Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2

Jul 08 2026

Application Received

Submitted: 08 / 07 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
New
Application Status:
New
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Carn Lodge UC intend to apply for planning permission to amend permitted development under Reg. Ref. 4936/22. at Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2. Harcourt Street is to the east and Charlotte Way to the north. The proposed development consists of the following: (o) Increase in footprint of building to the rear across all levels; (o) Revisions to colonnade to provide for increased public realm at street level; (o) Relocation of substation to Charlotte Way; (o) Revised building core and basement layout (no changes to existing basement footprint); (o) Addition of two no. additional floors, providing for a total 11 storey office (over existing basement) with rooftop amenity event space with accessible terrace and plant level over (o) Associated and consequential amendments to the elevations, terraces, plant and PV panels (o) 64 no. additional bicycle parking spaces (208 total); (o) Reduction in car parking by 5 no. spaces (11 total); (o) The proposal results in a gross floor area increase of 4,964 sq.m., with an overall total as proposed to be amended of 14,954 sq.m.; and (o) All ancillary and associated development to facilitate the proposed development.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
290m	15/07/2026	N/A	24, 25 & 26 RICHMOND STREET SOUTH, SAINT KEVINS, DUBLIN 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Demolition of non original existing garage structures to the rear of the 3 properties; construction of 3 No. 3 bedroom, three storey townhouses fronting on to Richmond Place. No. 26 is a Protected Structure	Details...
110m	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...
490m	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...
290m	26/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Rear of No's 24, 25 & 26 Richmond Street South, Saint Kevin's Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE the demolition of the non-original existing garage structures located to the rear of the 3 properties; ii) the construction of 3 no. three bedroom three storey townhouses to the rear and fronting onto Richmond Place South; iii) the provision of private open space to the rear of each house and iv) SUDS and foul drainage, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. No. 26 is a Protected Structure, RPS ref. 7363.	Details...
270m	12/06/2026	N/A	Bunscoil Sancta Maria, Synge Street, Dublin 8	(i) the demolition of an existing steel fire escape staircase attached to the exterior of the building at the northern gable end; (ii) the construction of a new external steel fire escape staircase attached to the northern side of the existing building which will serve the three upper stories, ie first second and third floors, as well as the roof of the existing building. The new stairs is to be roofed but not fully enclosed on the sides; (iii) the widening of three no. existing external door opes opening onto the stairs, one at each of first floor, second floor and third floor levels; (iv) the replacement of an existing full height metal access gate with protective cage at roof level with a new mesh metal access gate in the same location, height to match the existing railing; and (v) all associated siteworks, services and landscaping to facilitate the proposed development.	Details...
240m	11/06/2026	N/A	36-37, Harrington Street, Dublin 8, D08 DDC2	Change of use of an existing three-storey over lower ground floor office building at No. 36-37 Harrington Street, to use as a 27-bedroom guest house; and the demolition of Matthew Byrne Hall and ancillary structures to the rear of No. 36-37 Harrington Street and facing Synge Street, to facilitate: (i) Works to the three-storey over lower ground floor building at No. 36-37 Harrington Street including: a) alterations and refurbishment of existing window openings, door openings, and entrances; b) replacement of all existing non-original PVC windows to hardwood sash windows; c) reconfiguration of internal partition walls; d) removal of internal staircase; e) refurbishment of existing external railings; f) provision of external lift/goods hoist; g) provision of new escape stairs; and h) alterations to existing embankment onto Harrington Street, to form an external landscaped and seating area; (ii) Construction of a four-storey extension to the rear of the proposed guest house including, additional bedrooms for the guest house, new staircase, 1 no. external lift, fire escape corridors, and a permeable courtyard; (iii) Construction of 4 no. three-storey, four-bedroom, terraced houses in place of Matthew Byrne Hall, to be accessed via Synge Street. Each house will comprise of private courtyards and gardens at ground floor level, terraces at first and second floor levels and roof terraces at third floor level; (iv) Provision of 21 no. bicycle parking spaces including 10 no. short stay and 3 no. long-stay spaces for guest house use and 8 no. spaces for residential use (2 no. per house); and (v) All ancillary works including site clearance, boundary treatments, SuDS and other drainage infrastructure, external signage, hard and soft landscaping, and provision of bin stores as necessary for the development.	Details...
240m	27/05/2026	SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL)	Tucker Reilly's 72/73 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 (backing onto Pleasants Place, Dublin 8) D02 E092	The development will consist of; a) Demolition of the existing perspex and metal mesh roof structure over the ground floor covered lounge area to the rear of the cafe bar, b) construction of a replacement rear wall, and new flat roof with 2 no. rooflights over the ground floor covered lounge area to the rear of the cafe bar, and c) provision of three new flags and flagpoles to the front elevation at the fascia level of the existing shopfront.	Details...
