GrantedAlterationsDecided 18 January 2019

The Shelbourne Hotel, (protected structure) Nos. 27-34, St Stephen's Green and No. 12 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Internal alterations and electrical upgrades to the historic Shelbourne Hotel.

4418/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 November 2018

Reference: 4418/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 16 November 2018

Summary

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The proposed works at this protected structure involve internal modifications at ground and first-floor levels. This includes new electrical and data sockets, ceiling and cornice modifications, and kitchen and bar area upgrades.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the proposed development, located at ground and 1st floor level at original building nos. 32 & 33 is described as follows: new electrical/data sockets locations within the rooms of adam suite 1, adam suite 2 and deirdre suite 1 at first floor level. A new ceiling and cornice 1.5m below original cornice; and new dado rail, panelling, skirting and architraves to match existing historic profiles at stairs 'a' lobby space at first floor level. Modifications to the existing kitchen, bar/servery area, at first floor level, comprising: removal of modern ceiling and cornice, stud wall, and existing kitchen equipment, to provide a modern kitchen layout, equipment, and associated ventilation system. Alterations to this area include: a new stud wall with a panelled double door, suspended ceiling, panelled cupboard, marble worktop and overhead presses, replacement of modern wall linings with new wall surface finishes, and the covering in of existing historical dado and skirting and the removal of modern dado skirting, a new fire door and build up above to a modern door into the adjoining service corridor, covering up a historic window on the inside, installation of a new panelling on modern cover to fcu to match existing historical with marble top over. Alterations and remodelling to the existing fire escape stairwell 'c' adjoining adam suite 1 and adam suite 2, to include: at first floor level; a new stairwell landing comprising the removal of existing store space and associated features including; the removal of an existing historic door, modern stud wall and associated joinery surrounding the stairs and provision of a new balustrade guard rail, replacement of modern cornice and raised ceiling, a new stud wall to align with new panelled fire door and new wainscot moulding and skirting panelling, at half landing level, reconfiguration of 2 no. Modern doors comprising; the retention and extension of existing wainscot moulding and skirting to form a single panel door, and a jib door in lieu of an existing modern door, removal of modern timber moulding on stairs wall from first floor to ground floor level, change to decorative features at ground floor level, including: modern door surround to the ambulant wc. This planning application for development adjoins a concurrent planning application under dublin city council register reference: 4114/18

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

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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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 8 March 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 18 July 2019.

Notified floor area: 49.18 m²

2 commencement notices are linked to this development.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 3, 12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row	Dec 2025	€1,700,000	123 m
16 Hume Street, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€400,000	132 m
Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St	Sept 2025	€830,000	216 m
23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin	Feb 2025	€950,000	216 m
3 Upper Ely Place, Dublin 2, Dublin	Mar 2025	€500,000	258 m
Apt No 1, 4 Upper Ely Place, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€525,000	263 m
Apt 10, St Stephens, Leeson Lane	Aug 2025	€550,000	299 m
Apartment 9, Saint Stephens, Leeson Lane	Jan 2026	€585,000	299 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 received16 November 2018
Decision due18 January 2019
Decision issued18 January 2019
Grant issued22 February 2019

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