Merchants Court, 24 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8
Rear alterations, new entrances, and access ramps at a protected structure on Merchant's Quay.
WEB2509/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 9 June 2026
- Reference
- WEB2509/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 9 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes alterations to the rear of Merchants Court, where the front facade is a protected structure. Works include adding two new external entrances, a new external entrance ramp and steps, and the demolition of internal walls to facilitate access.
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Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: planning permission for the development at merchants court (the facade facing onto merchant's quay is a protected structure ref 5083). The development provides for the following alterations to the rear of the building
- The addition of 2 no. External entrances to both side elevations at the rear. These will include 2 new glazed doors and 2 new windows
- The addition of a new external entrance ramp, steps and associated handrails/balustrading to the western elevation at the rear of the building
- The demolition of internal walls and screens to rear of property to facilitate the two proposed access points and circulation areas
- Associated internal works comprising steps and ramps to provide access from the building to adjoining courtyards
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Friary Close, Merchants Quay, Dublin | Jul 2025 | €368,000 | 96 m |
| 4 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €1,050,000 | 102 m |
| 3 Friary Close, Cook St Dublin 8, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €355,000 | 109 m |
| Apt 29, 6 Ushers Quay, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €283,000 | 125 m |
| Apt 10, 6 Ushers Quay, Dublin City | Jan 2026 | €285,000 | 125 m |
| 2 Arran Quay, Dublin 7price excludes VAT | Apr 2026 | €580,000 | 128 m |
| 29 The Chandler, Aran Quay, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €225,000 | 131 m |
| 76 City Gate, St Augustine St, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €248,000 | 132 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 received9 June 2026
- Decision due11 August 2026
In the area
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Awaiting decisionAt this site
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WEB2544/26Dublin CityLodged 22 Jun 2026Alterations
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3934/22Dublin CityLodged 10 May 2022Alterations
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