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9B, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01X4PO

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3100/21

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

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.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Jul 2021

  2. Decision due

    30 Aug 2021

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    30 Aug 2021

  4. Grant issued

    13 Oct 2021

Application Details

Location
9B, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01X4PO
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
102.23 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 July 2021
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
30 August 2021
Grant Date
13 October 2021

Location

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2935/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA10 Jun 2021

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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.

9B Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 X4P0

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3345/22APPLICATION 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 1 no. studio apartment and 1 no. one bedroom apartment with communal bicycle storage and all ancillary facilities.

9A, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 A0W2

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3516/22GRANT 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 1 no. studio apartment and 1 no. one bedroom apartment with communal bicycle storage and all ancillary facilities.

9A, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 A0W2

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2419/20GRANT PERMISSION5 Mar 2020

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.

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

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WEB5675/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID13 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. 1. Subdivision of the existing ground floor and basement retail unit (Nos. 7-8 Abbey Street) into two separate units, No. 7 Abbey Street and No. 8 Abbey Street 2. Change of use of 1 no. unit (No. 8 Abbey Street) from existing use of retail to new use of café/restaurant 3. Removal of sections of non-original stud partitions 4. Installation of sections of new stud partitions 5. New staircase from ground floor to basement in No. 8 Abbey Street 6. Replacement of existing 2 no. non original timber shopfronts with 2 no. new mild steel shopfronts

7-8 Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01W2C2

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WEB5726/25GRANT PERMISSION20 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 1. Subdivision of the existing ground floor and basement retail unit (Nos. 7-8 Lwr Abbey Street) into two separate units, No. 7 Lwr Abbey Street and No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street 2. Change of use of 1 no. unit (No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street) from existing use of retail to new use of café / restaurant 3. Removal of sections of non-original stud partitions at basement level. 4. Installation of sections of new stud partitions 5. New staircase from ground floor to basement in No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street 6. Replacement of existing 2 no. non original timber shopfronts with 2 no. new mild steel shopfronts

7-8 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 W2C2

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WEB5728/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID20 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE, CHANGE OF USE: 1. Subdivision of the existing ground floor and basement retail unit (Nos. 7-8 Lwr Abbey Street) into two separate units, No. 7 Lwr Abbey Street and No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street 2. Change of use of 1 no. unit (No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street) from existing use of retail to new use of café / restaurant 3. Removal of sections of non-original stud partitions at basement level. 4. Installation of sections of new stud partitions 5. New staircase from ground floor to basement in No. 8 Lwr Abbey Street 6. Replacement of existing 2 no. non original timber shopfronts with 2 no. new mild steel shopfronts

7-8 Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 W2C2

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WEB2997/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID1 Sept 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Araby Gallants LTD intend to apply to Dublin City Council for permission for development at 7-8 Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 W2C2. The development will consist of: 1) Subdivision of the existing ground floor and basement retail unit (Nos. 7-8 Abbey Street) into two separate units, No. 7 Abbey Street and No. 8 Abbey Street. 2) Change of use of 1 no. unit (No. 8 Abbey Street) from existing use of retail to new use of café/restaurant 3) Replacement of existing 2 no. non original timber shopfronts with 2 no. new mild steel shopfronts

7-8 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 W2C2

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