No. 1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8
Demolition of existing structures to build a new 47-bedroom hotel from basement to sixth-floor level.
4460/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 November 2019
- Reference
- 4460/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 14 November 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes the demolition of existing structures at No. 1-3 Thomas Court. In their place, a new 47-bedroom hotel will be constructed, spanning from basement to sixth-floor level. The hotel will feature a reception, bar, dining area, kitchen, and roof-level mechanical plant.
- Storeys
- 8
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist of the demolition of the existing structures on site and the construction of a new 47 no. Bedroom hotel development across basement to 6th floor level, with direct access from thomas court. The development also includes associated reception area, bar, seating/dining area, kitchen, staff areas, ancillary storage, toilets, mechanical plant areas, water tank and attenuation tank. All with associated bin storage, mechanical plant at roof level, signage, lighting and site development works.
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10a Rainsford Ave, Dublin 8, Dublin | May 2026 | €346,000 | 34 m |
| 31 Thomas Court, Off Thomas Street, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €636,000 | 38 m |
| 134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin | Jan 2025 | €185,000 | 63 m |
| 134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €550,000 | 63 m |
| Apt 2b, Rainsford Ave, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €285,000 | 66 m |
| Apt 9 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €267,500 | 74 m |
| Apt 7 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8 | Feb 2026 | €323,000 | 74 m |
| Apt 14 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €303,000 | 74 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received14 November 2019
- Decision due17 January 2020
- Decision issued17 January 2020
- Appeal submitted18 February 2020
- Appeal decided19 June 2020
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Granted40 m away
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4102/18Dublin CityLodged 5 Oct 2018Change of use
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3234/25Dublin CityLodged 30 May 2025Infrastructure
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WEB1948/25Dublin CityLodged 1 May 2025Alterations
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WEB2984/25Dublin CityLodged 28 Aug 2025Alterations
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0323/25Dublin CityLodged 24 Jul 2025Alterations
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 134 Thomas…
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WEB1814/25Dublin CityLodged 11 Apr 2025Alterations
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The Land Development Agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising…
1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; at the rear of 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with vehicular access, to Rainsford Street to the south;a vacant site between 13 &17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a, surface car park to the rear of 17 to 25 Thomas Street
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