Part granted, part refusedCommercialDecided 22 August 2018

J. J. Smyth's Pub, located at 12, Aungier Street and the corner of Longford Street Little, Dublin 2

Amendments to a pub redevelopment to add a fifth floor with two short-term accommodation bedrooms and alter internal layouts.

3390/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 28 June 2018

Reference: 3390/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 28 June 2018
Floor area: 2 m²

Summary

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The proposed development seeks amendments to a previously approved scheme at J.J. Smyth's Pub. It includes constructing a setback fifth floor to accommodate two additional short-term bedrooms, removing a permitted basement extension, and altering internal layouts and elevations.

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Storeys: 5

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Official record

Development description

Development will consist of amendments to previously approved planning application reg. Ref. :3903/17, including: (i) the construction of a setback fifth floor to rear and over previously permitted building to accommodate 2 no. Additional short term accommodation bedrooms; (ii) previously permitted extension to basement to facilitate lift core and stairs to be removed from design; (iii) alterations to internal layout; (iv) alterations to all elevations previously permitted; (v) provisions for air handling equipment, storage tanks, ducts and other external plant to roof; (vi) and all associated works to facilitate the development.

Land-use zoning

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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
Address	Date	Price	Distance
32 Clarendon Hall, Aungier Street, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€505,000	34 m
11 Clarendon Hall, Aungier St, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€420,996	34 m
Apartment 1, Aungier Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€380,000	52 m
Apartment 1, Aungier Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€180,000	52 m
Apartment 2, Aungier Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2025	€380,000	52 m
78 Aungier St, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€500,000	70 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€340,000	80 m
39 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€360,000	80 m

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Key dates

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Application received28 June 2018
Decision due22 August 2018
Decision issued22 August 2018
Grant issued26 September 2018

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