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134/135, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2711/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of the construction of a third floor office extension to the rear of the existing building on the existing rear roof terrace area to provide an additional 46 m2 of office area and all associated site works

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    22 Jul 2025

  2. Decision due

    15 Sept 2025

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    15 Sept 2025

  4. Grant issued

    22 Oct 2025

Application Details

Location
134/135, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1016.33 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
22 July 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
15 September 2025
Grant Date
22 October 2025

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WEB2691/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID18 Jul 2025

The development will consist of the construction of a third floor office extension to the rear of the existing building on the existing rear roof terrace area to provide an additional 46 m2 of office area and all associated site works

134/135, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

52m
4126/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA20 Dec 2021

The development will consist of amendments to previously granted planning application no 3327/20 comprising: addition of setback penthouse level/fifth storey containing 1no. 2 bed apartment (81.7sqm) to four storey building (as approved under ref 3327/20), internal modifications to common stairwell at third floor and alterations to elevations to accommodate the re-design and addition of penthouse level.

34, 35-36 & 37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2

52m
3051/22GRANT PERMISSION13 Jan 2022

The development will consist of amendments to previously granted planning application no 3327/20 comprising: addition of setback penthouse level/fifth storey containing 1no. 2 bed apartment (81.7sqm) to four storey building (as approved under ref 3327/20), internal modifications to common stairwell at third floor and alterations to elevations to accommodate the re-design and addition of fifth storey.

34, 35-36 & 37, Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2

52m
3327/20GRANT PERMISSION4 Sept 2020

The development will consist of demolition of Nos. 34, 35, 36 & 37 Pembroke Street Lower (3 no. 2-storey buildings; c.268 sqm total) comprising 3 no. commercial units; construction of a new 5 storey mixed use development consisting of 4 storeys of apartments including set back penthouse level with sedum roof containing 4 no. 2 bed and 3 no. 1 bed apartments (ranging in area from 45.7 - 86.2 sqm) each with private amenity terrace spaces; over commercial unit (90.4 sqm) at ground floor level; separate apartment entrance and communal facilities including secure bicycle parking (14 spaces) and refuse storage at ground floor level; all plant and ancillary site development works. The total gross floor area of the proposal is 713.4 sqm.

34, 35, 36 & 37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2

53m
WEB2619/26Registered Application30 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE Dublin City Council - Planning permission is sought by Dairy Hill Property Ltd. to carry out a development at a site comprising the vacant former Ulster Bank premises at 130 Baggot Street Lower, a Protected Structure, and the adjoining buildings at 33, 34, 35-36 and 37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2. The development consists of a) the conservation, restoration, extension, partial demolitions and change of use of 130 Baggot Street Lower from a vacant bank building to a licensed restaurant, bar, speakeasy and boutique hotel; b) the demolition of the buildings at 34-37 Pembroke Street Lower, (demolition previously approved under plan number 3327/20) and to construct in their place a new building, 6 storey over basement, as an extension of the hotel development and c) the refurbishment and change of use of 33 Pembroke Street Lower from ground floor retail and wellness and therapy clinics/ consultancy units overhead to use as part of the hotel development, including demolition of existing unoriginal three-storey return structures and construction of a new part single-storey, part-three storey return. The main hotel access would be from Pembroke Street Lower. There would be a 93-seat licensed restaurant & bar in the former banking hall at the ground floor of 130 Baggot Street Lower, a 36-seat speakeasy bar in the former bank vaults in the basement of 130 Baggot Street Lower, and a café unit in the ground floor of 33 Pembroke Street Lower with wellness and gym facilities behind for hotel guests. The upper floors would be bedrooms for the hotel. The boutique hotel would consist of 37 bedrooms with lifestyle concierge service, private residents’ lounge and spa. The development would have a total floor area of 2632.66 square metres. The development will contain all the relevant supporting services including green roofs and plant screens at roof level.

130, Baggot Street Lower, 33/37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XN61

56m
3742/23GRANT PERMISSION12 May 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission to carry out external works on a protected structure for the removal of an ATM, to be infilled with stone to match the existing. The removal of the night safe front plate, replacing with a blank steel plate, as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised lettering on Baggot Street and Pembroke Street Lower, along with the removal of two bus stop signs and the removal of Ulster Bank blue general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATM's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors.

130, Baggot Street Lower, Co. Dublin, D02 XN61

56m
3459/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA28 Mar 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: Carry out external works for the removal of an ATM, to be infilled with stone to match the existing as well as the removal of the Ulster Bank raised lettering on both sides of the building, along with the removal of two bus stop signs and the removal of Ulster Bank general blue signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the ATMs, as well as the removal of loose furniture and the removal of Ulster Bank signage and merchandise on all floors

130, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

59m
5197/22GRANT PERMISSION9 Nov 2022

Planning permission for the change of use from existing bank to licenced restaurant together with a new shopfront, signage and internal alteration works.

142-143, Baggot Street Lower, and Baggot Close, Dublin 2

59m
3420/24GRANT PERMISSION22 Mar 2024

Permission for modifications to include shopfront, signage, entrance door and use as a licensed premises at 142-143 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 PH39.

142-143 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 PH39

62m
2530/19GRANT PERMISSION19 Mar 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The works will comprise (a) Conservation based repair works to front (north east) elevation including repointing of isolated sections of brickwork in lime mortar to match existing 'bastard tuck' pointing, removal of paint to original granite cills and string course, replacement of broken slates to string course with natural slate, hacking off existing non-original sand and cement render to plinth and replacement with traditional lime based render, (b) treatment of rising damp and dry rot at basement level beneath entrance level steps (c) lifting and re-bedding of existing original granite coping stones to front and rear parapets in traditional lime based mortar, (d) Conservation based repair works to slates, valleys, flashings, chimney stacks, ridge and hip tiles at roof level, (e) rebuilding of cracked section of parapet to rear (south west) elevation, (f) Conservation based repair works to rear (south west) elevation including repointing of isolated sections of brickwork in lime mortar to match existing 'penny struck' pointing and replacement of existing cracked rainwater downpipe to rear (south west) elevation with new cast iron downpipe to match existing, (g) widening of existing internal ope in central spine wall between front & rear reception rooms at entrance level and (h) all associated site works.

129, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2

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