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Spar 19-22 Dame Street, Dublin 2 D02E267 and Gino's Gelato 90 South Great George's Street, Dame Lane, Dublin 2, D02VW62. Burton Chambers PROTECTED STRUCTURE Ref.2102

REFUSE PERMISSION

Planning application 4470/23

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of removal of partition and amalgamation of retail units to reinstate a single convenience retail unit with existing off licence, part coffee shop use, Deli, ice cream parlour and ancillary accommodation at ground floor and basement; new goods lift, alterations to elevations to include replacement of 2No. Windows to double escape doors, enlargement of 5No existing windows to full height on Dame Lane Elevation, Alterations to shopfront on Dame Street Elevation, provision of new fascia signage on Dame Lane and South Great George Street Elevations, new down lighters along fascia signage, raised planters, alterations to internal layout and all associated works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    13 Sept 2023

  2. Decision due

    7 Nov 2023

  3. Decision: REFUSE PERMISSION

    7 Nov 2023

Application Details

Location
Spar 19-22 Dame Street, Dublin 2 D02E267 and Gino's Gelato 90 South Great George's Street, Dame Lane, Dublin 2, D02VW62. Burton Chambers PROTECTED STRUCTURE Ref.2102.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
484 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
13 September 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
REFUSE PERMISSION
Decision Date
7 November 2023

Location

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WEB2066/26APPLICATION WITHDRAWN1 May 2026

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Wicklow House, Fifth floor only 84-88 Georges Street Great South, Dublin 2

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WEB2091/26GRANT PERMISSION5 May 2026

We, City Education & Learning Group Limited, intend to apply to Dublin City Council for planning permission for development at Wicklow House, Nos. 84–88 George’s Street, Great South, Dublin 2. The proposed development will consist of : - Removal and replacement of the existing signage associated with ICD Business School and the Installation of new signage to facilitate rebranding to City College Dublin on the building envelope and at the ground floor entrance level - Removal and Installation of a new perforated aluminium security shutter to the front entrance, and all other associated ancillary site works.

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WEB2366/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID5 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: protected structure (ref.2100). Retention planning permission sought for a new external servery hatch to serve pizza slices, as part of public house at 14-16 Dame Lane, Dublin 2.

14-16, Dame Lane, Dublin 2, D02 XC91

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WEB5721/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID19 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission and Retention: The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref: 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention of a hand paints sign on the West Gable facing Great George Street 2. Retention of art works on the West Gable facing Great George Street 3. Retention of keg lift and all ancillary works associated: • At Basement; installation of lift shaft and all ancillary works associated • At Ground floor; paved concealed lift cover and all ancillary works associated 4. Permission to install 2 number entrance signs above street level along Dame Street 5. Permission to reinstatement window impediments to Dame House along Dame Street And all ancillary works associated

The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, 24-28 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 C861

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WEB5721/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID19 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission and Retention: The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref: 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention of a hand paints sign on the West Gable facing Great George Street 2. Retention of art works on the West Gable facing Great George Street 3. Retention of keg lift and all ancillary works associated: • At Basement; installation of lift shaft and all ancillary works associated • At Ground floor; paved concealed lift cover and all ancillary works associated 4. Permission to install 2 number entrance signs above street level along Dame Street 5. Permission to reinstatement window impediments to Dame House along Dame Street And all ancillary works associated

The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, 24-28 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 C861

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WEB5791/25REFUSE PERMISSION26 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE, PERMISSION AND RETENTION: We, Orangeseed Designated Activity Company, intends to apply for Protected Structure PERMISSION AND RETENTION planning permission at this site at 24-28 Dame Street which includes the Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, Dublin 2, D02 C861. The site of 0.0768 ha is bound by Dame Street to the north, Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref: 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The development will consist of the following: 1. Retention of a hand paints sign on the West Gable facing South Great George Street 2. Retention of art works on the West Gable facing South Great George Street 3. Retention of of keg lift and all ancillary works associated: • At Basement; installation of lift shaft and all ancillary works associated • At Ground floor; paved concealed lift cover and all ancillary works associated 4. Permission to install 2 number entrance signs above street level along Dame Street 5. Permission to reinstatement window pediments to Dame House along Dame Street 6. Permission to install metal ornate security gates painted black along Dame Lane. And all ancillary works associated.

