RefusedChange of useDecided 11 October 2023

16 Herbert Street, Dublin 2

Conversion of a protected office building into 11 residential units, including demolition of rear extensions.

4340/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 August 2023

Reference: 4340/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 21 August 2023

Summary

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This application for a protected structure proposes a change of use from office to residential. The development will create 2 one-bedroom units and 9 studio units, involving the removal of several non-original rear structures and the construction of a new basement-level apartment with a green roof.

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Residential units: 11

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of a change of use from office to residential and comprise the sub-division of residential units, including 2 x 1 bed units (measuring 47 sq. M. And 52 sq. M. ) and 9 studio units with an average area of 29 sq. M. The proposed works extend to an overall site area of circa. 210 sq. M. And shall comprise the following: (1) removal of non-original elements to the rear. This includes (i) the modern l-shaped basement structure at basement level; (ii) the modern plan room structure at ground floor level and brick flue enclosure to above eaves level; (iii) the modern steel deck which extends across the rear facade of no. 16 at first, second and third floor level; (iv) the toilet block constructed on the roof of the oroginal 2-storey return structure; (v) the 2 no. Projecting bay windows to the north and east elevations of the original 2-storey return; (vi) the single storey flat roofed modern extension to the rear at the former garden level; (2) new construction works to the former garden level, comprising a new 40 sq. Single storey structure at basement level with a green roof (to provide a 1 bed apartment unit) to replace a non-original 50 sq. M. Office structure constructed at ground floor level; (3) new construction works to the original 2-storey return at the rear, comprising a 3.6 sq. M. Semi-circular extension to the original gable to include a new stair, the reinstatement of the original mansard type roof structure (following the removal of the modern toilet block) and new window opening to the north facade, (4) general external upgrade works and construction repairs to the building envelope to include (i) replacing the finishes to the historic double pitch roof and valley gutter, (ii) installing a new automatic openable roof vent over the stair, (iii) replacement of existing front upvc rainwater goods to the front elevation; (iv)replacement of the non-original external steel access stair to front lightwell; (v) cleaning of all original brickwork; (vi) repair of the original windows; (vii) new services/plant to replace existing in the existing cellar / front lightwell; (5) various internal upgrade works and conservation repairs; incorporating works required to achieve compliance with current building regulations, including : (i) removing the non-original lift; (ii) removing the non-original steel stair from ground floor level to basement, (iii) damp proofing works to the basement; (iv) internal dry lining works to the basement; (v) upgrade of existing timber floors to meet fire and acoustic performance requirements; (vi) new concrete floor construction to the basement; vii) new electrical and mechanical services installations to serve the residential units; (viii) historic plasterwork repairs.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 9 The Plantation, Herbert Street, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€680,000	48 m
Top Floor Apartment, 11 Herbert Place, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€1,058,823	54 m
Top Floor Apt, 87 Lower Baggot St, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€435,000	149 m
Apt D, 18 Warrington Place, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€402,200	180 m
18 Huband Court, Percy Place, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€620,000	183 m
46 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€825,000	184 m
29 Haddington Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin	Jun 2025	€1,640,000	190 m
102 Lower Baggot, Dublin 2	May 2025	€990,000	199 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 received21 August 2023
Decision due13 October 2023
Decision issued11 October 2023
Appeal submitted7 November 2023
Appeal decided1 August 2024
Permission expiry14 September 2029

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