29, Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
Change of use of a protected Molesworth Street building from residential and gallery to office use.
3451/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 July 2019
- Reference
- 3451/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 July 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes changing the use of No. 29 Molesworth Street, a protected structure, from residential and gallery spaces to offices across all four floors. Works include dismantling a rear metal fire escape, roof restoration, facade cleaning, and internal structural and service upgrades.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: planning permission for the development at this site: no. 29 molesworth street, dublin
- The development will consist of change of use from residential use at third floor level and gallery use at ground, first and second floor, to office use at ground, first, second and third floor level. The proposed works will consist of: - dismantling and removal of a portion of existing modern metal fire escape stairs to rear of house. - restoration of existing roofs, including insulation and replacement of roof covering and gutters. - cleaning and repointing of front and rear elevation. - repairs and upgrading of floor structures for fire and structural loadings. - repairs to existing walls for fire and structural loadings, where applicable. - restoration of existing external doors and windows throughout. - renovation and refurbishment of ground, mezzanine, first, second and third floor. - replacement of mechanical and electrical services
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 307 m |
| Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 307 m |
| Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 307 m |
| Apt 3, 12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row | Dec 2025 | €1,700,000 | 309 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 317 m |
| 23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €950,000 | 317 m |
| 16 Hume Street, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 321 m |
| 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 327 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 received10 July 2019
- Decision due3 September 2019
- Decision issued3 September 2019
- Grant issued14 October 2019
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