Merrion Street Upper

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Planning applications 286 in 5 years within 500 m

Recent decisions and applications

• 8-9 Grant's Row (also accessible from 11A Grattan Street), Dublin 2 Registered Application
  CHANGE OF USE i) change of use of building from office to tourist hostel with all associated revisions to the internal layout and external elevations; (ii) provision of signage above the building entrance via Grant’s Row; (iii) demolition of existing single-storey extension to the rear and construction of a new single-storey extension to the rear to accommodate new hostel facilities and new bike and bin stores; (iv) provision of set-down parking space, bicycle parking area and enclosed outdoor seating area to the front of the building via Grant’s Row; and (v) all associated works, including boundary treatments, landscaping, infrastructure and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.
  WEB2878/26received 29 Jul 2026496 m away
• 21 Westland Row, The University College of Dublin, Dublin 2 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.
  WEB2883/26received 29 Jul 2026454 m away
• 21 Westland Row, The University Of Dublin Trinity College, Westland Row, Dublin 2 Application declared invalid
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The construction of a new external access ramp and associated works to improve access to the existing front door at No 21 Westland Row, the University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin 2. The proposed development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure.
  WEB2712/26received 9 Jul 2026decided 14 Jul 2026454 m away
• 76, Abbey International Finance Limited, Merrion Square South, Dublin 2 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Abbey international Finance limited, intend to apply to, Dublin City Council for permission for development at 76 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 Y76. The site is a Protected Structure (Record of Protected Structures Ref. 5174) Located within a Conservation Area (Zone Z8) . The development consists of the removal of stud infill within the existing arch, between the two ground floor rooms, the installation of slim profile glazed steel doors within the arched opening, and repointing of brickwork to the front facade. All in accordance with conservation specifications.
  5166/26received 6 Jul 202635 m away
• 8 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 E033 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: Planning permission for: 1) Remodelling of the rear yard to include a screened garden area for the rear mews house, reduced car parking area, an enclosure around an existing freestanding backup generator and bin store, cycle parking in the under croft to the mews, and other landscaping; 2) Replacement of non-original window to the front at basement level with timber sash window; 3) Replacement of non-original window in rear return at first floor level with timber sash window; 4) Removal of the platform lift from street level to basement level to the front of the building, glass balustrade and screed wash to flagstones; and 5) Introduction of new door between the kitchenette in the basement beneath the entrance steps and front cellar. Retention permission for : 1) The use of the premises as Medical and Related Consultants including the use of the top floor as clinic support offices; 2) Single storey timber clad lean-to structure to the return at rear housing plant and equipment; 3) Ductwork and mechanical ventilation equipment installed to the rear of building; 4) Amendments to the internal layout including partition walls at basement level to form treatment rooms and laboratories; a new toilet layout at ground floor in the rear return; partition walls and alterations to opening between two rooms at rear of first floor level to form a scan room; partition walls and opening in an internal wall and blocking up of existing door at rear of second floor level to form a bathroom; and repositioning of an existing partition wall in the front room at third floor level; and 5) Closure of window openings on the rear elevation at basement and at ground floor on the rear return
  WEB2630/26received 1 Jul 2026262 m away
• 130, Baggot Street Lower, 33/37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 XN61 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE Dublin City Council - Planning permission is sought by Dairy Hill Property Ltd. to carry out a development at a site comprising the vacant former Ulster Bank premises at 130 Baggot Street Lower, a Protected Structure, and the adjoining buildings at 33, 34, 35-36 and 37 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2. The development consists of a) the conservation, restoration, extension, partial demolitions and change of use of 130 Baggot Street Lower from a vacant bank building to a licensed restaurant, bar, speakeasy and boutique hotel; b) the demolition of the buildings at 34-37 Pembroke Street Lower, (demolition previously approved under plan number 3327/20) and to construct in their place a new building, 6 storey over basement, as an extension of the hotel development and c) the refurbishment and change of use of 33 Pembroke Street Lower from ground floor retail and wellness and therapy clinics/ consultancy units overhead to use as part of the hotel development, including demolition of existing unoriginal three-storey return structures and construction of a new part single-storey, part-three storey return. The main hotel access would be from Pembroke Street Lower. There would be a 93-seat licensed restaurant & bar in the former banking hall at the ground floor of 130 Baggot Street Lower, a 36-seat speakeasy bar in the former bank vaults in the basement of 130 Baggot Street Lower, and a café unit in the ground floor of 33 Pembroke Street Lower with wellness and gym facilities behind for hotel guests. The upper floors would be bedrooms for the hotel. The boutique hotel would consist of 37 bedrooms with lifestyle concierge service, private residents’ lounge and spa. The development would have a total floor area of 2632.66 square metres. The development will contain all the relevant supporting services including green roofs and plant screens at roof level.
  WEB2619/26received 30 Jun 2026141 m away
• 73 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02WK75 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The application consists of amendments to previously granted Ref.3124/24 , the repair and refurbishment of the existing mews , A PROTECTED STRUCTURE , into a residence for accommodation requirements associated with the duties of the Irish Traditional Music Archive (ITMA) based at 73 Merrion Square . The amendments consist of 1. Alterations to the vehicular and pedestrian access to the residence and the existing car park to the rear of number 73 Merrion Square. 2 . Conservation of all ground floor structural elements and demolition of non-original staircase enclosure. 3. Relocation and amendment of the private open space , entrance and ancillary accommodation at ground floor level , incorporating an additional 7Sq. m of floor space over the previously granted permission. 4. Conservation of the entirety of the existing north facade. 5. Alterations to the proposed internal partition arrangement of the first floor of the residence. 6. Revised external landscaping associated with the above .
  5159/26received 19 Jun 202657 m away
• 12,Hume Street, Dublin 2 D02 XN44 Registered Application
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980)
  WEB2499/26received 16 Jun 2026201 m away
• 12 Hume Street, Dublin 2 Application declared invalid
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980).
  WEB2479/26received 15 Jun 2026decided 16 Jun 2026201 m away
• 12 Hume Street, South - East Inner City Dublin 2 D02 XN44 Application declared invalid
  PROTECTED STRUCTURE Demolition of the existing rear extension and its replacement and expansion incorporating a new lift to the third floor residential unit and fire safety improvement works to the protected structure (RPS: 3980)
  WEB2444/26received 11 Jun 2026decided 12 Jun 2026201 m away

