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Merrion Building, (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 4296/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development will consist of amendments and alterations to a previously approved scheme granted permission under DCC Reg. Ref. 3725/18 and ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.303676 to provide for; (i) An increase of 178 sqm in total floor area across the ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels to provide for an office development with a total gross floor area of c.1,410 sqm; (ii) An increase in the permitted building height from 17.83m to 18.38m; (iii) Minor elevational changes to include glazing on the eastern facade; (iv) Reconfiguration of the approved ground floor level to include a reception area, breakroom, WC & shower facilities, circulation areas and services; and, (v) An increase in the total no. of bicycle parking spaces to be provided on site from 20 no. spaces to 30 no. spaces.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Oct 2019

  2. Further information requested

    18 Dec 2019

  3. Further information received

    28 Apr 2020

  4. Decision due

    19 Jun 2020

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    19 Jun 2020

  6. Grant issued

    6 Aug 2020

Application Details

Location
Merrion Building, (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
385.79 ha
Floor Area
1410 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
24 October 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
19 June 2020
Grant Date
6 August 2020

Location

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3757/23GRANT PERMISSION15 May 2023

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4167/21GRANT PERMISSION22 Dec 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for works to the commercial premises at the ground and basement floors, comprising of refurbishment of existing restaurant/ take away unit for new restaurant/ take away unit including interior fit-out, alterations to existing shopfront including new shopfront signage and external lighting. This is a Protected Structure.

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3924/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA28 Jun 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the repainting of the facade 13 & 14 Clare Street from RAL 6007 to RAL 1013 , at The Mont Clare Hotel, 1-4 Merrion Street Lower, 13-14 Clare Street and Merrion Close, Dublin 2, D02 H525. No. 14 Clare Street is a Protected Structure, RPS REF. 1890.

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3998/24GRANT PERMISSION10 Jul 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for the repainting of the facade at 13-14 Clare Street from RAL 6007 to RAL 1013. At the Mont Hotel, 1-4 Merrion Street Lower, 13-14 Clare Street and Merrion Close, Dublin 2, D02 H525. No. 13-14 Clare Street is a protected structure (RPS. ref. 1890).

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3738/19GRANT PERMISSION13 Aug 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of 8 Merrion Square, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (ref: 5109), in use as office space and headquarters to The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, to comprise the following: reroofing, including chimneys, leadwork and timber repairs; repair of existing balcony; removal of existing cantilevered toilet block at 2nd floor landing and reconfiguration of opening to reinstate landing window; structural repairs; removal of existing conservatory at rear basement level and replacement with new structure to existing footprint; render repairs to rear elevations; refurbishment of timber sliding sash windows; fire upgrade of existing structure; conservation and repair of internal historic fabric; reinstatement of glazed lay light to first floor return; improved accessibility; reconfiguration of internal spaces to provide improved member, visitor and staff facilities; infill extension to rear return building; upgrade of M & E service installation; refurbishment of existing access platform at front basement level; external landscaping works at rear to provide universal access.

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WEB1360/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA24 Feb 2025

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WEB1370/25GRANT PERMISSION25 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (Ref: 5109). The development will consist of: Masonry cleaning to the steps, railing plinth-wall and granite facing of the front elevation at ground floor.

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