Dublin City Council · 4460/19
No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8
- 14 Nov 2019Received
- 17 Jan 2020Refuse permission
- 13 Feb 2020Appealed
- 19 Jun 2020Appeal: Refused
- Status
- Appeal decided — refused
- Decision
- Refuse permission · 17 Jan 2020
- Council
- Dublin City Council
- Type
- Permission
- Site
- 297 m²
- Appeal
- ACP 306642 · Refused
What’s proposed
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works
4460/19 is a planning application to Dublin City Council for the development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and, received on 14 Nov 2019; permission was refused on 17 Jan 2020.
Planning details
- Reference
- 4460/19
- Local authority
- Dublin City Council
- Status
- Appeal decided — refused · register status “Appeal Decided”
- Received
- 14 Nov 2019
- Observations close
- 19 Dec 2019 (closed 2475 days ago)
- Decision due
- 17 Jan 2020 · decided 17 Jan 2020
- Decision
- Refuse permission on 17 Jan 2020
- Proposed development
- The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from Thomas Court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development worksAs published by the register.
- Site area
- 297 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
- Applicant
- Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name
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- Open107, James's Street, Dublin 8
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- OpenMerchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnMerchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8
- GrantedDiageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
- Commenced10 and 11 Ushers Island, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 A586
- Withdrawn10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586
- Withdrawn10 & 11 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586
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- AppealedSite at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8
- CommencedBlock 5 (now known as The Maltings Building), Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnBlock 5 (now known as the Maltings Building), Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8
- GrantedGuiness Storehouse, Market Street, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H
- Granted161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnContainer Coffee, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08FF6A
- Refused7 Brabazon Square, Dublin 8, D08A2R5
- GrantedBrewery at St. James's Gate and adjacent to the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8, D08AX97
- WithdrawnGuinness Storehouse, Market Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Granted28-29 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 08
- GrantedSite at the Old Glass Factory, rear of Nos. 113-115 Cork Street, 118 Cork St, and lands rear of 119-122 Cork Street, & 56 John Street (known as the Liberties House), Dublin 8, D08 RH5K
- WithdrawnSite at the Old Glass Factory, rear of Nos. 113-115 Cork Street, 118 Cork St, and lands rear of 119-122 Cork Street, & 56 John Street (known as the Liberties House), Dublin 8, D08 RH5K
- GrantedNos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11
- WithdrawnNos. 1, 1a, and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7) D08 YY11
- WithdrawnNos. 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 and Nos. 29/30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (Eircodes D08 YY11 and D08 VYX7).
- CommencedDiageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steven's Lane, Dublin 8
- Refused16-17 Grand Canal Place, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 AY88
- WithdrawnCapello, 54A Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PV25
- Appeal decidedNos. 28-34 Braithwaite Street & Nos. 63-66 Pimlico, Dublin 8, (bounded by No. 35 Braithwaite Street to the east & north, Nos. 61 & 62 Pimlico to the north, Braithwaite Street/Poole Street Playground to the west, & by St. Margaret’s Avenue & St. John's Ave
- GrantedDublin Simon Community, 12-14 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8, D08 KX89
- WithdrawnFormer Parish Centre, 12-14, Carman's Hall, Dublin 8, D08 KX89
- Withdrawn28-34 Braithwaite Street & 63-66 Pimlico, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6H9
- Withdrawn28-34 Braithwaite Street & 63-66 Pimlico, Dublin 8
- Granted76 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 KD6C
- Granted7 Brabazon Square, Dublin 8, D08 A2R5
- Granted109, Thomas Street, Usher's Quay, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn7 Brabazon Square, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn109, Thomas Street, USher's Quay, Dublin 8
- Appeal decided42 Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8, D08 FY6W
- Withdrawn42 Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8, D08 FY6W
- Granted67-70 Meath Street, Dublin 8, D08 YCK4
- RefusedRainsford Avenue, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- GrantedDiageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
- Granted12, Hanover Street West, Dublin 8
- RefusedApartment 51 La Rochelle, High Street,, Dublin 8, Ireland,, D08FW93
- Commenced134, Thomas Street West, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn109 Thomas Street, NCAD Campus, Usher's Quay, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn134 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8, D08 T6H9
