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Unit 5, The Times Building, Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2

APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

Planning application 4971/22

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street are protected structures (RPS nos. 2299 and 2300 respectively). The proposed development consists of the change of use of the subject unit from retail services/hair salon use to use as fitness and yoga studio, provision of signage within two signage zones to the existing unit facade, and all associated and ancillary works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Oct 2022

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

    13 Oct 2022

  3. Decision due

    25 Nov 2022

Application Details

Location
Unit 5, The Times Building, Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
110.9 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 October 2022
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVA
Decision Date
13 October 2022

Location

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5070/22GRANT PERMISSION19 Oct 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street are protected structures (RPS Nos. 2299 and 2300 respectively). The proposed development consists of the change of use of the subject unit from retail services/hair salon use to use as fitness and yoga studio, provision of signage within two signage zones to the existing unit facade, and all associated and ancillary works.

Unit 5, The Times Building, Numbers 14 and 15 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2

31m
4839/22GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE13 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Retention of modifications and amendments of works commenced under Planning Permission Ref 3397/15 (now expired) which included the reconfiguration and alterations to walls and partitions to facilitate the proposed cafe/bar use at ground floor level, stairs access from basement level (not implemented) including raised level of part of existing floor to facilitate drainage pipes, demolition of part of internal wall to provide for access to neighbouring fire escape corridor at 29 Fleet Street (not implemented) and insertion of void within existing floor to basement level below (not implemented.) The works previously approved at basement level of existing licensed premises comprised of alterations to existing internal doors, corridor and stairs to provide access from the existing basement level to the ground floor level of 29 and 30 Fleet Street (partially implemented). Retention of works required on foot of the granted Fire Safety Certificate (FSC 3256/21) & Regularisation Fire Safety Certificate (3004742) which is pending and includes the blocking up of the existing escape route that previously discharged through the adjoining Hostel and retention of a new protected escape stair and protected escape route from the basement to the ground level at 30 Fleet St in lieu of previously approved fire escape route. Retention of other completed works including kitchen, stores and dumb waiter, alterations to bar counter and new toilet facilities at basement level. Removal of contemporary accommodation stair connecting the basement and ground floor bar area. Alterations to ground floor betting office (vacant) include new disabled WC and bar counter. Retention of external works consisting of reinstatement of the doorway entrance to 30 Fleet Street. Planning permission is also requested for works previously approved but not completed under planning permission (Ref 3397/15) which include the refurbishment of the building facade and change of use of ground floor betting office (vacant) to licensed cafe/bar and proposed dumb waiter (not previously approved), refurbishment and maintenance of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor facade of 29 and 30 Fleet Street and lighting and all ancillary site and development works.

28-30, Fleet Street, Dublin 2

31m
4780/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA2 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: For the retention of modifications and amendments of works commenced under Planning Permission Ref 3397/15 (now expired) which included the reconfiguration and alterations to walls and partitions to facilitate the proposed cafe/bar use at ground floor level, stairs access from basement level (not implemented) including raised level of part of existing floor to facilitate drainage pipes, demolition of part of internal wall to provide for access to neighbouring fire escape corridor at 29 Fleet Street (not implemented) and insertion of void within existing floor to basement level below (not implemented). The works previously approved at basement level of existing licensed premises comprised of alterations to existing internal doors, corridor and stairs to provide access from the existing basement level to the ground floor level of 29 and 30 Fleet Street (partially implemented). Retention of works required on foot of the granted Fire Safety Certificate (FSC 3256/21) & Regularisation Fire Safety Certificate (3004742) which is pending and includes the blocking up of the existing escape route that previously discharged through the adjoining Hostel and retention of a new protected escape stair and protected escape route from the basement to the ground level at 30 Fleet St in lieu of previously approved fire escape route. Retention of other completed works including kitchen, stores and dumb waiter, alterations to bar counter and new toilet facilities at basement level. Removal of contemporary accommodation stair connecting the basement and ground floor bar area. Alterations to ground floor betting office (vacant) include new disabled WC and bar counter. Retention of external works consisting of reinstatement of the doorway entrance to 30 Fleet Street. Planning permission is also requested for works previously approved but not completed under planning permission (Ref 3397/15) which include the refurbishment of the building facade and change of use of ground floor betting office (vacant) to licensed cafe/bar and proposed dumb waiter (not previously approved), refurbishment and maintenance of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor facade of 29 and 30 Fleet Street and lighting and all ancillary site and development works.

