Dublin Christian Mission, 5 & 6, Chancery Place, Dublin 7
Renovation, partial demolition, and extension of a mission building to create 19 hostel bedrooms and an expanded cafe.
3754/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 May 2023
- Reference
- 3754/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of the renovation, partial demolition, and extension of the three-storey Dublin Christian Mission, which is a protected structure. The ground floor cafe will be extended with a new pedestrian serving hatch, while the upper floors will see the demolition of a community hall and apartment to build 19 new en-suite hostel bedrooms, a lift, and a communal roof terrace.
- Storeys
- 5
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the development consists of: the renovation, partial demolition and extension of the existing three storey dublin christian mission. The building is listed as a protected structure rps number 1342. The ground floor proposal will include the extension of the existing café for the sale of sandwiches and cold food on and off the street, a new pedestrian serving hatch, new toilet facilities and a meeting room. The first, second,third and setback fourth floor will consist of the demolition of the existing community hall and caretakers apartment at first floor fronting onto charles street west and the erection of 19 new en-suite hostel bedrooms, a new lift, fire escape and a new communal roof terrace above the existing mission. The basement will include a new kitchen, bicycle storage, offices, toilets and storage facilities. The application will include all modifications to existing water services ancillary to the development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”
National zoning type: General
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Charles Street West, Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €618,000 | 22 m |
| 11 Ormond Sq, Dublin 7, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €555,000 | 47 m |
| 65 Chancery Street, Dublin 7 | Jan 2025 | €415,000 | 85 m |
| 67, Chancery Street, Ormond Quay Upper Dublin 7not full market price | May 2026 | €240,000 | 98 m |
| 69 Chancery St, Smithfield, Dublin 7 | Jan 2026 | €560,000 | 105 m |
| 23b Ormond Quay, 23 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €350,000 | 112 m |
| 23a Ormond Quay, 23 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €350,000 | 112 m |
| 23c Ormond Quay, 23 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €350,000 | 112 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 received15 May 2023
- Decision due7 July 2023
- Decision issued5 July 2023
In the area
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WEB1628/25Dublin CityLodged 24 Mar 2025Alterations
- Invalid40 m away
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WEB1534/25Dublin CityLodged 13 Mar 2025Alterations
- Invalid40 m away
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WEB1426/25Dublin CityLodged 3 Mar 2025Alterations
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3161/18Dublin CityLodged 1 Jun 2018Alterations
- Granted40 m away
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3623/18Dublin CityLodged 31 Jul 2018Alterations
- Refused40 m away
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4174/19Dublin CityLodged 9 Oct 2019Retention
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