WithdrawnAlterationsDecided 5 March 2019

22, Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2

Internal and external refurbishment and alterations to a four-storey over basement protected structure.

3016/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 May 2018

Reference: 3016/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 15 May 2018

Summary

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The development consists of internal and external refurbishment, repairs, and alterations to a four-storey over basement protected structure. Works include minor door alterations, new panelled enclosures for en-suites, kitchenettes, and replacing a spiral staircase with a new dog-leg stairs.

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Storeys: 5

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission is sought at 22 leeson street lower, dublin 2 (a protected structure rps ref. 4394). The development will consist of the following: (1) internal and external refurbishment, repairs and alterations to the existing four storey over basement building with rear return fronting leeson street lower, to consist of the following: (i) at lower ground floor: minor alterations of existing door openings; new panelled enclosure to form en-suite and wardrobe; reconfiguration of non-original partitioning within rear return. (ii) at upper ground floor: removal of non-original partitioning within rear reception room and provide kitchenette; new panelled enclosure in front reception room to provide en-suite; reconfiguration of non-original partitioning within rear return. (iii) at first floor: modification of existing opening between front and rear reception rooms to accommodate a door; removal of non-original partitioning within front reception room and provide kitchenette; new panelled enclosures in rear reception room for en-suite and wardrobe. (iv) at second floor: removal of non-original spiral staircase and installation of new dog-leg stairs to third floor above; blocking up of opes between landing and room; new panelled enclosure in rear room to provide en-suite; removal of sanitary ware within return. (v) at third floor level: reconfiguration of landing to facilitate new dog leg stairs from second floor below; removal of non-original partitioning within front room and provide kitchenette; new internal partitioning to rear and reconfiguration of non-original partitioning to provide en-suites. (vi) refurbishment of existing sash windows and shutters and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. (2) permission is also sought for a change of use of the subject property from office use to serviced short-stay tourist accommodation comprising 6 no. Guest suites together with a reception, guest services, external terrace and staff facilities at upper ground floor / entrance level.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€2,300,000	71 m
27 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Dublin2	Jun 2026	€1,925,000	105 m
23 Earlsfort Court, Hatch St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€325,000	124 m
65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€1,750,000	153 m
32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin	Nov 2025	€525,000	189 m
Apt 10, St Stephens, Leeson Lane	Aug 2025	€550,000	206 m
Apartment 9, Saint Stephens, Leeson Lane	Jan 2026	€585,000	206 m
12 Earl Court, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€411,000	229 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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Application received15 May 2018
Further information requested9 July 2018
Decision due11 June 2018
Decision issued5 March 2019

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