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Botany Building, The University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin 2

Jul 29 2026

Application Received

Sep 21 2026

Decision Due

Sep 21 2026

Decision
  • Submitted: 29 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Decided
  • Application Status:
    GRANT PERMISSION
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Granted)

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Development Description:

The construction of a new external access ramp and steps including all associated works to improve access to the northern door at the Botany Building, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

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420m 24/09/2026 N/A Bindery House, 5-9 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2, D02 DF29 RETENTION PERMISSION; The proposed development consists of the retention of existing plant related to the commercial office. The existing plant is located set back from the northern and western elevations of the first-floor roof of the single storey element onto Dawson Lane. The plant for which retention permission is sought includes a backup generator (6.6 sq.m in size and 2.235m in height), ancillary fuel tank (1.2 sq.m in size and 1m in height), and related infrastructure including generator plinth, service connections etc. Details...
210m 04/08/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Saint Andrews Church, Westland Row, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The Works will consist of the installation of toilet accommodation to the O'Connell Room which is the Parish Pastorial Centre to the southern side and within St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Church, Westland Row is a Protected Structure- ref. number 8518 in the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures. Details...
120m 30/07/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 cafe/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...
420m 30/07/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 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 (o) Demolition of Nos. 5, 6, 7 George's Quay and replacement with a new two storey building, which includes a retractable roof. (o) The omission of the roof garden and minor alterations to the elevations on the retained and refurbished Tara Street buildings. (o) Reduction in the number of permitted concessions from 13 no. units to 9 no. units. (o) 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...
180m 29/07/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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...
250m 24/07/2026 N/A 19-20 Lombard Street East, and 112-113 & 114 Townsend Street, Dublin 2 We, ORHRE Management Services Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at 19-20 Lombard Street East and 112-113 & 114 Townsend Street, Dublin 2. The proposals comprise amendments to planning permission DCC Reg. Ref.: WEB2350/25. The development will consist of the demolition of existing vacant two storey building (c. 173 sqm) at the southern perimeter of the site and the construction of a 5 storey (16.2 metres above ground level) extension (c. 300 sqm) of the permitted hostel development providing an additional 8 no. bedrooms (105 no. in total) at upper floors, publicly accessible café (c. 67 sqm) fronting Lombard Street (with external seating area and 2 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces), ESB substation, meter room, bike store and fire escape (accessed from the western elevation) at ground floor level, reconfiguration of layouts at basement to sixth floor level (additional 56 sqm), associated elevational changes to the southern, eastern and western elevations to provide additional and reconfigured windows, and material finishes, relocation of permitted signage area 01 from southern elevation to eastern elevation above café at ground floor level, green roof and plant (first floor roof level), minor amendments to roof level at sixth floor arising from fire certification and all associated works to facilitate the development. Details...
420m 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...
180m 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...
460m 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...
460m 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...
460m 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...
180m 17/06/2026 N/A Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 RV00 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Carebrook Partnership Ltd. is applying to Dublin City Council for retention permission for illuminated signage advertising Pret A Manger café outlet to the north-west (front façade) of the building including two internally illuminated roundal signs on two doors and two internally illuminated projecting signs on the brick facade all at Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 RV00, which is part of a protected structure (RPS Reg ref. 8520). Details...
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180m 16/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, D02 RV00 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Carebrook Partnership Ltd. is applying to Dublin City Council for retention permission for illuminated signage advertising Pret A Manger café outlet to the north-west (front façade) of the building including two internally illuminated roundal signs on two doors and two internally illuminated projecting signs on the brick facade all at Pret A Manger, Pearse Street Station, Westland Row, Dublin 2, Ireland, D02 RV00, which is part of a protected structure (RPS Reg ref. 8520). Details...
260m 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...
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...
290m 15/05/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Kinsella Hall podium, The University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Trinity College Dublin (c/o the Estates and Facilities Directorate, Trinity Central, 152 Pearse Street, Dublin 2), intend to apply for permission for a replacement external platform lift to the Kinsella Hall podium. The existing open external platform lift is to be removed and replaced with a new enclosed external platform lift, providing universal access to this area, including all associated works to improve existing inclined level access, at The University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of the Eavan Boland Library (2003 on the Record of Protected Structures) and Trinity College Dublin Arts Block (2006 on the Record of Protected Structures). Details...
260m 13/05/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 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...
410m 07/05/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 67A Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 WD62 The development will consist of part demolition and proposed extension / alterations and modifications to the Apostolic church on 67A Pearse Street, Dublin 2 with ridge height not exceeding 10.3m and overall floor area of 675 sqm. On behalf of our client The Apostolic Church (Reverend Patick Fitgerald) we RC Design wish to apply to Dublin City Council for Planning Permission to construct a new church building within the existing site curtilage comprising of the following: 1. internal modifications to the ground floor level incorporating a new reception area, a new refreshment / seating area, meeting room, 4 no. classrooms with associated toilet and amenity facilities. 2. replace existing front facade with new stone clad and glazed shopfront type facade, with brick finish and new windows to the new first floor mezzanine level. 3. a new first floor level - incorporating a new congregation hall with associated office and storage areas. 4. a new mezzanine level - incorporating extended seating area. 5. new stainless steel lettered signage reading peoples church and new stainless steel logo. With ridge height not exceeding 10.3m and associated site development and ancillary works. Details...

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