Site at 133 & 133A Capel St. 136A & 136B Capel St.7 & 7A Meetinghouse Lane & 23 Little Mary St. Dublin 1 (Part known as Former Bolands Bakery, 133B Capel St.)
Development of a hotel across multiple properties on Capel Street, involving partial demolition of protected structures.
3572/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 July 2018
- Reference
- 3572/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 25 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe project proposes a hotel development on a 0.212-hectare site involving several protected structures on Capel Street, Meetinghouse Lane, and Little Mary Street. Works include the removal of 2,614 square metres of existing floor space, mostly non-original fabric, and the change of use of retained structures from commercial to hotel use.
- Floor area
- 1,703 m²
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure; the development of a hotel at a 0.212 ha site at nos. 133 and 133a capel street, nos. 136a and 136b capel street, nos. 7 and 7a meetinghouse lane and no. 23 little mary street, dublin 1 (all protected structures with the exception of nos. 7a meetinghouse lane , rps nos. 1213,5064, 8772). Part of the site is also known as the former boland's bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto meetinghouse lane) referred to as no. 133b capel street in the record of protected structures (also rps no. 1213)- the development will consist of: the removal of part of existing floor space (2,614 sq. M) which principally includes the removal of non-original fabric to protected structures of no architectural significance (including fabric such as flat roofed extensions, stud partitions, block work services enclosures, infill floor and ceiling sections, stair enclosures, atrium and lift shaft, block fabric to original openings) in addition to the limited removal of original fabric to facilitate permeability and connectivity (including the provision of openings in existing masonry; change of use of building fabric to be retained (1,703 sq. M) from current commercial use (offices, storage and workshop), ancillary car parking and residential use to use as a hotel; and the provision of an additional 4,154 sq. M to facilitate a development with a gross floor area of 5,857 sq. M (a total 1,540 sq. M larger than existing premises which has a gross floor area of 4,317 sq. M) the proposed development will range in height from part one to part eight storeys and the hotel will comprise 98 no. Bedrooms in addition to ancillary facilities including bar, restaurant and function areas. The development includes modifications to non-original shop fronts and conservation works to existing structures including roof repair to early buildings, masonry repointing , removal of cementitious render and replacement with lime-based render, masonry consolidation, repair/replacement of rainwater goods, repair / replacement of non-original window joinery, creation of new openings through existing masonry, structural and services intervention, architectural modifications and general internal and external works for the repair, maintenance and upgrading of the buildings . The development includes cycle parking spaces; hard and soft landscaping including courtyards and inaccessible upper level outdoor planted spaces; the provision of an enclosed upper level terrace with retractable roof lights; signage; lighting; plant; service and refuse areas; and all associated works above and below ground. The proposed development can be accessed via no. 133 capel street, no. 7 meetinghouse lane and no. 23 little mary street.
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 9, 124 Capel St, Dublin 1 | Sept 2025 | €438,000 | 65 m |
| Apt 7, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €450,000 | 65 m |
| Apartment 6, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €430,000 | 65 m |
| Apartment 16, 121/122 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €221,000 | 84 m |
| 2 Mary Street, Dublin 1 | Jun 2025 | €450,000 | 86 m |
| Apt 2 Chandler's Court, 49/50 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Jan 2025 | €222,000 | 122 m |
| 12 Cayel Court, Cayel St Dublin 1, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €279,000 | 124 m |
| 34 Capel Court, Capel St, Dublin I | Jan 2026 | €298,000 | 124 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 received25 July 2018
- Further information requested21 June 2019
- Further information received25 June 2019
- Decision due22 July 2019
- Decision issued22 July 2019
- Appeal submitted21 August 2019
- Appeal decided12 March 2020
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: permission for development of a hotel at this 0.212 Ha site at Nos. 133 and 133A Capel…
Nos. 133 and 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos. 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No. 23 Little Mary Street, Dublin 1
3274/20Dublin CityLodged 28 Aug 2020Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse…
0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).
3463/22Dublin CityLodged 7 Mar 2022Alterations
- InvalidAt this site
Part of the site is also known as the former Boland's Bakery (including structures to the rear opening onto…
0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).
3358/22Dublin CityLodged 23 Feb 2022Alterations
- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: 0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7…
0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meeting
4554/23Dublin CityLodged 28 Sept 2023Commercial
- Granted30 m away
Development at a c. 0.056 ha site. The development comprises the refurbishment and extension of the existing…
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3424/20Dublin CityLodged 23 Sept 2020Commercial
- Granted30 m away
RETENTION : Alterations of floor layout in granted application (File no. 0079/98), Basement and Ground floor,…
21, Mary Street Little, Dublin 7, D07 F4ET
4265/24Dublin CityLodged 10 Sept 2024Change of use
- Invalid30 m away
Permission for the change of use from a Retail to Restaurant use
21, Mary Street Little, Dublin 7
5218/22Dublin CityLodged 14 Nov 2022Change of use
- Invalid30 m away
Retention of 3 storey building including floor layout of Basement, Ground, First, Second & Third floors, in…
21 Mary Street Little, Dublin 7, D07 F4ET
4191/24Dublin CityLodged 23 Aug 2024Retention
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- GrantedCommercial
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3274/20Dublin CityLodged 28 Aug 2020
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3274/20/X1Dublin CityLodged 11 May 2026
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4554/23Dublin CityLodged 28 Sept 2023
- GrantedAlterations
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0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).
3463/22Dublin CityLodged 7 Mar 2022
- InvalidAlterations
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0.212 Ha. site at Nos 133 & 133A Capel Street, Nos. 136A and 136B Capel Street, Nos 7 and 7A Meetinghouse Lane and No.23, Little Mary Street, Dublin 1 (all Protected Structures with the exception of No. 7A Meetinghouse, Lane, RPS Nos. 1213,5064,8772).
3358/22Dublin CityLodged 23 Feb 2022
- GrantedCommercial
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