28-30, Fleet St, Dublin 2

32m
4206/21WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO23 Dec 2021

RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission on this site for the retention of modifications and amendments of works commenced under Planning Permission Ref 3397/15 (now expired) which included the reconfiguration and alterations to walls and partitions to facilitate the proposed café/bar use at ground floor level, stairs access from basement level (not implemented) including raised level of part of existing floor to facilitate drainage pipes, demolition of part of internal wall to provide for access to neighbouring fire escape corridor at 29 Fleet Street (not implemented) and insertion of void within existing floor to basement level below (not implemented). The works previously approved at basement level of existing licensed premises comprised of alterations to existing internal doors, corridor and stairs to provide access from the existing basement level to the ground floor level of 29 and 30 Fleet Street (partially implemented). Retention of works required on foot of the granted Fire Safety Certificate (FSC 3256/21) & Regularisation Fire Safety Certificate (3004742) which is pending and includes the blocking up of the existing escape route that previously discharged through the adjoining Hostel and retention of a new protected escape stair and protected escape route from the basement to the ground level at 30 Fleet Street in lieu of previously approved fire escape route. Retention of other completed works including kitchen, stores and dumb waiter, alterations to bar counter and new toilet facilities at basement level. Removal of contemporary accommodation stair connecting the basement and ground floor bar area. Alterations to ground floor betting office (vacant) include new disabled WC and bar counter. Retention of external works consisting of reinstatement of the doorway entrance to 30 Fleet Street. Planning permission is also requested for works previously approved but not completed under planning permission (Ref 3397/15) which include the refurbishment of the building façade and change of use of ground floor betting office (vacant) to licensed café/ bar and proposed dumb waiter (not previously approved), refurbishment and maintenance of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor facade of 29 and 30 Fleet Street and lighting and all ancillary site and development works.

29-30, Fleet Street, Dublin 2

36m
2970/21REFUSE PERMISSION16 Jun 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION AND RETENTION: For development at this site (0.0185 hectares) within the existing 4-storey over basement properties comprising the former Irish Yeast Company at 6 College St. (RPS Ref. 2010), The Times Hostel (upper floors only) at 31 Fleet St. (RPS Ref. 2925), and minor changes to the rears of 7 College St. (RPS Ref. 2011) and 30 Fleet St. (RPS Ref. 2924) at 1st floor only, Dublin 2. (PROTECTED STRUCTURES). The proposal provides for the conservation and restoration of historic fabric and the refurbishment and restoration of active use to No. 6 College St. providing for change of the historic retail use to use as a café/bar and reception area at ground floor level, and the provision of 3 no. one-bedroom apartments at the upper floors. The proposal also includes minor alterations within the upper floor interiors only of 31 Fleet St. in order to provide universally accessible bathrooms. It will further include for the removal of the existing two-storey extension to the rear of 6 College St. and the 1st floor extension to the rear of 31 Fleet St. New works include a replacement extension to the rear of 6 College Street with a glazed atrium containing a lift and enhanced circulation spaces and interconnection which provide for universal access and compliant fire safety and escape to the upper floors of both buildings. In addition to the above, the proposal will also provide for the following works at ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels: • Ground Floor Level: (i) Conservation works to existing historic fabric, reinstatement of original cabinetry, panelling, fire upgrading of door and partitions to lobby on west side. (ii) Change of use at ground-floor level of No. 6 College St. from retail to use as a café/bar and reception area and use of the existing stairwell as access to proposed new apartments at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels. (iii) Retention permission is sought for minor alterations including the removal of 2 no. modern partitions. • First, Second and Third Floor Levels: (i) Provision of new opes in the rear façade of 6 College St. and the side façade of 31 Fleet St. (ii) Reconfiguration of non-original partition walls to existing en-suite in 30 Fleet St. at 1st floor level only. (iii) Demolition of non-original timber-clad structure to the rear of 7 College St. and reinstatement of original, multi-pane sash window to rear façade of 7 College St. at 1st floor level only. (iv) Provision of 1 no. apartment at each of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels including extension to rear of 6 College St. (v) Glazed atrium to rear of No. 6 College St. containing a lift and enhanced circulation spaces and interconnection which provide for universal access and compliant fire safety and escape to the upper floors of both 6 College Street and 31 Fleet St. (vi) Reconfiguration of existing modern partitions and en-suites to provide universally accessible bathrooms to 2nd and 3rd floor levels of 31 Fleet Street. (vii) Demolition of modern extension at 1st floor level of 31 Fleet St. to reveal and reinstate the original multi-pane sash window to the rear façade and removal of cementitious render and repair and repointing of brickwork to rear façade. (viii) Structural repair works to the basement of 6 College St. in order to save the ground floor structure and coverings. Permission is also sought for works to stabilise the debonding brickwork on the front façade, cleaning and repair of brickwork, repointing of the brickwork, reinstatement of quoins and stencilled historic paintwork, repairs to carved timber shopfront, refurbishment and reinstatement of multi-pane, single-glazed sash windows to the rear façade of 31 Fleet St and reinstatement of the original front entrance door to the east side all to front of 6 College Street.

