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19-20 Lombard Street East, and 112-113 & 114 Townsend Street, Dublin 2

Jul 24 2026

Application Received

Sep 17 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 24 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Registered Application
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

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480m 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...
260m 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...
300m 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...
420m 24/07/2026 N/A Citigroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. D01 T8Y1 We, NWQ Devco Limited, intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for development at a site consisting of the CitiGroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. The site area is c. 0.88 ha. The proposed development will consist of: • Partial demolition, removal of existing facades and extension of existing 5-6 storeys office building; • The resulting proposed extended development (c. 60,119 sq.m) ranges in height from 6 no. to 12 no. storeys in height over existing basement comprising office accommodation, 2 no. hotels, a retail/café unit and a community space; • The proposed development comprises 4 no. blocks: o Block A (6-11 storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block B (12 no. storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block C (10 storeys) will comprise a hotel with 201 no. bedrooms; o Block D (6-7 storeys) will comprise a hotel with 135 no. bedrooms; o It is noted that there will be a change of use of part of the existing retained floor area from office to hotel (c. 12,847 sqm) to accommodate the proposed hotels. • 1 no. retail/cafe unit (91 sq.m) is provided within Block D at ground floor level; • 1 no. internal community space (654 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level; • A shared entrance for Blocks C and D; • Provision of a shared atrium between Block C and Block D; • Outdoor terraces at 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th floor levels; • Green roofs and blue roofs are provided across the scheme; • 32 no. car parking spaces will be provided at basement level to serve the development. This represents a reduction of 132 no. car parking spaces in comparison to the existing office building on the site; • 456 no. bicycle spaces (inc. and 4 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed at basement level; • 18 no. short-stay bicycle space (9 no. Sheffield stands) are proposed at surface level; • The development includes the fill and cover of existing access ramp to existing basement to provide a landscaped community pocket park (244 sq.m) to the east of the building. The park will include a pedestrian link from North Wall Quay to Clarion Quay; • Provision of upgrades to existing public realm within application site including public footpaths along North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Clarion Quay; • All ancillary and associated works to facilitate the development including plant, pv panels, switch rooms, generators, water tanks, sprinkler plant, ESB substations, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure and utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application. Details...
480m 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...
420m 20/07/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Citigroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1 The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the South, Commons Street to the West, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the North and an access ramp to the existing basement to the East., D01 T8Y1 We, NWQ Devco Limited, intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for development at a site consisting of the CitiGroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. The site area is c. 0.88 ha. The proposed development will consist of: • Partial demolition, removal of existing facades and extension of existing 5-6 storeys office building; • The resulting proposed extended development (c. 60,119 sq.m) ranges in height from 6 no. to 12 no. storeys in height over existing basement comprising office accommodation, 2 no. hotels, a retail/café unit and a community space; • The proposed development comprises 4 no. blocks: o Block A (6-11 storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block B (12 no. storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block C (10 storeys) comprises a hotel with 201 no. bedrooms. o Block D (6-7 storeys) comprises a hotel with 135 no. bedrooms. • 1 no. retail/cafe unit (91 sq.m) is provided within Block D at ground floor level; • 1 no. internal community space (654 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level; • A shared entrance for Blocks C and D; • Provision of a shared atrium between Block C and Block D; • Outdoor terraces at 5th, 6th, 7th 9th, and 11th floor levels; • Green roofs and blue roofs are provided across the scheme; • 32 no. car parking spaces will be provided at basement level to serve the development. This represents a reduction of 132 no. car parking spaces in comparison to the existing office building on the site; • 456 no. bicycle spaces (inc. and 4 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed at basement level; • 18 no. short-stay bicycle space (9 no. Sheffield stands) are proposed at surface level; • The development includes the fill and cover of existing access ramp to existing basement to provide a landscaped community pocket park (244 sq.m) to the east of the building. The park will include a pedestrian link from North Wall Quay to Clarion Quay; • Provision of upgrades to existing public realm within application site including public footpaths along North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Clarion Quay; • All ancillary and associated works to facilitate the development including plant, pv panels, switch rooms, generators, water tanks, sprinkler plant, ESB substations, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure and utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application. Details...
300m 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...
420m 23/06/2026 N/A 81B Campshires, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 NW20 RETENTION: Retention permission for: (i) change of use of existing building to provide office space (789sq.m) at ground and first floor levels and a café/restaurant (76sq.m) in the western portion of the ground floor level; (ii) internal office fit out at ground and first floor levels including the provision of stair and lift cores, meeting rooms/meeting pods, bathroom facilities, a staff canteen, reception area, storage space and plant rooms; (iii) internal café fit out in the western portion of the ground floor level including the provision of counters, preparation and kitchen areas, a staff W.C and staff lockers, storage; and (iv) all associated ancillary works. This application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
420m 19/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 81B Campshires, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 NW20 RETENTION:Retention permission for: (i) change of use of existing building to provide office space (789sq.m) at ground and first floor levels and a café/restaurant (76sq.m) in the western portion of the ground floor level; (ii) internal office fit out at ground and first floor levels including the provision of stair and lift cores, meeting rooms/meeting pods, bathroom facilities, a staff canteen, reception area, storage space and plant rooms; (iii) internal café fit out in the western portion of the ground floor level including the provision of counters, preparation and kitchen areas, a staff W.C and staff lockers, storage; and (iv) all associated ancillary works. This application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
200m 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...
200m 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...
450m 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...
480m 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...
450m 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...
450m 07/05/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The 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. Details...
270m 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...
360m 02/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - We, Persian Properties Unlimited, intend to apply for permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of a change of use on the 7th floor of the previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building, from bedrooms to restaurant use, comprising of the following: (i) Change of use on the 7th floor from 6 number suite bedrooms to restaurant and south facing terrace with associated service and back of house areas (kitchen, toilets & storage). (ii) External terrace area of 78m2. Terrace area has been restricted to prevent overlooking of properties to the North and East of the hotel extension (iii) Proposed 7th floor internal floor area decreased by 36m2. (iv) Proposed new external services area to the east end of the terrace to be screened (not accessible by public). Details...
350m 31/03/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01V9X5 Permission for the display of advertisements and the installation of awnings, planters and wind breakers in the assembly of a new outdoor dining area. Advertisements to consist of 2no. double sided projecting signs with internal static face illumination, affixed to the building facade. Details...
360m 27/03/2026 GRANT PERMISSION The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. Permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of minor revisions to previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building. Revisions are to allow for the operational and functional requirements of the proposed hotel and comprise: (i) Ground Floor extended to Northern boundary to provide for a Breakfast Servery to restaurant (Total additional area = 51m2). (ii) Revisions to ESB substation and switch room on Cumberland Street South to meet ESB requirements. Total reduction in area 2m2. (iii) Revisions to lower ground floor layout to accommodate a wellness area, staff facilities and WC layouts. No additional area. (iv) Lift overruns - Local increase in height to front of House (FOH) lifts of 725mm to the North and East elevations. Local increase in height to Back of House (BOH) Lift of 550mm to North elevation. No additional area. (v) Increase in overall height of 350mm to accommodate green roof build up bringing overall height to 27.850m. Additional height set back by 800mm from outer edge and not visible from the ground. (vi) Proposed overall building area increase equals 49m2. Details...

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