13-15, Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlanning application WEB1528/26
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment and upgrade of the existing office accommodation from lower ground floor to third floor level, including reconfiguration of internal layouts to provide open-plan floorplates, provision of a new reception at ground floor level; • Removal of the existing external stair core and the construction of a rear extension on the north elevation from lower ground floor to fourth floor level, providing c. 777 sq.m of additional office floorspace; • Removal of existing roof-level plant and the construction of a set-back fourth floor penthouse, providing c. 302 sq.m of additional office floorspace; • Provision of new internal and external stair cores on the north elevation from ground to fourth floor level; • Provision of additional chimney at roof level; • Reconfiguration of the lower ground floor level including the removal of existing car parking spaces to the rear, provision of new plant areas, a platform lift within the courtyard, bin storage, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC) and provision of 33 no. secure cycle parking spaces within a single storey bike store; • Alterations and repair works to the façade and fenestration on the south (Hatch Street Lower) elevation, together with associated lightwell and fenestration alterations at lower ground floor level; • Removal of the existing ramp access and provision of a new platform lift to the south (Hatch Street Lower) connecting the street level to lower ground floor level, and associated works to the existing railings and plinth; and • All associated ancillary works including provision of a green roof, PV panels, signage, landscaping and the co-ordination of building services necessary to facilitate the proposed development.
Application Timeline
Application received
6 Mar 2026
Further information requested
29 Apr 2026
Decision: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
29 Apr 2026
Decision due
30 Apr 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 13-15, Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 739.97 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 6 March 2026
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Decision Date
- 29 April 2026
Location
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Permission for development at a 0.0194 ha site, located at Block D, the Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2. The site is generally bound by the Conrad Hotel to the north, Block E of the Earlsfort Centre to the northeast and east, the rear return of Nos. 5-15 Hatch Street Lower to the south and Earlsfort Terrace to the west. The development will consist of: a new rooftop plant enclosure at 7th floor level of an existing permitted office development (Block D, Earlsfort Centre). The plant enclosure will be c. 3.3 metres in height (above parapet level) and comprise of a selected glazed plant screen with a polyester power coated aluminium capping to match the appearance of an existing plant enclosure at Block E, Earlsfort Centre, which adjoins the subject site to the north and northeast, generally. There will be no physical external change to the existing rooftop plant room and no increase in permitted building height or gross floor area.
Block D, The Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for 60 no. bedroom hotel at Hatch Hall (Protected Structure Ref: 3642), Hatch Street Lower, Hatch Place and Hatch Lane, Dublin 2, on a gross site area of 0.2242 ha. Hatch Hall currently ranges in height from 3 no. floors to 5 no. floors. The proposed development will consist of the following; • Refurbishment of Hatch Hall and its change of use from residential institutional use to hotel use. The proposed hotel development includes 2 no. bars, lounge and hotel shop. The conversion of the former chapel building to meeting room/restaurant. The proposal involves alteration and conservation works to the existing fabric including amendments to the internal layout of the building, including the removal of internal partitions and screens to provide for bedrooms and the addition of a lift core. On the southern and eastern sides of the internal courtyard, a single storey glazed extension shall wrap around the protected structure, adjacent to the outdoor terrace. Opes shall be created at the southern side of Hatch Lane at first floor level (internal to the courtyard) to provide access to ground floor roof level for use as terrace. An enclosed fire escape from the upper floor of the chapel building shall be provided to the courtyard; • Demolition of a section of the existing 3 and 4 no. storey building at the junction of Hatch Lane and Hatch Place and construction of an 8 no. storey extension, with plant at roof level; • And additional floor is provided on the existing 4 no. storey Hatch Lane elevation, setback from the existing edge; • Provision of 2 no. levels of basement. The second basement level will accommodate plant; welfare facilities, and storage, with kitchen, administration, gym and associated facilities at the first basement level. A fire escape corridor shall be provided to the courtyard; • The existing pedestrian entrances are retained from Hatch Street Lower and Hatch Place. A new pedestrian entrance is provided from Hatch Lane. New delivery goods accesses/service entrances are provided from Hatch Place and Hatch Lane and new fire escape doors are provided from Hatch Lane; • 8 no. bicycle spaces for visitors and 12 no. bicycle spaces for staff will be provided; • Works to the public road and footpaths shall be undertaken to provide for a new drop-off area to the front of the proposed hotel and provision of additional 8 no. bicycle spaces for visitors. A glazed canopy over the entrance to the proposed hotel will be provided; • Green roofs shall be provided over the fire escape corridors, adjacent to the former chapel, at fifth floor over the additional floor and at 8th floor in the new extension; • Landscaping works shall be carried out to the internal courtyard. The proposal also includes for all associated site development works, including substation accessed off Hatch Place. The proposed development will have a Gross Floor Area of 7,292 square metres.
