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The Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB2111/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 May 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    7 May 2026

  3. Decision due

    1 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
The Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
2196.74 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 May 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
Decision Date
7 May 2026

Location

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WEB2471/26Registered Application15 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the replacement of an existing external wheelchair accessible platform lift and replacement with an enclosed (cabin-type) wheelchair lift. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.

Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

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WEB2160/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID13 May 2026

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Printing House Square, Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 DP29

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4217/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA14 Jun 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site of c. 388sqm. The development will consist of Change of use from Former Nighclub/Fire Station to Office at Ground Floor and Basement level. The removal of modern internal finishes and refurbishment including reconfiguration of rooms, relocation of stairs, introduction of lightwells and escape stairs to basement. Provision of staff facilities, kitchen area and toilets. Restoration and retention of the timber doors and windows, window frames, feature lighting or arches including general external cleaning and restoration. Brass nameplates to main entrance . All associated site development works, and services provision required to enable the development of the site.

Former Tara Street Fire Station, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (including the Brick Watch Tower a Protected Structure RPS no. 7994).Located at the corner of Tara Street and Pearse Street

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4289/22GRANT PERMISSION23 Jun 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development at a site of c.388sqm located at Former Tara Street Fire Station, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 (including the Brick Watch Tower - a protected structure RPS no. 7994). It is located on the corner of Tara Street and Pearse Street. The development will consist of change of use from former nightclub/fire station to office at ground floor and basement level, the removal of modern internal finishes and refurbishment including reconfiguration of rooms,relocation of stairs, introduction of lightwells and escape stairs to basement, provision of staff facilities, kitchen area and toilets,restoration and retention of the timber doors and windows, window frames, feature lighting of arches including general external cleaning and restorations,brass nameplates to main entrance, all associated site development works and services provision required to enable the development of the site.

Site of c. 388sqm located at Former Tara Street Fire Station, Pearse Street, Dublin 2

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3580/20WITHDRAWN AT ABP STAGE16 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of temporary marquee, bicycle storage, shower, and toilet structures to support the ongoing educational use of the campus within the curtilage of the campus and its Protected Structures. Permission is sought for a temporary period of 3 years. The proposed development comprises of: 1 no. marquee (30.6 m x 50.1 m), 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m), and 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) located at New Square; 1 no. marquee (20.4 m x 30.1 m), 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m) and 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) located at Botany Bay; 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) and 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) located under the arch proximate to Trinity Business School; 1 no. bike storage shelter (4.1 m x 2.1 m) adjacent to the Chemistry Building; and, 1 no. toilet block (9.1 m x 3 m), and 1 no. shower block (1.5 m x 3.6 m) adjacent to the Pavilion. The development also includes an electric generator at New Square, 2 no. access ramps at Botany Bay and all site infrastructure and enabling works.

Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2

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2755/20GRANT PERMISSION25 May 2020

The development will consist of the erection of six telecommunications antenna, three dishes, equipment cabinet and other ancillary equipment at roof level.

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2481/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA12 Mar 2020

The development will consist of the erection of telecommunications antenna and dishes and ancillary equipment and cabinet at roof level.

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2645/20GRANT PERMISSION20 Apr 2020

The development will consist of amendment to the previously approved planning permission, DCC application no. 3991/17 comprising of the change of use of the 2no. existing ground floor retail units at nos. 181 & 185 Townsend Street from retail to residential use to provide 2 no. 1 bedroom ground floor apartments; North façade (front elevation to Townsend Street): removal of ground floor shopfronts and redundant fascia, repair and renewal of underlying brickwork; replacement of existing windows and doors; enlargement of existing door opening and provision of a gate for service access at no. 180 Townsend Street, South façade (rear elevation): the removal and reconstruction of 2 no. rear yard structures to unit no's 181 & 185 with a flat roof concrete deck structure as per adjacent approved units; 4 no. new openings to provide individual apartment windows & entrance doors accessed from the rear yard; omission of approved access gate to adjacent laneway to west of site; relocation of approved bin store to the east of the approved stair core on the south boundary; and all associated siteworks.

180-187, Townsend Street, Dublin 2

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WEB5067/25GRANT PERMISSION8 Sept 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the permission for the continuation of the Temporary Pavilion in New Square, and the continuation of and temporary fit-out works to and change of use of the Printing House, to allow both to operate as exhibition space, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22, for a period of eight years. This includes for 1. Continuation of temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: • A temporary fit-out, to the Printing House (360m2), which incorporates exhibition space, storage rooms, office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The temporary fit-out works include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. • A demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. • All other permitted refurbishment works permitted, and agreed under compliance with DCC, under DCC Reg. Ref.: 4785/22 have been implemented. 2. The continuation of the in place Temporary Pavilion in New Square which has a gross internal area of c.900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage, plant area and external landscaping.

The Printing House (a Protected Structure – Ref No. 2003 and a Recorded Monument – Ref No.: DU018-020508) in New Square located within the campus of Trinity College Dublin Dublin 2

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4785/22GRANT PERMISSION5 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the following: 1. Refurbishment and temporary fit-out works to the Printing House, and a temporary change of use for a period of five years, to allow it to operate as an exhibition space to include: A temporary fit-out, for a period of five years, to the Printing House (360m2), incorporating an exhibition room with display case relocated from the Old Library, secure storage rooms, security office, and WC at ground floor level and associated plant space at basement level. The fit-out works will include the installation of demountable reversible steel and concrete structures, steel framed metal stud partitions, timber and steel doors, fire curtain, blockwork walls, and associated services including sprinkler system, ventilation, heating, cooling, information technology and electrical systems. Internal refurbishment, including insulation of the roof, upgrading fire rating of historic floors retaining all historic elements, upgrading fire resistance of three historic doors, temporary removal and storage on site of one door leaf, redecoration of interior at ground level including the entrance hall. External refurbishment works consisting of pointing the east elevation to replace variety of non-historic finishes, cleaning of the Portland stone portico and Calp rubble side elevations, refurbishment of historic railings and replacement of non-historic boiler room door. The construction of a demountable steel temporary structure (29 sq.m) along the eastern edge of the Printing House to provide an accessible entrance through an existing doorway, involving widening of the door opening. 2. The construction of a Temporary Pavilion in New Square, for a period of five years, with a gross internal area of 900m2 comprising of an exhibition space (576m2), retail space (170m2), WCs, staff room, storage and plant space. The temporary pavilion is organised in two building volumes, ranging in height from 6.7m to 9.9m. The building will have a metal structure, and will be clad with coloured metal panels. A screened temporary external plant enclosure (72m2) will be located to the rear of the Temporary Pavilion. 3. Landscaping including temporary sloped surfaces in New Square to provide accessible entrances to the Temporary Pavilion, reseeding of lawn, temporary removal of 2 sections of chain around the perimeter of New Square. 4. The provision of a temporary sign, for a period of five years, located at the western facade of House 33-37 (a Protected Structure) of c. 1m x 9m and an exterior temporary, for a period of five years, wayfinding feature light fixed to the rear brick-faced facade of Houses 33-37. 5. Permission is also sought for all associated site development above and below ground and temporary construction operations.

Printing House (a Protected Structure-Ref No. 2003 and a Recorded Monument -Ref No.: DU018-020508), in New Square and, at House 33-37(a Protected Structure-Ref 2003) located within the campus of Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

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