Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedCommercialDecided 26 January 2021

Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1

Development of a hotel involving protected structures on Capel Street.

3274/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 August 2020

Reference
3274/20
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Permission
Received
28 August 2020

Summary

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Permission is sought for the development of a hotel on a 0.212 hectare site involving several protected structures, including the former Boland's Bakery. The works will include the removal of 1,512 square metres of existing floorspace, primarily consisting of non-original fabric of no architectural significance.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development of a hotel at this 0.212 ha site at nos. 133 and 133a capel street, nos. 136a and 136b capel street, nos. 7 and 7a meetinghouse lane and no. 23 little mary street, dublin 1 (all protected structures with the exception of no. 7a meetinghouse lane, rps nos. 1213, 5064, 8772). Part of the site is also known as the former boland’s bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto meeting house lane) referred to as no. 133b capel street in the record of protected structures (also rps no. 1213). The development will consist of: the removal of part of existing floorspace (1,512 sq m) which principally includes the removal of non-original fabric to protected structures of no architectural significance (including fabric such as flat roofed extensions, stud partitions, blockwork services enclosures, infill floor and ceiling sections, stair enclosures, atrium, block fabric to original openings, later windows, doors, services, fittings and concrete floors); upper gable fabric of no. 133b capel street in addition to the limited removal of original fabric to facilitate permeability, improved functioning and connectivity (including the provision of openings in existing masonry); change of use of building fabric to be retained (2,805 sq m) from current commercial uses (offices, storage and workshop), ancillary car parking and residential use to use as a hotel; and the provision of an additional 2,694 sq m to facilitate a development with a gross floor area of 5,499 sq m (a total 1,182 sq m larger than existing premises which has a gross floor area of 4,317 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from part one to part eight storeys and the hotel will comprise 98 no. Bedrooms in addition to ancillary facilities including bar, restaurant and function areas. The development includes modifications to non-original shopfronts, replacement of floor slabs throughout (principally relating to archaeological and architectural investigations which will be subject to separate license); reconfiguration of internal spaces and conservation works to existing structures including roof repair to early buildings, masonry repointing, removal of cementitious render and replacement with lime-based render, masonry consolidation, repair/replacement of rainwater goods, repair/ replacement of non-original window joinery, creation of new openings through existing masonry, replacement and re-routing of services, structural interventions, fire safety interventions, reconstruction of upper gable fabric of no. 133b capel street in brick; general architectural modifications and internal and external works for the repair, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings. The development includes bicycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping including courtyards and inaccessible upper level outdoor planted spaces; the provision of upper level private terraces facing east; signage; lighting; plant; service and refuse areas; and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed development can be accessed via no. 133 capel street, no. 7 meeting house lane and no. 23 little mary street.

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
AddressDatePriceDistance
Apt 9, 124 Capel St, Dublin 1Sept 2025€438,00065 m
Apt 7, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1Oct 2025€450,00065 m
Apartment 6, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1Oct 2025€430,00065 m
Apartment 16, 121/122 Capel Street, Dublin 1Mar 2025€221,00084 m
2 Mary Street, Dublin 1Jun 2025€450,00086 m
Apt 2 Chandler's Court, 49/50 Capel Street, Dublin 1Jan 2025€222,000122 m
12 Cayel Court, Cayel St Dublin 1, Dublin 1May 2025€279,000124 m
34 Capel Court, Capel St, Dublin IJan 2026€298,000124 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 received28 August 2020
  2. Further information requested22 October 2020
  3. Further information received21 December 2020
  4. Decision due26 January 2021
  5. Decision issued26 January 2021
  6. Grant issued17 June 2021
  7. Appeal submitted23 February 2021
  8. Appeal decided17 June 2021

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