Rainsford Avenue, The Liberties, Dublin 8
REFUSE PERMISSIONPlanning application 3234/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The development located within an Architectural Conservation will consist of the construction of a new bin storage structure to the northern end of Rainsford Avenue , together with all associated site works .
Application Timeline
Application received
30 May 2025
Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION
21 Jul 2025
Decision due
24 Jul 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Rainsford Avenue, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 400.06 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 30 May 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- REFUSE PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 21 July 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 (D08 VH9W) with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (The Digital Hub building at Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 8149) located outside the Application site); a vacant site between Nos. 13 and 17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of Nos. 17 to 25 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with existing access from Thomas Court to the west. (Nos. 19 and 22 Thomas Street are Protected Structures RPS Nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively.) The application site adjoins structures abutting Vat House 7, Crane Street, Dublin 8 (Protected Structure, RPS no. 2071), and adjoins No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 VH9W, with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at Thomas Court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between No. 13 and No. 17 Thomas Street West, at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court; and at Rainsford Street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at Thomas Court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services.
1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; at the rear of 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with vehicular access, to Rainsford Street to the south;a vacant site between 13 &17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a, surface car park to the rear of 17 to 25 Thomas Street
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works.
No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8
RETENTION: Retention permission for the construction of an extension to rear of my dwelling house, consisting of an extended kitchen area on ground floor and extended bedroom on the first floor with associated site development works.
12, Thirlestane Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8
RETENTION: Retention permission for the construction of an extension to rear of my dwelling house, consisting of an extended kitchen area on ground floor and extended bedroom on the first floor with associated site development works.
12 Thirlestane Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8, D08 X3X6
RETENTION: Permission for the construction of an extension to rear, consisting of an extended kitchen area on ground floor and extended bedroom on the first floor with associated site development works.
12, Thirlestance Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8
The development will consist of the erection of new single storey hobby room (9.5 m2) to rear garden and all ancillary site works.
2, Chaworth Terrace, Hanbury Lane, Dublin 8
Proposed single storey domestic extension, internal alterations to existing dwelling and ancillary site works.
3, Chaworth Terrace, Hanbury Lane, Dublin 8
PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS : 8149) : permission for development at 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, a protected structure (ref: 8149) in use as office space, to comprise the following : removal of non-original internal glazed screen and door at first floor level and replacement with a plasterboard-lined stud-wall with fire-rated flush door-set; removal of a section of original non-load bearing internal stud walling at second-floor level and the addition of a new plasterboard-lined stud-wall to create a new protected escape route; and the conversion of an existing timber sliding-sash window to a casement window.
10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:For development at 10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin D08 PX8H, a. Protected Structure (ref: 8149), in use as office space for commercial tenants, to comprise the following: removal of non-original internal glazed screen and door at first floor level, and replacement with a metal-framed and plasterboard-lined stud-wall with fire-rated flush door-set; removal of a section of original non-load-bearing internal stud walling at second-floor level and the addition of a new metal-framed and plasterboard-lined stud-wall to create a new protected escape route; and the conversion of an existing timber sliding-sash window to a casement window.
10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H
PROTECTED STRUCTURE Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6 H9 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 8795). The development will consist of refurbishment of the first, second and third floors; Internal works proposed : (i) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to comply with current Building Regulations; (ii) Removal of temporary propping and stiffening of the existing suspended timber floors at first, second and third floor. (iii) Fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv) Repair of existing stairs and handrail. (v) Repair and renewal of ceilings. (vi) Erection of new lightweight internal partitions. (vii) Fitting new 4 panelled, fire rated, internal doors. (viii) Refitting of existing bathroom and provision of new, and a kitchen. (ix) Repair of internal plaster. (x) Internal insulation of the external walls at first, second and third floors only, to be compatible with existing fabric. External works:(a) Removal on non original PVC windows to the front façade only at first, second and third floor and replacement with painted timber one over one sash windows; (b) Insulating existing felt flat roof and provision on AOV. (c) Upgrade to existing outshot off staircase to include insulated slate pitched roof and lightweight plastered insulated external walls;
134, Thomas Street West, Dublin 8
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