34, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 H9Y7
Amendments to a permitted office-to-residential conversion to build extensions and create nine apartments.
WEB1515/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 March 2025
- Reference
- WEB1515/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 12 March 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes amendments to a previously granted permission for converting vacant offices to residential use. It includes constructing a three-story extension at first-floor level and a single-story extension at third-floor level to accommodate 6 one-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments.
- Residential units
- 9
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Official record
Development description
Amendments to the previously granted planning permission (ref: 2894/20) for the conversion of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors from vacant office to residential use:the amendments include the construction of a three storey extension at first floor level & a single storey extension at third floor level to accommodate 6 one-bedroom apartments & 3 two-bedroom apartments at the 1st, 2nd & 3rd floor levels (9 units in total) with internal alterations and all associated site works.
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 | Jun 2025 | €270,000 | 33 m |
| Apartment 401, 5 - 9 Eden Quay, Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €490,000 | 57 m |
| Apt 330, Bachelors Walk, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €285,000 | 123 m |
| 31 Batchelors Walk, Ashbourne, Co. Meath | Sept 2025 | €486,000 | 155 m |
| Apt 3 Abbey Court Apts, Irish Life Centre, Abbey St Lower Dublin 1 | Aug 2025 | €265,000 | 159 m |
| 2 Abbey Court Apts, Irish Life Centre, Abbey St Lower Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €260,000 | 159 m |
| Apartment 16, Abbey Court Apartments, Lower Abbey Street | Jul 2025 | €285,000 | 159 m |
| 13 Abbey Court Apts, Irish Life Centre, Abbey St Lower Dublin 1 | Dec 2025 | €260,000 | 159 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 received12 March 2025
- Decision due9 June 2025
- Decision issued9 June 2025
- Permission expiry28 August 2030
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