC and keg store; increased reception / lobby / amenity area with ancillary café/bar/co-working space from approx. 247 sq m to approx. 252 sq m; and replacement of the reception office with a WC and accessible WC. g) Amendments at first floor level consist of relocation of the gym, laundry room and guest kitchen / living / dining area; relocation of the plant area from ground floor level to first floor level; reconfiguration of the staff welfare area resulting in the loss of 1 no. 6-person bedroom; minor extension of the building footprint on the north eastern elevation resulting in enlarged hostel bedrooms and amendment of 1 no. bedroom from a 2-person room to a 3-person room; and reconfiguration of stair core B, corridor and entrance to accessible WC of the tourist hostel element of the development. h) Amendments at second to sixth floor level consist of minor extension of the building footprint on the north eastern elevation resulting in enlarged hostel bedrooms, reconfiguration of stair core B, corridor and entrance to adjoining toilets and hostel bedrooms and reconfiguration of 3 no. bedrooms (from 3 no. 4-person rooms to 2 no. 4-person rooms and 1 no. 5-person room) adjacent to stair core B of the tourist hostel element of the development. i) Amendments at first to sixth floor level consist of minor internal alterations to the internal apartment layouts and amendments to the stair core, lift and corridor of the residential element of the development. j) Amendments at roof level consist of minor reconfiguration of the roof plant and communal open space area (overall reduction by approx. 2 sq m from approx. 76 sq m as permitted to approx. 74 sq m). The proposed amendments will result in a 93 no. bedroom tourist hostel accommodating 517 no. bedspaces (94 no. bedrooms and 512 no. bedspaces originally permitted) and 12 no. residential apartment units and includes all associated works. All other development remains as permitted under Reg. Ref. WEB2214/24. Details...
420m 24/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7 , The building fronts onto Mary's Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest RETENTION/PERMISSION : Bureau Investment Group Ltd intends to apply for retention permission and permission for development at a site at The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 T2W1.The build fronts onto Mary’s Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest. The development for which retention permission is sought consists of retention of existing rooftop air conditioning units and air handling units and all associated and ancillary plant. Retention of an automatic opening vent (AOV) installed to the western elevation to comply with fire regulations. The development for which permission is sought consists of the decommissioning of older air conditioning units, ventilation risers and canopy in central area of roof terrace and associated rooftop plant and removal of same. Removal of existing screening and replacement with proposed acoustic screening. Details...
420m 11/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 T2W1 PERMISSION & RETENTION The development for which retention permission is sought consists of retention of existing rooftop air conditioning units and air handling units and all associated and ancillary plant. Retention of an automatic opening vent (AOV) installed to the western elevation to comply with fire regulations. The development for which permission is sought consists of the decommissioning of older air conditioning units, ventilation risers and canopy in central area of roof terrace and associated rooftop plant and removal of same. Removal of existing screening and replacement with proposed acoustic screening. Details...
470m 05/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 162-164a (inclusive) Capel Street and, 33-36 (inclusive) Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 The development will consist of restaurant signage on the southern elevation onto Strand Street Little and on the eastern elevation onto Capel Street and aparthotel entrance signage located on Strand Street Little. Details...
370m 04/02/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Christchurch View Apartments, Nicholas St, Dublin 8 The development will consist of the use of two existing sections of wall, flanking an existing vehicular entrance gateway (facing Ross Road), as mural canvases for the display of temporary, non-commercial, hand-painted murals, with changing artistic content. No structural works or proposed works to existing buildings or boundary walls are required as part of this application. Details...
460m 19/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No's. 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No’s 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2–3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level. Details...
470m 13/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No's. 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No's 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2-3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level. Details...
290m 05/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Nos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11 PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building's elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme's site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.). Details...
430m 04/11/2025 REFUSE PERMISSION Unit 1 The Bookend, Essex Quay, Dublin 8, D08X348 Planning permission for an exterior illuminated sign. Details...
420m 04/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 1-6 Beresford Street, Dublin 7, D7T611. The site is bounded by Cuckoo Lane to the north, George's Hill to the east, Marys Lane to the south and Beresford Street to the west. The site includes sections of the road along Marys Lane and Beresford Street The proposed development will consist of the following: • The demolition of the existing warehouse building and associated outbuildings/structures at 1-6 Beresford Street (D07 T611); • The removal and part demolition of the existing boundary treatments. The existing stone wall to the north along Cuckoo Lane and existing decorative stone elements to the south east corner will be retained; • Reuse of the existing basement level for plant storage; • The construction of a residential-led mixed use development, ranging in height between 6-12 storeys. The development will comprise the following: • 191 no. residential units (57 no. 1 bed, 106 no. 2 bed and 28 no. 3 bed apartment units) with associated balconies on all street and internal courtyard elevations of the residential block; • 267 no. bedroom hotel; • Childcare facility (206 sqm); • 2 no. arts/cultural/community spaces (129 sqm and 450 sqm); • Retail unit (500 sqm); • Office/retail unit (844 sqm) (including 544 sqm mezzanine level) • A total of 9 no. EV car parking spaces, including 1 no. accessible car parking spaces, 4 no. motorcycle spaces, 353 no. sheltered bike spaces for residents, and 185 no. bike spaces at ground floor level throughout the development for short stay visitors, hotel use and staff use are proposed; • Relocation of the existing ESB substation along Beresford Street; • The provision of a new public plaza to the southeast corner of the site at the junction of Mary's Lane and George's Hill; • The provision of communal amenity space and a play area at ground floor level and communal roof terraces at level 6 and level 8; • Upgrades to the public realm surrounding the site, including improvements to the footpaths, roads and a new signalised junction at the junction between Mary's Lane and Beresford Street; • Removal of 4 no. on-street car parking spaces along Beresford Street and; • The development also includes landscaping, new boundary treatments, lighting, green/blue roofs, telecommunications infrastructure, site services and drainage connections, site clearance and all associated site works. Details...
290m 03/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Nos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11 PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building’s elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme’s site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.). Details...
290m 28/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2409/20 (ABP Ref. ABP-308627-20), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3409/24) on this site of 0.055ha located at Nos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7). The proposed development which provides for alterations to the permitted building, comprises: an increase in the overall gross floor area of the building by c. 63 sq m (c. 3,964 sq m permitted, increasing to c. 4,027 sq m proposed) resulting from an increase in the floor areas of the Basement, Ground, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Floor Levels; the reconfiguration of the internal layout of all levels of the permitted building (from Basement to Seventh Floor Levels), to include amendments to the hotel bedrooms and related to ancillary hotel facilities including work space, reception area, lobby and restaurant with public bar, storage areas, administration and staff facilities, plant, waste storage area and bicycle store, ancillary space (which includes areas such as circulation cores (lifts and stairs) and routes, and plant areas (including ESB substation and meter room) throughout the building); alterations to the permitted plant and mechanical and electrical services areas at Roof Level, including alterations to plant screens; a decrease in the height of the permitted lift overrun (by c. 0.72m from c. 25.82m permitted to c. 25.10 m proposed), an increase in the height of the permitted roof level parapet (by c. 0.15m from c. 23.87m permitted to c. 24.02m proposed), and amendments to the green / blue roofs, roof level photovoltaic panel zones and plant layouts; alterations to the permitted building's elevations from Ground to Seventh Floor Levels as required; and associated alterations to permitted scheme's site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There are no changes arising to the number of hotel bedrooms permitted (100 No.). Details...
80m 28/10/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building) , Dublin 8 Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application. Details...
80m 23/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 13/14, Merchant's Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8 Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application. Details...

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