91-93, Meath Street, Dublin 8
Structural repairs and refurbishment of the façade and basement of a protected former creche.
3733/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 April 2022
- Reference
- 3733/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 13 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to repair and refurbish the façade and basement of the former Liberty Creche, a protected structure. Works include replacing the shopfront, repairing brickwork and granite elements, replacing timber sash windows, and adding new signage.
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Official record
Development description
Permission to make structural repairs and refurbish the façade and basement areas of 91-93 meath st, formerly the liberty creche, a protected structure. Works will include replacement of the shop front, repair of granite string course and related first floor brickwork dislodged and of unsound construction caused by conversion of former brick wall with pair of sash windows to shop front. Works will also include the cleaning and repointing of brickwork, cleaning and repairs to granite fascia arch and door surrounds, replacement of timber sash windows with new double glazed to match existing. Structural repairs will comprise the removal of the modern shopfront and rebuilding basement façade underneath the shop front including the former basement area and window openings to match existing at ground level to prevent water ingress to the basement, the refurbishment of downpipes and hoppers, replacement of missing fanlight, removal of cables and addition of steiner school signage on the curved granite fascia.
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3, 86/87 Thomas Street, Dublinnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €360,000 | 140 m |
| Apt 1, 84 Thomas St, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €1,180,000 | 153 m |
| 8 Catherine St, Meath St, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €597,009 | 160 m |
| 33 Millers Hall, Thomas Street, Dublin 8 | Jan 2025 | €315,000 | 162 m |
| 51 The Weavers, South Earl St, Dublin 8 | Sept 2025 | €275,000 | 169 m |
| 48 The Weavers, Meath Place, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €345,000 | 169 m |
| 53 The Weavers, Earl St South, Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €265,000 | 169 m |
| 43 The Weavers, South Earl St, Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €332,500 | 169 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
Timeline
- Application received13 April 2022
- Decision due7 June 2022
- Decision issued25 April 2022
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