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Dublin Central Mission, 9C, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 2419/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at this site, the Dublin Central Mission, 9C Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1; a protected structure as listed in the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 (RPS Ref. No. 3), comprising revisions to a previously approved planning application (Ref. No. 2762/18). The approved planning application (Ref. No. 2762/18) comprises (i) Demolition of the existing modern single storey return (17 sq.m and construction of a new return to the rear (7 sq.m); (ii) Construction of a new lift shaft to the rear providing access to all floors (11 sq.m); (iii) Re-ordering, alteration and refurbishment of the interior of the building to facilitate the operation of the Dublin Central Mission and Abbey Street Methodist Church, including restoration of a number of original features, removal of a number of modern interventions and removal of some original fabric; Alteration and refurbishment works to the existing building include the restoration of original fenestration at top floor level and the removal of the stage and tiered seating at the upper level multi-purpose hall; (iv) The works also include provision of new fire compartmentation, new fire escape stairs, meeting room and office spaces, ground floor reception / social area, new toilet accommodation, the installation of roof lights, upgrading of services including installation of solar panels to the south-facing roof slope, all associated site and drainage works; (v) Sundry repairs, renewals and alteration works to the fabric - not impacting on the special interest of the protected structure - to facilitate the works outlined above. The proposed revisions to the 2762/18 planning application for which permission is now sought comprise: (i) Removal of the former 'minor hall' facility (85 sq.m) at first floor level of No. 7 Sackville Place from the proposed development; (ii) Demolition of the first floor link bridge (5 sq.m) between No. 7 Sackville Place and 9C Lower Abbey Street; (iii) Alterations to existing gallery to second floor multi-purpose hall to provide additional office space (27 sq.m) at third floor level; (iii) Minor design revisions to comply with conditions attached to the 2762/18 grant of permission including revised first floor toilet layout, omission of PV panels from south-facing roof slope, revised roof light installation and sundry repairs and renewal works not impacting on the special interest of the protected structure - to facilitate the works outlined above.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Mar 2020

  2. Further information requested

    24 Jun 2020

  3. Further information received

    26 Aug 2020

  4. Decision due

    22 Sept 2020

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    22 Sept 2020

  6. Grant issued

    4 Nov 2020

Application Details

Location
Dublin Central Mission, 9C, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
530.63 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 March 2020
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
22 September 2020
Grant Date
4 November 2020

Location

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3515/22GRANT PERMISSION14 Mar 2022

The development will consist the change of use of the three office floors above ground level (first floor, second floor and third floor) to residential apartments for long term letting. Each floor will consist of two studio apartments with communal bicycle storage and all ancillary facilities.

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3344/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA22 Feb 2022

The development will consist the change of use of the three office floors above ground level (first floor, second floor and third floor) to residential apartments for long term letting. Each floor will consist of two studio apartments with communal bicycle storage and all ancillary facilities.

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2935/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA10 Jun 2021

The development will consist of the removal of the existing shop front, steel shutters and timber fascia and the provision of a new steel and glass shopfront and entrance door, with a proprietary security gate and a new steel frame side door for access to the office floors above the retail unit.

9B, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1 D01 X4PO

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3100/21GRANT PERMISSION6 Jul 2021

The development will consist of the removal of the existing shop front, steel shutters and timber fascia and the provision of a new steel and glass shopfront and entrance door, with a proprietary security gate and a new steel frame side door for access to the office floors above the retail unit.

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3725/21GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO19 Oct 2021

RETENTION: Permission for retention of unauthorised change of use of 71m2 unit from bookmakers' offices to massage therapy services and spa with associated staff facilities to ground floor unit at 107 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 HN22.

107, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. D01 HN22

21m
2340/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA24 Feb 2020

Permission for development at 6-12 (inclusive) Sackville Place and 107a Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of a 95-bedroom contemporary tourist hostel in existing and new buildings ranging in height from 6-7 storey (over basement). The development will include:- Demolition of 2-storey buildings at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, single storey building to rear of 8-12 Sackville Place and fourth floor (plant) level at 8-12 Sackville Place; - Change of use and reconfiguration of the remaining 4 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place from TU Dublin education facility to hostel and retail; - Upward extension of existing building for 2-3 levels to create a 6-7 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place; - Construction of a new 7 storey (over basement) building at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, to connect to the extended building at 8-12 Sackville Place to form a single integrated development; - Extension of existing basement towards laneway to the rear; - Revised elevational treatment to existing building at 8-12 Sackville Place including reconfiguration of windows to north, south and west elevations. The overall development will accommodate: - Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; - Reception, resident's lounge, cafe/bar and separate retail/retail service unit at ground floor; - 95 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; - Waste store to rear with access to Marlborough Street via existing laneway; - 2 no. digital canvases (each c. 17.2m high x 0.9m wide) on front elevation; - Plant at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.

