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The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of Ireland, 17-19 Molesworth St, Dublin, D02 HK50

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3882/23

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works comprise of (a) the extension of the building by infilling an existing courtyard at ground/entrance level to create a new counter service area ancillary to the Library room and the construction of a new flat roof with roof lights, (b) the removal of a slated lean-to roof structure above basement level to be replaced with a new floor structure, (c) re-finishing of internalised wall surfaces, (d) repair of fire-damaged bay window at first-floor level, (e) removal of fire-damaged window joinery and enlargement of existing window opening between the Library and courtyard to ground/entrance level, (f) removal of the existing bar counter fittings from the Library and provision of new fitted counter units to the new service area, (g) replacement of external cladding to the 1920's lift shaft.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    2 Jun 2023

  2. Decision due

    27 Jul 2023

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    27 Jul 2023

  4. Grant issued

    6 Sept 2023

Application Details

Location
The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of Ireland, 17-19 Molesworth St, Dublin, D02 HK50
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1166 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
2 June 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
27 July 2023
Grant Date
6 September 2023

Location

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