← Back to search

The Uppercross House Hotel, 26-30 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 H5Y4 and D06 Y2P9)

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3249/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought at the Uppercross House Hotel, 26-30 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 H5Y4 and D06 Y2P9) and 36 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 P2X9) (a Protected Structure) for a temporary period of 3 years. The proposal involves: (i) change of use of part of 36 Rathmines Road Upper rear courtyard to an outdoor dining area (84 sqm in area) associated with the Uppercross House Hotel. The outdoor dining area will be accessible from the Uppercross House Hotel and will be operational between the hours of 12 noon and 9.30pm; (ii) installation of 6 no. picnic benches and associated parasols, temporary astro turf ground treatment and temporary 2 metre high fencing; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    25 Aug 2020

  2. Decision due

    19 Oct 2020

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    19 Oct 2020

  4. Appeal submitted

    18 Nov 2020

  5. Grant issued

    29 Apr 2021

  6. Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION

    29 Apr 2021

Application Details

Location
The Uppercross House Hotel, 26-30 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 H5Y4 and D06 Y2P9)
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
2972.77 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
25 August 2020
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
19 October 2020
Grant Date
29 April 2021

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-308681-20
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Submitted
18 November 2020
Decided
29 April 2021

Location

Loading map...

Planning Applications Nearby

What the council has granted and refused around this site is the best guide to how a similar application will fare.

20m
2726/21GRANT PERMISSION5 May 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a temporary period of 3 years. The proposal involves: (i) change of use of part of 36 Rathmines Road Upper's front garden to an outdoor dining area (100sq.m in area). The outdoor dining area will be accessible from the street and will be operational between the hours of 12 noon and 9.30pm; (ii) installation of 6 no. picnic benches and associated parasols, temporary astro turf ground treatment; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

36 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 P2X9)

20m
4097/22GRANT PERMISSION30 May 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : change of use of a vacant medical centre to a hotel which will serve as an extension to the Uppercross Hotel located at No. 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, The proposed development comprises the following: the demolition of: (a) 2 no. detached sheds to the rear of the property (6.45sq.m and 25.6sq.m); (b) Part of the rear northern boundary wall between the existing hotel and subject site; (c) The middle link section of the building connecting the northern and southern elements of the building; and (d) part of the rear wall of the existing building; (ii) the change of use of the existing part 2, part 3 storey building (Block A) to provide short stay hotel accommodation comprising the following works: (a) construction of 3-storey middle link section between northern and southern elements of existing building to provide a link between the original building and a new 3 storey block to the rear (Block B). (b) Construction of 2 storey extension to the rear of the original building on the northwestern site boundary; (c) Relocation of main entrance and reconfiguration of internal layout to create a reception area and 3 no. en-suite bedrooms at ground floor, 3 no. en-suite bedrooms and 1 no. suite at first floor, and 2 no. en-suite bedrooms at second floor; (d) restoration of front and rear façades to original condition; (e) replacement of existing sash windows with new like-for-like windows (f) relocation of stairs to original position in house; (g) restoration of existing ramp leading up to the front of house; (iii) construction of 3-storey extension to the rear of the original building to be known as Block B which will be connected via the 3-storey middle link section. The extension will contain 3 no. en-suite bedrooms (1 no. on each floor), lift shaft, and a fire escape stairwell on southern façade. The external facade will be in keeping with the original building and will contain contemporary glazing with metal fins; (iv) construction of 2-storey mews-style building comprising 2 no. 2 bedroom self-catering family suites (73 sq.m. each) with living/kitchen/dining area and bathroom. The suites will provide hotel accommodation and will not be provided with balconies/terraces; (v) primary access will be provided via Rathmines Road Upper with a vehicular access being provided to the existing hotel car park to the rear which is accessed via Rathmines Road Upper (north of subject site). Internal pedestrian access to the existing hotel will be provided via the landscaped outdoor seating area; vi) drainage, landscaping including provision of outdoor seating area to rear of the site and adjacent to existing hotel building, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting, signage and roof top plant enclosure.

