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42-46 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8,

Aug 22 2026

Application Received

Sep 01 2026

Decision

Sep 01 2026

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 22 / 08 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    New
  • Application Status:
    New
  • Council Decision:
    APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID (Invalid)

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Development Description:

CHANGE OF USE: The development will consists of: 1) Construction of a 19.2m² rear extension at first floor level and a 19.2m² rear extension to second floor level incorporating a flat roof, together with the provision of two balconies, each measuring 6.8m². 2) Change of use of the proposed first and second floor office accommodation to provide three residential apartment units, comprising: One studio apartment; One 2-bed 3-person apartment; and One 2-bed 3-person duplex apartment. 3) Construction of an additional 68.1m² rear extension at first-floor level to provide one additional two-bed 3-person apartment, together with a green roof, associated landscaping, and all ancillary works. 4) The reconfiguration of the existing ground floor retail unit, including the provision of a bin store and bicycle store, together with all associated site development and ancillary works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
450m 26/08/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 5 High Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8, D08 X7T1 The development will consist of change of use of existing first floor mezzanine storage within the warehouse to proposed office use for the HSSCU comprising a floor area of 90.4 sqm and provision of new bay window to the rear (North) facade facing on to Borris Court, and 9 number roof lights , the building is located in a conservation area and Liberties Strategic Development and Regeneration area (SDRA 16). Details...
390m 22/06/2026 N/A 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...
390m 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...
470m 04/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 59 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 FY04 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for change of use of ground floor from commercial to residential use ancillary to existing accommodation to first and second floor. Details...
440m 28/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 103, The Coombe, Dublin 8 The development seeking permission will consist of the construction of a single storey structure to the rear garden, for home office use. Details...
440m 20/04/2026 APPLICATION WITHDRAWN 103, The Coombe, Dublin 8, D08 R9F3 The development seeking permission will consist of the construction of a single storey structure to the rear garden, for home office use. Details...
440m 17/04/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 103, The Coombe, Dublin 8, D08 R9F3 The development seeking permission will consist of the construction of a single storey structure to the rear garden, for home office use. Details...
420m 09/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
420m 05/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
420m 03/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586 The refurbishment and change of use of existing buildings from commercial/light industrial to use as an immersive arts centre with complementary educational facilities focusing on audiovisual technology at 10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8. The main entrance to the immersive arts centre will be from Ushers Island, while the entrance to the educational facility will be from Island Street, to the rear. The development will include; (i) Alteration of quay-front facades to nos 10 and 11, including a new glazed single storey public entrance at number 10 with glazed canopy and the façade refurbishment of no 11, to include; the rendering of the existing elevational non-original tile cladding (no 11); new windows and doors in existing openings (no 11); new granite steps, ramp and low boundary plinth (nos 10,11); new external metal railings at entrance area (no 10) to side boundary at the adjoining site (no 9) and new external signage to no 11. (ii) Alteration of the rear façade to no 10 at Island Street, including a new metal gate and new render to existing walls and a new planted courtyard containing bicycle and bin storage facilities. (iii) Reinstatement of the first-floor to the rear of number 10, with replacement walls and flat roof, where the original roof was previously removed, and only remnants of the first-floor walls currently remain. Details...
250m 27/01/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8 The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level. Details...
480m 06/01/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Site bounded by numbers 11 & no. 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8 The development consists of the construction of an apartment building ranging in height from 3 storey to 4 storey which is to be constructed over the existing basement block which is in-situ and which was constructed pursuant to permission 5588/03. The development incorporates 27no. apartment units of which there are 7no. studio apartment, 17no. 1bed apartments and 3no. 2bed apartments along with associated residential communal spaces at ground level. Provision is also made for a ESB substation at ground level within the building. The proposal also incorporates provision of bin and bicycle storage, plant rooms, storage rooms at basement level which are to be accessed via a lift and stair cores. Associated boundary treatments, external landscaping, connection to existing site services and all ancillary development works. Details...
480m 18/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Site bounded by numbers 11 & no. 32 Hanover Lane, Dublin 8 The development consists of the construction of an apartment building ranging in height from 3 storey to 4 storey which is to be constructed over the existing basement block which is in-situ and which was constructed pursuant to permission 5588/03 . The development incorporates 27no. apartment units of which there are 7no. studio apartment, 17no. 1bed apartments and 3no. 2bed apartments along with associated residential communal spaces at ground level. Provision is also made for a ESB substation at ground level within the building. The proposal also incorporates provision of bin and bicycle storage, plant rooms, storage rooms at basement level which are to be accessed via a lift and stair cores along with associated boundary treatments, external landscaping, connection to existing site services and all ancillary development works. Details...
330m 18/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. Details...
330m 16/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Container Coffee, Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. 6 Details...
330m 12/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08FF6A Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. Details...
250m 11/12/2025 REFUSE PERMISSION 7 Brabazon Square, Dublin 8, D08A2R5 Change of use to allow short term let , no other changes are proposed. Details...
330m 22/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 Two 20ft shipping containers being used as a take away café. Permission was granted in 2017. We need to reapply to continue to operate here. We are seeking another 3 years permission. Details...
200m 18/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 28-29 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 08 The development will consist of: (i) the change of use of the ground floor market and retail premises only to a gym and training facility (292 sq m); (ii) the proposed repair of the rear single-storey roof and addition of 4 no. 1.2m x 2m rooflights; (iii) the proposed provision of accessible changing and sanitary facilities; (iv) the proposed restoration of the existing shop fascias and provision of new signage; (v) the proposed replacement of existing shuttered shopfronts with a secure shopfront incorporating glazing and 2 no. access/egress doors; and (vi) permission is also sought for all associated site and infrastructural works necessary to facilitate the development. Details...

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