Planning Permission Ireland
RefusedChange of useDecided 3 May 2023

76, Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 KD6C

Refurbishment and change of use of a protected structure on Thomas Street from offices to four short-stay apartments.

3347/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 March 2023

Reference
3347/23
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Appealed
Type
Permission
Received
9 March 2023

Summary

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The project involves the refurbishment and change of use of a protected structure from commercial office use to short-stay residential use. This will provide four 1-bedroom short-stay apartment units across four floors, including internal modifications and fire safety upgrades.

Change of useprotected structurechange of useapartmentsrefurbishment
Residential units
4
Storeys
4

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the proposed development will consist of : (i) the refurbishment and change of use of the existing property on site from commercial (office) use to short-stay residential use through the provision of 4 no. 1-bedroom short-stay apartment units, one at each level from ground to third floor levels. The proposed works to facilitate this change of use include internal modifications and reconfiguration from ground to third floor levels including: (a) removal of existing modern glazed fire lobby at ground floor level which is to be reused at third floor level and the provision of a new fire lobby at ground floor level including new fresh air duct ventilation to terminate at roof level; (b) relocation of internal door at ground floor level; (c) removal of recessed storage unites along the western internal wall at ground floor level; (d) removal of existing non original partition walls, doors, bathroom and kitchen fittings at first floor level; (e) removal of 1 no. Non-original internal door at third floor level, amendment to the positioning of a n existing doorway to accommodate a new fire lobby and removal of non-original bathroom fittings all at third floor level; (f) removal of existing carpet floor finish from ground to third floor levels and retention and refurbishment of existing timber boards; (g) existing stair core at ground, first, second and third floor levels to be retained and refurbished; (h) provision of new partition walls and internal doors where required at ground, first, second and third floor levels and new kitchen and bathroom fittings. External works proposed include: (ii) the provision of a new communal bin store to be located in the rear open space area; (iii) removal, replacement and increase in the size of 2 no. Existing high level windows at first floor level to the rear and amendments to the associated cills; (iv) removal, replacement and increase in the size of 1 no. Non-original sash window at third floor level to the rear and amendments to associated cill; (v) removal of security bars from windows to the rear; (vi) removal of existing soil pipes to the rear elevation; (vii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
83 Bertram Court, Cornmarket, Dublin 8Jan 2025€340,00042 m
Apt 8, Bank House, Cornmarket Dublin 8Feb 2025€377,50046 m
87 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Dublin 8Jun 2026€360,00047 m
Apt 1, 84 Thomas St, Dublin 8Apr 2025€1,180,00053 m
Apartment 3, 86/87 Thomas Street, Dublinnot full market priceJul 2025€360,00055 m
71 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Dublin 8Jan 2026€350,00059 m
61 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Cornmarket Dublin 8Jun 2026€340,00059 m
130 Bertram Court, Dublin 8, DublinMay 2026€255,00082 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

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  1. Application received9 March 2023
  2. Decision due3 May 2023
  3. Decision issued3 May 2023
  4. Appeal submitted29 May 2023
  5. Appeal decided2 October 2023

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