Pure Gym, Retail B, College Square, Dublin 2

Sep 09 2026

Application Received

Submitted: 09 / 09 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
New
Application Status:
New
Council Decision:
N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

Planning permission for development at Part Ground Floor and Basement Level, Parnell Centre, Parnell Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the change of use of an existing vacant retail unit to a 24-hour gymnasium, the installation of a new access platform lift providing access between the ground floor and basement level, new entrance doors, new externally illuminated signage to the south-east elevations, new ventilation louvres to the front elevation, the installation of a new louvre concealed within the rear soffit, the installation of condenser units at rear elevation level, together with all associated internal alterations, external works, plant, building services, site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
240m	08/09/2026	N/A	1-3, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, D02 NX60	RETENTION PERMISSION: We, Mer Blanc Properties ULC, intend to apply for Retention and Planning Permission for development at 1-3 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of changes to previously approved permission ref. 3679/21, namely: RETENTION for: (a) revised layout to fifth floor mansard roof, increasing the floor area by 52sq.m and associated changes to front, side and rear elevations, (b) 1no. additional bedroom to the fifth floor and (c) 2 no. additional windows to the fifth floor to the front and side. PLANNING PERMISSION to: (d) install an additional fifth floor corner window to front/side elevation, (e) change the orientation and enclosure of the rear fire escape stairs, (f) install a new ground floor corridor from fire escape stair through Fexco premises to front exit door, (g) revise the ground floor shopfronts including 2no. new fire escape doors, (h) omit one of the passenger lifts, (i) to install new windows to rear elevation on 1st to 5th floor, (j) amalgamate the Fexco basement into hotel use, (k) install a commercial kitchen and staff facilities in the Fexco basement and a hotel restaurant in the existing basement, and (l) Omit permitted fifth floor overhang to rear.	Details...
300m	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...
110m	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...
110m	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	09/07/2026	N/A	Unit 1, Talbot Mall, Talbot Street, Dublin 1	The erection of a new operator signage on the fascia and three clipper frame signs on the interior of the windows. The development includes all works associated with the proposed development.	Details...
440m	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...
440m	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...
440m	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...
440m	17/06/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Ground Floor Units 1 & 2, 60 Dawson Street, Dublin 2	The proposed development comprises of an amalgamation of Retail Unit 1 (613 sq.m) and Retail Unit 2 (176 sq.m) at ground floor level to provide a single amalgamated retail unit with a floorspace of approximately 789 sq.m through the removal of an internal partition wall that separates the two units. All works required to facilitate the proposed amalgamation comprise solely of internal alterations and will not result in any external alterations to the existing / permitted building.	Details...
500m	15/06/2026	N/A	34 - 36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 D01W8X6	PROTECTED STRUCTURE. PERMISSION & RETENTION. CHANGE OF USE. Planning permission is sought by Yamamori Sushi Limited for the development and alterations to 34-36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1, D01 W8X6, consisting of the following works : Alterations to the previously permitted development 3830/20 (ABP-309546-21), consisting of the provision of a new bar with chill out zone by way of a change of use from storage to associated bar area. Removal of the roller shutter door system and closing it up. All located on the ground floor level at the façade of 35-36 Strand Street Great. At first-floor level of 35 - 36 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1, alterations are sought for the relocation of the food freezer from the ground floor level. Retention permission is sought for the offices and cloakroom located on the first-floor level. Any ancillary works and associated internal alterations. No’s 34-36 Strand Street Great are within the curtilage of Protected Structures Ref. No’s : 6071 & 6072 at No’s 38/39 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 A593.	Details...
180m	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...
50m	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...
130m	22/05/2026	REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION	River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay/D'Olier Street, Dublin 2	PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: Protected Structure Retention permission for an existing outdoor dining structure at ground floor level and associated works including removal of advertising signage and commercial branding, refinishing of existing structure in a coordinated finish, replacement of canopy fabric with venue identification signage, and retention of projecting non-commercial national flags on both the Burgh Quay and D'Olier Street frontages pursuant to Condition 7 of Planning Permission Ref: 0090/00. Protected Structure (RPS Ref: 1014).	Details...
130m	19/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay/ D'olier Street, Dublin 2	RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Protected Structure Retention permission for an existing outdoor dining structure at ground floor level and associated works including removal of advertising signage and commercial branding, refinishing of existing structure in a coordinated finish, replacement of canopy fabric with venue identification signage, and retention of projecting non-commercial national flags on both the Burgh Quay and D'Olier Street frontages pursuant to Condition 7 of Planning Permission Ref: 0090/00. Protected Structure (RPS Ref: 1014).	Details...
