47-48 Kildare Street and No.'s 1 and 2 Nassau Street, D02 CT92 Dublin 2 comprise the premises known as the, 'Kildare Street Hotel' and incorporating the public house known as 'JP Mooney's.
Refurbishment and extension of the Kildare Street Hotel, including demolition of modern extensions and No. 1 Nassau Street.
5378/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 December 2022
- Reference
- 5378/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 December 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development involves major works to the Kildare Street Hotel and JP Mooney's pub. It includes the repair and refurbishment of protected structures, the demolition of modern rear extensions and No. 1 Nassau Street, and the construction of a new rear extension and a new fourth storey.
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: the buildings are interlinked and comprise the premises known as the 'kildare street hotel' incorporating the public house known as 'jp mooney's'. No. 2 nassau street is identified on the record of protected structures under rps ref. No. 5795. The application site is bounded by nassau street to the north and by kildare street to the east. No. 46 kildare street (rps ref. No. 4218) abuts the site to the south. To the west the site is bounded by no. 's 3, 4 and 5 nassau street and by nassau building, setanta centre. No. 's 3, 4 and 5 nassau street are also protected structures (rps ref. No. 's5796, 5797 and 5798 respectively. ) the proposed development will consist of repair, refurbishment and alterations to no. 's 47-48 kildare street including demolition of modern extensions to the rear and construction of new rear extension; removal of modern façade elements to kildare street elevation and repair and refurbishment of facades; repair, refurbishment and alterations to no. 2 nassau street (rps ref. No. 5795) and demolition of the existing fourth storey and construction of new fourth storey in its place; demolition of no. 1 nassau street (a five storey over basement building) and construction of new 4 storey replacement building; and change of use of all remaining floor space from hotel/public house/night club use to office use to provide for a new interlinked office building on the site. The overall building will have a cumulative gross floor area a of 1,950sq. M in area, of which 1,310sq. M is accommodated within existing buildings, and 640sq. M is new build predominantly at 1 nassau street and to the rear of no. 47 and 48 kildare street. The main entrance to the office building will be located off kildare street with a second entrance located at no. 1 nassau street (off nassau street). Historic entrances to no. 47 kildare street and no. 1 nassau street will be reinstated, whilst the entrance to no. 2 nassau street will be maintained, upgraded and refurbished. Works to no. 47 and 48 kildare street will include extensive conservation works to the roofs, external façades and to the building interiors. Original slate pitched roofs and leaded valleys will be salvaged where feasible for re-use insitu. Conservation works to the façades will consist of the reinstatement of georgian proportions and detailing including the repair and repointing of historic brickwork and masonry; removal of recent brickwork and render and replacement with matching salvaged brick; repair and/ or reinstatement of all sash window joinery; repair and replacement of granite cills and cappings;reinstatement of feathered reveals in lime to all openings; refurbishment of all cast and wrought iron elements to balconettes; reinstatement of original roman arch and new leaded fanlight at entrance to no. 47 kildare street; reinstatement of cast iron railings and granite plinth and cast iron rainwater goods. A new ground floor entrance is proposed to no. 48 kildare street. Upgrade and refurbishment works to the interior will consist of the installation of a new lift; demolition of modern partition internal walls and the restoration and refurbishment of historic staircase and other internal joinery where this remains. It is also proposed to demolish modern additions to the rear comprising a single storey over basement extension, external stair core and chimney and construct a new 3 storey over basement extension (with a floor area of 463sq. M) connected to the existing building via a glazed atrium with bridge links at first and second floor levels. Works to no. 2 nassau street (rps ref. No. 5795) will consist of conservation, modification and upgrade works to basement, ground, first and second floor levels and the removal of the modern extension at third floor level and replacement with new third floor contemporary extension in its place. Conservation works will consist of restoration of roman cement faux regency facade; repair and restoration of all sash window joinery; repair and restoration of shopfront window joinery. It is proposed to demolish no. 1 nassau street at basement, ground, first, second, third and fourth floor levels and replace with a new contemporary 4 storey office building. Consistent with its georgian setting the new structure will feature a pitched roof of the same height and profile as adjoining buildings but in lead sheeting. Façade finishes will consist of a mix of brick and natural stone, with metal cladding elements and metal framed glazed openings. A new entrance is proposed off nassau street in broadly the same position as the historic entrance. All conservation works proposed will be undertaken by skilled, experienced contractors under the supervision of a grade 1 accredited conservation architect. The proposed development also provides for all associated site development works including passenger lift shaft to the rear of no. 47-48 kildare street.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
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| Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 229 m |
| Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 229 m |
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| Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €660,000 | 371 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 374 m |
| 23 Dunloe Hall 27 Merrion St, Dublin 2, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €950,000 | 374 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 December 2022
- Decision due13 September 2023
- Decision issued13 September 2023
- Permission expiry8 December 2028
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