38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEB5846/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
CHANGE OF USE. Vin Rock Investments Limited is seeking planning permission for the change of use from commercial office to residential use at 38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 A344. The proposed development will consist of the conversion of the existing 2-storey terraced building to a 3-bedroom house, including the provision of a new kitchen at the rear, a WC under the stairs, and a new bathroom at first floor level above the kitchen. The external appearance of the house will remain unchanged. The front garden with one car parking space will be retained, together with the rear garden.
Application Timeline
Application received
2 Dec 2025
Decision due
4 Feb 2026
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
4 Feb 2026
Grant issued
12 Mar 2026
Application Details
- Location
- 38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 188.08 ha
- Residential Units
- 1
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 2 December 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 4 February 2026
- Grant Date
- 12 March 2026
Location
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