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38 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning 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

  1. Application received

    2 Dec 2025

  2. Decision due

    4 Feb 2026

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    4 Feb 2026

  4. 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

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WEB5822/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID29 Nov 2025

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.

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2565/19GRANT PERMISSION21 Mar 2019

Planning permission is sought for the demolition of an existing two storey rear return & chimney and the construction of a new 2-storey extension to the rear of an existing terraced house. The works will also include some internal refurbishment works and associated site works, including a new pedestrian gate to the rear laneway. At 32 Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 H3AO.

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WEB1186/25GRANT PERMISSION31 Jan 2025

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3157/19SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION31 May 2019

The development will consist of the demolition of single storey extensions and storage shed to rear of existing dwelling house, proposed single storey & two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling, internal modifications on ground and first floor level, proposed vehicular entrance and parking area to front garden and associated works.

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3649/21REFUSE PERMISSION7 Oct 2021

PERMISSION & RETENTION: The proposed development consists of (i) retention of the demolition of part of the front boundary wall and the creation of a vehicular entrance and parking area in the front garden (ii) permission for the installation of a car turntable, gates and all associated site development works and services.

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4813/22REFUSE PERMISSION9 Sept 2022

PERMISSION & RETENTION: The development consists of (i) retention of the demolition of part of the front boundary wall and the creation of a vehicular entrance and parking area in the front garden (ii) permission for the installation of a car turntable, gates and all associated site development works and services.

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3673/20GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO30 Oct 2020

RETENTION: The development consists of the retention of the framed structure comprising side panels and roof awning located to the front of the restaurant.

58, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin 4

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3521/24GRANT PERMISSION AND RETE10 Apr 2024

PERMISSION & RETENTION. PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE RETENTION PERMISSION OF : (i) a glazed door as a replacement for a window at first floor level in the rear elevation; (ii) decking on the roof of the adjacent single story return and glass balustrade to a height of 1.4 m. (iii) the use of the decked area as a balcony and also PLANNING PERMISSION for the erection of a timber slatted privacy screen to a height of 1.8m. as a screening for the balcony to the rear of No. 6 South Lotts Road, Dublin 4. D04FR83.

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