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Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2107/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Dublin Therapeutic Massage Clinic, intend to apply for permission for development at this site Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2 (A Protected Structure RPS 5111). The development will consist of the change of use from existing office use to use as a therapeutic massage clinic. No internal alterations are proposed to be undertaken.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    21 May 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    14 Jul 2025

  3. Decision due

    15 Jul 2025

  4. Grant issued

    18 Aug 2025

Application Details

Location
Basement Front, 10 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
167.19 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
21 May 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
14 July 2025
Grant Date
18 August 2025

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3738/19GRANT PERMISSION13 Aug 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of 8 Merrion Square, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (ref: 5109), in use as office space and headquarters to The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, to comprise the following: reroofing, including chimneys, leadwork and timber repairs; repair of existing balcony; removal of existing cantilevered toilet block at 2nd floor landing and reconfiguration of opening to reinstate landing window; structural repairs; removal of existing conservatory at rear basement level and replacement with new structure to existing footprint; render repairs to rear elevations; refurbishment of timber sliding sash windows; fire upgrade of existing structure; conservation and repair of internal historic fabric; reinstatement of glazed lay light to first floor return; improved accessibility; reconfiguration of internal spaces to provide improved member, visitor and staff facilities; infill extension to rear return building; upgrade of M & E service installation; refurbishment of existing access platform at front basement level; external landscaping works at rear to provide universal access.

The Architectural Centre, 8, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2

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WEB1360/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVA24 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCUTRE: The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (Ref: 5109). The development will consist of: Masonry cleaning to the steps, railing plinth-wall and granite facing of the front elevation at ground floor.

8 Merrion Square, Dublin, D02 YE68

42m
WEB1370/25GRANT PERMISSION25 Feb 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site: 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (Ref: 5109). The development will consist of: Masonry cleaning to the steps, railing plinth-wall and granite facing of the front elevation at ground floor.

8, Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 YE68

78m
4086/23GRANT PERMISSION5 Jul 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RPS: 5119 : the development will consist of replacement of non-original sash windows in existing frames on the front facade, refurbishment/restoration of glazing bars to the existing sashes on the rear facade, all including slimline thermal efficient double glazing replacement of the single pane fanlight with patterned leaded glazing , traditional lime based re-pointing of the front facade brickwork and cleaning/repointing of granite facade, dwarf wall to railings also the steps/landing refurbishment and redecoration of the iron railings and balconettes, re-slating of the main roof in natural slate, re-rendering of chimney stacks at roof level in a lime based mortar and all associated ancillary works.

18 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, D02 E126

78m
3839/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA26 May 2023

PROTECTED STRUCURE (RPS: 5119): the development will consist of replacement of non-original sash windows in existing frames on the front facade, refurbishment/restoration of glazing bars to the existing sashes on the rear facade, all including slimline thermal efficient double glazing , replacing of the singe pane fanlight with patterned leaded glazing, traditional lime based re-pointing of the front facade brickwork and cleaning/repointing of granite facade dwarf wall to railing also the steps/landing, refurbishment and redecoration of the iron railings and balconettes, re-slating of the main roof in natural slate, re-rendering of chimney stacks at roof level in a lime base mortar and all associate ancillary works.

18 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, Dublin 2, D02 E126

78m
3680/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA3 May 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: Replacement of non-original sash windows and existing frames on the front façade, refurbishment / restoration of glazing bars to the existing sashes on the rear facade, all including slimline thermal efficient double glazing, replacement of the single pane fanlight with patterned leaded glazing, traditional lime based re-pointing of the front façade brickwork and cleaning / repointing of granite façade, dwarf wall to railings also the steps/ landing, refurbishment and redecoration of the iron railings and balconettes, re-slating of the main roof in natural slate, re-rendering of chimney stacks at roof level in a lime based mortar and all associated ancillary works.

18, Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, D02 E126

79m
3115/22GRANT PERMISSION21 Jan 2022

Extension to the previously granted Reg.Ref. 4296/19, to extend the ground floor by an additional 68 sq.m to the south east, including staff shower facilities, drying rooms and break room together with a revised covered bicycle parking and plant area. It is also proposed to include minor elevational alterations to the North West, North East and South West elevations.

Merrion Building (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 X27

80m
4296/19GRANT PERMISSION24 Oct 2019

The proposed development will consist of amendments and alterations to a previously approved scheme granted permission under DCC Reg. Ref. 3725/18 and ABP Reg. Ref. PL29S.303676 to provide for; (i) An increase of 178 sqm in total floor area across the ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels to provide for an office development with a total gross floor area of c.1,410 sqm; (ii) An increase in the permitted building height from 17.83m to 18.38m; (iii) Minor elevational changes to include glazing on the eastern facade; (iv) Reconfiguration of the approved ground floor level to include a reception area, breakroom, WC & shower facilities, circulation areas and services; and, (v) An increase in the total no. of bicycle parking spaces to be provided on site from 20 no. spaces to 30 no. spaces.

Merrion Building, (Morrissey's), Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2

93m
3795/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA16 Aug 2019

The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral Communication Unit and a 1.53 sq. metre Digital Display Screen. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.

On the public footpath at Merrion Street Lower, (opposite the Mont Clare Hotel), Dublin 2

93m
4382/19GRANT PERMISSION7 Nov 2019

The development will consist of the replacement of the existing telephone kiosks with a new Telephone Kiosk with integral communication unit and a 1.53sq.metre digital advertising display. The proposed structure has an overall height 2.43m, a depth of 0.762m and a width 1.096m.

On the public footpath at Merrion Street Lower, (opposite The Mont Clare Hotel), Dublin 2

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