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Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION

Planning application WEB1521/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: We, Shoalwater UC intend to apply for retention permission for development at Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2. The application site is within the vaulted foundations of the platform building for the former Harcourt Street Railway Station, a protected structure (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade). The proposed retention permission consists of the change of use of Vault 8 from restaurant to recreational use (gym). The area of unit is 205 sqm in size. The proposal does not alter any existing fabric.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Mar 2026

  2. Decision: GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION

    29 Apr 2026

  3. Decision due

    30 Apr 2026

  4. Grant issued

    4 Jun 2026

Application Details

Location
Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
242.39 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 March 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION
Decision Date
29 April 2026
Grant Date
4 June 2026

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28m
2231/19GRANT PERMISSION8 Feb 2019

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Former Harcourt Street Railway Station Building (Odeon Bar) and the Harcourt Building at Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.

28m
WEB1377/25REFUSE PERMISSION26 Feb 2025

(Part) CHANGE OF USE. Permission for development at Four and Five Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (scheme permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (ABP-301931-19), as amended under Reg. Ref. 3292/21; 5019/22; and 3005/24 (ABP-319376-24)). The proposed development consists of the following: - Subdivision and part change of use of retail/restaurant/café unit at ground floor and first floor level. The unit was permitted as a retail/restaurant/café unit of 345 sq.m. at ground level and 309 sq.m. at first floor level. As a result of the proposed subdivision and part change of use, a retail/restaurant/café unit fronting Adelaide Road of 93 sq.m. at ground floor is proposed and office amenity space fronting the pedestrian route through the building of 252 sq.m. at ground floor and 309 sq.m. at first floor level is proposed. All associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development, including installation of manifestation on the glazing at the ground floor window bay along the pedestrian link between Adelaide Road and Hatch Street Upper.

Four & Five Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2

41m
3034/21GRANT PERMISSION25 Jun 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of general façade maintenance and cleaning works including: (1) The removal of plant growth from the façade and gutters; (2) The local repair of pointing to the granite façade elements (steps, columns and cappings etc); (3) The local repair of pointing to the brickwork and (4) Cleaning the entire façade and (5) Repainting of windows and entrance portico. The building is a protected structure in a Strategic Development and Regeneration Zone.

The Odeon Bar and Grill, 57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

46m
3636/20GRANT PERMISSION28 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at a site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station. A protected structure is partly situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: a former station roof and facade), with no works proposed to same. The development consists of the following: (i) The removal of the brise soleil treatment to the western elevation which oversails the plaza area; (ii) All ancillary and associated works to the existing building.

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47m
3789/21GRANT PERMISSION2 Nov 2021

The development consists of; the removal of 2 no. previously permitted external entrance signs to the entrance of Block C, and replacement with new external wall mounted non-illuminated corporate identity signage to parts of Hatch Street Upper North Elevation and the adjoining walls that form part of previously permitted 8 storey over basement and sub-basement level office development known as Park Place, on Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2 (Reg. Ref 3993/03).Works in 6 no. locations, with a total of 12 no. signs to include: a) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted external Building name and logo signage (overall size: 1.45m wide x 1.485m high, top at aprox. +5m above ground level). b) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted Tenant directory signage systems (overall size: 1.2m wide x 1.8m high, top at approx. + 2.65m above ground level).

One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

48m
3572/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA16 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for development at a site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station. A protected structure is partly situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade), with no works proposed to same. The development consists of the following: (i) The removal of brise soleil treatment to the western elevation which oversails the plaza area; (ii) All ancillary and associated works to the existing building.

Site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station

53m
3292/21GRANT PERMISSION6 Aug 2021

Planning permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site includes the former Telephone Exchange and lands to the north (south of One, Two and Three Park Place). The development consists of the following amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (ABP Ref. ABP-301931-19) and under construction: (i) Provision of part one, part two additional floors, to provide for an up to eleven storeys over basement level building; (ii) Reconfigurations of floorplates including internal layouts and core locations; (iii) Revisions to elements of permitted elevations of the new development; (iv) Increase in secure bicycle parking at basement level by 35 no. to 228 no.; (v) Increase in car parking provision by 9 no. to 57 no. total; (vi) Overall, the proposal increases the development by 3,546 sq.m. to a total 25,369 sq.m. (Including basement and a minor reduction in the retail provision by 14 sq.m.); (vii) All associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development.

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53m
5019/22GRANT PERMISSION11 Oct 2022

Permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site includes the former Telephone Exchange and lands to the north (south of One, Two and Three Park Place). The development consists of the following amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 ABP Ref. ABP-301931-19); Reg. Ref. 3292/21 and is currently under construction. (i) provision of 4 no. external accessible terraces (north, south and west elevations) at seventh, ninth and tenth floor. Glazed railings/screens are proposed to all terraces; (ii) alterations to south elevation to provide selected copper coloured treatment to frame 2 no. building entrances incorporating signage zones; (iii) revised soffit detail to plaza entrance; (iv) minor amendments to the basement plant, car and bicycle parking layout; (v) all associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development.

Harcourt Street and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2.

53m
3005/24SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION3 Jan 2024

RETENTION & PERMISSION: permission and retention permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site was the location of the former telephone exchange and includes lands south of One, Two and Three Park Place. The proposed development consists of the following amendments to the eastern elevation of the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (as amended under Reg. Ref. 3292/21 and Reg. Ref: 5019/22) which is currently under construction: Planning permission is sought for: 1. Omission of opacified film to glazing at eastern elevation of rear return at 5th to 10th floor, 2. Replacement of solid insulated panel with opacified glazing at eastern elevation of rear return at 3rd to 4th floor 3. Omission of opacified film to glazing at eastern elevation on the south eastern corner of the permitted building at 9th and 10th floors 4. Associated elevational revisions Retention permission is sought for: 1. Addition of door to 3rd floor roof terrace on eastern terrace to provide for maintenance access. The application relates solely to Four Park Place and relates to alterations along its eastern frontage for amendments to the permitted glazing, replacing the permitted opacified glazing along this facade with clear glazing as well as opacified, insulation panels with metal frames. The proposed amendments will apply across third to tenth floor level.

Four Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2

53m
4668/23GRANT PERMISSION20 Oct 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS : 3514) : the proposed development consists of the change of use of vault 3 from retail/restaurant use to recreational use. The area of the unit is 168 sq.m. The proposal does not alter the existing fabric of the protected structures.

Vault 3, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

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