RefusedAlterationsDecided 19 February 2019

6, 7, 8 and 9, College Street & 28, 29-30 & 31 Fleet Street, Dublin 2

Demolition, extension, and change of use works across several protected structures on College Street and Fleet Street.

4650/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 December 2018

Reference: 4650/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 18 December 2018

Summary

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The proposed development involves several protected structures including the Irish Yeast Co. and Doyles public house. Works include the demolition of a rear return, extension of hostel and public house uses, and internal modifications.

Alterationsprotected structurehostelpubdemolition

Storeys: 4

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Development description

Protected structure: permission for development on this site (0.0634ha) within the existing interlinked 4-storey over basement properties at 6, 7, 8 and 9 college street, 28, 29-30 and 31 fleet street, dublin 2 (premises comprising the irish yeast co. , barbers room and times hostel buildings on college street, bowes public house and adjoining vacant unit on fleet street and doyles public house on the corner of college street and fleet street). 6, 7 and 8 college street and 28, 29-30 and 31 fleet street are all protected structures. The proposed development comprises demolition of existing two-storey return to the rear of 6 college street and 29-30 fleet street and change of use and extension of the ground, first, second and third floors of 6 college street and modifications to of part of the permitted licensed cafe/bar (reg. Ref. 3397/15) at ground floor and basement levels of 29-30 fleet street to provide for an extension of the public house use at ground floor and basement levels at 31 fleet street and an extension of the first, second and third floor levels of the hostel use accessed from 8 college street (times hostel). The development will consist of the following: basement level: - reconfiguration and alternatives to existing internal doors, walls and stairs and provision of partitions to facilitate installation of toilet facilities and associated stairs access within 29-30 fleet street to serve the adjoining bowes public house at 31 fleet street. The residual basement area of 29-30 fleet street will remain within the demise of doyle's public house. Ground floor level: - reconfiguration and alterations to existing doors, walls and partitions to provide for an extension of existing public house at 31 fleet street into the adjoining 6 college street and 29-30 fleet street to accommodate additional bar and accessible toilet areas and provision of stairs access to the basement level of 29-30 fleet street. First, second and third floor levels: - reconfiguration and alterations to existing doors, walls and partitions within 6 college street and 31 fleet street and extension into the existing internal courtyard area and to the rear of 31 fleet street to provide 9 no. Hostel dormitories (3 per floor) accessed from the existing first, second and third floor hostel accommodation within 31 fleet street. The proposed development will result in an increase in the gross floor area of the bowes public house from 142sq. M to 336sq. M, an increase in the gross floor area of the times hostel premises from 1016sq. M to 1214sqm, a decrease in the gross floor area of the permitted cafe/bar at ground floor level within 29-30 fleet street from 78sq. M to 68sq. M and a decrease in the gross floor area of doyle's public house from 812sq,n to 743sq. M. Permission is also sought for cleaning and refurbishment of the existing building facade, shopfront and signage to 6 college street and all associated site and development works.

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 3 Lafayette Building, 1 5 Dolier St, Dublin	Oct 2025	€400,000	97 m
Apt 13, Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St Dublin 2	May 2026	€340,000	147 m
32 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€395,000	147 m
29 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€290,000	147 m
43 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€411,000	147 m
63 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€701,000	147 m
34 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€422,500	147 m
14 College Close, Tara St, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€320,000	156 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 received18 December 2018
Decision due20 February 2019
Decision issued19 February 2019
Appeal submitted20 March 2019
Appeal decided8 July 2019

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