8, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 YE68
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB1370/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
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.
Application Timeline
Application received
25 Feb 2025
Decision due
23 Apr 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
23 Apr 2025
Grant issued
28 May 2025
Application Details
- Location
- 8, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 YE68
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 96 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 25 February 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 23 April 2025
- Grant Date
- 28 May 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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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.
The Architectural Centre, 8, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: 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.
8 Merrion Square, Dublin, D02 YE68
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin Therapeutic Massage Clinic, intend to apply for permission for development at this site Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2 (A Protected Structure RPS 5111). The development will consist of the change of use from existing office use to use as a therapeutic massage clinic. No internal alterations are proposed to be undertaken.
Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2
Extension to the previously granted Reg.Ref. 4296/19, to extend the ground floor by an additional 68 sq.m to the south east, including staff shower facilities, drying rooms and break room together with a revised covered bicycle parking and plant area. It is also proposed to include minor elevational alterations to the North West, North East and South West elevations.
Merrion Building (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 X27
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.
Merrion Building, (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
The development will consist of the erection of two no. external powder coated steel framed pergola style canopies with retractable canvas roof cover above part of the existing outdoor seating area of the café.
Tang Cafe, 2 Cumberland Place, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02 H0V5
The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral Communication Unit and a 1.53 sq. metre Digital Display Screen. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
On the public footpath at Merrion Street Lower, (opposite the Mont Clare Hotel), Dublin 2
The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral communication unit and a 1.53sq.metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.
On the public footpath at Merrion Street Lower, (opposite The Mont Clare Hotel), Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a material alteration to the development at Nos. 24-25 Fenian Street (a Protected Structure; RPS no. 2738). The Aparthotel development currently under construction on the site is subject to a grant of planning permission previously given by Dublin City Council on 6th November 2018 (Planning Ref 2177/18). The proposed material alteration to the permitted Aparthotel development comprises the conversion of 1 no. double bed unit in the new top floor extension of the protected structure (Nos. 24-25 Fenian Street) into 2 no. studio units. The material alteration also comprises the conversion of 1 no. 2-bed duplex unit, occupying the top two floors of the new 5 storey extension to the rere the Protected Structure (facing onto Denzille Lane), into 1 no. double bed apartment on the fourth floor and 1 no. studio unit on the top floor. These alterations will bring the total number of units from the permitted 10 no. units (6 no. studios, 2 nos. double-bed apartments and 1 no. two-bed duplex), to a proposed 12 no. units (9 no. studios and 3 no. double-bed apartments). The proposed material alteration will take place over the two floors indicated, which have a total gross floor area of 114m2, and it will not alter the gross floor area of the permitted development (476m2). The material alteration also comprises the addition of 2no. rooflights to the flat roof of the new 5 storey extension and 1 no. automatically opening vent to the pitched roof on the rere side of the 5 storey extension.
24-25, Fenian Street and site to rear facing Denzille Lane, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of an amendment to planning application planning ref: 4085/22, consisting of part removal of non-original roof structure and the addition of fourth floor set-back extension of some 27 sq.m with associated roof terrace (11 sq.m) to the south; Replacement of concrete coping to existing brick gable to the street with granite coping stones, the provision of a new stairs to serve the proposed roof extension and all associated works including fireproofing, to facilitate the development.
38, Fenian Street, Dublin 2
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