- GrantedCentra, 50 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedBlock E Binary Hub, Roe's Lane, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnBlock E Binary Hub, Roe’s Lane, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnApartment 51, High Street, La Rochelle, Dublin 8, Ireland, D08 FW93
- Granted79, Queen Street, Dublin 7, D07 DW3R, Nos. 91-92 Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 WFH3
- Granted81, The Coombe, The Liberties , Dublin 8
- Withdrawn81, The Coombe, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 YR66
- GrantedApt. 1, 4 Ardee Street, Dublin 8, D08 PA61
- Withdrawn81, The Coombe, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- RefusedThe Old Glass Factory, rear of Nos. 113-115 Cork Street, 118 Cork St,, and lands rear of 119-122 Cork Street, & 56 John Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnSite to the rear of St James's Roman Catholic Church, James's Street and Echlin Street, Dublin 8
- Commenced1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; at the rear of 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with vehicular access, to Rainsford Street to the south;a vacant site between 13 &17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a, surface car park to the rear of 17 to 25 Thomas Street
- Granted17, Hanover Street West, Dublin, Dublin 8
- RefusedGround Floor Unit, La Rochelle, High Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnGround Floor Unit, La Rochelle, High Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 YW72
- GrantedGuiness Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Victoria Quay, Watling Street and Steevens Lane, Dublin 8
- Appeal decided128 Cork Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08K5RH
- Granted58-59, Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn58/59, Meath St, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 F8K0
- Granted79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Granted79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn79, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, on corner with Francis Street.
- Granted37 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- GrantedRumi Cafe Bar, 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 PF61
- GrantedCunningham House, 130 Francis Street, Dublin 8
- Granted15, Usher's Island, Dublin 8 , D08XN67
- Appeal decidedSite at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8
- Granted8 Meath Street, Dublin 8
- Commenced58-59, Meath Street, Dublin 8
- CommencedCentra, 50, Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 E89T
- CommencedBlock 1, ground floor retail unit, Grand Canal Harbour , Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8
- GrantedStaycity, Christchurch Hall, High Street, Dublin 8, D08E188
- Commenced24, Ash Street, Dublin 8, D08 XC6P
- Withdrawn37 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- CommencedMace, 45-47, James's Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 K59A
- Withdrawn24, Ash Street, Dublin 8, D08 XC6P
- Granted42-76 Saint Augustine Street, Dublin 8
- CommencedStaycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 P5N2
- Appeal decidedNos. 3-4 Usher's Quay, Dublin 8 (D08 VOF9 and D08 N9YV)
- Appeal decidedA 0.1401 Ha Site on Lands at Molyneux Yard and Engine Alley and the site to the rear of No. 83 Meath Street, Dublin 8, (the site includes No. 75 Molyneux Yard)
- GrantedBlock B, 133, The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedLands at the corner of Oliver Bond Street, and St. Augustine Street (Mullinahack), Christchurch, Dublin 8
- Refused83 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- GrantedSite bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8
- GrantedHeyday, 16-22 Carman's Hall Student Accommodation, Garden Lane, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnFlat 133, Block B, The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 1, D08 TP65
- GrantedGround Floor Unit 1, Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08P5N2
- GrantedGround Floor Unit 2, Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08P5N2
- GrantedNos 1, 1a and 2 Usher Street, Dublin 8 & Nos. 29-30 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 (D08 YY11 & D08 VYX7)
- WithdrawnFlat 133, Block B, The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8, D08 TP65
- Granted76 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 KD6C
- WithdrawnSite bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8
- GrantedDiageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steven's Lane, Dublin 8
- GrantedBond House, 9-10 Bridge Street Lower, Dublin 8, D08TH76
- Granted72, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnDiageo Ireland, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quayand Steven's Lane, Dublin 8
- RefusedRumi Cafe Bar , 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8 , D08PF61
- Granted1, Meath Terrace, Meath Place, Dublin 8, D08 VEW5
- Granted8, Spitalfields, The Coombe , Dublin 8
- WithdrawnNo. 72 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Granted83 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Granted10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Granted6 Coke Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 EDP2