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Appeals 49 in 5 years within 500 m

• ACP 501494 on WEB1622/26 Pending
  received 5 Jun 2026479 m away
• ACP 500596 on WEB2536/25 Granted with conditions
  received 9 Jan 2026decided 15 May 2026371 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 501281 on WEB1107/26 Invalid
  received 5 May 2026decided 5 May 2026408 m away
• ACP 501294 on WEB1107/26 Pending
  received 5 May 2026408 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 321433 on 3288/24 Refused
  received 11 Dec 2024decided 20 Nov 2025142 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 323345 on RZLT-000285 Other
  received 2 Aug 2025decided 19 Nov 202583 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 323292 on RZLT-000306 Other
  received 31 Jul 2025decided 17 Nov 20250 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 323868 on 0420/25 Pending
  received 13 Nov 2025185 m away
• ACP 319168 on 4899/23 Granted with conditions
  received 28 Feb 2024decided 13 Oct 2025371 m awayinspector's report
• ACP 322735 on WEB1604/25 Refused
  received 9 Jun 2025decided 3 Oct 202540 m awayinspector's report

Commencement notices 76 in 3 years within 500 m

• Forcourt, Sandwith Street & Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 X489 — Short commencement notice
  25 Sept 2026CN0147468DC468 m away
• 12 Leinster Street South, Dublin 2, D02 H367 — Commencement notice
  16 Sept 2026CN0147658DC3593/24383 m away
• 21-24 Upper Merrion Place, Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 KF79 — Commencement notice
  15 Sept 2026CN0147309DC5699/2583 m away
• 27 Fitzwilliam Lower, Dublin 2, D02KT92 — Short commencement notice
  10 Sept 2026CN0147240DCWEB2815/24271 m away
• 2 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2, D02 VK25 — Opt out commencement notice
  25 Aug 2026CN0146520DC5011/26390 m away
• 44/45 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Dublin, D02 WE19 — Seven day notice
  25 Aug 2026SN0014689DCWEB1254/26263 m away
• 29 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 WD93 — Commencement notice
  24 Aug 2026CN0146535DC3470/2562 m away
• 5 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2, D02 DF29 — Short commencement notice
  15 Jul 2026CN0144761DC497 m away
• 44 Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 WE19 — Short commencement notice
  1 Jul 2026CN0144193DCWEB1254/26263 m away
• 60 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin, D02 KP79 — Short commencement notice
  16 May 2026CN0142096DCWEB5865/25450 m away

One notice can cover many buildings — count notices, never building rows, or a single multi-unit scheme reads as a trend (T11).

