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The Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street , Harry Street and Clarendon Street, D02CH66

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3495/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Proposed change of use of 4No. bedrooms (124 Sqm ) to a luxury gym including an additional 41sq.m gym extension on the roof of the existing rear kitchen all at 2nd floor level .

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Dec 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    18 Feb 2026

  3. Decision due

    19 Feb 2026

  4. Grant issued

    24 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
The Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street , Harry Street and Clarendon Street, D02CH66
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
3089.06 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 December 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
18 February 2026
Grant Date
24 March 2026

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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3225/21GRANT PERMISSION28 Jul 2021

The development will consist of two replacement retractable awnings to the front fascia elevation at the Solomen Gallery and adjoining retail unit, Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street all associated site and ancilliary woks at this address in accordance with the plans submitted.

Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street, Harry Street and Clarendon Street, Dublin 2, D02CH66

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3492/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID12 Dec 2025

Proposed change of use of 4 No. bedrooms (124Sqm ) to a luxury gym including an additional 41 Sqm gym extension on the roof of the existing rear kitchen all at 2nd floor level .

The Westbury Hotel, Balfe Street , Harry Street and Clarendon Street, D02CH66

17m
WEB1469/26GRANT PERMISSION2 Mar 2026

Changes to the Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Johnson's Court, and Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 to comprise: (i) converting the retail Unit No. 12 to a café to service up to 14 tables (4 no. in the café and 10 no. in mall centre); (ii) banquet seating in mall; (iii) with associated changes to the shopfront to include a security roller shutter to replace existing double doors and proposed new signage; (iv) also the installation of new automatic glazed double sliding doors and fixed screens, set in approx. 3 metres from the Balfe Street entrance.

The Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Johnson’s Court and Clarendon Street, Dublin 2

25m
3487/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID9 Dec 2025

Permission for proposed change of use of 4No. bedrooms (124sqm) to a luxury gym including an additional 41 sqm gym extension on the roof of the existing rear kitchen, all at 2nd floor level.

The Westbury Hotel, Balfe St, Harry St and Clarendon St, Dublin, D02 CH66

29m
4460/23GRANT PERMISSION12 Sept 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a) Change of use of the first floor and second floor attic, from Licensed Wine and Spirit Shop to Licensed Restaurant and the shared use for both shop and restaurant of the ground floor entrance hall and stairs, and associated minor works including an external sign on Balfe Street; and b) Alterations to the existing roof mounted venitilation equipment.

4, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX24, (A Protected Structure - also abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)

29m
3295/23GRANT PERMISSION1 Mar 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for the following: (a) change of use of the entire building of 416sqm (basement, ground floor, first floor and attic levels) from retail to off-licence (including ancillary spaces) selling wines and spirits and; (b) the change of text of the existing projecting sign at high level, and the name above the door, both on Harry Street, and; (c) the application of removable gold lettering to the glass of the lower sashes of the ground floor windows on all three elevations. The application includes, (d) the installation of removable shelf/display units including ground floor level window displays of non-alcohol produce.

4, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX24 (abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)

29m
4401/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA1 Sept 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE a) Change of use of the First Floor and Second Floor Attic from Licensed Wine and Spirit Shop to Licensed Restaurant and the shared use for both Shop and Restaurant of the Ground Floor Entrance Hall and Stairs and associated minor works including an external sign on Balfe Street; and b) Alterations to the existing roof mounted ventilation equipment.

4, Harry Street, Dublin 2 (abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)

32m
WEB1469/26GRANT PERMISSION2 Mar 2026

Changes to the Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Johnson's Court, and Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 to comprise: (i) converting the retail Unit No. 12 to a café to service up to 14 tables (4 no. in the café and 10 no. in mall centre); (ii) banquet seating in mall; (iii) with associated changes to the shopfront to include a security roller shutter to replace existing double doors and proposed new signage; (iv) also the installation of new automatic glazed double sliding doors and fixed screens, set in approx. 3 metres from the Balfe Street entrance.

The Westbury Mall, Balfe Street, Johnson’s Court and Clarendon Street, Dublin 2

39m
2165/19REFUSE PERMISSION31 Jan 2019

The development will consist of temporary change of use to short term letting for 6 no. existing apartments (4 no. 1 bedroom and 2 no. 2 bedroom) occupying the top 3 floors of the existing 5 storey building at No. 43 & 44 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2. No physical works are proposed as part of this development.

43 & 44, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2

42m
2617/21REFUSE PERMISSION20 Apr 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development that will consist of a glazed canopy (2838mm x 13050mm) fixed to the front of the building (a Protected Structure) at first floor level to overhang at a height 2580mm above the existing pavement seating on the pedestrian section of Harry Street. Building is located at junction of Harry Street (pedestrian section) and Swan Yard to end of Chatham Lane (road). Main access from Harry Street.

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