12, Herbert Street, Dublin 2
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB2362/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission or development at this site: 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 X240, a Protected Structure (RPS Ref.No. 3740). The development will consist of: (i) Repair the roof; (ii) Restore the historic timber windows; (iii) Relocate existing electrical fire detection and burglar alarm panel from entrance hall to lower ground floor and restore finishes to entrance hall; (iv) Conservation and alterations to existing front railings including alteration of existing gate and the addition of a new iron stair to lower ground floor; (v) Repoint the brickwork; (vi) Internal decoration including the upgrade of existing sanitaryware and kitchen units; (vii) Alteration to plan at third floor level. The site is within a conservation area.
Application Timeline
Application received
12 Jun 2025
Decision due
6 Aug 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
6 Aug 2025
Grant issued
10 Sept 2025
Application Details
- Location
- 12, Herbert Street, Dublin 2
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 153.51 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 12 June 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 6 August 2025
- Grant Date
- 10 September 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For development at this site: 12 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 X240, a Protected Structure (RPS Ref.No. 3740). The development will consist of: (i) Repair the roof; (ii) Restore the historic timber windows; (iii) Relocate existing electrical fire detection and burglar alarm panel from entrance hall to lower ground floor and restore finishes to entrance hall; (iv) Conservation and alterations to existing front railings including alteration of existing gate and the addition of a new iron stair to lower ground floor; (v) Repoint the brickwork; (vi) Internal decoration including the upgrade of existing sanitaryware and kitchen units; (vii) Alteration to plan at third floor level. The site is within a conservation area .
12, Herbert Street, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of the change of use of the entire third floor of the property from residential to office use, along with associated internal partition revisions, servicing and all site works.
14 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 KD76
PROTECTED STRUCTURE PERMISSION The development will consist of the change of use of the entire third floor of the property from residential to office use, along with associated internal partition revisions, servicing and all site works.
14, Herbert Street, Dublin 2, D02 KD76
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of a change of use from office to residential and comprise the sub-division of residential units, including 2 x 1 bed units (measuring 47 sq.m. and 52 sq.m.) and 9 studio units with an average area of 29 sq.m. The proposed works extend to an overall site area of circa. 210 sq.m. and shall comprise the following: (1) removal of non-original elements to the rear. This includes (i) the modern L-shaped basement structure at basement level; (ii) the modern plan room structure at ground floor level and brick flue enclosure to above eaves level; (iii) the modern steel deck which extends across the rear facade of no. 16 at first, second and third floor level; (iv) the toilet block constructed on the roof of the oroginal 2-storey return structure; (v) the 2 no. projecting bay windows to the north and east elevations of the original 2-storey return; (vi) the single storey flat roofed modern extension to the rear at the former garden level; (2) new construction works to the former garden level, comprising a new 40 sq. single storey structure at basement level with a green roof (to provide a 1 bed apartment unit) to replace a non-original 50 sq.m. office structure constructed at ground floor level; (3) new construction works to the original 2-storey return at the rear, comprising a 3.6 sq.m. semi-circular extension to the original gable to include a new stair, the reinstatement of the original mansard type roof structure (following the removal of the modern toilet block) and new window opening to the north facade, (4) general external upgrade works and construction repairs to the building envelope to include (i) replacing the finishes to the historic double pitch roof and valley gutter, (ii) installing a new automatic openable roof vent over the stair, (iii) replacement of existing front UPVC rainwater goods to the front elevation; (iv)replacement of the non-original external steel access stair to front lightwell; (v) cleaning of all original brickwork; (vi) repair of the original windows; (vii) new services/plant to replace existing in the existing cellar / front lightwell; (5) various internal upgrade works and conservation repairs; incorporating works required to achieve compliance with current building regulations, including : (i) removing the non-original lift; (ii) removing the non-original steel stair from ground floor level to basement, (iii) damp proofing works to the basement; (iv) internal dry lining works to the basement; (v) upgrade of existing timber floors to meet fire and acoustic performance requirements; (vi) new concrete floor construction to the basement; vii) new electrical and mechanical services installations to serve the residential units; (viii) historic plasterwork repairs.
16 Herbert Street, Dublin 2
The development will consist of the change of use of the existing two storey building from commercial use to 1 no. two-bedroom residential mews dwelling. The works will include: • Internal alterations to facilitate the new residential layout; • The removal of the existing apex rooflight; • The provision of 2 no. new rooflights (1 no. Velux rooflight to the front pitch and 1 no. Velux rooflight to the rear pitch); The development will also include all associated site works.
