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Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application 4029/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings /structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 6- and Part 7- storey Aparthotel building over basement level with a total Gross Floor Area (GIA) of 6,790 sq.m together with the formation of a new vehicular access ramp (with integrated bicycle lane) off Thomas Street leading to basement level. The basement level will accommodate 16 no. cycle parking spaces; staff changing-rooms/showers; a service yard and ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage; ancillary gym for hotel guests and ancillary kitchen. Ground floor level will accommodate a reception area (222.9 sq.m) and café (156.6 sq.m) accessed off Thomas Street, and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at first to fifth floor level (93 no. self-contained/self-catering units). At sixth floor level, a public bar / event space (257.5 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    17 Jul 2024

  2. Decision due

    10 Sept 2024

  3. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    10 Sept 2024

  4. Appeal submitted

    9 Oct 2024

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSE PERMISSION

    21 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1872.9 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
17 July 2024
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
10 September 2024

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-321007-24
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Submitted
9 October 2024
Decided
21 August 2025

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Planning Applications Nearby

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WEB1165/26GRANT PERMISSION27 Jan 2026

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

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2795/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA17 Apr 2019

The proposed development consists of (i) removal of existing shopfront fronting onto Thomas Street; (ii) construction of single storey ESB substation (37sq.m); (iii) construction of new boundary wall, inclusive of vehicular entrance gate, to Thomas Street; and, (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Permission is sought for temporary permission of 5 no. years.

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2903/19GRANT PERMISSION2 May 2019

The proposed development consists of: (i) removal of an existing faux shopfront to unoccupied site fronting on to Thomas Street; (ii) partial removal of front boundary wall to Thomas Street; (iii) partial demolition of walls associated with previously existing building on site; (iv) construction of single storey ESB substation (37sq.m); (v) construction of new boundary wall, inclusive of vehicular entrance gate to Thomas Street; and (vi) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Permission is sought for a temporary permission of 5 no. years.

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4824/23GRANT PERMISSION22 Nov 2023

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.

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4717/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA31 Oct 2023

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

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WEB1814/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID11 Apr 2025

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134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6H9

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WEB5771/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID22 Nov 2025

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WEB5952/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID12 Dec 2025

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WEB5996/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID16 Dec 2025

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WEB6021/25GRANT PERMISSION18 Dec 2025

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161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

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