GrantedAlterationsDecided 11 December 2024

The Ambassador Theatre, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01 R243

Restoration and repair works to the historic Ambassador Theatre.

WEB2334/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 October 2024

Reference: WEB2334/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 21 October 2024

Summary

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The proposed works to this protected structure involve extensive repairs to the stone, limestone, and granite facades. It also includes roof repairs, window refurbishment, and the removal of a metal sign above the entrance.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: millenium theatre company intend to apply for planning permission for development at the ambassador theatre (protected structure - rps no. 6437), parnell street, dublin
The proposed development consists of the following, with a detailed description set out in the application documentation: (a) repair of stoneware, limestone and granite to façades, including repairs to fixings, replacement/repair of missing/deteriorated elements, removal of the metal sign above the entrance, and repair of stone façade behind. (b) repointing of designated areas. (c) render repairs including patching, re-rendering, and restoring finishes to match existing materials. (f) light steam cleaning of stone and rendered surfaces. (g) works to the roofs and associated areas, including the replacement of sections of flat roofing membrane, localised repairs to slate and lead roofs, installation of new lead flashings over parapet walls and flat roof junctions, and repairs to rooflights, rainwater goods, and wall plate. (h) refurbishment of historic timber windows and the replacement of one window with a new one that matches the original design

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
4 & 4a Parnell Place, Parnell St, Dublin 1	Jul 2025	€320,000	139 m
151 Parnell St, Dublin 1, Dublin	Jul 2025	€199,166	144 m
Apt 19 Avondale, 151/152 Parnell Street, Dublin 1	Mar 2025	€220,000	144 m
Apartment 25, Kenmare House, 22/23 North Great Georges Street	Mar 2025	€335,000	171 m
Apt 24, Kenmare House, North Great Georges St	Mar 2026	€445,000	171 m
Apt 79, Ivy Exchange, Parnell St Dublin 1	Feb 2025	€349,900	175 m
55 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	May 2025	€350,000	175 m
71 Ivy Exchange, Parnell St, Dublin 1	May 2025	€435,000	175 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 received21 October 2024
Decision due13 December 2024
Decision issued11 December 2024
Permission expiry16 March 2030

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