59 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO SUB)Planning application WEB2937/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL USE OF THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO A ONE BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND ONE BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT ON THE THIRD FLOOR ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. THE BUILDING IS A PROTECTED STRUCTURE UNDER THE DUBLIN CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022-2028 (RPS REF NO.5157)
Application Timeline
Application received
22 Aug 2025
Decision due
16 Oct 2025
Further information requested
17 Oct 2025
Decision: WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO SUB)
15 Jun 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 59 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 717.6 ha
- Residential Units
- 2
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 22 August 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- WITHDRAWN ARTICLE 33 (NO SUB)
- Decision Date
- 15 June 2026
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Permission for development at this site at 59 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2. The building is a protected structure under the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 (RPS Ref. No. 5157). The development will consist/consists of: Permission to install a kitchenette and storage cupboard at third floor level. Retention and completion for existing works to basement level including tanking, dry-lining, change of use from basement to office use, refurbishment of sash windows and replacement of original floor with new modern floor and all associated site works.
59, Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : PERMISSION for refurbishment and upgrading works to existing windows and doors to four storey over basement mid terrace building at No. 66 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 (protected structure reference 5164 on the record of protected structures. Proposed works to allow for like-for like repairs to existing non-original single glazed timber windows frames and sashes including putty, paintwork and draft sealing. 20 no. one over one timber sash windows to front and rear of the building to be upgraded to new slim profile double glazed units, works to include internal secondary glazing to all other windows in addition to proposed refurbishment works.
No. 66 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : PERMISSION is sought by the Embassy of France in Ireland for refurbishment and upgrading works to existing windows and doors to four storey over basement mid terrace building at No. 66 Merrion Square, D02 WY11 Dublin 2 (protected structure reference 5164 on the record of protected structures). Proposed works to allow for like-for-like repairs to existing non- . original single glazed timber windows frames and sashes including putty, paintwork and draft sealing. 20no. one-over-one timber sash windows to front and rear of the building to be upgraded to new slim profile double glazed units. Works to include internal secondary glazing to all other windows in addition to proposed refurbishment works.
66, Merrion Square South, Dublin 2
Planning permission is sought for the continued use of the existing 18m lattice type tapered telecommunications structure carrying antennae and communication dishes, within a 2.4m fenced compound for a further 12 months, up until 4th July 2022 (previous planning permission Ref: 2431/16 refers to allow for the completion of the redevelopment works being carried out to 27 Fitzwilliam Street) at ESB Multi-Storey Car Park, Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2.
ESB's Multi-Storey Car Park, Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2
The development will comprise the Change of Use of existing Offices to a Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic. All associated internal works and services provision required to facilitate the development.
2, Fitzwilliam Place Little (off Fitzwilliam Lane and Fitzwilliam Street Lower), Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought for material alterations to the existing two storey mid-terrace mews office building (ridge height circa 7 metres above ground level). The mews was rebuilt in mid 20th Century and is within the curtiledge of a protected structure listed in the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS) No 357. The application includes the following works: - Removal of existing corrugated asbestos sheets roof and replaced with natural slate roof and reinstated to the original Mews ridge height (7.3 Meters above Ground Level) to align with adjacent terrace buildings. - Alterations to elevation to Little Fitzwilliam Place consisting of new door opening, new window opening and timber sliding sash at first floor, replacement of mid-20th Century casement window with timber sliding sash at first floor. - Removal of sand/cement render and replacement with lime harling coat finish. - Construction of first floor single storey extension (9.4 sqm) to rear to incorporate wc facilities and winter garden balcony at first floor. - Internal alterations to include new access stairs at ground floor (5 sqm), re-organisation of first floor office area (39.6 sqm) featuring an open-plan office with new kitchenette. - New mechanical and electrical works throughout.
