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29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB5718/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The internal refurbishment and remodeling of this 135 sq. m., front to back, two-storey, own-door apartment, located between lower ground floor and upper ground floor levels. No external works are involved other than the proposed insertion of a small oriel window in the side (laneway) wall to give natural light to the stairwell.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    19 Nov 2025

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    20 Nov 2025

  3. Decision due

    22 Jan 2026

Application Details

Location
29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
126.39 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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3470/25GRANT PERMISSION25 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission sought by Ms. Rita McGlade for the internal refurbishment and remodelling of this 135 sq. metre, front to back, two storey, own-door apartment, located between lower ground floor and upper ground floor levels at 29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02WD93, this being a protected structure. No external works are involved other than the proposed insertion of a small oriel window in the side (laneway) wall to give natural light to the stairwell.

29 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02 WD93

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WEB1074/26GRANT PERMISSION14 Jan 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of:- Change of use from commercial offices to reinstate residential use to provide 4 storey own-door residential unit (486sqm) over ancillary basement level storage (80sqm) to be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the residential unit as such, each with pedestrian access directly from Merrion Street Upper and with vehicular and rear access via the existing gated car port entrance at No. 1 Merrion Place.- Re-ordering, alteration and refurbishment of the building interiors to facilitate the above change of use / reinstatement of residential accommodation, including restoration of a number of original features, removal of a number of modern interventions and removal of some original fabric; Alteration and refurbishment works include; (i) Removal of the top floor metal fire escape gantry connecting rear of No's 31, 32 ,33 Merrion Street Upper (protected structures RPS Ref Nos. 5225, 5226, 5227) to rear of No.30 Merrion Street Upper at third floor level together with the removal of the metal fire-escape stairs located at No.1 Merrion Place discharging to the rear ground-floor car port. (ii) Demolition of modern second floor office and pitched roof to No.1 Merrion Place and replacement with flat roof, landscaped roof terrace at second floor level together with provision of raised parapet guarding. Internal alterations at first floor level to provide bedroom accommodation.(iii) Removal of later internal low pitched accommodation stairs, to No.30 Merrion Street Upper, between ground and second floor landing and replacement with standard pitch stairs modelled on the original stairs in No.31 Merrion Street Upper together with repair of associated landings and removed tying walls. (iv) Removal of the bulkhead above the main stairs and subsequent reordering/ removal of later toilet and storerooms off landings to facilitate new window to main stairs to rear east return at second floor level and insertion of new structure over. (v) Removal of the rear accommodation stairs within No.1 Merrion Place and reordering of its ground floor entrance to accommodate a new lift core between ground and second floor. Formation of new openings to original layout to 3 storeys return to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to provide for level access to lift core. (vi) Internal subdivision of rooms to rear return No. 30 Merrion Street Upper to accommodate new bathrooms, kitchen and level access from lift core to rear. (vii) Removal of later sash window and bricking up of original window opening to second floor north elevation of No. 30 Merrion Street Upper.(viii) Repair and repointing of historic brickwork and structural tying to southern gable elevation. Partial repair of front elevation at balconies and conservation repair of front footpath metal railing and granite stallriser at street level.(ix) Insertion of conservation double glazing in existing modern replacement single glazed sash windows and conservation repairs to shutter boxes.(x) Provision of new fire compartmentation, upgrading of doors to fire doors, installation of fire alarm(s) and installation of sprinklers throughout the proposed 4 storey residential unit. (xi) Installation of insulation and screed over the existing non-original concrete basement floor to accommodate under floor heating installation at basement level only. Associated heat pump to be located in rear basement level passage way.(xii) Repairs/renewals of the existing roof to No. 30 Merrion Street Upper and insertion of 1no. new rooflight, replacement of 2no. existing rooflights.(xiii) The existing car port access from Merrion Place is to remain in situ.(xiv) The application includes all associated site and drainage works and services installations.

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3627/22GRANT PERMISSION29 Mar 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For external works at this site, to the existing 4-storey over basement property. (Protected Structure, RPS.5182). The development will consist of repointing works to the front facade of the Protected Structure.

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4672/22GRANT PERMISSION16 Aug 2022

The development will principally comprise the demolition of the single-storey commercial building (97 sq m) and the construction of a 2-storey gallery building (154 sq m). The gallery will include: covered front/entrance (south) terrace with screen at ground floor level; front (south) terrace at first floor level; rear (north) terrace at first floor level; green roof; rooftop PV array; signage; and all associated above and below ground site development works.

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WEB5982/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID16 Dec 2025

The development will principally comprise: the demolition of a single-storey commercial building at No. 16 Fitzwilliam Lane (97 sq m) and a 2 No. storey commercial building at No. 80 Fitzwilliam Lane (251 sq m); and the provision of a 2 No. storey administration and storage building (498 sq m), which will be functionally linked with the adjacent Merrion Hotel. The development will also include: a balcony at first floor level facing South-West; a reconfigured vehicular entrance through No. 80 Fitzwilliam Lane (providing access to the rear of No. 80 Merrion Square South); pedestrian access; bicycle parking; plant; solar panels; gates; and all associated site and development works above and below ground.

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WEB6006/25GRANT PERMISSION17 Dec 2025

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WEB5680/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID14 Nov 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development, which will take place on a cumulative site area of 0.0267 Ha, will consist of: internal alterations to existing staff changing rooms at basement level (73 sq m); and the associated repurposing of a portion of the basement car park (including the omission of 5 No. car parking spaces) to provide additional staff changing facilities (194 sq m), including showers and toilets, 1 No. general maintenance room, 1 No. ancillary office; and all associated site and development works.

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5166/26Registered Application6 Jul 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Abbey international Finance limited, intend to apply to, Dublin City Council for permission for development at 76 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 Y76. The site is a Protected Structure (Record of Protected Structures Ref. 5174) Located within a Conservation Area (Zone Z8) . The development consists of the removal of stud infill within the existing arch, between the two ground floor rooms, the installation of slim profile glazed steel doors within the arched opening, and repointing of brickwork to the front facade. All in accordance with conservation specifications.

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