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27-30, The Paramount Hotel, The Paramount Hotel, Parliament Street, Dublin 2

Jul 17 2026

Application Received

Sep 07 2026

Decision Due

Sep 07 2026

Decision
  • Submitted: 17 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Decided
  • Application Status:
    REFUSE PERMISSION
  • Council Decision:
    REFUSE PERMISSION (Refused)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Ampbay Limited intend to apply for permission for development on lands at The Paramount Hotel, No's. 27-30 Parliament Street (No's. 27 & 28 Protected Structures) Dublin 2, 1-2 Essex Gate (Both Protected Structures) Dublin 8, and 7-10 Exchange Street Upper (No's. 9 & 10 being Protected Structures) Dublin 8. The proposed development consists of the following works at No's. 9-10 Exchange St. Upper (Protected Structures), 1 Essex Gate (Protected Structure), and 7-8 Exchange St. Upper only: (a) Internal alteration works at basement and ground floor level to include the removal of 2 no. WC's at basement level; removal of the existing kitchen, office and store areas at ground floor level; removal of the existing staircase and some wall partitions at both basement and ground floor levels; (b) The development provides for the addition of a meeting room, 2 no. WC's, a laundry room, and a restaurant at basement level; and the provision of 9 no. new en-suite hotel bedrooms at ground floor level; (c) External alterations at No. 7-8 Exchange St. Upper includes removal of the existing courtyard raised roof and replacement with a new roof to align with adjacent roof profile and the installation of a new rooflight. The overall development will result in a hotel bedroom count of 75 no. bedrooms (66 existing and 9 proposed) and includes all associated site development works.

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210m 22/07/2026 N/A 27, Eustace Street, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Application is sought for proposed vertical sash opening section to new ground floor bay window to street at 27 Eustace Street, Dublin 2, a Protected Structure, for Pu Yuan Group Ltd Details...
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90m 16/07/2026 GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION 76, Dame Street, Dublin 2 RETENTION: The development seeking retention consists of alterations to the shopfront to include illuminating fascia signage and external illumination. The development seeking permission will consist of removing the awning and repainting of the shopfront in a muted red, together with all associate site works. Details...
250m 13/07/2026 N/A No. 2 Cecilia Street and Nos. 17-18 Temple Lane South, Dublin 2 The development will consist of: the change of use of the existing vacant storage area at basement level of No. 2 Cecelia Street to a whiskey maturation room (c. 50 sq m); provision of a fire escape stairs from ground floor level to access the basement level; the provision of an enclosed connection from the proposed whiskey maturation room through to the existing whiskey shop at Nos. 17-18 Temple Lane South, replacing an existing exterior space (8 sq m); works to the rear elevation of No. 2 Cecelia Street; and all associated site works. Details...
310m 29/06/2026 N/A 148 , Capel Street, Dublin 1 CHANGE OF USE: Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works. Details...
310m 26/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 148, Capel Street, Dublin 1 Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works. Details...
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460m 25/06/2026 N/A Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1 We, JSC Properties Ltd, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the change of use of Unit 20 at first floor level from retail use to restaurant use. The proposed development includes associated internal alterations to the subject unit, including works to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated works. Details...
430m 23/06/2026 N/A 14 South William Street, and 1 Castle Market, Dublin 2 D02K857 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin City Council –Planning permission is sought by Kivaway Limited, for a change of use of the former Gourmet Burger Restaurant building, 14 South William Street, and 1 Castle Market, Dublin 2 D02 K857. (Protected Structure) from use as a licensed restaurant to use as a gastropub. The two storey over basement building, 336.25 sq.m.in extent, will be refurbished internally consistent with its protected status and fitted out as a gastropub. The building will be repaired and restored externally and new identification signage will be located within the facia. The proposal involves the provision of all supporting services for the proposed use. The premises is within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Details...
480m 22/06/2026 N/A 23 Mary Street / Jervis Centre, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A new glazed shopfront within existing structural openings and signage to include 1no. new facade logo sign with individually illuminated letters on a Protected Structure under the 2022-2028 Dublin City development plan Ref No. 5059 (Upper floor facade only) within an architectural conservation area. Details...
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