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13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building) , Dublin 8

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5521/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    28 Oct 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    17 Dec 2025

  3. Decision due

    22 Dec 2025

  4. Appeal submitted

    22 Jan 2026

  5. Grant issued

    13 May 2026

  6. Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION

    13 May 2026

Application Details

Location
13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building) , Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
787.66 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
28 October 2025
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
17 December 2025
Grant Date
13 May 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500670-DS-26
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Submitted
22 January 2026
Decided
13 May 2026

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WEB5484/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID23 Oct 2025

Merchants Quay Ireland (Homeless & Drugs Services) intend to apply for permission for development at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8, D08 KT61. Permission is sought for the permanent change of use of previously vacant basement to a Medically Supervised Injecting Facility together with its associated access, operational management, and ancillary support services as previously granted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. 4121/18 / ABP-312618-22 at the basement level at 13/14 Merchants Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8. No alterations or further works are proposed as part of this application.

13/14, Merchant's Quay (Riverbank Building), Dublin 8

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5337/22REFUSE PERMISSION1 Dec 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for proposed change of use of 151 sq.m. from permitted office use to hostel (tourist) use (and associated works) at ground floor level of 18/19 Merchants Quay, Dublin D08CC90 (a protected structure), including modification to existing rear flat roof and associated internal modifications.

18/19 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, D08 CC90

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3705/23REFUSE PERMISSION5 May 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of proposed change of use of 18 and 19 Merchant's Quay from Office use of the Ground Floor and 3 Residential Accommodation units on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors overhead to Hostel (tourist) use with modifications to existing rear flat roof, amenity space at roof level, associated internal modification works and all associated site works and services.

18/19, Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8, D08 CC90

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2702/20GRANT PERMISSION14 May 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for proposed change of use of 151 sq.m. from office to medical centre use (and associated works) at ground floor level of 18 -19 Merchants Quay, Dublin D08 CC90 (a protected structure), also new rooflight to rear flat roof, and associated internal modifications.

18 -19 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, D08CC90

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3905/19GRANT PERMISSION2 Sept 2019

The development provides for the following alteration to the front facade of the building only; replacement of the existing steel access gate with a new steel gate featuring separate pedestrian-only access, addition of glazed tiling to the existing gate surrounds, addition of a painted render finish to brick facade sections, addition of glazed patterned tiling to window spandrels above first and second floor, new steel balconies to second and third floor and associated works.

Marshalsea Court, 22/23, Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8

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4792/19GRANT PERMISSION20 Dec 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development at the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083. The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp and stairs to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) associated internal works to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards.

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WEB2509/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID17 Jun 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for the development at Merchants Court (the facade facing onto Merchant's Quay is a Protected Structure Ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building: 1) the addition of 2 no. external entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows. 2) the addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building. 3) The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas 4) associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards

Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8

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WEB2544/26Registered Application22 Jun 2026

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Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8

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3175/23GRANT PERMISSION7 Feb 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: the development will consist of the creation of a new ope in the party wall separating Merchant's Court & Merchant's Hall at ground floor level.

Merchant's Court - 24 Merchant's Quay (a protected structure), Dublin 8, D08 X7YK and Merchant's Hall - 25-26 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8, D08 NT3K

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WEB1392/25GRANT PERMISSION27 Feb 2025

The proposed development will consist of the construction of a first floor rear extension with flat roof over the existing ground floor extension.

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