RefusedChange of useDecided 23 March 2023

12, Manor Street, Dublin 7, D07 TH59

Conversion of a former school into offices and apartments, including adding a new floor and partial demolition.

3114/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 January 2023

Reference: 3114/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 January 2023
Residential units: 4

Summary

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This application for a protected structure proposes converting a former school building into offices and apartments. It includes increasing the building height for a new floor level, lowering the basement, partial demolition of existing elements, and constructing a new two-storey cantilevered extension.

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Official record

Development description

Permession: protected structure:planning permission for the change of use of existing 2 & 3 storey (over basement) former school building and split into new use of offices and residential apartments accommodation, also we wish to apply for planning permission for the increasing the building height to permit the construction of a new addition building floor level, also and lowering of the existing basement floor level and include the construction of a new exterior staircase accessing the basement area (from manor street). The development to also include the demolition of the existing former 'stage' area, basement area & existing 3 storey elements & undertake new replacement building accommodation-which will include the construction of a new two storey cantilevered first & second floor levels extension to manor street facade. The development also to include for all new external elevational treatments (to all building facades), also undertake all necessary internal / external demolition & alterations works inclusive of all associated site work and ancillary accommodation. The new development accommodation to consist of: basement level :- new exterior staircase access from manor street. Internally-new refuse store, 14 bicycle parking spaces, mechanical & electrical plant rooms & service lift. Ground floor level:- two access doorways from manor street, new stairwells, passanger lift, office accommodation unit with toilet facilities and external private open space. First floor level:- new stairwells, passanger lift, mezzanine office area(forming part of ground floor office accommodation unit) service plant room area. Also 1 no. -one bedroom apartment unit with exterior private open space. Second floor level: new stairwells, passanger lift, two office units, toilet facilities. Also 1 no. -one bedroom apartment unit with exterior private open space. Third floor
(the new addition floor level) new stairwell & lift. Also 2 no. -two bedroom apartment units with exterior private open spaces and exterior access passageway. The proposed development is located within the curtilage of a protected structure of 10 manor street, protected structure dcc 4872, niah reg. No. 50070184

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z3: Neighbourhood CentresDC

“To provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
13 Manor St, Dublin 7, Dublin	Feb 2025	€935,000	16 m
71 Manor St, Dublin 7	May 2026	€940,000	98 m
18 Kirwan St, Off Manor St, Dublin 7	Jan 2025	€470,000	99 m
41 Kirwan St Cottages, Dublin 7, Dublin	Mar 2026	€395,500	106 m
41 Norseman Court, Manor St, Stoneybatter Dublin 7	May 2026	€338,000	108 m
Apt 46 Norseman Ct, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7	Sept 2025	€305,000	108 m
Apt 25, Norseman Court, Manor St Dublin 7	May 2025	€329,000	108 m
45 Norseman Court, Manor St, Stoneybatter Dublin 7	Mar 2026	€160,000	108 m

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Key dates

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Application received27 January 2023
Decision due23 March 2023
Decision issued23 March 2023

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