Mews at Little Fitzwilliam Place to the rear of 33, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for material alterations to the existing two-storey mid-terrace mews office building (ridge height circa 7 meters above ground level) at Little Fitzwilliam Place to the rear of 33 Baggot Street Lower. The Mews was rebuilt in mid-20th Century and is within the curtilage of a protected structure, listed in the Dublin City Council Record of Protected Structures (RPS) No. 357. The application includes the following works: removal of existing corrugated asbestos sheets roof and replace with natural slate roof and reinstated to the original Mews ridge height (7.3 meters above ground level) to align with adjacent terrace buildings. Alterations to elevation to Little Fitzwilliam Place consisting of new door opening, new window opening and timber sliding sash at first floor, replacement of mid-20th C casement window with timber sliding sash at first floor. Removal of sand/cement render and replacement with lime harling coat finish. Construction of first floor single-storey extension (9.4 sqm) to rear to incorporate wc facilities and winter garden balcony at first floor. Internal alterations to include new access stairs at ground floor (5 sqm), re-organisation of first floor office area (39.6 sqm) featuring an open-plan office with new kitchenette. New mechanical and electrical works throughout.
Mews at Little Fitzwilliam Place to the rear of 33 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE. ESB Commercial Properties Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at a site of 0.07 Ha, at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, and No.62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2, all Protected Structures. Development parcels are located to the immediate north and south of No.28 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower respectively (No. 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower being the ESB Headquarters Building). The proposed development will consist of: A) a change of use from residential use to museum use at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, new 4 storey extension with internal lift to the rear (at lower ground to 2nd floor levels) including alterations to existing 4 storey return. The proposed development at No. 12 Fitzwilliam Street Upper also consists of the following works: 1.Works to front basement cellars for the provision of plant and storage rooms; 2. Replacement of external stair and provision of platform lift to front lightwell; 3. Alterations to existing gate, front railings and stone plinth at street level; 4. Refurbishment of front railings and stone plinth enclosure, balconettes and front steps; 5. Removal of existing wall enclosure beneath front steps at lower ground level; 6. Provision of signage, lighting, intercom and CCTV cameras, at front entrance onto Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 7. Renewal works to front façade to include render renewal; cleaning, repair and full repointing to brickwork; renewal of feathered reveals; and cleaning and renewal of stone embellishments; 8.Renewal work to rear façades to include alterations of openings, cleaning, pointing and render renewal; renewal of feathered window reveals, and, repairs to brickwork and stone embellishments; 9.Provision of new openings to rear façades;10. Enabling alterations to rear façade fenestration including formation of openings for new extension; 11. Enabling alterations to interior of existing return for new extension; 12. Conservation, alteration and restoration works to interiors, including reinstatement of joinery, conservation of plasterwork, provision of new doors, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration; 13. Replacement of internal stair between ground and lower ground; 14. Replacement of existing floor at lower ground level and provision of new ramp to rear return and new extension; 15. Reconfiguration of internal layouts including removal of later subdivision; 16. Refurbishment of historic windows and replacement of later windows, upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 17. Provision of 2 No. rooflights with narrow cavity glazing; 18. Repairs to roof and rainwater goods; 19. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works; 20. Provision of new mechanical plant in rear external area; and 21. Installation of 2 No. fire rated screens. B) a change of use from museum use at No. 29 Fitzwilliam Lower and lower ground level of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No. 62 Mount Street Upper to provide residential use to provide 3 residential units consisting of: 1 No. 2 bed unit at lower ground floor level (c.114 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; 1No 2 bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c. 122 sqm GFA) with private garden to rear at lower ground floor level; and 1No. 3 bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c. 248 sqm GFA) with private balcony to rear at first floor level. The Proposed development at No.s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam street lower and No, 62 Mount Street Upper consists of the following works: 1.Modifications to external gate in front railings and alterations to the existing external stairs providing access to lower ground level from Mount Street Upper: 2. Provision of post boxes/keypad integrated into railings; 3. Demolition of walls in front external lightwell area and provision of new gate and railing; 4. Works to external cellars to provide storage and plant rooms; 5.New windows and door openings at lower ground levels; 6 Alterations to existing window and door openings at lower ground and rear first floor levels; 7 Renewal of windows to front façade upgrade works to include provision of narrow cavity glazing; 8 Alteration to windows to provide door access to new first floor balcony to the rear of No. 29 at first floor level; 9.Reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of new internal stairway connecting lower ground and ground levels of No 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower within the proposed duplex; 10. Removal of existing stairway connecting lower ground and ground level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 11.Closing up of door opening between ground floor hallway to front room of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 12. Restoration work to interiors including new joinery, provisions of services, fire upgrade works, renewal of finishes and decoration to interiors; 13. Replacement of internal plasterwork with lime-based insulated plaster for improved thermal performance: 14. Provision of new mechanical plant within acoustic enclosure in rear external area of No. 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; 15. Landscape works to rear including the provision of new boundary enclosure and all ancillary services and site works.
