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18-19, Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 EK06

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3959/23

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PERMISSION: The development will consist of: 1) Proposed street front alterations to Francis Street 2) Proposed new public doorway to existing South East elevation 3) Proposed internal alterations 4) All site and associated works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    15 Jun 2023

  2. Decision due

    9 Aug 2023

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    9 Aug 2023

  4. Grant issued

    19 Sept 2023

Application Details

Location
18-19, Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 EK06
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
251 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
15 June 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
9 August 2023
Grant Date
19 September 2023

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3470/24GRANT PERMISSION3 Apr 2024

The development will consist of change of use from permitted retail/non- retail services (Reg. Ref. 4447/16) to use as a coffee shop with elevational changes including a serving hatch, retractable awnings, signage, lighting, external seating in the courtyard to the rear and all associated site works and services.

Ground Floor Unit 2, Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08P5N2

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4041/24GRANT PERMISSION19 Jul 2024

Permission for change of use from commercial use to education use with internal alterations.

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3469/24GRANT PERMISSION3 Apr 2024

The development will consist of change of use from permitted retail/non-retail services (Reg. Ref. 4447/16) to use as a public house/gastro bar with elevational changes including retractable awnings, signage, lighting, external seating in the courtyard to the rear and all associated site works and services.

Ground Floor Unit 1, Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08P5N2

53m
4811/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA23 Dec 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Iveagh Markets Hotels Limited intend to apply for permission for development on 2 No. sites separated by Lamb Alley with a total site area of 0.66Ha. The western site (0.43 Ha) principally comprises the Iveagh Markets Building, Nos. 22-27 Francis Street, Dublin 8 (a Protected Structure) which is bounded to the west by Francis Street, to the south by Dean Swift Square and to the north-east by Lamb Alley and an adjacent plot to the north of the Iveagh Markets Building principally occupied by Nos. 20-21 Francis Street (a Protected Structure - Former Superintendent's House) and No. 8 Lamb Alley (a Protected Structure - Former Laundry Attendant's House); and the eastern site (0.23 Ha) comprises Nos. 1a and 2a John Dillon Street and Nos. 40-48 Back Lane (site of the former Mother Redcaps Market, Public House and Offices), bounded to the north-east by Back Lane, to the south-west by Lamb Alley and to the south-east by John Dillon Street, Dublin 8. The site also contains a portion of the City Wall along Lamb Alley which is a Protected Structure and a National Monument. The Iveagh Markets element of the proposed development will consist of the refurbishment and redevelopment of the existing Iveagh Markets Building (Dry and Wet Market) including the construction of a basement (2,098 sqm) and sub-basement (1,222 sqm) beneath the existing market structure, the addition of 347 sqm floorspace at mezzanine level and the increase in height of the single storey building linking the 2 No. market halls to the same height as the parapet of the former Dry Market. The gross floor area of this element of the development is 3,270 sqm above ground over the proposed new basement and sub-basement of 3,320 sqm. This area includes a market area at ground and first (mezzanine) levels, distillery/brewery at basement level -2, and restaurant, artisan deli and bakery at basement level -1. The proposed element of the development on an adjacent plot to the north of the Iveagh276 Market Building on the land occupied primarily by Nos. 20-21 Francis Street (Former Superintendent's House) and No. 8 Lamb Alley (Former Laundry Attendant's House), Dublin 8 will consist of: the provision of a 128 No. bedroom, part 2 part 8 No. storey, 4-star hotel (gross floor area 5,510 sqm over double basement of 2,199 sqm including multi-function space at basement level -2, multi-function space at basement level -1, hotel reception at basement level -1, front of house bar/lounge at ground floor level, external courtyard at ground floor level and bar at 7th floor level with external terrace facing south-east and north-east; the change of use and internal reconfiguration and adaption of Nos. 20-21 Francis Street for use as the entrance to the proposed hotel at ground floor level and hotel suites at first and second floor levels; and the change of use and internal reconfiguration and adaption of No. 8 Lamb Alley to form part of the overall front of house bar/lounge at ground floor level, bar at first floor level and staff room/stores at basement level. This element of the proposed development also incorporates the provision of a laneway between the Iveagh Markets Building and the 4-star hotel linking Francis Street and Lamb Alley which will include an external market in addition to seating and amenity space. Modifying works to protected fabric within the Iveagh Market Building range (Protected Structures on the western site) include excavation to achieve single and double basements; modification of window openings to create door openings; expanding of existing openings; removal of secondary partitions; introduction of new structure; drainage and services; and attachments of proposed new buildings at multiple levels adjacent to Nos. 20-21Francis Street and No. 8 Lamb Alley. The wide range of conservation and repair works include roof and roof glazing replacement and repair; masonry cleaning; consolidation, repair and repointing; joinery supplementation and repair; early concrete/stucco consolidation and replication; metalwork repair, salvage and reinstatement of removable items. The proposed element of the development at the site of Nos. 1a and 2a John Dillon Street (vacant residential) and Nos. 40-48 Back Lane, Dublin 8 (the site of Mother Redcaps Market, Public House and Offices) will consist of: the construction of a 148 No. bedroom, part 1 to part 7 No. storey, 3-star hotel (gross floor area 5,887 sqm) and a 75 No. bedroom, part 5 to part 7 No. storey hostel (gross floor area 4,319 sqm). The proposed 3-star hotel contains a reception/bar/lounge, exhibition space and artist's space at ground floor level and includes the adaptation and change of use of Nos. 1a and 2a John Dillon Street (vacant residential). The proposed hostel contains a reception/bar/lounge and guest kitchen at ground floor level and includes the partial incorporation and change of use of Nos. 40-48 Back Lane. A pedestrian street is proposed between the 3-star hotel and the hostel from Lamb Alley to Back Lane which will include an external market in addition to seating and amenity space. The entire scheme also facilitates an external street market including seating and amenity space along Lamb Alley. Proposed modifying works within the Mother Redcaps building range (eastern site) include part retention of early building fabric and its attachment to proposed new buildings; introduction of new structure; drainage and services. Conservation and repair works include masonry cleaning, consolidation and repair, joinery supplementation and repair. Consolidation, patch repointing and altered presentation of City Wall is also proposed. The overall scheme will include bicycle parking, loading bays, changes in level, boundary treatments, hard and soft landscaping, pedestrian access points, security gates, ancillary storage areas, access and circulation areas, WC's, staff facilities, services provision, plant areas, lift overruns, ESB substations, switch rooms, staircores, and all other necessary site development and excavation works above and below ground. The gross floor area of the proposed mixed-use development is 18,986 sqm above ground with 5,519 sqm provided in basements and sub-basements.

