GrantedChange of useDecided 13 September 2024

Maryland House, 20-21 William Street South and 50-51 Drury Street, Dublin 2

Change of use of basement and ground floor to a restaurant, and construction of a two-storey office roof extension.

5044/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 December 2023

Reference: 5044/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 December 2023

Summary

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The development proposes changing the use of the basement and ground floor from a car park and retail space to a restaurant and bar. It also includes constructing a two-storey roof extension for office space and replacing all building facades.

Change of userestaurantofficeextensionchange of use

Storeys: 2
Floor area: 1,539 m²

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Official record

Development description

Balrath investments ulc intends to apply for planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.05 ha located at maryland house, 20-21 william street south and 50-51 drury street, dublin
The development will consist of the change of use of the basement and ground floor levels from car park (c. 925 sq m) and retail uses (c. 76 sq m) to restaurant and ancillary uses, including bar/lounge and back-of-house areas (c. 940 sq m). The development will also consist of the construction of 2 storey extension (including terraces) at roof level, setback from william street south and drury street, accommodating office floorspace (c. 599 sq m) and the replacement of all building facades (north, south, east and west elevations) with red brick, curtain walling, metal cladding, concrete and glazing. The development will also include internal and external alterations, including; the provision of bicycle parking (36 no. Spaces in total), toilets, staff facilities (shower and changing facilities) at basement level; the provision of 2 no. New entrances to william street south and 2 no. New entrances to drury street; the provision of a double height internal courtyard at first and second floor levels (incl. Mezzanine at second floor level), serving the office use; minor internal reconfiguration of the existing office floorspace at first, second, third, fourth floor levels; increase of the floor to ceiling height at basement level and associated site excavation works; the provision of signage on the william street south and drury street elevations above the main entrances; plant; site and all associated site ancillary works above and below ground. (the proposed development will result in a 7 storey building, including roof plant, with a total gross floor area of c. 3,291 sq m. )

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
Apartment 1, 17 Fade Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2026	€1,275,000	44 m
Apt 39 Wicklow Court, 38 40 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€295,000	113 m
20 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	140 m
29 Drury Hall, 23 27 Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2not full market price	Apr 2026	€208,676	140 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€340,000	140 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	140 m
39 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€360,000	140 m
38 Drury Hall, Lower Stephen St, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	140 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 December 2023
Decision due16 September 2024
Decision issued13 September 2024
Permission expiry13 November 2029

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