70 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB5811/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of full roof, façade and shopfront repair; with the intention of fully weathering the envelope of this protected structure.
Application Timeline
Application received
27 Nov 2025
Decision due
30 Jan 2026
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
30 Jan 2026
Grant issued
9 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 70 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 154.62 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 27 November 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 30 January 2026
- Grant Date
- 9 March 2026
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development will consist of full roof, façade and shopfront repair; with the intention of fully weathering the envelope of this protected structure.
70, Parnell Street, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of full roof, façade and shopfront repair; with the intention of fully weathering the envelope of this protected structure.
70 Parnell Street, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the repair and restoration of two gas lamps on Parnell Street along with ancillary and associated works. The proposed development is located within a conservation area and within the curtilage of the existing Rotunda Hospital , a protected structure (no's 6419 & 6420 on the record of protected structures).
Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin 1
Permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel (DCC Reg. Ref. 3303/18, the 'parent permission'; which has been subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 4352/18; ABP Ref. 303553-19) at this site of c. 603 sqm at Nos. 17, 18 and 19 Moore Lane, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the provision of 2 no. additional floors (804sqm) (with setbacks along Parnell Street and Moore Lane, respectively) to the permitted 7 no. storey (including lower ground floor level) hotel building resulting in a 9 no. storey building with a gross floor area of 4,857sqm (including a lower ground floor level of 517sqm). The development will result in an additional 33 no. additional bedrooms (increasing the total number of bedrooms from 141 no. permitted to 174 no. proposed). The development will also include: amendments to the permitted internal layout to the fifth and sixth floor levels; associated elevational changes; the provision of SUDs measures, including a sedum roof; rooftop plant; and all ancillary development above and below ground.
Nos.17, 18 and 19, Moore Lane, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises the adaptive change of use from former hotel to a private members club, with associated repair and conservation works of existing masonry, external and internal joinery, plasterwork and features of significance; including: External works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Temporary access to facilitate works via existing openings through to No.41 O'Connell Street Upper; Permanent repair of the main roof, chimneys, parapets, rooflights and rainwater goods; Front façade structural and brick masonry repair and re-wigging; Rear façade structural repair and replacement of render; and, Perforation of northern gable for opening to connect with the stair/life core. Internal works at No.42 O'Connell Street Upper: Investigative works, including removal of contemporary suspended ceilings at ground floor, removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions, and removal of filled voids at basement; Removal of concrete basement slab; Joinery repair, including main and secondary staircases, wainscotting, fenestration and entrance door; Repair and/or restraint of flat, decorative and vulnerable plasterwork; Cleaning and repair of entrance level flooring; Repair of existing drainage systems where necessary; Removal of sanitaryware and associated pipework at basement level; Provision of new services including heating, lighting, electrical and sanitary facilities; Provision of new fitted bars; and, Application of decorative finishes throughout. Works at the Link Building (located between the existing town house and multi-purpose hall): Careful removal of existing timber roof light truss and sarking boards for reuse within new link building structure; Careful retention of existing basement vault, eastern and southern basement walls; Demolition of remaining link building fabric; Upgrade waterproofing to existing buildings and boundary walls; Minor excavation to the basement to allow for new escape stair; and, Addition of stair/lift core structure to connect the Link with O'Connell Hall. External works at O'Connell Hall: Repair and refurbishment of the roof, all four elevations including the windows. Internal works at O'Connell Hall: Removal of non-original, non-load bearing blockwork and partitions; Removal of concrete slab at ground level; Joinery repair, including staircases, stage structure, wall panelling, floor boards and fenestration; Propping of decorative ceiling and roof light to facilitate repair works; and, Introduction of structural interventions, mechanical and electrical services and fire safety interventions. 41 O'Connell Street Upper: New stair core extension over 5 levels (including basement) connecting to the northern elevation of No. 42 O'Connell Street House projecting into the site at 41 O'Connell Street Upper; Application of temporary mural artwork to the proposed stair core elevations; and, ESB Substation fronting Moore Lane. Moore Lane: Temporary layby/loading bay along Moore Lane to the rear of 42/41 O'Connell Street / O'Connell Hall on the western side of the lane. The application site is within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies this application.
42 O'Connell Street Upper and O'Connell Hall, 41 O'Connell Street Upper and Moore Lane, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development consists of the construction of a granite sign adjacent to Parnell Street along with ancillary and associated works. The proposed development is located within a conservation area and within the curtilage of the existing Rotunda Hospital, a protected structure (no's 6419 & 6420 on the record of protected structures).
Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for Change of use, extensions and internal allerations to an existing 4 storey over basement with mezzanine floor between ground and first floor building at the former AIB Bank, no 37 & 38 O Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street. Dublin D01 XR67. The building is a Protected Structure - RPS 6021 and in an architectural conservation area. The change of use consists of change from a bank and associated offices and storage use to restaurant / bar and associated kitchen, toilets and storage use at ground floor and part of the basement with residential use consisting of 20 no. one bedroom studio apartments on upper floors, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors respectively, with associated storage use in part of the basement. The residential use is to be accessed from an existing entrance off Parnell Street with bicycle and storage facilities serving the residential use at basement level. The restaurant /bar use is to be accessed off an existing entrance off O'Connell Street Upper, a new entrance off O'Connell Street Upper and an existing entrance at the junction of O'Connell Street Upper and Parnell Street with storage and staff facilities, including bicycle storage, at basement level. The extensions and alterations are to consist of the extension and remodelling of the existing 20th century stairs and lift to the rear of the building, extensions within the footprint of the building to accommodate residential use at third floor level and a new mezzanine floor between the ground and first floor to serve the proposed restaurant / bar, the removal of 3 no existing 20th century staircases and number of internal walls at each level to facilitate the restaurant / bar and residential use. The alterations to the elevations are to consist of a new entrance, remodelling of two no existing bays containing existing ATMs to match the existing openings and glazing, new canopies, new glazed screens to new outdoor seating area to the ground floor of O'Connell Street Upper and signage to O'Connell Street Upper and Parnell Street and a new cellar hatch door in foothpath to Parnell Street together with all associated site works.
Site at Former AIB Bank, 37 & 38, O'Connell Street Upper and 74 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01XR67
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION:The development will consist/consists of works to a Protected Structure as follows: Retention Permission is sought for the insertion of a new floor structure and floorboards which replaced the existing fire damaged floor structures and associated floorboards. Permission is sought for the following works: Repair and restoration of 6no. historic sash windows to east (Parnell Square) elevation and replacement of 15no. casement windows to south (Parnell Street) Elevation; Repair of cracks to east and south elevations and repointing of historic east facade to Parnell Square in traditional wigged detail; Repair of historic roof structure and re-slating to traditional detail using maximum possible original slates; Replacement of 3no. Existing rooflights and installation of 2 no. new rooflights - all to be 'conservation' type rooflights; Interior refurbishment to include conservation and restoration of all original features within the central stairwell, installation of breathable dry-lining to external walls, installation of new ceilings to rooms at first, second and third floor, installation of new internal doors, architraves and skirting boards as required; Proposed bathroom/wardrobe pods to be inserted in each bedroom and a kitchen pod in the kitchen/dining/living area; Proposed restoration of existing fireplaces; All associated site works.
59 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, DO1C2C8
RETENTION PERMISSION, PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of; 1. Retention permission for the insertion of new timber floor joists and plywood sheeting to upper floors. 2. Permission for ; (i) Proposed refurbishment of existing dwelling into a 4 bedroom, 4 ensuite dwelling with living room and kitchen dining area. (ii) Insertion of 2 no. new conservation roof-lights and 2 no. PV panels onto the roof. (Roof repairs will be carried out under Section 5 Declaration Ref: 0298/24). (iii) Restoration of façade to Parnell Square to include: a) repair and repointing of brickwork to wigged finish, b) restoration of existing sash windows and insertion of blind sash window to ground floor to match existing, c) replacement of front door with historically accurate timber door. (iv) Refurbishment of façade to Parnell Street to include a) repair of cracks and broken cills. b) replacement of non original windows with new casement windows. (v) Internal refurbishment including conservation of original features of historic importance. (vi) All associated site works.
59, Parnell Square West, Rotunda, Dublin 1
PROTECTED STRUCTUE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: Protected Structure Ref 6418. The development will consist of; 1. Retention permission for the insertion of new timber floor joists and plywood sheeting to upper floors. 2. Permission for ; (i) Proposed refurbishment of existing dwelling into a 4 bedroom, 4 ensuite dwelling with living room and kitchen dining area. (ii) Insertion of 2 no. new conservation roof-lights and 2 no. PV panels onto the roof. (Roof repairs will be carried out under Section 5 Declaration Ref: 0298/24). (iii) Restoration of façade to Parnell Square to include: a) repair and repointing of brickwork to wigged finish, b) restoration of existing sash windows and insertion of blind sash window to ground floor to match existing, c) replacement of front door with historically accurate timber door. (iv) Refurbishment of façade to Parnell Street to include a) repair of cracks and broken cills. b) replacement of non original windows with new casement windows. (v) Internal refurbishment including conservation of original features of historic importance. (vi) All associated site works.
59 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, DO1C2C8
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