- WithdrawnNo. 72 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Refused16-17 Grand Canal Place, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Granted15, Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08RX48
- Withdrawn10-13 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 PX8H
- Withdrawn83, Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- CommencedUnit 4, Ellis Court Business Complex, corner of John Street North & Ellis Quay, Dublin 7
- Granted113, Cork Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- GrantedAt the junction of Earl Street South and the lane identified as Meath Market Dubin 8, (also denoted St. Thomas Abbey) Dublin 8
- GrantedApt. 1, 4 Ardee Street, Dublin 8, D08PA61
- Withdrawn15, Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08RX48
- GrantedRear of No. 10 Usher's Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586
- Granted13, Brabazon Square, Dublin 8
- Commenced84, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 D07 C5P0
- Commenced20, Ash Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 D08 YH2A
- Commenced18-19, Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 EK06
- GrantedTaylor's Lane, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 YP0E
- GrantedSite bound by Vicar Street to the east and Molyneux Yard to the west, the site adjoins public space to the south that fronts onto Swift's Alley further to the South, Dublin 8
- Granted53 James's Street, Dublin 8 D08 X20N
- Appeal decided58-59, Meath Street and part of 27 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn53 Saint James's Street, Dublin 8 D08 X20N
- Refused5, Ardee Street, Dublin 08
- WithdrawnVicar Street, Swift Alley, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnTaylor's Lane, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 YPOE
- Granted83 Queen Street, Dublin 7
- Commenced82 Queen Street, Dublin 7
- Withdrawn82, Queen Street, Dublin 7
- Withdrawn83, Queen Street, Dublin 7
- Commenced45, Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn5 Ardee Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedGrand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8
- Appeal decided79 Queen Street, Dublin 7, D07 DW3R & 91-92 Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07 WFH3
- Appeal decided76, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 KD6C
- Withdrawn79 Queen Street, Dublin 7, D07 DW3R & 91/92 Benburb Street, Dublin 7, D07WFH3
- Granted129, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- RefusedRear of 36-37 Earl Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XY6P
- GrantedMerchant's Court - 24 Merchant's Quay (a protected structure), Dublin 8, D08 X7YK and Merchant's Hall - 25-26 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8, D08 NT3K
- Withdrawn129, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Commenced54 John Street South, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 N7CO
- GrantedCorner site (known as Lawlor's Corner), at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane encompassing 72 Marrowbone Lane and 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
- WithdrawnCorner site (known as Lawlor’s Corner), at the junction of Summer Street South and Marrowbone Lane encompassing 72 Marrowbone Lane, 3 Summer Street South, Dublin 8, D08 XV2K
- Withdrawn15 Meath Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 RX48
- Commenced26, 26A & 27, Meath Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedFlat 70, Block A, The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
- Refused22, Reginald Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- GrantedArthurs House, 1 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 AX97
- WithdrawnArthurs House, 1 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 AX97
- GrantedUnit 5, Ellis Court Business Complex, John Street North, Dublin 7
- Granted58-59 Meath Street and part of 27 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8
- Commenced16, John Street South, Dublin 8 D08 F2V5
- WithdrawnFlat 70, Block A, The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8
- Granted12, Thirlestane Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn16, John Street South, Dublin 8
- CommencedLands at Guinness Brewery to the South of James Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedGuinness Open Gate Brewery, 53 James's Street, Dublin 8, D08 X2N
- Withdrawn12, Thirlestance Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8
- Appeal decided76 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Refused135-143 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 P5N2
- CommencedFormer An Post Building, 109 James's Street, Dublin 8, D08 H9E4
- CommencedNewport Street Apartments, 17-19 Newport Street, (at the corner of Newport Street and Pim Street), Dublin 8
- Appeal decided3-4, Usher's Quay, Dublin 8 (on the corner with Lower Bridge Street)
- Withdrawn12 Thirlestane Terrace, Thomas Court, Dublin 8, D08 X3X6
- GrantedSite of former No. 2 Brewery, which incorporates the Brew Hall Building and connected Front Wing Building, and which is part of the existing Guinness Brewery lands to the South of James's Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedESB's Francis Street 110kV Electricity Substation, Francis Street/Swift's Alley/Garden Lane, Dublin 8.