6-12, Sackville Place & 107a Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

21m
2437/20REFUSE PERMISSION9 Mar 2020

The development will consist of a 95 bedroom contemporary tourist hostel in existing and new buildings ranging in height from 6 to 7 storey (over basement). The development will include:- Demolition of 2-storey buildings at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, single storey building to rear of 8-12 Sackville Place and fourth floor (plant) level at 8-12 Sackville Place; Change of use and reconfiguration of the remaining 4 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place from TU Dublin education facility to hostel and retail; Upward extension of existing building by 2-3 levels to create a 6-7 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place; Construction of a new 7 storey (over basement) building at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, to connect to the extended building at 8-12 Sackville Place to form a single integrated development; - Extension of existing basement towards laneway to the rear; - Revised elevational treatment to existing building at 8-12 Sackville Place including reconfiguration of windows to north, south and west elevations. The overall development will accommodate:- - Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; - Reception, resident's lounge, cafe/bar and separate retail/retail service unit at ground floor; - 95 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; - Waste store to rear with access to Marlborough Street via existing laneway; - 2 no. advertising digital displays (each c. 17.2m high x 0.9m wide) on front elevation; - Plant at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.

6-12, Sackville Place & 107a Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

21m
3702/20GRANT PERMISSION9 Nov 2020

The development will consist of a 96 bedroom contemporary tourist hostel in existing and new buildings ranging in height from 6 to 7 storey (over basement). The development will include: • Demolition of 2-storey buildings at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, single storey building to rear of 8-12 Sackville Place and fourth floor (plant) level at 8-12 Sackville Place; • Change of use and reconfiguration of the remaining 4 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place from TU Dublin education facility to hostel and retail; • Upward extension of existing building by 2-3 levels to create a 6-7 storey (over basement) building at 8-12 Sackville Place; • Construction of a new 7 storey (over basement) building at 6 & 7 Sackville Place, to connect to the extended building at 8-12 Sackville Place to form a single integrated development; • Extension of existing basement towards laneway to the rear; • Revised elevational treatment to existing building at 8-12 Sackville Place including reconfiguration of windows to north, south and west elevations. The overall development will accommodate: • Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; • Reception, resident’s lounge, café/bar and separate retail/retail service unit at ground floor; • 96 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels; • Waste store to rear with access to adjoining laneway; • Plant at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.

6-12, Sackville Place and 107A Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

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3689/22GRANT PERMISSION7 Apr 2022

Planning permission for the development will consist of modifications to planning permission granted under Ref: 3702/20 with addition of 22 no. bedrooms as follows: • 11 additional bedrooms through internal reconfigurations at 1st to 5th floor levels, • 11 additional bedrooms through relocation of plant from 6th floor to basement and ground floor construction of additional floor area at 6th floor level with altered roofline at 6th floor level, • Reconfiguration of street level entrance, foyer and cafe bar layout, • Revisions to retail unit consisting of provision of a bicycle shop incorporating a streetside coffee kiosk with waste handling/storage area to rear and delivery/collection access relocated to Sackville Place, • Internal alterations for inclusion of a dumbwaiter serving basement, ground and 1st floor levels and linen chute drop from 6th floor to ground floor level, • Ancillary alterations to elevations, • All associated site works and services.

6-12 (inclusive) Sackville Place and 107a Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

21m
3655/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA28 Apr 2023

The development will consist of:- • Demolition of all existing structures on site; • Construction of a 7-storey (over basement) contemporary tourist hostel; • Extension of existing basement footprint towards laneway to the rear; • The development will accommodate: • Guest amenities, ancillary services, storage, kitchen accommodation and external courtyard at basement level; • Reception, resident's lounge, café/bar and separate café retail unit at ground floor; • 125 no. bedrooms at first to sixth floor levels: • Waste management store with access to Sackville Place; • Plant and PV panels at roof level, water tanks at first floor, bicycle parking at ground floor and all associated signage, site works and services.

6-12 (inclusive) Sackville Place, and 107a Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

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