The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, 24-28 Dame Street, Dublin 2 D02 C861

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2505/19GRANT PERMISSION14 Mar 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at this site at 24-28 Dame Street which includes The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, Dublin 2. The site of 0.0768 ha is bound by Dame Street to the north, Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref. 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2. The proposed development seeks permission for the partial redevelopment and refurbishment of the existing Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, No's 24-28 Dame Street, Dublin 2. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Partial demolition of existing structure (internal and external); • Refurbishment and upgrade of the existing Mercantile Hotel; • Change of use of the existing office development at 1st to 4th floor level of Dame House to hotel use; • Amalgamation of Dame House with the existing Mercantile Hotel from 1st to 4th floor levels; • Removal of existing 5th floor (6 no storey) level mansard roof of the Mercantile Hotel and provision of a new amalgamated mansard roof level to the Mercantile Hotel and Dame House; • Provision of new set back 6th floor (7 no. storey) to Mercantile Hotel and Dame House; • Provision of 5 no. storey extension over existing ground floor level (6 no. storey in total) including set back 7 no. storey to south of the site fronting Dame Lane; • Provision of glazed atrium space between the protected structures and proposed extension; • Revised internal layout and reconfiguration of all buildings including the existing bar / restaurant / café units at ground and first floor level; • Provision of plant at 5th floor level and roof level; • Modifications to all elevations to facilitate the proposed development; • Revised shopfronts and signage; • Revised basement level and inclusion of additional plant areas; • General improvements and repairs to the existing protected structures and all other works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed development will result in an increase in the total number of bedrooms from 28 no. to 109 no. and will include a restaurant / café / bar use. A separate café / restaurant use will also be provided at the junction of Dame Street and South Great Georges Street. The overall development will increase from 4,158 sq.m to 5,311 sq.m in total.

24-28, Dame Street, which includes The Mercantile Hotel and Dame House, Dublin 2

46m
3278/21GRANT PERMISSION5 Aug 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The site of 0.0768 ha is bound by Dame Street to the north, Dame Lane to the south and South Great Georges Street to the west. The subject site includes protected structures, RPS Ref. 2103 (24 Dame Street), RPS Ref: 2104 (25 Dame Street) and RPS Ref. 2105 (26-27-28 Dame Street), Dublin 2.Permission is sought for an amendment permission to planning permission Reg. Ref. 2505/19 ABP 305840-19. The proposed development comprises of the reconfiguration of the permitted development to increase bedroom numbers from 99 no. to 101 no., to provide for internal changes and demolition of the rear on No. 27 Dame Street and provision of new shopfronts on Dame Lane and alterations to the permitted shopfronts on Dame Street. It consists of the following: • Further demolition at basement to provide for new floor and removal of internal partitions at basement; • Removal of external walls, internal walls, partitions, stairs and part of floor at ground floor, • Removal of roof at first floor; • Removal of part of southern and western external walls and floors at first, second, third and fourth floors; • Retention of internal partitions at fifth floor; • Relocation of the permitted water tank from basement to a screened area at roof level and additional plant at roof level; • Provision of boiler room at basement, reconfiguration of basement to provide for toilets and back of house facilities; • Provision of a central bar, live music area, relocation of kitchen areas, new lift, closure of two entrances on Dame Street at ground level at No. 28 and No. 25 Dame Street and new entrance to No. 24 Dame Street and changes to shopfront facades and signage fascia on Dame Street; • At first floor, second, third and fourth floors, new section of external southern wall, reconfiguration of bedrooms, an additional bedroom at third and fourth floors and staff facilities at first floor; • At fifth floor, reconfiguration of bedrooms; • At roof level, provision of water tank and screening, reduction in height of lift shafts; • Minor alterations to fenestration; • Addition of brick to glazed atrium on South Great George's Street, additional render at ground floor on the eastern elevation and revisions to the elevation on Dame Lane; • Revised internal layout and reconfiguration of all buildings including the existing bar / restaurant / café units at ground and first floor level. The overall development will not increase the permitted floor area.

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