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The Capel Building, St Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7

APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

Planning application WEB1619/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The erection of signage to a section of the front elevation of The Capel Building.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Mar 2025

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVA

    31 Mar 2025

  3. Decision due

    19 May 2025

Application Details

Location
The Capel Building, St Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
10 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 March 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVA
Decision Date
31 March 2025

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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25m
WEB1276/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID11 Feb 2026

PERMISSION & RETENTION 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.

The Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 T2W1

25m
WEB1405/26GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION24 Feb 2026

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.

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

45m
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.

21-25 Arran Street East and 10,12 & 13 Mary's Abbey and West side of Meetinghouse Lane, Dublin 7

62m
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.

52, Arran Street East, Smithfield, Dublin 7

66m
3069/19GRANT PERMISSION23 May 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will comprise the conservation, repair and adaption of the protected structure at 2-3 Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7 to facilitate a change of use from artist studios at first, second and third floors, shop at ground floor and storage at basement level of the protected structure to museum and ancillary use at ground first second and third floors and storage at basement level of the protected structure and the demolition of existing structures to the rear of the protected structure to allow the development of new ancillary museum building on lands to the rear of the protected structure as follows: 1. Buildings to the rear of the site which are not protected structures are to be demolished, all boundary party walls to be maintained. 2. The construction of a new building on lands to the rear of the existing protected structure as the new premises of the National Leprechaun Museum, two storeys in height to an overall height of 13.5m (exclusive of roof mounted PV panels), landscaping works to internal courtyard lightwell. Roof to new building at rear to be a combination of flat semi intensive green roof with PV panels and a pitched reflective insulated metal deck roof with brick slip cladding to external perimeter walls and roof top plant with louvered enclosure. 3. Structural intervention works to stabilise the building fabric of the protected structure. 4. Alterations to rear facade of protected structure at ground, first and second floors to facilitate new escape and access stairs to facilitate access from garden, to repair and reinstate original windows, to dismantle and re-build destabilised segment of wall at top floor level, reinstatement of cast iron rain water goods. 5. Repairs to the roof, gutters, rear eaves and front parapet of the protected structure. 6. Works to the front facade of the protected structure at all levels comprising brick, stone, render and jointing cleaning and repair, removal of existing modern shopfront and installation of new shopfront and external articulated shutters, repairs to all existing metal framed windows above ground level, dismantling and re-building destabilised segment of parapet at top floor level. 7 Removal of modern interventions to the interior of the protected structure including partitions, stud walling, false ceilings and modern stairs and installation of new partitions, doors and lift shaft to facilitate proposed new museum use.

2-3, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 X6R6

66m
4399/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA31 Aug 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: To carry out works to the ground floor facade of 2-3 Mary's Abbey Dublin 7 D07 X6R6, a protected structure, RPS No. 8770. Work comprises the erection of 1 No. 800 mm diameter non illuminated sign, repainting of exterior at ground floor, removal of plywood board over entrance. Application of new window decals. Installation of souvenir vending machine

2-3, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07X6R6

66m
4448/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA8 Sept 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION:To carry out works to the ground floor facade of 2-3 Mary's Abbey Dublin 7 D07 X6R6, a protected structure, RPS No. 8770. Work comprises the erection of 1 No. 800 mm diameter non illuminated sign, repainting of exterior at ground floor, removal of plywood board over entrance. Application of new window decals. Installation of souvenir vending machine.

2-3 Mary's Abbey Dublin 7 D07 X6R6

66m
4568/23GRANT PERMISSION2 Oct 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission to carry out works to the ground floor facade of 2-3 Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 X6R6, a protected structure, RPS No. 8770. Work comprises the erection of 1 no. 800 mm diameter non- illuminated sign, repainting of exterior at ground floor, removal of paint on granite footings and parapet. Removal of plywood board over entrance. Application of new window decals. Installation of souvenir vending machine.

2-3 Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, D07 X6R6

68m
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.

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

70m
3881/21GRANT PERMISSION16 Nov 2021

Permission for new access door on rear elevation at ground floor and new window ope to first floor rear elevation.

46/47, Arran Street East, Dublin 7

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