133-136 Capel Street, Dublin, D01 YK09
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALIDPlanning application WEB1918/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Beannchor Group intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling to No.134; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other wall and ceiling features to No.134 and the demolition of internal modern partitions at No.136. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units; the removal of modern fascia, associated framing and roller shutters to the shopfront on ground level. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including the demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch connection to the proposed restaurant premises within the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23 which amends the application granted under DCC Reg Ref 3274/20/ABP Reg Ref APB-309407-21 and subsequently amended under 3463/22), not impacting the special interest of the protected structure. Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities; repair and restoration works to original external threshold tiling to No.134.
Application Timeline
Application received
25 Apr 2025
Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
8 May 2025
Decision due
19 Jun 2025
Application Details
- Location
- 133-136 Capel Street, Dublin, D01 YK09
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 226.06 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 25 April 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
- Decision Date
- 8 May 2025
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE & CHANGE OF USE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.
133-136 Capel Street, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.
133-136, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 YK09
External render of first, second and third floor of existing front elevation from eroding brickwork to a smooth render nap finish and all associated site works.
137, Capel Street, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE & CHANGE OF USE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.
133-136 Capel Street, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.
133-136, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 YK09
RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.
Crestcove Limited, 139, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7
RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.
139, Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7
RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.
139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7
RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.
139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development of a hotel at this 0.212 Ha site at Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse Lane, RPS Nos. 1213, 5064, 8772). Part of the site is also known as the Former Boland’s Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto Meeting House Lane) referred to as No. 133B Capel Street in the Record of Protected Structures (also RPS No. 1213). The development will consist of: the removal of part of existing floorspace (1,512 sq m) which principally includes the removal of non-original fabric to Protected Structures of no architectural significance (including fabric such as flat roofed extensions, stud partitions, blockwork services enclosures, infill floor and ceiling sections, stair enclosures, atrium, block fabric to original openings, later windows, doors, services, fittings and concrete floors); upper gable fabric of No.133b Capel Street in addition to the limited removal of original fabric to facilitate permeability, improved functioning and connectivity (including the provision of openings in existing masonry); change of use of building fabric to be retained (2,805 sq m) from current commercial uses (offices, storage and workshop), ancillary car parking and residential use to use as a hotel; and the provision of an additional 2,694 sq m to facilitate a development with a gross floor area of 5,499 sq m (a total 1,182 sq m larger than existing premises which has a gross floor area of 4,317 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from part one to part eight storeys and the hotel will comprise 98 No. bedrooms in addition to ancillary facilities including bar, restaurant and function areas. The development includes modifications to non-original shopfronts, replacement of floor slabs throughout (principally relating to archaeological and architectural investigations which will be subject to separate license); reconfiguration of internal spaces and conservation works to existing structures including roof repair to early buildings, masonry repointing, removal of cementitious render and replacement with lime-based render, masonry consolidation, repair/replacement of rainwater goods, repair/ replacement of non-original window joinery, creation of new openings through existing masonry, replacement and re-routing of services, structural interventions, fire safety interventions, reconstruction of upper gable fabric of No.133b Capel Street in brick; general architectural modifications and internal and external works for the repair, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings. The development includes bicycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping including courtyards and inaccessible upper level outdoor planted spaces; the provision of upper level private terraces facing east; signage; lighting; plant; service and refuse areas; and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed development can be accessed via No. 133 Capel Street, No.7 Meeting House Lane and No.23 Little Mary Street.
Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1
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