12, 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and 62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCURE: a) Construction of a new three storey detached dwelling with a floor area of 162.7 sq.m. The proposal includes a covered driveway, 1 No. covered carparking space for new residential unit, bin store, cycle store and entrance to dwelling at ground floor level, living accommodation at first and second floor levels with a new terrace (11.6 sq.m.) at first floor level to the rear. b) 2 No. carparking spaces will be retained for existing commercial building at 25 Baggot Street Lower and access will be provided through covered driveway and private open space to the rear of new dwelling. New sliding vehicular gate to separate private open space of proposed dwelling from carparking for existing commercial building. c) Elevational Alterations to existing boundary wall to Fitzwilliam Lane including the removal of existing brickwork (not original fabric) from on top of the existing random stone boundary wall which will be retained, protected and consolidated as necessary. Existing vehicular entrance width will be retained and fitted with new vehicular gate with pedestrian gate within. d) Other existing boundary walls will be retained, protected and consolidated as necessary. e) All associated site & landscaping works Note that there are no works proposed to 25 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, which is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref No. 349), as part of this application.
25 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2 which was originally part of the curtilage of 25 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2 which is a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 349)
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site of 0.054 ha. The development relates to proposed modifications to part of the wider redevelopment of the site at No’s 13-30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2 comprising most of a city block bounded by Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Mount Street Upper, James’s Street East and Baggot Street Lower. The proposed development comprises modifications to the development permitted on site under An Bord Pleanala Reference PL29S.244492 (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 3052/14), as amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4428/17, currently under construction. The proposed development will consist of change of use to residential from museum use at lower ground level of No’s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No.62 Mount Street Upper, ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor levels of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower to provide 3 no. residential units comprising 1 no. two bed unit at lower ground floor level (c.118m2 GFA), 1 no. two bed duplex unit at lower ground and ground floor level (c.122m2 GFA) and 1 no. three bed triplex unit at ground to 3rd floor levels (c.248m2 GFA). No increase to existing GFA is proposed. Access to the proposed units will be provided from lower ground level on Mount Street Upper and Fitzwilliam Street Lower and from ground floor level on Fitzwilliam Street Lower. The proposed development also consists of the following works: part replacement of the external stair providing access to lower ground level from Mount Street Upper; installation of post boxes/keypad at ground level; demolition of external walls in front external lightwell area and part replacement with gate/railings; provision of ancillary storage/services in existing external vaults; amendments to vault doorways; new window and door opes at lower ground level; amendments to existing window and door opes at lower ground and rear first floor levels; replacement of existing fenestration at all levels of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; balcony at rear first floor level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; reconfiguration of internal layouts including provision of internal stairways connecting lower ground and ground levels of No’s 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; removal of existing stairwell connecting lower ground and ground level of No. 29 Fitzwilliam Street Lower; erection of external boundary walls to rear; amendments to external storage and open space areas to the rear of No. 61 Mount Street Upper; associated amendments to hard and soft landscaping and all other associated site development works above and below ground.
No's 29 and 30 Fitzwilliam Street Lower and No's 61 and 62 Mount Street Upper Dublin 2.
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