GrantedAlterationsDecided 2 January 2020

112-113, Grafton Street, Dublin 2

Modifications to a permitted basement and ground floor layout on Grafton Street.

4335/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 October 2019

Reference: 4335/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 31 October 2019

Summary

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The development consists of amendments to a previously permitted application at a protected structure on Grafton Street. It includes reducing the permitted basement floorspace from 368 sqm to 183 sqm, building a new retaining wall, and reconfiguring stairs and escalators.

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Floor area: 183 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for development at 112-113 grafton street, dublin 2 (protected structures) and located in the grafton street and environs architectural conservation area and subject to the scheme of special planning control for grafton street and environs. The development will consist of the following amendments to previously permitted dublin city council planning application reference no. 3518/15.1) modifications to the permitted basement level layout including a reduction in the permitted basement floorspace from 368 sqm to 183 sqm, the development of a new retaining wall to the rear of the existing basement, and the development of a new basement escape stairs will access to the ground floor level
Modifications to the permitted ground floor layout including the omission of previously permitted stairs 'c' from the ground to the basement floor levels; the omission of an escalator and stairs 'b' from the ground to the basement level; the omission of previously approved stairs 'a' from the ground to the basement level; reconfiguration of an exit to the rear of the property as a result of the removal of stairs 'a', reconfiguration of the ground floor layout, and the replacement of a section of wall at the south western corner to the rear of the site (which was to be retained) with a new concrete structure. The modifications to the ground floor level will result in an increase of c. 1sqm of gross floor space
Modifications to the permitted rear elevation including introduction of additional brick at ground floor level to match the permitted brickwork as part of the reconfiguration of the area outside of the rear exit as a result of the removal of stairs 'a' and the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure; and
Alterations to the side (south facing) elevation including: i) reconfiguration of a section of the south facing elevation at 1st and 2nd floor level retaining a section of the existing party wall at a low level, provision of additional zinc cladding, and the omission of a window in a staircore; and ii) the replacement of a section of wall (which was retained under the permitted application) with a new concrete structure at ground floor 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
Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2	May 2026	€660,000	30 m
Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€2,250,000	252 m
3 Fownes St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2	May 2026	€1,600,000	271 m
Top Floor Apt., 5a Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar	Oct 2025	€250,000	280 m
Apartment 5, 50-52 Dame Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€395,000	290 m
Apt 7, Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€465,000	290 m
Apt 6 Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2, Dublin	Dec 2025	€330,000	290 m
Apt 24 Sprangers Yard, Crowe St, Dublin	Sept 2025	€340,000	290 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

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Application received31 October 2019
Decision due3 January 2020
Decision issued2 January 2020
Grant issued11 February 2020

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