42 O'Connell Street Upper and O'Connell Hall, 41 O'Connell Street Upper and Moore Lane, Dublin 1
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB2231/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises the adaptive change of use from former hotel to a private members club, with associated repair and conservation works of existing masonry, external and internal joinery, plasterwork and features of significance; including: External works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Temporary access to facilitate works via existing openings through to No.41 O'Connell Street Upper; Permanent repair of the main roof, chimneys, parapets, rooflights and rainwater goods; Front façade structural and brick masonry repair and re-wigging; Rear façade structural repair and replacement of render; and, Perforation of northern gable for opening to connect with the stair/life core. Internal works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Investigative works, including removal of contemporary suspended ceilings at ground floor, removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions, and removal of filled voids at basement; Removal of concrete basement slab; Joinery repair, including main and secondary staircases, wainscotting, fenestration and entrance door; Repair and/or restraint of flat, decorative and vulnerable plasterwork; Cleaning and repair of entrance level flooring; Repair of existing drainage systems where necessary; Removal of sanitaryware and associated pipework at basement level; Provision of new services including heating, lighting, electrical and sanitary facilities; Provision of new fitted bars; and, Application of decorative finishes throughout. Works at the Link Building (located between the existing town house and multi-purpose hall): Careful removal of existing timber roof light truss and sarking boards for reuse within new link building structure; Careful retention of existing basement vault, eastern and southern basement walls; Demolition of remaining link building fabric; Upgrade waterproofing to existing buildings and boundary walls; Minor excavation to the basement to allow for new escape stair; and, Addition of stair/lift core structure to connect the Link with O'Connell Hall. External works at O'Connell Hall: Repair and refurbishment of the roof, all four elevations including the windows. Internal works at O'Connell Hall: Removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions; Removal of concrete slab at ground level; Joinery repair, including staircases, stage structure, wall panelling, floor boards and fenestration; Propping of decorative ceiling and roof light to facilitate repair works; and, Introduction of structural interventions, mechanical and electrical services and fire safety interventions. 41 O'Connell Street Upper: New stair core extension over 5 levels (including basement) connecting to the northern elevation of No. 42 O'Connell Street House projecting into the site at 41 O'Connell Street Upper; Application of temporary mural artwork to the proposed stair core elevations; and, ESB Substation fronting Moore Lane. Moore Lane: Temporary layby/loading bay along Moore Lane to the rear of 42/41 O'Connell Street / O'Connell Hall on the western side of the lane. The application site is within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies this application.
Application Timeline
Application received
30 May 2025
Further information requested
24 Jul 2025
Further information received
30 Oct 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
25 Nov 2025
Decision due
26 Nov 2025
Grant issued
2 Jan 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 42 O'Connell Street Upper and O'Connell Hall, 41 O'Connell Street Upper and Moore Lane, Dublin 1
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 1017.85 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 30 May 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 25 November 2025
- Grant Date
- 2 January 2026
Location
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