- Withdrawn3-4 Usher's Quay, Dublin 8 (on the corner with Lower Bridge Street)
- CommencedMerchant's Hall , 25/26, Merchants Hall, Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 (D08 NT3K) and Merchant's House, 27/30 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8 (D08 K3KD)
- Appeal decided39-40 Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8, D08 T6F7
- Withdrawn76 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnMerchant's Hall, 25/26 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8, (D08 NT3K) and Merchant's House, 27-30 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8. (D08 K3KD)
- Commenced98 James's Street, Dublin 8, D08 W5HW
- Commenced91-93, Meath Street, Dublin 8, D08 YN15
- WithdrawnESB's Francis Street 110kV Substation, Francis Street, Swift's Alley, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn98 James's Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn91-93, Meath Street, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnHeyday, 16-22 Carman's Hall Student Accommodation, Garden Lane, Dublin 8
- Granted10 Ushers Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586
- Granted18, John Street South, Dublin 8, D08 VXR9.
- Granted17, Meath Place, The Coombe, Dublin 8
- Commenced23, Reginald Street, The Coombe, Dublin 8, D08 K024
- GrantedAugustinian Priory, also known as St John's Priory, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW, at the corner of John's Lane West and Thomas Street
- Withdrawn17, Meath Place, The Coombe, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn10, Ushers Island, Dublin 8, D08 A586
- Withdrawn23, Reginald Street, The Coombe, Dublin 8, D08 K024
- WithdrawnAugustinian Priory, also known as St. John's Priory, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F8NW
- GrantedSt. Paul's Church, Arran Quay, Dublin 7
- Granted58/59 Meath Street, Dublin 8 & part of 27 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn58-59, Meath Street and 27 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8
- RefusedSite to the rear of St. James Roman Catholic Church, James's Street, Dublin 8 with access onto Echlin Street .
- Withdrawn18, John Street South Dublin, D08 VXR9
- Withdrawn58-59, Meath Street, Part 27 Carman's Hall , Dublin 8
- Withdrawn58-59, Meath Street and part of 27 Carman's Hall, Dublin 8
- GrantedDiageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
- CommencedDiageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnSite to the rear of St. James's Roman Catholic Church , James's Street, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn17, Meath Place, The Coombe, Dublin 8
- WithdrawnDiageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
- GrantedGround Floor Unit of Bridgefoot Court, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8
- Appeal decided118, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- GrantedBlock E, Binary Hub, at the corner of Bonham Street and Roe's Lane, Dublin 8.
- Withdrawn118 Thomas Street, Dublin 8,
- Granted60 The Coombe, Dublin 8
- Withdrawn118, Thomas Street, Dublin 8
- Commenced79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, on corner with Francis Street.
- Withdrawn79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, on corner with Francis Street
- Commenced6, 6A and 7, Pim Street, Dublin 8
- Granted10-13 Ellis Quay, Dublin 7
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Appeal
ACP 306642 · Planning Appeal · decided · Refused 19 Jun 2020
Commencement
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Zoning at the site
Zone Z5 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028
M2 — Major town centre
Z5: City Centre: To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.
The main town centre — retail, offices, civic uses, apartments.
Designations within 250 m
No OPW flood extent nearby.
- EPA-licensed facility · 4
- NIAH-recorded building · 87
- Radon risk area · 1
- Recorded monument · 53
Provenance
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