Iveagh Markets Buildings, Nos. 20-27 Francis Street & No.20-21 Francis Street, No. 8 Lamb Alley, Nos. 1a and 2s John Dillon Street and Nos. 40-18 Back Lane , Dublin 8

58m
4060/24GRANT PERMISSION24 Jul 2024

Permission for installation of an awning to front facade facing at Francis Street at Rumi Cafe Bar, 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 PF61

Rumi Cafe Bar, 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 PF61

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3542/21GRANT PERMISSION22 Sept 2021

Planning permission is being sought for the change of use from existing estate agents office into a cafe/coffee bar with associated changes to the interior ground floor layout including new toilets, and amendments to front and side elevations with new door openings and signage at the site.

28, Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08PF61

59m
5005/23REFUSE PERMISSION19 Dec 2023

Planning permission for the Installation of an awning to front facade facing Francis Street.

Rumi Cafe Bar , 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8 , D08PF61

68m
3110/19GRANT PERMISSION27 May 2019

The development will consist of permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 4447/16 (ABP Ref. 29s.248680), including:- Relocation of the ESB substation in the plaza and associated adjustments; Additional plant enclosure in the back of house courtyard; Relocation of 1 no. studio unit from ground floor level to 3rd floor level; Minor adjustments to facade at street level and fenestration at all levels.

135-143, Francis Street, Dublin 8

68m
WEB1531/22REFUSE PERMISSION2 Jun 2022

The erection of an external steel gate arrangement, consisting of a single leaf pedestrian gate and single leaf vehicular gate, to the existing passageway access from Francis Street to the internal hotel courtyard (Tivoli Square) at Staycity Aparthotel.

135-143 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 P5N2

68m
3718/24GRANT PERMISSION20 May 2024

The development will consist of the erection of new signage consisting of: - • A horizontal sign (2.4m x 0.6m) over the main entrance on Francis Street; • A horizontal sign (2.4m x 0.6m) in the internal courtyard; • 2 no. illuminated plaques (0.5m x 0.5m) located on either side of the main entrance on Francis Street; • 1 no. projecting sign (0.6m x 0.6m) located on Francis Street; Vinyl graphic detail applied to glazing along the Francis Street frontage; All of the above signage will have internal LED illumination.

Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 P5N2

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