GrantedRetentionDecided 10 May 2023

13-15 Earl Place, The Earl Building, Earl Street North, Dublin 1

Retention of a reconfigured ground floor layout and enlarged ESB substation at a protected building.

3393/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 March 2023

Reference: 3393/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 16 March 2023

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a reconfigured ground floor layout and elevation of the Earl Building, which is part of the protected Clerys development. The changes accommodate an enlarged ESB substation, a widened entrance lobby, and the omission of one previously permitted retail/restaurant/cafe unit.

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Floor area: 98 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure - retention : this building was originally approved as part of the clerys development (a protected structure) 18-27 o'connell street, 13-15 earl place, earl street north, sackville place, dublin 1 under ref. 3442/16. The development to be retained consists of reconfigured ground floor layout and ground floor elevation of the earl building (block b) to accommodate an increased area (from 68 sq. M to 98 sq. M) of esb substation, mv and lv rooms to earl place in accordance with esb networks specification. The amended layout has resulted in a new elevation of extended metal clad esb substation doors, a widened entrance lobby area to the upper floors of the earl building, reconfiguration to delivery area, landlord welfare and comms area and the omission of 1 no. Permitted retail/restaurant/cafe unit at earl place permitted under reg. Ref. 3442/16.

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
17 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€480,176	90 m
7 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€590,308	90 m
33 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€471,366	90 m
13 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€528,634	90 m
Apt 110 Longboat Quay North, Hannover Dock, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€675,000	90 m
Apt 77 The Gardens At Elmpark Green, Merrion Road, Dublin 4price excludes VAT	May 2025	€1,299,550	90 m
5 Kennan Avenue, Lutrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€590,308	90 m
29 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT	Aug 2025	€519,824	90 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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Application received16 March 2023
Decision due10 May 2023
Decision issued10 May 2023
Permission expiry3 August 2028

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