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Foley's Bar, 1 Merrion Row, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2836/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The development will consist of: (i) Replacement of existing, non-original shop front with new painted hardwood shop front, stone plinth and restoration of historic signage; (ii) Replacement of non-original PVC windows at upper floors (first, second and third) with traditional hardwood vertical sliding sash windows with thin double-glazed units; (iii) Tinting of non-original Flemish bond brick to the third-floor façade. (iv) Replacement of concrete paving to footpath with native granite stone.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    6 Aug 2025

  2. Further information requested

    30 Sept 2025

  3. Further information received

    20 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    14 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    14 Nov 2025

  6. Grant issued

    23 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
Foley's Bar, 1 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
183.27 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
6 August 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
14 November 2025
Grant Date
23 December 2025

Location

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3943/23GRANT PERMISSION13 Jun 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE:PERMISSION: For development at Reilly's Bar, No. 17 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, (a Protected Structure Ref. 5211). The proposed development will consist of the following: (i) replacement of existing non-original shop front with new painted hardwood shop front and associated fascia signage; (ii) replacement of projecting corner signage at first floor level with new signage; (iii) replacement of non-original top-hung PVC windows at upper floors (first, second and third) with traditional hardwood vertical sliding sash windows with thin doubler glazed units.

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4836/19GRANT PERMISSION23 Dec 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The Bagel Master Limited (T/A O'Briens Cafe), intend to apply for permission for development at ground floor of No. 19 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 (a Protected Structure). The development will consist of alterations to existing shopfront on Merrion Row elevation and Ely Place elevation consisting of new timber painted pilasters, new timber painted fascia and associated internally illuminated signage.

Ground Floor of No.19, Merrion Row, Dublin, 2

28m
4079/19GRANT PERMISSION26 Sept 2019

The development consists of the following: Removal of existing security shutter to shopfront opening; demolition of existing suspended timber ground floor and replacement with new suspended timber ground floor to allow for level access; Construction of new shopfront consisting of powder coated aluminium framed glazed shopfront with powder coated aluminium framed glazing automated sliding door; Erection of inner halo illuminated individual lettering An Post signage above shopfront; retention of 1 no. existing inner illuminated flag sign above shopfront.

An Post, 16, Merrion Row, Dublin 2

33m
WEB1187/25REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION31 Jan 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION : permission for retention of 4 high dining tables, located on a private landing to the front of Bambino Pizza at No. 18 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2 - D02 X064. A Protected Structure.

18, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 X064

33m
3530/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA20 Sept 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at the vehicular entrance to Agriculture House (Kildare Street, D02 WK12) on Lacey’s Lane, just off Merrion Street Upper. The development will consist of the removal of an existing single storey security cabin. This existing cabin is to be replaced with a new single room, single storey security pavilion. The existing security cabin is in the curtilage of three Protected Structures; Government Buildings (RPS Ref: 20100242), Outbuildings (RPS Ref: 50100248) and No. 14 Merrion Street Upper (RPS Ref: 501 00252).

Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

33m
3644/21GRANT PERMISSION6 Oct 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine intends to apply for development at the vehicular entrance to Agriculture House (Kildare Street, D02 WK12) on Lacey's Lane, just off Merrion Street Upper. The development will consist of the removal of an existing single storey security cabin. This existing cabin is to be replaced with a new single room, single storey security pavilion. The existing security cabin is in the curtilage of three protected structures; government buildings, outbuildings and No.14 Merrion Street Upper.

The Department Of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, D02 WK12

33m
WEB2418/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION1 Nov 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION AND RETENTION, permission for retention of the existing retractable awning to the front façade and permission to amend condition No14 of planning approval Reg. Ref.: 3532/11 to extend the opening hours to 11:30pm all at No18 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2. A Protected Structure.

18, Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2

57m
3605/23GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO21 Apr 2023

RETENTION Permission for the following : (a) new shopfront with (b) back-lit sign on fascia (c) new illuminated projecting sign replacing previously existing illuminated projecting sign (d) new neon "fish and chips" sign on lower fascia.

146 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 T990

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5186/22GRANT PERMISSION7 Nov 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning consent for restoration works to the brick facades on the Northern, Southern and Eastern Facades of the protected structures, including, repair, re-pointing and consolidation of the brickwork, repointing of existing granite steps, Repair and restoration of the existing railing, stone plinth and metal balconies, Restoration and refurbishment of the existing sash windows and reveals.

9 & 10, Hume Street, Dublin 2

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5098/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA21 Oct 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Restoration works to the brick facades on the Northern, Southern and Eastern Facades of the protected structures, including, repair, re-pointing and consolidation of the brickwork, repointing of existing granite steps, Repair and restoration of the existing railing, stone plinth and metal balconies, restoration and refurbishment of the existing sash windows and reveals.

9/10, Hume Street, Dublin 2

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