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The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7 , The building fronts onto Mary's Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest

GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

Planning application WEB1405/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION/PERMISSION : Bureau Investment Group Ltd intends to apply for retention permission and permission for development at a site at The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 T2W1.The build fronts onto Mary’s Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest. The development for which retention permission is sought consists of retention of existing rooftop air conditioning units and air handling units and all associated and ancillary plant. Retention of an automatic opening vent (AOV) installed to the western elevation to comply with fire regulations. The development for which permission is sought consists of the decommissioning of older air conditioning units, ventilation risers and canopy in central area of roof terrace and associated rooftop plant and removal of same. Removal of existing screening and replacement with proposed acoustic screening.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Feb 2026

  2. Further information requested

    17 Apr 2026

  3. Further information received

    8 May 2026

  4. Decision due

    4 Jun 2026

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

    4 Jun 2026

  6. Appeal submitted

    3 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
The Capel Building, Mary’s Abbey, Dublin 7 , The building fronts onto Mary's Abbey to the north and Strand Street Little to the south and southwest
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1314.15 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 February 2026
Status
Decision Appealed
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION
Decision Date
4 June 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-501654-DN-26
Submitted
3 July 2026

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WEB1276/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID11 Feb 2026

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WEB1619/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA24 Mar 2025

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WEB1846/20GRANT PERMISSION20 Nov 2020

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Construction of part single part double storey rear extension with flat roof and brick finish to match existing. Metal clad dormer to the rear roof facade. Internal modifications with all ancillary works.

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WEB1784/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA15 Sept 2023

Permission for demolition of the existing rear extension and a portion of the original building in order to create a courtyard and a new three storey rear extension for a total floor area of 97 sq.m; lowering of the attic floor for integration with the rear extension; opening of a skylight on the front pitch of the roof: decorative and services works internally, and all the ancillary site works.

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WEB1816/23GRANT PERMISSION26 Sept 2023

Permission for demolition of the existing rear extension and a portion of the original building in order to create a courtyard and a new three storey rear extension for a total floor area of 97 sq.m; lowering of the attic floor for integration with the rear extension; opening of a skylight on the front pitch of the roof: decorative and services works internally, and all the ancillary site works.

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WEB5720/25GRANT PERMISSION19 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No’s 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2–3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level.

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2247/21GRANT PERMISSION18 Feb 2021

The development will consist of the erection of new double sided, internally illuminated projecting wall mounted signage and roller door signage to Arran Street East elevation. Internally illuminated above door and roller door signage to Mary's Abbey elevation and large wall mural signage to East elevation of no, 13. Mary's Abbey.

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5061/23GRANT PERMISSION22 Dec 2023

Permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel at 162-164a (inclusive) Capel Street and 33-36 (inclusive) Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. Proposed modifications include the following: Basement o Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to include revisions to plant and inclusion of a wellness lounge with sauna; Ground Floor o Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of No.162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed courtyard/events space in this location; o Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; o Relocation of ESB substation to provide direct access to the substation from Strand Street Little; o Internal reconfigurations at ground floor to include 2 no. meeting rooms and dedicated co-working space; o General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area to activate the street frontage; o Inclusion of a serving hatch from the bar/restaurant area fronting Capel Street; Upper Floors o Internal layout changes from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary service areas in lieu of 142 no. hotel bedrooms; o The aparthotel suites include 23 no. interlinkable rooms; o Build out of setback to building line at fifth to eight floor levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); o Part build out of setback at fifth to eight floor levels on eastern elevation; o Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to façade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to façade above street level to include brick at 1st to 4th floor and cladding at 5th to 8th floor; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; Installation of solar PV panels at roof level; • All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.

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WEB2018/25GRANT PERMISSION9 May 2025

The development will consist of brick detail signage on the southern elevation, onto Strand Street Little, as an architectural feature in the elevation detail.

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