Sales 16 in 36 months within 500 m

€150,000 – €1,510,000, 26 Jan 2024 to 24 Jun 2026.

PPR addresses are geocoded, not surveyed — a sale's position is as good as its address match (`rooftop_n` says how many are address-accurate). Beds, floor area, BER and asking price come from the matched daft.ie advertisement, not from the Register, and only where a match was found (`enriched_n`).

Consultations 4 matched by place

• Public Participation in the Identification of New Bathing Waters 13 days left
  closes 25 Sept 2026Dublin City Councilcounty-wide
• iMEND 1 - Portobello Community Engagement 20 days left
  closes 2 Oct 2026Dublin City Councillocality-wide
• Lansdowne Valley Park Active Travel Scheme 26 days left
  closes 8 Oct 2026Dublin City Councilcounty-wide
• Dublin District Heating Project Part 8 39 days left
  closes 21 Oct 2026Dublin City Councillocality-wide

Council items 10 in 24 months

• One vacancy on the Board of the Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company following the resignation of Councillor Christy Burke (Central Area)
  Monthly Council Meeting6 Jul 20264.Dublin City Council
• Report No. 167/2026 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Proposed refurbishment and adaptive reuse of a 3-storey vacant office building at 14/15 Fitzwilliam Quay, Dublin 4.
  Monthly Council Meeting6 Jul 20265(b)Dublin City Council
• IrDEA Annual Conference 2026, 30th September 2026 - Radison Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8
  County Council6 Jul 202622bFingal County Council
• Presentation - 2nd Notification of Proposed Part 8 refurbishment and adaptive reuse of 3-storey vacant office building to provide 15 no. 1 bedroom apartments located at 14/15 Fitzwilliam Quay, Ringsend, Dublin 4
  South East Area Committee8 Jun 20262.Dublin City Council
• COUNCILLOR MICHEÁL MACDONNCHA To ask the Chief Executive if he will publish the consultants' report on the alleged extent of upgrading required, and alleged cost of such upgrading, for the Civic Offices, Wood Quay.
  Monthly Council Meeting11 May 2026Q.23Dublin City Council
• COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to initiate a survey regarding the potential of opening up what remains of the Viking settlements that were covered over during the building of Civic Offices? This present site is a huge significance and heritage importance not just for Dublin and Ireland but for the European cultural history.
  Monthly Council Meeting11 May 2026Q.58Dublin City Council
• Report No. 104/2026 of the A/Executive Manager (B. Corry) - With reference to the proposed grant of a 5-year Short Term Business Letting of Rooms at the Pigeon House Hotel, Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4 to Celtic Anglian Water Limited.
  Monthly Council Meeting11 May 202613(b)Dublin City Council
• One vacancy on the Board of the Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company following the resignation of Councillor Christy Burke (Central Area)
  Monthly Council Meeting11 May 20266(f)Dublin City Council
• Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager, can he please provide an update on the Tea Rooms in Merrion Square, and can he provide a timeline for their completion?
  South East Area Committee11 May 2026Q.13Dublin City Council
• COUNCILLOR KARL STANLEY To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing DCC's due diligence done relating to archaeological risks of further development of the Wood Quay site. Specifically, report is to outline any engagement or correspondence with archaeological experts (either within DCC or external) to assess legal risks relating to
  Monthly Council Meeting13 Apr 2026Q.121Dublin City Council

Capacity and public land

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Public land (LDA register of relevant lands)

• Dublin City Council — Dublin city and suburbs
  4.84 ha95 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• Department of the Taoiseach — Dublin city and suburbs
  1 ha96 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• National Museum of Ireland — Dublin city and suburbs
  0.28 ha104 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• The Office of Public Works — Dublin city and suburbs
  1.64 hafolio DN4380F115 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• Electricity Supply Board — Dublin city and suburbs
  0.13 hafolio DN64542F138 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• National Museum of Ireland — Dublin city and suburbs
  0.36 ha242 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• Electricity Supply Board — Dublin city and suburbs
  0.84 hafolio DN192416F263 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023
• The Office of Public Works — Dublin city and suburbs
  0.22 hafolio DN62013L298 m awayas of 1 Apr 2023

Schools and public transport within 1.0 km

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