34 Gardiner Place (Development will be in back area of this property with back entrance on 34 Bath Lane), Dublin 1, Dublin, D01V250
Conversion of an unused shed into a public sauna and bathing area.
WEB2140/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 January 2026
- Reference
- WEB2140/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 22 January 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal aims to transform an unused shed into a public sauna and bathing facility. Works include removing a section of the roof for natural light, installing a drainage system, reflooring, and insulating the walls to accommodate an 8-person electric sauna and cold showers.
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
The proposal is to transform an unused shed into a public sauna and bathing area. The largest part of the operation would involve removing a section of the roof to allow for natural light and fresh air to flow through. There is already a toilet facility, water supply and electricity on site. The main interior work would involve putting in a drainage system, reflooring everywhere and insulating the walls. The electric sauna would have an 8person capacity and would be located in the sheltered area. There would also be a bath that fits 1-4 people as well as 3 cold shows in the proposed outside area. The space would cater for 1-8 adults per hour each afternoon and evening from 4pm-9pm approximately.
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
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 The Mews, 41 North Great Georges, Dublin 1 | Jul 2026 | €316,000 | 91 m |
| 22 The Mews, 41 North Great Georges St, Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €260,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 1, Headfort Court, 36 37 Hill St Dublin 1 | Dec 2025 | €255,000 | 108 m |
| 39 Temple Place, Grenville St, Dublin 1 | Jan 2025 | €270,000 | 111 m |
| 36 Temple Place, Grenville St, Dublin 1 | Feb 2025 | €279,000 | 111 m |
| Apt 15, Temple Place, Grenville St Dublin 1 | Jan 2026 | €387,500 | 111 m |
| Apt 22, Temple Place, Grenville St Dublin 1 | Apr 2025 | €261,000 | 111 m |
| Apt1, 61 Mountjoy Sq, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €1,800,000 | 115 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 received22 January 2026
- Decision due2 July 2026
- Decision issued11 May 2026
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