6 College Street, 31 Fleet Street, 7 College Street & 30 Fleet Street, Dublin 2

36m
3411/22REFUSE PERMISSION2 Mar 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: For development at this site (0.0185 hectares) within the existing 4-storey over basement properties comprising the formed Irish Yeast Company at 6 College St. (RPS Ref. 2010), The Times Hostel (upper floors only) at 31 Fleet St. (RPS Ref. 2925), and minor changes to the rears of 7 College St. (RPS Ref. 2011) and 30 Fleet St. (RPS Ref. 2924) at 1st floor only, Dublin 2. (PROTECTED STRUCTURES). The proposal provides for the conservation and restoration of historic fabric and the refurbishment and restoration of active use to No. 6 College St. providing for change of the historic retail use to use as a café/bar and reception area at ground floor level and the provision of 3 no. one-bedroom apartments at the upper floors. The proposal also includes minor alterations within the upper floor interiors only of 31 Fleet St. in order to provide universally accessible bathrooms. It will further include for the removal of the existing two-storey extension to the rear of 6 College St. and the 1st floor extension to the rear of 31 Fleet St. New works include a replacement extension to the rear of 6 College Street with a glazed atrium containing a lift and enhanced circulation spaces and interconnection which provide for universal access and compliant fire safety and escape to the upper floors of both buildings. In addition to the above, the proposal will also provide for the following works at ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels: Ground Floor Level: (i) Conservation works to existing historic fabric, reinstatement of original cabinetry, panelling, fire upgrading of door and partitions to lobby on west side. (ii) Change of use at ground-floor level of No. 6 College St. from retail to use as a café/bar and reception area and use of the existing stairwell as access to proposed new apartments at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels. (iii) Retention permission is sought for minor alterations including the removal of 2 no. modern partitions. First, Second and Third Floor Levels: (i) Provision of new opes in the rear façade of 6 College St. and the side façade of 31 Fleet St. (ii) Reconfiguration of non-original partition walls to existing en-suite in 30 Fleet St. at 1st floor level only. (iii) Demolition of non-original timber-clad structure to the rear of 7 College St. and reinstatement of original, multi-pane sash window to rear façade of 7 College St. at 1st floor level only. (iv) Provision of 1 no. apartment at each of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels including extension to rear of 6 College St. (v) Glazed atrium to rear of No. 6 College St. containing a lift and enhanced circulation spaces and interconnection which provide for universal access and compliant fire safety and escape to the upper floors of both 6 College Street and 31 Fleet St. (vi) Reconfiguration of existing modern partitions and en-suites to provide universally accessible bathrooms to 2nd and 3rd floor levels of 31 Fleet Street. (vii) Demolition of modern extension at 1st floor level of 31 Fleet St. to reveal and reinstate the original multi-pane sash window to the rear façade and removal of cementitious render and repair and repointing of brickwork to rear façade. (viii) Structural repair works to the basement of 6 College St. in order to save the ground floor structure and coverings. Permission is also sought for works to stabilise the debonding brickwork on the front façade, cleaning and repair of brickwork, repointing of the brickwork, reinstatement of quoins and stencilled historic paintwork, repairs to carved timber shopfront, refurbishment and reinstatement of multi-pane, single-glazed sash windows to the rear façade of 31 Fleet St and reinstatement of the original front entrance door to the east side all to front of 6 College Street.

