73 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02WK75
Amendments to the approved refurbishment of a mews building at Merrion Square for the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
5159/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 June 2026
- Reference
- 5159/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 19 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks amendments to a previously granted permission for the repair and refurbishment of a mews building. Works include alterations to vehicular and pedestrian access, conservation of ground floor elements, demolition of a non-original staircase, and a small 7 square metre floor space increase.
- Floor area
- 7 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure : the application consists of amendments to previously granted ref. 3124/24 , the repair and refurbishment of the existing mews , a protected structure , into a residence for accommodation requirements associated with the duties of the irish traditional music archive (itma) based at 73 merrion square . The amendments consist of
- Alterations to the vehicular and pedestrian access to the residence and the existing car park to the rear of number 73 merrion square. 2 . Conservation of all ground floor structural elements and demolition of non-original staircase enclosure
- Relocation and amendment of the private open space , entrance and ancillary accommodation at ground floor level , incorporating an additional 7sq. M of floor space over the previously granted permission
- Conservation of the entirety of the existing north facade
- Alterations to the proposed internal partition arrangement of the first floor of the residence
- Revised external landscaping associated with the above
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3, 74 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2 | Dec 2025 | €1,350,000 | 72 m |
| 23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €950,000 | 134 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 134 m |
| 42 Fitzwilliam Lane, Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €900,000 | 188 m |
| Apt 2 Windsor Court, Windsor Place, Pembroke St Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €315,000 | 218 m |
| Apt 1, Ground Floor, 1 Mount Street Upper | Jul 2025 | €1,825,000 | 234 m |
| 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 257 m |
| Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 275 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 June 2026
- Decision due13 August 2026
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