Hatch Hall, Hatch Street Lower, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for a 60 no. bedroom hotel at Hatch Hall (Protected Structure) Ref: 3642), 28A, Hatch Street Lower, Hatch Place and Hatch Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TF34 on a gross site area of 0.2242 ha. Hatch Hall currently ranges in height from 3 no. floors to 5 no. floors. The proposed development will consist of the following: • Refurbishment of Hatch Hall and its change of use from residential institutional use to hotel use. The proposed hotel development includes 2 no. bars, lounge and hotel shop. The conversion of the former chapel building to meeting room/restaurant. The proposal involves alteration and conservation works to the existing fabric including amendments to the internal layout of the building, including the removal of internal partitions and screens to provide for bedrooms and the addition of a lift core. On the southern and eastern sides of the internal courtyard, a single storey glazed extension shall wrap around the protected structure, adjacent to the outdoor terrace. Opes shall be created at the southern side of Hatch Lane at first floor level (internal to the courtyard) to provide access to ground floor roof level for use as terrace. An enclosed fire escape from the upper floor of the chapel building shall be provided to the courtyard; • Demolition of a section of the existing 3 and 4 no. storey building at the junction of Hatch Lane and Hatch Place and construction of an 8 no. storey extension, with plant at roof level; • An additional floor is provided on the existing 4 no. storey Hatch Lane elevation, setback from the existing edge; • Provision of 2 no. levels of basement. The second basement level will accommodate plant; welfare facilities, and storage, with kitchen, administration, gym and associated facilities at the first basement level. A fire escape corridor shall be provided to the courtyard; • The existing pedestrian entrances are retained from Hatch Street Lower and Hatch Place. A new pedestrian entrance is provided from Hatch Lane. New delivery goods accesses/service entrances are provided from Hatch Place and Hatch Lane and new fire escape doors are provided from Hatch Lane; • 8 no. bicycle spaces for visitors and 12 no. bicycle spaces for staff will be provided; • Works to the public road and footpaths shall be undertaken to provide for a new drop-off area to the front of the proposed hotel and provision of additional 8 no. bicycle spaces for visitors. A glazed canopy over the entrance to the proposed hotel will be provided; • Green roofs shall be provided over the fire escape corridors, adjacent to the former chapel, at fifth floor over the additional floor and at 8th floor in the new extension; • Landscaping works shall be carried out to the internal courtyard. The proposal also includes for all associated site development works, including substation accessed off Hatch Place. The proposed development will have a Gross Floor Area of 7,292 square metres.
Hatch Hall, 28A, Hatch Street Lower, Hatch Place and Hatch Lane, Dublin 2, D02 TF34
Planning permission for alterations to a previously granted planning permission (Ref. No. 4097/19) for development at this site c. 812 sq m at 18 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2) for the reconfiguration and extension above the rear (west part) of the existing office development at 2nd and 3rd floor level resulting in overall office floorspace increase of c. 449 sqm approximately, and associated site development works. The development will consist of revisions to internal layout, comprising the removal and repositioning of internal stud partition walls, removal of existing atrium; a revised reception space/layout at upper ground floor level with a new platform lift and visitor seating arrangement; green roof; solar collector panels; roof skylights; extension of existing stairwell from existing 1st floor to 3rd floor level; the removal of existing disabled access ramp at north (front) elevation and installation of a disabled access platform lift and removal/alterations to a section of railings at front of building and associated works; minor elevational changes. The development will also include changes to existing car and cycle parking areas; new shower, locker, drying room at basement level, and the omission of 7 no. existing car parking spaces (resulting in a total car parking provision of 14 no.spaces), and provision of 13 no. additional basement cycle parking spaces (resulting in a total cycle parking provision of 23 no.spaces); site development works above and below ground; attenuation; physical changes to existing permitted rooftop plant (including new rooftop ope for maintenance and repair purposes); piped infrastructure and ducting; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. Vehicular access and egress to the purposed basement level will continue to be from Convent Place.
18, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin, 2
Permission for alterations to the previously granted permission (ref 2275/20) for development at this site to consist of the lowering of 4 no. window cills on the lower ground level of the Leeson Street elevation to allow for the introduction of a louvred section within the increased opening. The replacement of the existing windows with a new sash and case system to match the existing . The addition of rainscreen cladding in lieu of brick to party wall sections of the north and east elevations, abutting the Earlsfort terrace development. The addition of 25 sqm screened enclosure for plant on the proposed flat roof. The relocation of the proposed accessible platform lift from the left hand side of the main entrance to the right on the Leeson Street elevation, including works to create a new opening in the railing to the public throughfare. The replacement of 1no. upper ground floor window with a door of a matching style to the existing window. All related ancillary services and site works. The areas as specified in the granted permission (ref 2275/20) will remain unchanged.
18, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 HE97 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2)
Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland Designated Activity Company intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of c. 812 sq m at 18 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2) for the reconfiguration and extension above the rear (west part) of the existing office development at 2nd floor level resulting in an overall office floorspace increase of c. 119 sq m approximately, and associated site development works. The development will consist of revisions to internal layout, comprising the removal and repositioning of internal stud partition walls, removal of existing atrium; a revised reception space/layout at upper ground floor level with a new platform lift and visitor seating arrangement; new terrace areas (communal and private) with sheltered pergola (12 sq m) at third floor level towards the rear (west) section of the building, privacy screens, glazed guarding (to replace the existing terrace area at second floor level);green roof; solar collector panels; roof skylights; extension of existing stairwell from existing 1st floor to 2nd floor level; the removal of existing disabled access ramp at north (front) elevation and installation of a disabled access platform lift and removal/alterations to a section of railings at front of building and associated works; and minor elevational changes. The development will also include changes to existing car and cycle parking areas; new shower, locker, drying room at basement level, and the omission of 6 no. existing car parking spaces (resulting in a total car parking provision of 15 no. spaces), and provision of 2 no. additional basement cycle parking spaces (resulting in a total cycle parking provision of 16 no. spaces); site development works above and below ground; attenuation; physical changes to existing permitted rooftop plant (including new rooftop ope for maintenance and repair purposes); piped infrastructure and ducting; and all associated site excavation and development works above and below ground. Vehicular access and egress to the proposed basement level will continue to be from Convent Place.
18, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 (also known as Ossory House, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2)
Planning permission for development at the Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 V562. A portion of the application site also fronts onto Leeson Street Lower. To the north of the site, is the St. Stephen's Green House office complex. To the south of the site is the Earlsfort Centre office complex, and to the east of the site are the offices fronting onto Lesson Street Lower including Ormonde House, with the National Concert Hall opposite, to the west. The proposed development comprises upgrades works and extension of the existing hotel, including: (i) Provision of new façade and elevational upgrade works to the existing hotel; Minor extensions to the existing building footprint and internal modifications to hotel facilities including revisions to food and beverage provision, café with street hatch, new wellness centre, meeting/conference facilities, back of house and ancillary facilities; (iii) Replacement of ballroom/event space and portion of the basement with new multi-use event space across two floors and 7 no. storeys of new hotel accommodation above (8 storeys total) above basement level; (iv) Provision of additional floor (hotel accommodation) to existing hotel providing for a 9 no. storey building over basement and lower ground floor; (v) The proposal includes a two level roof top bar terrace to Earlsfort Terrace; (vi) The development overall increases the GFA from 14,405 sq.m. to 20,486 sq.m. and increase the no. of hotel rooms from 192 to 280; (vii) Access to the multi-use event space from Leeson Street Lower; (viii) Reduction in car parking from 87 no. to 60 no.; (ix) A new pedestrian access point to Leeson Street Lower; (x) All associated works, site development, demolition and construction work and consequential revisions to the existing hotel internally and externally.
Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 V562
We, Earlsfort Centre Hotel Proprietors Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for development at The Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 V562. To the north of the site, is the St. Stephen’s Green House office complex. A portion of the application site also fronts onto Leeson Street Lower. To the south of the site is the Earlsfort Centre office complex, and to the east of the site are the offices fronting onto Lesson Street Lower including Ormonde House, with the National Concert Hall opposite, to the west. The proposed development comprises upgrades works and extension of the existing hotel, including: • Elevational upgrade works to the existing hotel including replacement and enhancement of windows; • A new 8 storey extension over existing event space, resulting in a 10 storey building with accommodation and reconfiguration of the existing event space at ground level with additional head height and ancillary spaces at first floor and 8 No floors of bedroom accommodation; • Internal modifications and improvements to hotel facilities; • 7th floor extension to Earlsfort Terrace and provision of additional floor to existing hotel providing resulting in a 9 no. storey building with set back to Earlsfort Terrace over existing basement and lower ground floor; • Existing bar and restaurant facade upgrade facing Earlsfort Plaza; • An increase in hotel bedrooms from 192 No. to 308 No. (an increase of 6,189 sqm); and • All associated works, site development, landscaping, plant, demolition and construction work and consequential revisions to the existing hotel internally and externally. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00a.m.- 4.30p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
The Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 V562
PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02XY48 and the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, D02 PX56 (off Stable Lane). No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of internal alterations to no. 19 Leeson Street Lower and no. 20 Leeson Street Lower, to facilitate the ancillary office and classroom requirements of the Institute of Education, and the provision of a new 4 storey extension, comprising classroom and ancillary space, to the rear of no. 19 and no 20 Leeson Street Lower (no. 20 being a Protected Structure), fronting Convent Place and bicycle parking to the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower, accessed via Stable Lane, Leeson Street Lower. The proposal will provide 9 no. classrooms total across the existing buildings at 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower and 4 storey extension. To facilitate the proposed development, minor alterations to no. 19 and 20 Leeson Street Lower are proposed, including the amendments and alterations to original and non-original building fabrics. Alterations to no. 20 (Protected Structure) include the removal and alteration of external/internal staircase elements to the rear of the building; alteration of the enclosed rear area element at basement level; new party wall opening connections at basement, ground and first floor; infill of one existing party wall opening at ground floor level; removal of non-original partitions at ground, first and second floor level; alterations to rear return layout at basement, ground and first floor level to provide office and toilet accommodation including the infill of an existing fire escape opening; removal of plant room element at return roof level and provision of a new hipped roof; break-out and provision of doors to the cross-walls at ground and first floor level; subdivision of front room at second floor level; alteration of layout at third floor level; enlargement of existing rooflight to provide AOV; cleaning and repointing of existing rear façade including the infill of a window opening, enlargement of an opening and provision of replacement timber sash windows at third floor level; re-rendering of rear return and other minor ancillary works. The proposed internal alterations to no. 19 and no. 20 Leeson Street will provide for: Lobby areas, a staff kitchen student lockers, a classroom and 2 no. toilets at basement level. A reception, classroom, break out room and 2 no. toilets at ground floor level, 2 no. classrooms, a breakout room and an office at first floor level. 2 no. offices, a classroom and a breakout room at second floor level and 2 no. tutorial rooms and 2 no. toilets at third floor level. The proposed new 4 storey extension will provide for: A classroom, 4 no. toilets, accessible lift, stairs, link to no.19, bicycle and bin storage areas and a landscaped courtyard area to the rear of no. 20 Leeson Street at ground floor level. A classroom, breakout room and 3 no. toilets at first floor level and ancillary lift, and stairs. A classroom, lobby areas, 3 no. toilets and ancillary lift, and stairs at second floor level. A classroom, break out space ancillary lift and stairs and 3 no. toilets at third floor level. A link is provided connecting the proposed extension to the rear of no. 19 Leeson Street Lower at ground, first and second floor level. The proposal includes for hard and soft landscaping, solar panels at roof level of no. 19, bicycle parking (at 19&20 and at Stable Lane), platform lift to basement at front elevation of no. 19, and all other associated site works and services above and below ground on an overall site area of approx. 546m2.
19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02XY48 and the rear of 82-85 Leeson Street Lower D02PX56, (Off Stable Lane)
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Tottoria Trading Limited intends to apply for permission for development at 19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XY48. No. 20 Leeson Street is a protected structure (RPS 4392). The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 19-20 Leeson Street Lower from Commercial Offices to Education use. No physical works are proposed as part of this development.
19-20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XY48
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