RefusedCommercialDecided 10 September 2024

Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8

Demolition of existing structures to build a new aparthotel of up to seven storeys over basement.

4029/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 July 2024

Reference: 4029/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 17 July 2024

Summary

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The project involves site clearance and demolition of existing buildings to construct a new aparthotel ranging from 3 to 7 storeys. It will feature 93 self-contained units, a basement gym, a ground-floor reception and café, and a sixth-floor public bar with a roof terrace.

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Residential units: 93
Storeys: 7
Floor area: 6,790 m²

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings /structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the thomas street frontage, and the construction of a new part 3-; part 4-; part 6- and part 7- storey aparthotel building over basement level with a total gross floor area (gia) of 6,790 sq. M together with the formation of a new vehicular access ramp (with integrated bicycle lane) off thomas street leading to basement level. The basement level will accommodate 16 no. Cycle parking spaces; staff changing-rooms/showers; a service yard and ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage; ancillary gym for hotel guests and ancillary kitchen. Ground floor level will accommodate a reception area (222.9 sq. M) and café (156.6 sq. M) accessed off thomas street, and an esb sub-station and switchroom. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at first to fifth floor level (93 no. Self-contained/self-catering units). At sixth floor level, a public bar / event space (257.5 sq. M) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin	Sept 2025	€550,000	90 m
134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin	Jan 2025	€185,000	90 m
10a Rainsford Ave, Dublin 8, Dublin	May 2026	€346,000	118 m
Apt 7 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	Feb 2026	€323,000	120 m
Apt 10 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	Feb 2026	€245,000	120 m
Apt 14 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	May 2025	€303,000	120 m
Apt 9 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	Apr 2025	€267,500	120 m
Apt 5 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	May 2025	€250,000	120 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 received17 July 2024
Decision due10 September 2024
Decision issued10 September 2024
Appeal submitted7 October 2024
Appeal decided21 August 2025

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