GrantedAlterationsDecided 3 February 2023

Harcourt Square, Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, no. 39 Harcourt Street (a protected structure, RPS no. 3541), and no. 40 Harcourt Street (a protected structure, RPS no. 3542), Dublin 2

Alterations to protected structures at 39 and 40 Harcourt Street to keep them as separate standalone units.

5325/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 November 2022

Reference: 5325/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 November 2022

Summary

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The development involves removing the internal connection between no. 39 and 40 Harcourt Street to maintain them as separate units. It includes removing a link to Block B of the permitted Harcourt Square scheme, upgrading stairs and lifts, and reconstructing the roof of no. 40 to provide an additional flat roof.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the development will consist of: - removal of link between no. 40 and block b of the permitted harcourt square scheme, including the removal of the associated staircase and lift to the rear; - upgrade of the existing escape route to the rear of the no. 40, and reconfiguration of the permitted stair and lift core at the rear of no. 40, which connects to the landscaped courtyard to the rear; - retaining and upgrading of the existing lift core and stair internally within no. 40, providing for new risers and accessible bathroom facilities, while also providing for a dedicated reception space at ground floor level; - insertion of improved front door entry point for no. 40 from harcourt street, including the provision of welfare facilities, platform lift to lower ground floor and a dedicated plant area; - removal of proposed internal connection between no. 39 and 40, including associated connection lifts and stairs, to maintain 39 and 40 as two separate standalone units; - provision of additional accessible bathroom facilities and the provision of additional risers within no. 39; - reconstruction of the roof of no. 40 to provide for an additional flat roof area with dedicated plant area; - creation of dedicated welfare facilities and plant area at ground floor area in no. 39, including the relocation of existing facilities within no. 39 to minimise impacts upon decorative ceilings. The proposal will result in minor reduction in net internal floor areas.

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Z6: Employment/EnterpriseSI

“To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
37 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€2,600,000	70 m
2 Camden Court, Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€525,000	76 m
25 Harcourt Hall, Charlotte Way, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€470,000	83 m
6 Harcourt Hall, Charlotte Way, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€386,000	83 m
8 Camden Buildings, Dublin 2	Mar 2026	€575,000	110 m
Apt 1, 61 Camden St, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€460,000	118 m
Apt 3, 61 Camden St, Dublin 2	May 2025	€480,000	118 m
9 Grantham Place, South Circular Rd, Dublin 8	Dec 2025	€600,000	184 m

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Application received30 November 2022
Decision due2 February 2023
Decision issued3 February 2023
Permission expiry3 May 2028

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