320m	19/05/2026	REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION	38B Richmond Street South, Dublin 2	RETENTION: The development consists of the installation of an illuminated sign at the front elevation of the property	Details...
320m	14/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	38B Richmond Street South, Dublin 2, D02 YP96	The development consists of the installation of an illuminated sign at the front elevation of the property	Details...
350m	07/05/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	12 Montague Street, Dublin 2	The development will consist of the use of one existing section of wall, flanking a residence (facing Montague Lane), as a mural canvas for the display of one temporary, non-commercial, hand-painted mural, with changing artistic content. No structural works or proposed works to existing buildings or boundary walls are required as part of this application.	Details...
480m	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...
360m	13/04/2026	GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION	Lands to the rear of 23 Harrington Street and to the side of 12 Stamer Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 8	RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission is sought for the demolition of a single storey shed structure to the rear of No. 23 Harrington Street and to the north of No. 12 Stamer Street. Permission is sought for alterations to a previously granted residential development under Reg. Ref. 3815/23 which included 3 no. approved two-bedroom residential units and all associated ancillary works. The alterations proposed include: (i) construction of 2 no. three-storey over basement semi-detached residential dwellings (House A and House B) each providing for 3 no. bedrooms. (ii) House A provides for private open space at basement and ground floor with a terrace at second floor level (totalling 48.5 sqm) and House B provides for private open space at ground floor level with a terrace at second floor level (totalling 69.2 sqm). (iii) Provision is made for bin stores and secure bicycle parking spaces for each unit within the curtilage of the site. (iv) The proposal also includes alterations to the existing western boundary wall including the omission of the existing vehicular entrance to provide for a pedestrian entrance to House A and separate pedestrian entrance to House B; and (v) all associated works, including boundary treatments, landscaping, drainage and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.	Details...
420m	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...
420m	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...
480m	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...
400m	18/03/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	12 South Circular Road, Dublin 8	The development of a two storey mews structure consisting of No 4 bedrooms and roof garden located to the rear yard .	Details...
420m	06/03/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	13-15, Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2	The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment and upgrade of the existing office accommodation from lower ground floor to third floor level, including reconfiguration of internal layouts to provide open-plan floorplates, provision of a new reception at ground floor level; • Removal of the existing external stair core and the construction of a rear extension on the north elevation from lower ground floor to fourth floor level, providing c. 777 sq.m of additional office floorspace; • Removal of existing roof-level plant and the construction of a set-back fourth floor penthouse, providing c. 302 sq.m of additional office floorspace; • Provision of new internal and external stair cores on the north elevation from ground to fourth floor level; • Provision of additional chimney at roof level; • Reconfiguration of the lower ground floor level including the removal of existing car parking spaces to the rear, provision of new plant areas, a platform lift within the courtyard, bin storage, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC) and provision of 33 no. secure cycle parking spaces within a single storey bike store; • Alterations and repair works to the façade and fenestration on the south (Hatch Street Lower) elevation, together with associated lightwell and fenestration alterations at lower ground floor level; • Removal of the existing ramp access and provision of a new platform lift to the south (Hatch Street Lower) connecting the street level to lower ground floor level, and associated works to the existing railings and plinth; and • All associated ancillary works including provision of a green roof, PV panels, signage, landscaping and the co-ordination of building services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.	Details...
100m	06/03/2026	GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION	Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: We, Shoalwater UC intend to apply for retention permission for development at Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2. The application site is within the vaulted foundations of the platform building for the former Harcourt Street Railway Station, a protected structure (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade). The proposed retention permission consists of the change of use of Vault 8 from restaurant to recreational use (gym). The area of unit is 205 sqm in size. The proposal does not alter any existing fabric.	Details...
390m	05/03/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	29, Heytesbury Street, Dublin 8	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of enlargement of existing rear window at ground floor, a new window to the rear of the rear return, a new single storey extension to the rear, new pv solar panels to the existing roof, and associated site works.	Details...

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