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36, Blessington Street, Dublin 7 , D07X4AY

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB1751/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The development at this Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 797) will consist/consists of: • Change of use from a single dwelling to 4 No apartments consisting of 3 x one-bed and 1 x two-bed units; • Minor rear excavations for fire scape stairs; • Removal of later addition stud partitions; • Replacement of basement floor; • New stud partition walls; • Infill of existing door openings; • 6 new door openings in existing Walls; •Repair/replacement of historic architectural features and fabric in accordance with the conservation methodology; • All together with drainage, bin storage, bicycle parking and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the entire development.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Apr 2025

  2. Further information requested

    30 May 2025

  3. Further information received

    18 Jul 2025

  4. Decision due

    14 Aug 2025

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    14 Aug 2025

  6. Grant issued

    18 Sept 2025

Application Details

Location
36, Blessington Street, Dublin 7 , D07X4AY
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
194 ha
Residential Units
4

Timeline

Registration Date
7 April 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
14 August 2025
Grant Date
18 September 2025

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3891/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA21 Jun 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission and retention for development at No. 36 Blessington Street. The development at this Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 797) will consist of, Planning Permission for the construction of a new 2 storey one-bed mews dwelling to the rear, facing Berkeley Place, with pedestrian access to the rear, an existing window on the extension return to be blocked up and a proposed new window on the side elevation of the return, construction of new staircase at the rear of the existing structure from basement to the external courtyard, together with drainage, bin storage, bicycle parking and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the entire development. Retention Permission of 10 no. studios apartments in the Protected Structure, consisting of 2 no. studios & ancillary accommodation at the basement level, 3 no. studios at ground floor level, 3 no. studios at first floor level and 2 no. studios at second floor level.

36, Blessington Street, Dublin 7, D07 A4XY

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3939/24REFUSE PERMISSION1 Jul 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development at this protected structure (RPS Ref. No. 797) will consist/consists of planning permission for the construction of a new 2 storey one-bed mews dwelling to the rear, with a pitched roof and 1st floor terrace facing Berkeley Place, with side pedestrian access to the rear of the protected structure; new external access & escape stairs to the rear of the protected structure; relocation of the existing external ground floor rear stairs of the protected structure to allow for the new stairs to the basement;new first floor window to existing extension to the rear of the protected structure and blocking up of existing 1st floor window adjacent inside protected structure :replacement of existing basement concrete floor with new concrete floor, DPM, insulation, boxing in and protection of existing fireplaces, installation of automatic opening vent in roof over staircase, all together with drainage, bin storage, bicycle parking and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the entire development. Retention permission in the protected structure of :10 no. studios apartments (consisting of 2 no. studios & ancillary accommodation at the basement level, 3 no. studios at ground floor level, 3 no. studios at first floor level and 2 no. studios at second floor level), the removal of non-original partition walls at basement level, timber stud partition walls on all floors, first fix electrical and plumbing installation.

36 Blessington Street, Dublin 7, D07 A4XY

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3274/19REFUSE PERMISSION17 Jun 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development to 2 no. three storey over basement, mid-terrace buildings with 2/3 storey rear returns. The proposed development will consist of the following: The change of use from offices to residential at basement, ground, first and second floor level to provide a total of 8 no. one-bed apartments to be provided as follows; 38 Blessington Street - 4 no. one-bed apartments at basement, ground, first and second floor levels; 39 Blessington Street - 4 no. one-bed apartments at basement, ground, first and second floor levels; with associated internal and external amendments to accommodate same including; the infilling of existing interconnections between 38 and 39 in order to revert the properties back to their original independent function; Removal of rear basement window from no. 38 to provide for a doorway; replacement of front basement window to no. 39; Provision of utility rooms with return areas of no. 38 & 39; General restoration and refurbishment works to include; the restoration and repair of existing stairs and landings, the repairs of ceilings and walls, upgrade and repair of plumbing, electrical and heating services, and plaster works, including the removal of non-original partitions and openings, removal of external security window bars, provision of new internal layout; and the repair/upgrade of existing doors and windows and make-good structures as requires according to best conservation practice. Planning permission is also sought for the upgrading of the rear car parking area to provide permeable paving together with landscaping, bicycle parking spaces, refuse storage areas together with existing car parking spaces; and all associated site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

38 & 39 Blessington Street, Dublin 7

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WEB1635/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID19 Mar 2026

RETENTION & PERMISSION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of Retention and Permission to consolidate Change of Use from Tourist hostel to community services administration offices (440 sq m) and carry out minor works (subject of recent unsuccessful Section 5 application ref P5118) comprising of : the amalgamation of front meeting rooms and lobbies on all levels replacing 4 no. access doors with fire rated studs within existing openings, amalgamation of kitchen & dining at basement level of unit 32, removal of modern sanitary installations within the meetings rooms of all the main upper floors, associated removal of modern stud partitions and doors. Floors, walls and ceilings to be made good with new painted finishes and carpet tile floor finishes. Existing electrical installation will be upgraded with new energy efficient lighting (suspended track lights under historic ceilings / surface mounted on modern ceilings under attic) and electrical services (including surface mounted dada trunking). Existing windows to be repaired with replacement of any damaged windowpanes. External basement areas and steps to be repaired and repainted. Water ingress to external rear walls to be remedied including removal of redundant surface mounted external pipework- repairing/ sealing existing rainwater downpipes, making good to all associated internal and external surfaces.

