Former An Post Building, 109 James's Street, Dublin 8, D08 H9E4
Amendments to a previously approved development at the former An Post Building on James's Street.
4140/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 June 2022
- Reference
- 4140/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 June 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of amendments to a previously permitted scheme at a protected structure. Works include constructing a basement plant area, enlarging the bin store, replacing the permitted entrance lobby with a 29 sq.m extension, and making minor roof alterations.
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 development will consist of amendments to a previous permission (reg. Ref: 2881/21) as follows: construction of a basement plant area (c. 71m2) and access stairs. Enlargement of the permitted bin store from 16m2 to 18m2. The permitted entrance lobby to the west of the building is to be replaced with an extension of 29m2 which will provide a revised dishwashing area to the south of the building. The internal layout is altered to allow a revised kitchen and dining area layout. Minor alterations at roof level are proposed including new ventilation ducts, new louvre wall, the addition of a handrail, new sky lights, replacement of the existing non-original roof slates with new natural roof slates, and the raising of the flat roof parapet. And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved ie (industrial emissions) licence (ref no. P0301-04).
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 7 July 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 1 November 2024.
Notified floor area: 710 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 9, St James'S Court, Echnlin Street | Mar 2026 | €280,000 | 131 m |
| 49 Steevens Gate, James St, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €435,000 | 171 m |
| Apt 38 Steevens Gate, 126 - 133 James Street, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €545,000 | 180 m |
| 1 St James Ave, Jamess St, Dublin 8not full market price | Jun 2026 | €150,000 | 266 m |
| 36 The Maltings, Bonham St, Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €277,500 | 278 m |
| 56 The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €228,000 | 278 m |
| 25 The Maltings, Bonham Street, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €264,000 | 278 m |
| 48 The Maltings, Bonham St, Dublin 8 | Apr 2026 | €280,000 | 278 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 2022
- Further information requested27 July 2022
- Further information received10 October 2022
- Decision due4 November 2022
- Decision issued3 November 2022
- Grant issued14 December 2022
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