6, College Street, 31 Fleet Street, 7 College Street & 30 Fleet Street, Dublin 2.

38m
5001/26ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 Jan 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : No change of use is proposed . No 6 College Street will remain the historic retail use to ground and basement levels and the historic residential use is to be maintained on the upper floors retaining an ' over the shop' single dwelling . Works to No. 6 College Street will include (i) Basement Level : Excavation works to lower the floor to increase headroom , structural repair works and provision of a new staff staircase to the rear of the shop . (ii) Ground Floor Level: Basement extension to existing stairs to provide additional flight for direct basement escape to College Street and new stair flight to the rear (iv) Upper floors : no changes are proposed (v) Cleaning and repair of brickwork on the fromt facade , reinstatement of stenciled historic paintwork at upper level. Works to no 7-9 College Street and 28-31 Fleet Street are confined to the facades above ground level only . These works will comprise the restoration of the facades above shopfront level . The works will consist of cleaning , repair and repointing of brickwork , hacking off of render , removal of paint , making good cappings , including all associated ancillary works to all the facades .

6 College Street , 7 College Street , 8-9 College Street , 28 Fleet Street , 29-30 Fleet Street , 31 Fleet Street. Dublin 2

48m
3355/20GRANT PERMISSION9 Sept 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at no. 16A D'Olier Chambers (which is a protected structure), D'Olier Street, Dublin 2 and on a wall within the lightwell to the rear of Chaplins Bar, 1-2 Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of the internal refurbishment of this existing ground floor restaurant over basement (305sqm) within the five storeys over basement property known as D'Olier Chambers (a protected structure) to include replacement of existing external flues with new external flues that will be attached to the wall within the lightwell to the east of D'Olier Chambers and to the rear of Chaplins Bar; and internal refurbishment works that will include removal of existing seating and bar; and its replacement with new seating arrangement, new kitchen, including two pizza ovens; as well as internal ducting all at ground floor. No works are proposed at basement level.

16A, D'Olier Chambers, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2

49m
WEB5774/25REFUSE PERMISSION24 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) change of use of existing office floor space, from first to fourth floor level, to provide a short-term tourist rental accommodation development comprising 5 no. short-stay apartments with associated internal alterations to facilitate layout; (ii) external conservation, repair, and refurbishment works to the building, including the repair of all sash windows, reinstatement of decorative lime plasterwork, specialist cleaning and repointing of brickwork, the general refurbishment of pipework, the replacement of the roof gutter with a new lead system and the replacement of a non-original window with new heritage window on the rear elevation; (iii) internal refurbishment works from first to fourth floor level including the removal of non-original partitions, the repair of walls and ceilings, careful removal and re-instatement of original floorboards, installation of new services and fire safety upgrades to ceilings and the stairwell; and, (v) all associated internal and external site works necessary to facilitate the development. The existing commercial unit at ground floor level is unaffected by the proposed development. The subject property is a protected structure.

7, D'Olier Street, Dublin 2

49m
3440/24REFUSE PERMISSION26 Mar 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For change of use of the upper floors of the existing five storey over basement terraced building at 7 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 HF60 (Protected Structure - Dublin City Council RPS 2294). Development to comprise change of use from office to commercial guest house use from first to fourth floors, including ground floor entrance lobby, reconfiguration of the existing internal layout, modifications to the existing fenestration including the reinstatement of six over six sash windows on the front and rear elevations, reinstatement of original window ope to third floor rear elevation, removal of burglar alarms and non-original render on front façade, repointing of original brickwork and all associated works.

7 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, D02 HF60

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