32-33 Blessington Street, Dublin 7, D07 PF20

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WEB1681/26GRANT PERMISSION24 Mar 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION AND PERMISSION: Planning Permission is sought to consolidate Change of Use from Tourist hostel to Community Services Administration Offices (440 sq m) and to complete minor works comprising of : the amalgamation of front meeting rooms and lobbies on all levels replacing 4 no. access doors with fire rated studs within existing openings, amalgamation of kitchen & dining at basement level of unit 32. Floors, walls and ceilings to be made good with new painted finishes and carpet tile floor finishes. Existing electrical installation to be repaired and replaced with new energy efficient lighting (suspended track lights under historic ceilings / surface mounted on modern ceilings under attic) and electrical services (including surface mounted dado trunking). Existing windows to be repaired with replacement of any damaged windowpanes. External basement areas and steps to be repaired and repainted. Water ingress to external rear walls to be remedied including removal of redundant surface mounted external pipework- repairing/ sealing existing rainwater downpipes, making good to all associated internal and external surfaces. Retention Permission is sought for works undertaken to date being the removal of modern sanitary installations within the meeting rooms of all the main upper floors, associated removal of modern stud partitions and doors, removal of modern sheet floor finishes and loose insulations.

32-33 Blessington Street, Dublin 7

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WEB1829/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID14 Apr 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 3334/21 as follows: (i) the demolition of the existing warehouse; (ii) alterations to the approved apartment building comprising the construction of a three-storey over-basement residential development comprising 8 no. apartments (2 no. one-bedroom duplex units, 4 no. one-bedroom apartments, and 2 no. two bed apartments), on lands fronting Blessington Lane; (iii) the provision of private balconies/terraces to serve apartments; (iv) provision of a communal landscaped courtyard with bicycle parking facilities, and bin storage; (v) revised fenestration and material finishes on all facades, (vi) landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Rear of Nos. 42-43 Blessington Street, (Mews along Blessington Lane), Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 KP08

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WEB1965/25GRANT PERMISSION2 May 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 3334/21 as follows: (i) the demolition of the existing warehouse; (ii) alterations to the approved apartment building comprising the construction of a three-storey over-basement residential development comprising 8 no. apartments (2 no. one-bedroom duplex units, 4 no. one-bedroom apartments, and 2 no. two bed apartments), on lands fronting Blessington Lane; (iii) the provision of private balconies/terraces to serve apartments; (iv) provision of a communal landscaped courtyard with bicycle parking facilities, and bin storage; (v) revised fenestration and material finishes on all facades, (vi) landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Rear of Nos. 42-43 Blessington Street (Mews along Blessington Lane),, Phibsborough , Dublin 7, D07 K

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3334/21GRANT PERMISSION16 Aug 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission sought for the following: i) change of use from commercial to residential land use; ii) demolition of existing single-storey warehouse to the rear of the site (fronting Blessington Lane) and existing single storey extension to the rear of Nos. 42 and 43 Blessington Street (Protected Structures); iii) removal of non-original partition walls, doors and furniture; reinstatement of some previously removed walls; and installation of new partition walls, doors, sanitary ware and kitchen units in Nos. 42 and 43 Blessington Street to provide 8 no. apartments (6 no. 1-bed apartments and 2 no. 2-bed apartments); iv) refurbishment and restoration works to Nos. 42 and 43 Blessington Street, including the following works to the interior of the building: - repair and strengthening of existing stairs; repair and replacement (where necessary) of original ceilings, including the replacement of missing lengths of cornice; reinstatement of stained and sealed hard wood skirting with moulding to match the existing; repair and restoration of original plasterwork; and replacement of fireplaces; and the following works to the exterior of the building: - replacement of existing modern windows and new timber sash windows of a suitable historic detailing to match the originals; cleaning, sanding and repainting of original walls; replacement of existing roof tiles with Spanish slates; cleaning and repairing of all gutters and down pipes and installation of a cast aluminium rain water pipe on the front facade; cleaning and repointing of steps and paving featuring along the Blessington Street frontage; and cleaning and repainting of existing railings featuring along Blessington Street frontage; v) construction of a three-storey apartment building, comprising 6 no. one-bedroom apartments, fronting Blessington Lane. Apartments are provided with private balconies. Residents of all proposed apartments have access to a central landscaped courtyard and bicycle parking facilities and vi) landscaping; boundary treatments; SuDS drainage; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

42/43, Blessington Street, Dublin 7, D07 N232 & D07 KP08 (with frontage to Blessington Lane)

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3953/24REFUSE PERMISSION2 Jul 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:Permission is sought by Corduff JG Enterprises Ltd. for development at the Rear of Nos. 42-43 Blessington Street (Mews along Blessington Lane), Phibsborough, Dublin 7, DO7 KP08 (Protected Structures RPS No. 806 and 807). The development consists of alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. 3334/21 as follows: (i) the demolition of the existing warehouse; (ii) alterations to the approved apartment building comprising the construction of a three-storey over-basement residential development comprising 10 no. apartments (5 no. one-bedroom duplex units, 2 no. one-bedroom apartments, and 3 no. studio apartments), on lands fronting Blessington Lane; (ii) the provision of private balconies/terraces to serve apartments; (iv) provision of a communal landscaped courtyard with bicycle parking facilities, and bin storage; (v) landscaping, boundary treatments, SuDS drainage and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Rear of nos. 42-43, Blessington Street, (Mews along Blessington Lane) Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 KP08

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3341/20GRANT PERMISSION8 Sept 2020

Planning permission to extend the pharmacy shop at 19 Berkeley Street, Dublin 7, D07 NR74 into part of 18 Berkeley Street, Dublin 7, D07 TK76.

18/19 Berkeley Street, Dublin 7, D07 NR74

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