Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 29 June 2018

35/36, Abbey Street Upper and Abbey Cottages, Dublin 1

Modifications to a permitted tourist hostel on Abbey Street Upper.

2954/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 May 2018

Reference
2954/18
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
9 May 2018

Summary

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Proposed modifications to a permitted tourist hostel development. Changes include setting back the 7th and 8th floors, adding a new basement level for plant and stores, reconfiguring existing basement levels, and installing additional solar panels.

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Official record

Development description

  • Permission for development at a site of c0.06ha at nos. 35/36 abbey street upper and abbey cottages, dublin
  • The site is bounded to the north by abbey street upper, to the east by abbey cottages and to the south and west by a vacant site. The development will consist of modifications to permission dcc ref. 2971/17 / abp ref. Pl29n. 249037 for a tourist hostel to include the following: set-back of the permitted 7th and 8th floor from abbey street upper in accordance with condition no. 2a of abp ref. Pl29n. 249037; provision of opaque glass and the west facing windows at first and second floor level in accordance with condition 2b of abp ref: pl 29n. 249037. Provision of additional pv panels, stairs, lifts/lift overrun at roof level with no change to the overall height of the building as permitted under dcc ref. 2971/17 / abp ref. Pl29n. 249037; provision of an additional basement level (level
  • 3) to facilitate relocation of/additional plant areas and stores. Reconfiguration and enlargement of the permitted upper basement level
  • 1 to include lobbies, toilets, food prep areas and dining/canteen area. Relocated refuse area to mid-basement level
  • 2. Reconfiguration/alterations to the permitted mid-basement level
  • 2 to now include stores, staff changing areas and administrative offices and meeting rooms; relocation/reconfiguration of permitted administrative office, toilets and reception at ground floor level and provision of a waiting area, games room and lounge. Provision of esb sub-station/off-loader (c. 19sq. M); relocation of permitted food prep area, cafeteria and bar at ground floor level to mezzanine floor level; reconfiguration of permitted bedrooms and alterations to permitted stores, toilet/shower areas and provision of disabled rooms and refuge areas at 1st-8th floor levels; reconfiguration/alterations of internal areas including lobbies/circulation areas, stair/lift cores and provision of additional lifts throughout; provision of additional plant at 7th and 8th floor levels; associated elevational changes to the north/south/east/west including alterations to finishes/materials and windows and doors throughout and voids on the west facade at 1st-8th floor levels; the revised total number of bedrooms is 127. The revised total gross floor area of the building is c4,927sq. M (including basement). All associated site development works; the remainder of development to be carried out as permitted under dcc ref. 2971/17 / abp ref. Pl29n. 249037

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

Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 18 September 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 18 December 2023.

Notified floor area: 946

4 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
198 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, DublinMar 2026€260,00093 m
201 Bachelors Walk Apts, Liffey St Lower, Dublin 1Jul 2026€400,00093 m
Apt 307, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1Mar 2026€293,50093 m
265 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, DublinMar 2025€305,000102 m
213 Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1, DublinApr 2025€262,000108 m
Apt 215 Bachelors Walk, Norths Lotts, Dublin 1Jul 2026€257,000111 m
219 Bachelors Walk Apts, Dublin 1Oct 2025€254,000116 m
Apt 1, 38 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1Dec 2025€2,100,000117 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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  1. Application received9 May 2018
  2. Decision due3 July 2018
  3. Decision issued29 June 2018
  4. Grant issued7 August 2018

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