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27 North Lotts, Dublin 1

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5126/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

CHANGE OF USE: change of use of the ground and first floors to a safe haven space for the LGBTQ community and for replacement of the pitched roof with a flat roof and construction of parapet wall to the rear of the property.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    12 Sept 2025

  2. Decision due

    6 Nov 2025

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    6 Nov 2025

  4. Grant issued

    11 Dec 2025

Application Details

Location
27 North Lotts, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
182.65 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
12 September 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
6 November 2025
Grant Date
11 December 2025

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WEB5034/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID4 Sept 2025

Change of use of the ground and first floors to a safe haven space for the LGBTQ community and for replacement of the pitched roof with a flat roof and construction of parapet wall to the rear of the property.

27 North Lotts, Dublin 1

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4139/24GRANT PERMISSION9 Aug 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Permission for the development at 3 Bachelors Way, Dublin, DO1 W298 and The Bachelor Inn (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. 327), 31 Bachelors Walk, Dublin, DO1 FA48. The proposed development is for a bar and 22-bed hotel in lieu of previously permitted bar and 28-bed hotel (in recently expired approved application Ref 3577/18). The works will consist of: (a) the subdivision of the 2 upper floors of the existing 'Smallmans Warehouse' into hotel bedrooms, as previously permitted; (b) the conversion of the 2 upper floors to 'The Bachelor Inn' (Protected Structure) from function rooms to hotel rooms, as previously permitted; (c) the conversion of the existing first floor of the middle portion of the property from licensed premises to hotel accommodation, as previously permitted; (d) the construction of an additional 2nd floor to the existing 2 storey middle portion of the property for hotel accommodation, as previously permitted; (e) relocation of the toilets to the basement, as previously permitted; (f) alterations to the shop-front including alterations to the ground floor windows and the reinstatement of the corner entrance to improve, the entrance from Bachelors Walk, as previously permitted; (g) the new proposal for the conversion of the ground floor of existing Smallmans Warehouse' into dining facilities, reception and kitchen facilities.

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2867/21GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE1 Jun 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development will consist of: A) Renovate the entire 4 storey over basement building including internal changes and external repairs. B) Retain and complete construction of single storey WC extension within ground floor lightwell to west side. C) Construct single storey extension at ground floor within lightwell to west side. D) Change of use 1st and 2nd floors from assembly/office use to two number one bedroom apartments, and all associated works.

28, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1

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4346/22GRANT PERMISSION29 Jun 2022

Planning permission for change of use from retail premises to restaurant/cafe including alterations to rear elevation to North Lotts and ancillary onsite services at ground floor and basement levels only.

71 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 E7K5

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5034/23GRANT PERMISSION21 Dec 2023

Permission for the removal of existing shopfront and facia and replacement with new shopfront and facia at 71 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 E7K5.

71 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 E7K5

34m
4263/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA20 Jun 2022

Permission for change of use from Retail premises to Restaurant/ Cafe including alterations to rear elevation to North Lotts and ancillary onsite services at ground floor and basement levels only .

71, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01E7K5

35m
WEB2664/24SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL)6 Dec 2024

(i) omission of existing recessed mezzanine floor areas atop third floor level and reinstatement of full fourth floor level; (ii) works to external elevations including paint removal and repairing of pointing on Middle Abbey Street elevation; and replacement of sand cement plaster with insulating lime plaster and increasing height of ground level window openings to North Lotts elevation; (iii) removal of existing internal staircases, relocation of entrance door to North Lotts, provision of new internal staircases and reconfiguration of internal floor plans through provision of new wall partitions; (iv) change of use of building from retail (at basement/ground floor level) and retail storage (at all above ground floor levels) to a mixed-use building comprising a commercial retail unit at basement floor level, a café at ground floor level and a tourist accommodation development (comprising 9 no. short-stay apartments) from ground to fourth floor level; and, (v) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

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35m
WEB2271/24GRANT PERMISSION9 Oct 2024

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50/51, O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1

39m
WEB5742/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID21 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of a link on each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors between the existing front block on Bachelors Walk and the existing centre block behind to allow the existing lifts in the centre block provide universal access to the front block. The links on each floor will include 4 additional bedrooms on each floor, a total for 12 bedrooms. This work does not interfere with the façade of the building which is a Protected Structure

23-25 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, D01 E8P4

39m
WEB5821/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID28 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of a link on each of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors between the existing front block on Bachelors Walk and the existing centre block behind to allow the existing lifts in the centre block provide universal access to the front block. The links on each floor will include 4 additional bedrooms on each floor, a total for 12 bedrooms. This work does not interfere with the façade of the building which is a Protected Structure

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