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No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application 4460/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Nov 2019

  2. Decision due

    17 Jan 2020

  3. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    17 Jan 2020

  4. Appeal submitted

    18 Feb 2020

  5. Appeal decided: REFUSE PERMISSION

    19 Jun 2020

Application Details

Location
No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
295.79 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
14 November 2019
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
17 January 2020

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP-306642-20
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Submitted
18 February 2020
Decided
19 June 2020

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WEB2984/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID28 Aug 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the installation of a new shopfront, including signage and an illuminated overhead light, at the existing ground floor takeaway premises (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No. 8795).

134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6H9

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WEB5008/25WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO SUB)1 Sept 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the installation of a new shopfront, including signage and an illuminated overhead light, at the existing ground floor takeaway premises (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No. 8795).

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WEB1814/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID11 Apr 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6 H9 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 8795). The development will consist of refurbishment of the first, second and third floors; Internal works proposed : (i) Upgrading of electrical and mechanical services to comply with current Building Regulations; (ii) Removal of temporary propping and stiffening of the existing suspended timber floors at first, second and third floor. (iii) Fire upgrade works of existing joisted timber floors at ground, first and second floor levels; (iv) Repair of existing stairs and handrail. (v) Repair and renewal of ceilings. (vi) Erection of new lightweight internal partitions. (vii) Fitting new 4 panelled, fire rated, internal doors. (viii) Refitting of existing bathroom and provision of new, and a kitchen. (ix) Repair of internal plaster. (x) Internal insulation of the external walls at first, second and third floors only, to be compatible with existing fabric. External works: (a) Removal on non original PVC windows to the front façade only at first, second and third floor and replacement with painted timber one over one sash windows; (b) Insulating existing felt flat roof and provision on AOV. (c) Upgrade to existing outshot off staircase to include insulated slate pitched roof and lightweight plastered insulated external walls;

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WEB2781/24GRANT PERMISSION19 Dec 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 (D08 VH9W) with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (The Digital Hub building at Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H, is a Protected Structure (RPS No. 8149) located outside the Application site); a vacant site between Nos. 13 and 17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of Nos. 17 to 25 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with existing access from Thomas Court to the west. (Nos. 19 and 22 Thomas Street are Protected Structures RPS Nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively.) The application site adjoins structures abutting Vat House 7, Crane Street, Dublin 8 (Protected Structure, RPS no. 2071), and adjoins No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of Nos. 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 VH9W, with vehicular access to Rainsford Street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining No. 28 Thomas Street West (“Arthur’s Pub”), Dublin 8, D08 VF83 (Protected Structure, RPS No. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at Thomas Court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between No. 13 and No. 17 Thomas Street West, at Nos. 1-3 Thomas Court; and at Rainsford Street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at Thomas Court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services.

1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; at the rear of 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with vehicular access, to Rainsford Street to the south;a vacant site between 13 &17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a, surface car park to the rear of 17 to 25 Thomas Street

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Planning permission for alterations to previously permitted apartment development comprising of total of 3 no. 1-bed and 3 no. 2-bed units over existing ground floor commercial units (Reg. Ref. 3474/18) to ensure compliance with current DCC apartment development space standards, including extensions to rear at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels, new balconies to rear and associated internal and elevational alterations.

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3208/23GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO13 Feb 2023

RETENTION: Retention permission for alterations, as a result of revised site boundary, to ground floor commercial unit and bedrooms and storage areas of approved 1 Bed Apartments Nos. 1, 3 and 5 at First, Second and Third Floors of approved apartment development (Reg Ref 3713/20 and 3474/18) over existing ground floor commercial units and associated internal and elevational alterations.

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3102/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA26 Jan 2023

RETENTION: Retention permission for alterations to approved 1 Bed Apartments Nos. 1, 3 and 5 at First, Second and Third Floors of approved apartment (Reg Ref 3713/20 and 3474/18) over existing ground floor commercial units and associated internal and elevational alterations.

129, Thomas Street, Dublin 8

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