9 Herbert Lane, Dublin 2 , D02 X857
The change of use of the existing two storey building from commercial use to 1 no. two-bedroom, two storey dwelling. The works will include internal alterations to facilitate the new residential layout, the removal of the existing apex rooflight and the provision of 2 no. new velux rooflights, one to the front roof slope and one to the rear roof slope
9 Herbert Lane, Dublin 2, D02 X857
The change of use of the existing two storey building from commercial use to 1 no. two-bedroom, two storey residential dwelling. The works will include internal alterations to facilitate the new residential layout, the removal of the existing apex rooflight and the provision of 2 no. new velux rooflights, one to the front roof slope and one to the rear roof slope
9 Herbert Lane, Dublin 2, D02 X857
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought to consist of the following: change of use of the modern mews property from office use to residential (46m2) to provide a single dwelling house. External works: remove external roller shutter to rear door; remove external shed containing electric shower and all associated services; re-route gas supply pipe externally at high level to side and rear elevations; externally insulate soffit of carport retaining single car parking space; new timber faced plant enclosure formed from steel structure within rear yard to house heating equipment, refuse store and a secure bicycle space and new soft landscaping to rear yard to enrich area for use as private amenity space. Internal works: internal alterations and provision of new lightweight partitions to form spaces necessary for residential use; internal dry lining to external carport wall at ground floor level; new mechanical and electrical service installations; new fittings and finishes internally. The proposal will result in a one-bedroom single dwelling house over two-storeys.
33, Herbert Lane, Dublin 2, (to the rear of 11 Herbert Place, Dublin 2 - Protected Structure RPS no.3712)
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is being sought for external repairs and alterations including replacement of non-original windows and doors and internal alterations at 5 Herbert Street, Dublin 2, and associated landscape works and change of use of mews building (5 Herbert Lane) from a mechanics garage to office use, external and internal alterations including insertion of rooflights and raising the roof and wall to Herbert Lane and provision of a mezzanine floor.
5, Herbert Street, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of demolition of a modern single storey flat roof extension to the rear of existing return at ground floor garden level, essential internal and external repairs and maintenance work, minor material alterations and new refurbishment works to an existing 4 storey over basement and 3 storeys over basement rear return office building. External works to include: • Removal of an external water tank on second floor rear flat roof return. • Removal and replacement of second floor flat roof on rear return. • Existing parapets and valleys to be re-pointed and relined with appropriated materials. • Roof slates to be replaced where required and roof access to be refurbished. • Removal of later modern window interventions and replacement with appropriate style 'like for like' windows in the front lower ground floor return. • Provision of wall vent openings for room ventilation to front and rear elevations. • Upgrade of rainwater goods in appropriate style. • Local brick repairs to the front and rear elevations including pointing repairs. • Repairs to existing windows and lintels to front and rear. • Opening and blocking up walls under the footpath store. • Repairs to existing railings and window guards to front and rear elevations. • Removal of redundant services/cables on the front and rear elevations. • Proposed application to include for new external glazed/steel staircase from upper ground floor front footpath on Herbert Street to lower ground basement area to include opening of railings to provide for a replica gate, to match the railings. • Proposed hard and soft landscaping to rear garden areas including the provision of a screen fence separating the mews property at the rear. • Proposed air conditioning unit in the rear lower ground floor courtyard. • Removal of non-original hard landscaping and provision of new landscaping. • Provision of new guarding rails to existing rear retaining wall at steps. • New replacement business wall plaque at front entrance. Internal works to include: Replacement and upgrading of all existing services, including plumbing, electrics, lighting, heating, radiators, ventilation fire alarm and fire escape signs. • Floor strengthening where required. • Removal and upgrading of toilets on 2nd floor return and lower ground floor. • Provision of new disabled toilet and coffee area to upper ground floor with adjustment of later stud walls. • Removal of later picture rails in all principle rooms. • Removal of later open string staircase to lower ground floor and replacement with 'like for like' traditional staircase. • Removal of later dividing studwork to the front room on the second floor. • Removal of lower ground floor later concrete floor and replacement with an insulated concrete floor complete with underfloor heating. • Removal and replacement of later plaster board ceilings in the lower ground floor. • Removal of all later furniture fittings including kitchen and cupboards. • Provision of new insulated stud walls and panelling to the front entrance hall upper ground floor, where walls have been removed. • Removal and replacement glazed lobby door at entrance hall, upper ground floor and later floor tiles. • Provision for sound proofing party walls and floors and between offices on party walls. • Refurbishment of all original fireplaces and removal of all non-original fire surrounds. • New internal desk layout and fitted furniture and services. • New floor finishes and complete redecoration. • Upgrading of existing internal doors to provide required fire resistance. • General internal improvement works and other minor associated alterations at 4 Herbert Street.
4, Herbert Street, Dublin 2
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