RefusedAlterationsDecided 13 May 2019

9-17, St. Andrew's Lane, Dublin 2

Revisions to a permitted hotel development in Dublin 2, adding an extra storey to increase the room count from 136 to 156.

2537/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 March 2019

Reference: 2537/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 19 March 2019
Floor area: 20 m²

Summary

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The applicant is seeking alterations to an existing planning permission for a hotel on St. Andrew's Lane. The changes propose adding an additional storey to create a nine-storey building over lower ground floor. This reconfiguration will increase the total number of hotel bedrooms from 136 to 156.

Alterationshotelcity centreextension

Storeys: 9

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development comprising alterations and revisions to an existing planning permission (reg. Ref. 4342/16 (abp ref. 29s. 248844)) relating to the development of a hotel at 9-17 st. Andrew's lane, dublin
The approved development permitted the demolition of an existing two storey building and replacement with an eight storey + plant level over lower ground floor hotel development consisting of 136 bedrooms; reception, bike store and lobby area, and associated back of house facilities including, linen store, staff rooms, changing area and associated uses. The approved development also permitted works to the public realm. The proposed alterations comprise (1) the reconfiguration of the internal layout of the upper ground floor and the first floor levels, (2) the reconfiguration of the roof profile to include the development of an additional storey to create a nine storey + plant level over lower ground floor development. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms to 156; ancillary accommodation includes reception, bike store and lobby area, and associated back of house facilities including, linen store, staff rooms, changing areas and associated uses

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 5, 50-52 Dame Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€395,000	138 m
3 Fownes St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2	May 2026	€1,600,000	147 m
Apt 24 Sprangers Yard, Crowe St, Dublin	Sept 2025	€340,000	168 m
Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€2,250,000	169 m
Top Floor Apt., 5a Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar	Oct 2025	€250,000	169 m
Apartment 1, 17 Fade Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2026	€1,275,000	181 m
Apartment 4, 5-6 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar	Nov 2025	€355,000	195 m
Apartment 5, 5-6 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar	Nov 2025	€355,000	195 m

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Key dates

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Application received19 March 2019
Decision due13 May 2019
Decision issued13 May 2019
Grant issued10 September 2019
Appeal submitted13 June 2019
Appeal decided10 September 2019

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