The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
Upgrades and modifications to the first-floor Presidents Suite at the Law Society of Ireland.
3341/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 June 2018
- Reference
- 3341/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works involve upgrading and modifying the existing layout and finished floor level of the Presidents Suite to comply with building regulations. External changes include modifications to existing windows, the flat roof, and the addition of guarding and a fire escape stairs behind the south quadrant wall.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the proposed development consists of the upgrading and modification to part of the first floor of the existing building known as the presidents suite. The proposed works involves the upgrade and modification to the existing layout and finished floor level in compliance with part b of the building regulations. Externally this upgrade will include modification to the existing windows, flat roof and an addition of guarding and fire escape stairs behind the south quadrant wall.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”
National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 28 January 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 13 November 2024.
Notified floor area: 5,272 m²
2 commencement notices are linked to this development.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Collins Sq, Benburb St, Dublin 7 | Jun 2026 | €465,000 | 97 m |
| 27 Belvedere Court, North Great Georges St, Dublin | Jun 2026 | €200,000 | 106 m |
| 24 Collins Sq, Benburb St, Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €511,000 | 106 m |
| 34 Blackhall Green, Blackhall Place, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €277,000 | 113 m |
| 29 Blackhall Green, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €415,000 | 113 m |
| 4 Blackhall Court, Blackhall Place, Smithfield Dublin 7 | Mar 2026 | €312,000 | 122 m |
| 15 Blackhall Court, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7not full market price | Dec 2025 | €187,500 | 122 m |
| 26 Blackhall Place, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €560,000 | 138 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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
Timeline
- Application received22 June 2018
- Decision due16 August 2018
- Decision issued15 August 2018
- Grant issued20 September 2018
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS. 765) : the development will consist of a metal and glass security shelter located…
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3847/24Dublin CityLodged 13 Jun 2024Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, D07…
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2648/19Dublin CityLodged 1 Apr 2019Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
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4405/23Dublin CityLodged 1 Sept 2023Alterations
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3816/24Dublin CityLodged 5 Jun 2024Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development works at The Law Society, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7,…
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3692/18Dublin CityLodged 9 Aug 2018Alterations
- Invalid70 m away
PROTECTED SRTRUCTURE: The Law Society of Ireland intends to apply for permission for development at its site…
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WEB5432/25Dublin CityLodged 6 Apr 2025Commercial
- Granted70 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The Law Society of Ireland intends to apply for permission for development at its site…
Greenhall Building (The Law Society Diploma Centre D07R81C) and the adjoining shed building to the south, off Benburb Street (D07 AEC5), Dublin 7, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, D07 R81C
WEB5476/25Dublin CityLodged 20 Oct 2025Alterations
- Invalid90 m away
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2811/21Dublin CityLodged 21 May 2021Extension
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