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28, Mary Street Little, Dublin 7, D07 FX4W

APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

Planning application 4591/22

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Change of use of ground floor and basement level from retail to restaurant. The existing basement area will function as ancillary space serving the proposed upstairs cafe/restaurant. No material alterations are proposed to the building.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    29 Jul 2022

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

    9 Aug 2022

  3. Decision due

    22 Sept 2022

Application Details

Location
28, Mary Street Little, Dublin 7, D07 FX4W
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
157 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
29 July 2022
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVA
Decision Date
9 August 2022

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27m
WEB2225/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID30 May 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & CHANGE OF USE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

133-136 Capel Street, Dublin 1

27m
WEB2240/25GRANT PERMISSION3 Jun 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

133-136, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 YK09

27m
WEB1918/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID25 Apr 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Beannchor Group intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling to No.134; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other wall and ceiling features to No.134 and the demolition of internal modern partitions at No.136. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units; the removal of modern fascia, associated framing and roller shutters to the shopfront on ground level. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including the demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch connection to the proposed restaurant premises within the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23 which amends the application granted under DCC Reg Ref 3274/20/ABP Reg Ref APB-309407-21 and subsequently amended under 3463/22), not impacting the special interest of the protected structure. Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities; repair and restoration works to original external threshold tiling to No.134.

133-136 Capel Street, Dublin, D01 YK09

34m
3274/20GRANT PERMISSION28 Aug 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development of a hotel at this 0.212 Ha site at Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse Lane, RPS Nos. 1213, 5064, 8772). Part of the site is also known as the Former Boland’s Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto Meeting House Lane) referred to as No. 133B Capel Street in the Record of Protected Structures (also RPS No. 1213). The development will consist of: the removal of part of existing floorspace (1,512 sq m) which principally includes the removal of non-original fabric to Protected Structures of no architectural significance (including fabric such as flat roofed extensions, stud partitions, blockwork services enclosures, infill floor and ceiling sections, stair enclosures, atrium, block fabric to original openings, later windows, doors, services, fittings and concrete floors); upper gable fabric of No.133b Capel Street in addition to the limited removal of original fabric to facilitate permeability, improved functioning and connectivity (including the provision of openings in existing masonry); change of use of building fabric to be retained (2,805 sq m) from current commercial uses (offices, storage and workshop), ancillary car parking and residential use to use as a hotel; and the provision of an additional 2,694 sq m to facilitate a development with a gross floor area of 5,499 sq m (a total 1,182 sq m larger than existing premises which has a gross floor area of 4,317 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from part one to part eight storeys and the hotel will comprise 98 No. bedrooms in addition to ancillary facilities including bar, restaurant and function areas. The development includes modifications to non-original shopfronts, replacement of floor slabs throughout (principally relating to archaeological and architectural investigations which will be subject to separate license); reconfiguration of internal spaces and conservation works to existing structures including roof repair to early buildings, masonry repointing, removal of cementitious render and replacement with lime-based render, masonry consolidation, repair/replacement of rainwater goods, repair/ replacement of non-original window joinery, creation of new openings through existing masonry, replacement and re-routing of services, structural interventions, fire safety interventions, reconstruction of upper gable fabric of No.133b Capel Street in brick; general architectural modifications and internal and external works for the repair, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings. The development includes bicycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping including courtyards and inaccessible upper level outdoor planted spaces; the provision of upper level private terraces facing east; signage; lighting; plant; service and refuse areas; and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed development can be accessed via No. 133 Capel Street, No.7 Meeting House Lane and No.23 Little Mary Street.

Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1

34m
3358/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA23 Feb 2022

Part of the site is also known as the former Boland's Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto Meeting House Lane) referred to as No133B Capel St. in the Record of Protected Structures (also RPS No. 1213) . PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of amendments to the permitted hotel development as granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3274/20 and An Bord Pleanala Case Reference 309470-21, to include the following modifications to accommodate the detail Mechanical & Electrical service design:- Alterations to the roof level on Building B to accommodate air handling units, heat pumps, additional plant equipment & roof top plant screening, the relocation of the firefighting lift shaft and an associated generator. Provision of an increased FFL to FFL on Building B to provide a service zone within the internal corridors, resulting in an increase to the overall parapet level by a total of 1m and the required adjustments to the external elevations. Alterations to the roof level on Building C to accommodate air handling units, heat pumps, additional plant equipment & roof top plant screening. Provision of an increased FFL to FFL on Building C to provide a service zone & appropriate level access connection to Building B, resulting in an increase to the overall parapet level by a total of 1.5m and the required adjustments to the external elevations. All other associated site and ancillary development works. The proposed amendments do not result in any changes to the footprint of the permitted development.

0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).

34m
3463/22GRANT PERMISSION7 Mar 2022

0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772). Part of the site is also known as the former Boland's Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto Meeting House Lane) referred to as No133B Capel St. in the Record of Protected Structures (also RPS No. 1213) . PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of amendments to the permitted hotel development as granted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3274/20 and An Bord Pleanala Case Reference 309470-21, to include the following modifications to accommodate the detail Mechanical & Electrical service design:- Alterations to the roof level on Building B to accommodate air handling units, heat pumps, additional plant equipment & roof top plant screening, the relocation of the firefighting lift shaft and an associated generator. Provision of an increased FFL to FFL on Building B to provide a service zone within the internal corridors, resulting in an increase to the overall parapet level by a total of 1m and the required adjustments to the external elevations. Alterations to the roof level on Building C to accommodate air handling units, heat pumps, additional plant equipment & roof top plant screening. Provision of an increased FFL to FFL on Building C to provide a service zone & appropriate level access connection to Building B, resulting in an increase to the overall parapet level by a total of 1.5m and the required adjustments to the external elevations. All other associated site and ancillary development works. The proposed amendments do not result in any changes to the footprint of the permitted development.

0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).

34m
4554/23GRANT PERMISSION28 Sept 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213, 5064, 8772). Part of the site is also known as the former Boland's Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto Meeting House Lane) referred to as No133B Capel St. in the Record of Protected Structures (also RPS No. 1213) . The development amends a permitted hotel development (as granted under DCC Reg. Ref. 3274/20 (ABP Reg. Ref. ABP-309470-21) and subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3463/22). The proposed amendments will consist of the following modifications change of use of the function room in Building D to restaurant/bar (c.310 sqm); the increase in height of the permitted building C from c. 15.5 metres to c. 24.4 metres including plant (additional 3 no. storeys including rooftop plant) and associated increase in height of the link bridge between building C and building B; the reduction in height of the building connection between building A and Building B from c. 13.6 metres to c. 11.1 metres; revised back of house and core layout to accommodate an ESB substation and switch room at the south of building B; elevation changes including revised materials treatment s and the omission of cantilever terraces and structural projections on the north, west and east elevations of building B from third to seventh floor levels; the extension of the restaurant/bar in building B (c.60 sqm); changes to building B (former car park) including removal of an additional steel beam and building D (former meeting house) in the perforation of the southern wall to accommodate services and for openings and in the widening of a previously permitted opening to the northern wall; internal changes and reconfigurations; additional plant including roof top plant and all associated development works above and below ground. The proposed amendment will increase the gross floor area of the development from 5,449 sqm to 6,051 sqm and will increase the number of hotel bedrooms from 98 no. to 101 no.

0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meeting

39m
WEB2225/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID30 May 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & CHANGE OF USE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

133-136 Capel Street, Dublin 1

39m
WEB2240/25GRANT PERMISSION3 Jun 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

133-136, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 YK09

39m
WEB1918/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID25 Apr 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Beannchor Group intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling to No.134; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other wall and ceiling features to No.134 and the demolition of internal modern partitions at No.136. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units; the removal of modern fascia, associated framing and roller shutters to the shopfront on ground level. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including the demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch connection to the proposed restaurant premises within the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23 which amends the application granted under DCC Reg Ref 3274/20/ABP Reg Ref APB-309407-21 and subsequently amended under 3463/22), not impacting the special interest of the protected structure. Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities; repair and restoration works to original external threshold tiling to No.134.

133-136 Capel Street, Dublin, D01 YK09

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