360m	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...
180m	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...
390m	08/05/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	30-33 College Green (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 1995), and fronting onto Church Lane (to the west), and 3-4 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, D02 DD76	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the retention of the external façade and flanking chimneys of the Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 1995) and the demolition of the existing 5th floor slab and domed roof situated between the chimneys and the construction of a replacement glazed domed roof structure to provide a rooftop bar (69 sq.m) fronting onto College Green. Internal works of alteration and conversion of the Protected Structure to facilitate the proposed use as a hotel include the removal and reconfiguration of internal staircases together with the removal of internal walls / partitions and the reconfiguration of the internal layout to provide a Boutique and Cloak Room at ground floor level and new stair/lift lobby (off the main entrance lobby that is accessed via College Green) to serve the new circulation core running vertically through the building together with the removal of the first floor to provide a void over the proposed lift/stair lobby at ground floor. Abutting the Protected Structure to the west is the concrete-framed wing of the existing bank building dating from c. 1975. Internal and external works are proposed to this building to facilitate its conversion and change of use to hotel and ancillary uses. Proposed external works of alteration to this structure include the demolition of the existing northern and eastern elevation (fronting College Green and Church Lane, respectively) at ground and first floor levels together with the removal of part of the first floor slab along the College Green frontage to provide a void / double height space at ground floor level internally and a new corresponding double height façade with columns at ground and first floor level with entrance at ground floor level onto the corner of College Green and Church Lane. Corresponding facades at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels will be retained with modifications to the fenestration pattern and re-use of the viable cut stone fabric from the ground and first floor elevations (to be demolished) where possible. Demolition of the rear elevation (courtyard façade) and replacement with new. Other internal works include the demolition / removal of non-structural internal walls with existing columns / structural frame to remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing fifth floor slab and rooftop plant is be demolished / removed and replaced with a new roof extension at 5th and 6ft floor levels to provide a part 5- and part 7-storey building fronting onto College Green and Church lane. The existing Part 4-, Part 5-storey building fronting onto Suffolk Street (3-4 Suffolk Street) is connected to the 1970’s building on College green by a steel framed glazed atrium. It is proposed to demolish this existing atrium and the existing front and rear elevations of the Suffolk Street building together with the majority of the non-structural internal walls / partitions. Existing columns / structural frame will remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing basement mezzanine slab; fifth floor slab and rooftop plant will be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey roof extension to provide a part 4- and part 6-storey building fronting Suffolk Street with a separate entrance onto Suffolk Street. A new 6-storey extension will replace the existing atrium to the rear to connect the Suffolk Street building with the buildings onto College Green. Works to the existing basement include the infilling of an existing service lift pit at basement -1 level (under the building at 3-4 Suffolk Street) and the installation of an internal drained floor and wall cavity waterproofing system along with internal reconfiguration of walls / layout to the entire basement level. Localised excavations will be formed below the existing basement slab to enable the construction of foundations for certain new structural walls and columns. The proposed buildings will provide plant and store rooms; waste storage area / bin store; kitchen, bicycle storeroom (15 no. staff bicycle spaces) and staff changing rooms at basement level together with ancillary facilities in connection with the use of the hotel to include the provision of a Spa with treatment rooms; a Gym and changing facilities / lockers and toilettes for guests at basement level. At ground floor level (fronting College Green) provision is made for a Café of 40 sq.m (with corner access onto College Green and Church Lane); Bar and Restaurant (265 sq.m) with ESB Sub-station and Switchroom onto Church Lane. At first floor mezzanine level onto College Green provision is made for a Restaurant (311 sq.m) and Private Dining Rooms with stairs leading to ground level to the rear to the extension linking with the Suffolk Street building where provision is made for a Café / Breakfast Bar (251 sq.m) to the rear of the hotel reception at ground floor onto Suffolk Street. A total of 97 no. hotel bedrooms are proposed at the upper levels (first floor level and above). Other works include the provision of screened plant at rooftop level; all associated engineering and site works (including underground services and utility connections) necessary to facilitate the proposed development, and the provision of external wall mounted lighting to all levels of the façades, including the Protected Structure, as follows – 4 no. uplighters at ground level at the base of the plinth; 7 no. surface mounted lights at 2nd floor window-cill level (comprising 4 no. wall washers and 3 no. LED uplighters); 4 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at base of columns; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 3rd floor window-cill level; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 4th floor window-cill level and 10 no. surface mounted wall washers at base of pediment at 5th floor level.	Details...
