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Awaiting decisionChange of useDecision was due 4 June 2026

Fumbally Square and Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8

Change of use from offices to a 172-room aparthotel in Dublin 8.

WEB1823/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 April 2026

Reference
WEB1823/26
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
In progress
Type
Permission
Received
9 April 2026

Summary

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The proposed development involves converting existing office buildings at Fumbally Square and Fumbally Court into a 172-room aparthotel, affecting a site with protected structures.

Change of useaparthoteloffice conversionprotected structure
Storeys
5

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Development description

  • Protected structure, change of use: the proposed development relates to two adjacent sites on fumbally lane including the fumbally square building within the fumbally square site, located to the north of fumbally lane and southwest of new street, and the west court building (known as tower 1 &2) of the fumbally court site, located to the south of fumbally lane and to the north of malpas street, dublin
  • The proposed development generally consists of a change of use from office use and the required works to facilitate the development of a 172-no. Room aparthotel over two buildings. The application boundary includes a protected structure at 12 fumbally lane (rps: 3001- entrance walls and stone setts) and sits as part of a wider site which contains a protected structure at 9 fumbally lane (rps ref. 3000- a stone warehouse). The development will consist of the development of a 172-no. Room aparthotel, within the existing buildings, as follows
  • Change of use of the existing 5 storey square building located within fumbally square from office to aparthotel to accommodate 119 no. Rooms. The existing central courtyard of the square building is to be enclosed by new glazed walls at ground level and a canopy at roof level, creating a central reception and lounge area of 192.7 sq. M, at ground floor level which also includes adjacent spaces to include a social kitchen, luggage store and back of house areas. Internal reconfiguration of the existing office layouts to facilitate aparthotel rooms. A publicly accessible wellness studio of 122 sq. M is also provided at ground level accessed from the fumbally square courtyard. Upgrades to the existing landscaping of fumbally square is also proposed which includes alterations to existing setts (rps: 3001) to provide for a part m route. Amendments to the existing façade to include new openings in the on the northern elevation to provide additional windows, a new service entrance at ground level on the southern elevation, the enclosing of the existing central courtyard at ground floor level on the western elevation to form new entrance and enclosure of existing opening on the eastern elevation. Amendments are proposed to the existing basement under fumbally square which include the removal of 10 no. Car parking spaces and the provision of storage areas, new stair to ground level, cycle parking, back of house areas, staff office and changing areas. The proposed amendments result in a minor increase in gross floor area above ground of c. 233 sq. M all contained within the footprint of the existing building
  • Change of use of the existing 3 storey west court building located within fumbally court from office to aparthotel and to accommodate 53 no. Rooms. A lounge area at ground floor level is provided as well as back of house areas and inclusion of new internal stairs/lift. Internal reconfiguration of the existing office layouts to facilitate aparthotel rooms. A number of existing blocked up window openings on the west elevation are proposed to be reopened. Upgrades to the existing landscaping of fumbally square is also proposed. The proposed amendments result in a minor increase in gross floor area of c. 113.07 sq. M all contained within the footprint of the existing building
  • Use of existing and upgraded plant and other ancillary facilities at basement and ground level to service the buildings including a new foul connection to the north of the site

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z6: Employment/EnterpriseSI
To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation.

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
124 Cathedral Court, New St, Dublin 8Feb 2025€425,00053 m
16 New St South, DublinApr 2026€520,00068 m
15 Old Mill Court, Malpas St, Dublin 8Aug 2025€580,000110 m
22 Lauderdale Terrace, New Row South, Dublin 8Dec 2025€750,000119 m
6 Meathville Terrace, Long Lane, Dublin 8Dec 2025€530,000122 m
17 Coolevin Rd, Long Lane, S C R Dublin 8Nov 2025€550,000122 m
8 Cathedral View Walk, New St South, Dublin 8May 2026€425,000124 m
1 Coolevin Rd, Dublin 8, DublinJul 2026€630,000124 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.

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  1. Application received9 April 2026
  2. Decision due4 June 2026

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