35 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2
Retention of extensive restoration and repair works at a protected Merrion Square building.
WEB1098/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 January 2026
- Reference
- WEB1098/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 15 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for lime mortar re-pointing, replacement of basement wall plaster with lime render, and structural stabilization. The works also include new ground floor sanitary facilities and a new lantern-style rooflight.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Protected structure / retention: stadia capital limited intend to apply for retention permission for development at this site no. 35 merrion square east, dublin 2, d02 kh30, a protected structure, on the corner of lower mount street, dublin 2,. The development consists of
- The re-pointing of the entire external walls in lime mortar with a wig and tuck finish including the removal of the sand/cement render to the basement walls and its replacement with lime render with a wood float finish
- The removal of hard wall plaster to the walls and ceilings in the basement and its replacement with lime mortar render
- The installation of new sanitary facilities on the ground floor
- The removal of the pvc rooflight over the stairwell and its replacement with a new lantern style rooflight
- Mechanical and electrical services upgrade works
- Necessary structural interventions to stabilise floors and walls. And all ancillary works
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €1,450,000 | 40 m |
| Appartment 2, 18 - 21 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €750,000 | 141 m |
| Apt. 18, 18/21 Mount St Lower, Dublin 2 | Feb 2025 | €805,000 | 151 m |
| Apt 1, Ground Floor, 1 Mount Street Upper | Jul 2025 | €1,825,000 | 152 m |
| 19 Madison Court, Off Grattan St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2026 | €406,000 | 160 m |
| 5 Grattan Court, Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2 | Dec 2025 | €475,000 | 167 m |
| 14 Grants Row, Off Lower Mount St, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €540,000 | 180 m |
| Apt 5 Holemeade House, Holles St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €390,000 | 181 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received15 January 2026
- Decision due12 March 2026
- Decision issued19 January 2026
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