180m	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...
390m	01/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	30-33 College Green (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 1995), and fronting onto Church Lane (to the west), and 3-4 Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, D02 DD76	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the retention of the external façade and flanking chimneys of the Protected Structure (RPS Ref. 1995) and the demolition of the existing 5th floor slab and domed roof situated between the chimneys and the construction of a replacement glazed domed roof structure to provide a rooftop bar (69 sq.m) fronting onto College Green. Internal works of alteration and conversion of the Protected Structure to facilitate the proposed use as a hotel include the removal and reconfiguration of internal staircases together with the removal of internal walls / partitions and the reconfiguration of the internal layout to provide a Boutique and Cloak Room at ground floor level and new stair/lift lobby (off the main entrance lobby that is accessed via College Green) to serve the new circulation core running vertically through the building together with the removal of the first floor to provide a void over the proposed lift/stair lobby at ground floor. Abutting the Protected Structure to the west is the concrete-framed wing of the existing bank building dating from c. 1975. Internal and external works are proposed to this building to facilitate its conversion and change of use to hotel and ancillary uses. Proposed external works of alteration to this structure include the demolition of the existing northern and eastern elevation (fronting College Green and Church Lane, respectively) at ground and first floor levels together with the removal of part of the first floor slab along the College Green frontage to provide a void / double height space at ground floor level internally and a new corresponding double height façade with columns at ground and first floor level with entrance at ground floor level onto the corner of College Green and Church Lane. Corresponding facades at 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor levels will be retained with modifications to the fenestration pattern and re-use of the viable cut stone fabric from the ground and first floor elevations (to be demolished) where possible. Demolition of the rear elevation (courtyard façade) and replacement with new. Other internal works include the demolition / removal of non-structural internal walls with existing columns / structural frame to remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing fifth floor slab and rooftop plant is be demolished / removed and replaced with a new roof extension at 5th and 6ft floor levels to provide a part 5- and part 7-storey building fronting onto College Green and Church lane. The existing Part 4-, Part 5-storey building fronting onto Suffolk Street (3-4 Suffolk Street) is connected to the 1970’s building on College green by a steel framed glazed atrium. It is proposed to demolish this existing atrium and the existing front and rear elevations of the Suffolk Street building together with the majority of the non-structural internal walls / partitions. Existing columns / structural frame will remain in situ. Existing floor slabs will be retained with localised areas to be demolished / cut to accommodate reconfigured stair / lift cores and risers. The existing basement mezzanine slab; fifth floor slab and rooftop plant will be demolished and replaced with a new two-storey roof extension to provide a part 4- and part 6-storey building fronting Suffolk Street with a separate entrance onto Suffolk Street. A new 6-storey extension will replace the existing atrium to the rear to connect the Suffolk Street building with the buildings onto College Green. Works to the existing basement include the infilling of an existing service lift pit at basement -1 level (under the building at 3-4 Suffolk Street) and the installation of an internal drained floor and wall cavity waterproofing system along with internal reconfiguration of walls / layout to the entire basement level. Localised excavations will be formed below the existing basement slab to enable the construction of foundations for certain new structural walls and columns. The proposed buildings will provide plant and store rooms; waste storage area / bin store; kitchen, bicycle storeroom (15 no. staff bicycle spaces) and staff changing rooms at basement level together with ancillary facilities in connection with the use of the hotel to include the provision of a Spa with treatment rooms; a Gym and changing facilities / lockers and toilettes for guests at basement level. At ground floor level (fronting College Green) provision is made for a Café of 40 sq.m (with corner access onto College Green and Church Lane); Bar and Restaurant (265 sq.m) with ESB Sub-station and Switchroom onto Church Lane. At first floor mezzanine level onto College Green provision is made for a Restaurant (311 sq.m) and Private Dining Rooms with stairs leading to ground level to the rear to the extension linking with the Suffolk Street building where provision is made for a Café / Breakfast Bar (251 sq.m) to the rear of the hotel reception at ground floor onto Suffolk Street. A total of 97 no. hotel bedrooms are proposed at the upper levels (first floor level and above). Other works include the provision of screened plant at rooftop level; all associated engineering and site works (including underground services and utility connections) necessary to facilitate the proposed development, and the provision of external wall mounted lighting to all levels of the façades, including the Protected Structure, as follows – 4 no. uplighters at ground level at the base of the plinth; 7 no. surface mounted lights at 2nd floor window-cill level (comprising 4 no. wall washers and 3 no. LED uplighters); 4 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at base of columns; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 3rd floor window-cill level; 3 no. surface mounted LED uplighters at 4th floor window-cill level and 10 no. surface mounted wall washers at base of pediment at 5th floor level.	Details...

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