47/47a Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1. D01 V8N5
Change of use of an office building to six one-bedroom apartments with minor internal and external alterations.
0117/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 March 2026
- Reference
- 0117/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Received
- 24 March 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application details a material change of use from an unoccupied office building to residential use to provide six one-bedroom apartments. Works include minor internal alterations, energy efficiency upgrades, new windows and doors, and updated electrical and heating systems.
- Residential units
- 6
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Official record
Development description
Expp: schedule of the works proposed in order to facilitate the provision of 6 no. One bedroom apartments: material change of use from existing office building to residential use. It should be noted that the existing office building has not been occupied since 23rd june 2023. Listed below is a brief schedule of the works involved for this development: - o minor internal alteration works, o new stud wall partitions. O internal energy improvement upgrade works to the existing building fabric. O new energy efficient window and door replacements. O upgrade of the entire electrical wiring system for the building. O new fire detection alarm system, emergency lighting system. O new heating system for each apartment. O external painting on completion. The proposed development does not require the construction of any new extensions and/ or significant alteration works to the existing building fabric. The proposal will utilise all the existing windows and doors and only involves minor alterations to the existing ground floor windows and doors on the dorset street elevation, all of which is illustrated on the accompanying application drawings. Access to the apartments will be achieved by utilising the existing stairway currently serving the building. A dedicated bin store and covered bicycle parking spaces will be provided to thein the existing yard area to the rear of the building.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sackville Court, Blessington Street, Dublin 1 | Apr 2025 | €225,000 | 68 m |
| 13 Sackville Court, Blessington St, Dublin 1 | Jan 2025 | €233,000 | 68 m |
| Apartment 4, Sackville Court, Blessington Street | Apr 2025 | €235,000 | 68 m |
| Apt 21 Sachville Court, Blessington St, Dublin 7 | Oct 2025 | €240,000 | 68 m |
| Apt 9, Sackville Court, Blessington St Dublin 7 | Jan 2025 | €235,000 | 68 m |
| Apartment 1 41 Dorset St Upper, Dorset St, Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €890,000 | 82 m |
| 7 Blessington Court, Dublin 7 | Oct 2025 | €500,000 | 88 m |
| 80 Upper Dorset St, Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €725,000 | 98 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2026
- Decision due20 April 2026
- Decision issued17 April 2026
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