Gaiety Theatre, 46-50 King Street South, Dublin 2, D02 VO97
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALIDPlanning application WEB5716/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Gaiety Productions Unlimited Company, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Gaiety Theatre, Nos. 46–50 King Street South, Dublin 2, D02 V097 (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. No. 50920074). The proposed development will consist of the provision of a new Air Handling Unit (AHU) on the eastern roof to replace the existing system in a like-for-like manner; the replacement of the existing water tank on the roof with a new tank of similar size and location; the installation of new internal ductwork within the attic space to extract air from the auditorium and associated new ventilation grilles and louvres; structural repairs to the slabs forming the roof and floors on the eastern side of the Theatre; localised repair works to roof flashings, parapets, concealed gutters, roof lights, and junction areas; reinstatement and upgrade of rainwater outlets and downpipes from various roof levels; the installation of new gantry walkways, access ladders, and fall-protection systems to various roof areas to facilitate safe maintenance; the temporary removal, cleaning and reinstatement of the existing glazed canopy on the King Street South façade; and all ancillary and associated works required to facilitate the above and to improve the Theatre’s ventilation, building fabric and maintenance access.
Application Timeline
Application received
19 Nov 2025
Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
20 Nov 2025
Decision due
22 Jan 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Gaiety Theatre, 46-50 King Street South, Dublin 2, D02 VO97
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 1496.67 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 19 November 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
- Decision Date
- 20 November 2025
Location
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