The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of Ireland, 17-19 Molesworth St, Dublin, D02 HK50
Extension and restoration works at the Freemasons Grand Lodge on Molesworth Street.
3882/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 June 2023
- Reference
- 3882/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed works to this protected structure include infilling an existing courtyard to create a new counter service area, replacing a basement lean-to roof, and repairing a fire-damaged bay window. It also includes replacing external cladding on the 1920s lift shaft.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the works comprise of (a) the extension of the building by infilling an existing courtyard at ground/entrance level to create a new counter service area ancillary to the library room and the construction of a new flat roof with roof lights, (b) the removal of a slated lean-to roof structure above basement level to be replaced with a new floor structure, (c) re-finishing of internalised wall surfaces, (d) repair of fire-damaged bay window at first-floor level, (e) removal of fire-damaged window joinery and enlargement of existing window opening between the library and courtyard to ground/entrance level, (f) removal of the existing bar counter fittings from the library and provision of new fitted counter units to the new service area, (g) replacement of external cladding to the 1920's lift shaft.
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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 4 June 2024.
Notified floor area: 12.3 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 277 m |
| Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 277 m |
| Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 277 m |
| 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 299 m |
| 23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €950,000 | 338 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 338 m |
| Apt 3, 12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row | Dec 2025 | €1,700,000 | 358 m |
| 16 Hume Street, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 372 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 received2 June 2023
- Decision due27 July 2023
- Decision issued27 July 2023
- Permission expiry20 October 2028
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2302/19Dublin CityLodged 19 Feb 2019Infrastructure
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