Dublin City Council grants permission for 149-bedroom hotel at Dublin 7, Dublin

In context

It is one of 52 hotel applications Dublin City Council has received in the past twelve months, against 151 nationally. Of the 317 such applications decided by councils in the past three years, 88% were granted.

What happens next

The applicant, or anyone who made a submission on the application, can appeal the decision to An Coimisiún Pleanála within four weeks of 24 October 2025. If no appeal is lodged, the council’s decision stands and a final grant issues.

The development description, as lodged

Verbatim from the Dublin City Council register. This is the source for every figure in the story above.

We, Gold Tree Hotels Dublin 2 Limited., intend to apply for planning permission for amendment of the hotel scheme permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 2370/19, on a site at Little Britain Street and Little Green Street, Dublin 7. The proposed development comprises: • Internal reconfigurations to floor layouts and bedrooms resulting in reduction of permitted bedrooms from 195 No. to 149 No. bedrooms; • Minor modifications to elevations to accommodate above referenced internal modifications; • Minor modifications to basement level to provide building services resulting in a small increase of floor area (+31sqm); • General reconfiguration of ground floor level layout; • The extension of a stair core between sixth and seventh floor level resulting in an extended footprint and relocation of bedrooms and plant room however no increase in height is proposed over maximum permitted; and • All associated works. The development is covered by the provisions of the Renewable Energy Directive III (Directive (EU) 2023/2413) YES [ ] NO [ X ] If YES above, important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34D of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34D(b), the provisions of article 26A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.