36, Rathmines Road Upper, Dublin 6, D06 P2X9

38m
2626/19GRANT PERMISSION28 Mar 2019

The development consists of a two storey extension to the side and rear of the existing part two storey, part single storey semi-detached dwelling; consisting of a study at ground floor level and a bedroom suite at first floor level; plus the provision of a new rooflight over the existing single storey extension to the rear.

30, Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6

53m
3919/19GRANT PERMISSION3 Sept 2019

Planning permission to erect a two storey extension to the side & a single storey extension to rear of my dwelling and replace existing road boundary railings & gates with new Bifold railings.

23, Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6

53m
2006/20GRANT PERMISSION2 Jan 2020

Permission to erect a two storey extension to the side & single storey extension to rear of my dwelling and replace existing road boundary railings & gates with new Bifold railings.

23, Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6

64m
3716/24GRANT PERMISSION20 May 2024

For single storey extension to side and rear of 34, Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 C5H9, and ancillary alterations to include relocation of front door, new rooflight and window to first floor landing, external insulation, replacement windows, alterations to internal layout, solar panels to rear roof, new mechanical and electrical services and redecoration throughout.

34 Church Gardens, Rathmines, D06C5H9

67m
3467/21GRANT PERMISSION8 Sept 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development will consist of the following: 1. demolition of existing single storey rear extension, 2. construction of a new two storey rear extension, 3. all associated site works

10 Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 X2W6

70m
2614/21GRANT PERMISSION19 Apr 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the erection of a contemporary, flat roofed, 2 storey, 1 bedroom, single mews dwelling with south west facing balcony/terrace on first floor. This is to be built on the footprint of an existing modern structure, which is to be demolished, to the rear of 43 Rathmines Road Upper, which is a protected structure.

43 Rathmines Road Upper, Dublin 6

71m
4073/23REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSI3 Jul 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: the development consists of retention & permission to a protected structure (Dublin City no. 7260 RPS). The development consists of : 1. retention for modifications to development previously permitted under Reg. 3054/00; 2. retention sought for single storey extension to rear; 3. planning permission is sought for the change of use of the entire building for the sake of obtaining a valid fire certificate. 1. the modification for retention permission consists of : (a) alterations to the front of the ground floor level building to include amendments to the internal layout by combining two pre '63 bedsit units into one accommodation unit; (b) alterations to the rear of the ground floor level to include amendments to the internal layout by conversion of the approved storage area into one accommodation unit (Ref: 3054/00); (c) alterations to the rear of the first floor & second floor of the previously permitted rear three-storey extension (Ref: 3054/00): to include for amendments to the internal layout which separates the single first & second floor duplex unit, into two separate accommodation units on each floor, each accessed from common circulation space; 2. retention sought for 14.4m2 single-storey extension to the rear which extends the ground floor accommodation of unit 3; 3. planning permission is sought for the material change of use of this entire pre'63 multi-use house with an extension, to be changed in full to a shared accommodation building with a shared facility (conversion of a PRE '63 bedsit in the basement into a shared laundry / social facility) for the use of all occupants at the above address. The proposed changes will result in a reduction in the current number of units of 10 to 9 units in total. The original pre '63 building, without the benefit of the 2002 extension was a 9-unit building.

45 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 C2H9

71m
3270/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE23 Feb 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:RETENTION/PERMISSION : the development consists of 1. retention for alterations to the rear of the first floor & second floor of the previously permitted rear three-storey extension (Ref: 3054/00) to include amendments to the internal layout which separates the single first & second-floor duplex unit, into two separate accommodation units on each floor, each accessed from common circulation space. 2. retention sought for the 14.4m2 single-storey extension to the rear which will become a communal laundry and storage area. 3. permission sought for a reduction of existing units from 10 to 8. The reduction will be achieved by combining two existing units into one unit and by turning the rear ground floor apartment into the communal laundry and storage area. The pre-63 agreement is for 9 units.

45 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Planning a project of your own?

Find out in two minutes whether you need planning permission. It's free, and based on the exempted development regulations.

Do I Need Permission?