180, 182, 183 and 184 James's Street, Dublin 8.
Demolition of existing buildings to construct a 148-bed hotel ranging from 1 to 7 storeys.
3444/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 September 2020
- Reference
- 3444/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 September 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development involves site clearance and the demolition of all existing buildings to construct a 148-bed hotel. The building will range in height from 1 to 7 storeys above three lower ground levels, featuring guest facilities, an ESB substation, and landscaping.
- Storeys
- 7
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Official record
Development description
The proposed development involves site clearance and levelling works, including the demolition of all existing buildings on site and the construction of a 148 bed hotel that ranges in height between 1 and 7 storeys above three lower ground levels (along the southern part of site) including ancillary staff and guest facilities, plant, storage and waste/refuse storage areas. An esb substation is proposed at ground floor level at the south-eastern corner of the proposed building. Guest / pedestrian access is provided along the southern frontage onto james street with guest lobby at ground floor. A combination of hard and soft landscaping measures are proposed along all elevations to enhance areas of public realm and ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building includes for the provision of sustainable drainage measures together with the provision of green roofs. Permission is also sought for associated signage. Development of an aparthotel was previously permitted at this site, under planning register 2950/17 & abp300057-17.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Jamess St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jul 2026 | €475,000 | 58 m |
| Apt 21, Manor Hall Mount Brown, Kilmainham | Feb 2025 | €414,000 | 66 m |
| 4 Bow Bridge House, Bow Lane West, Kilmainham Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €331,000 | 83 m |
| Apt No1 Bow Bridge House, Bow Lane West, Kilmainham Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €326,500 | 84 m |
| 26 Bow Bridge House, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €365,000 | 84 m |
| 22 Chandlers Guild, Jamess St, Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €305,000 | 91 m |
| 4 Chandlers Guild, Jamess St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €368,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 13 Manor Hall, Mount Brown, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €400,000 | 98 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 received24 September 2020
- Decision due18 November 2020
- Decision issued18 November 2020
- Grant issued23 March 2022
- Appeal submitted7 December 2020
- Appeal decided23 March 2022
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