Molesworth House, 1-2 Frederick Street South, Dublin 2, D02 N820
Refurbishment of Molesworth House, including a partial change of use from retail to office on the ground floor.
WEB2517/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 June 2026
- Reference
- WEB2517/26
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 17 June 2026
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves a partial change of use of 60 sqm on the ground floor from retail to office. Works also include removing the penthouse brise soleil and canopy, replacing penthouse curtain walling, updating sash windows for energy efficiency, and restoring the shopfront facade.
- Floor area
- 60 m²
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
Pelham asset management limited intend to apply for permission for development at this sitel molesworth house, 1/2 frederick street south, dublin 2, d02 n820 the development will consist/consists of partial change of use from retail to office on the ground floor (60m2), removal of penthouse brise soleil and canopy to south frederick st, replacement of penthouse curtain walling and the update of sash and case windows to facilitate ber improvement works along with general refurbishment and restoration to the existing shopfront façade.
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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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €660,000 | 329 m |
| Apartment 1, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 362 m |
| Apartment 2, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 362 m |
| Apartment 3, 20 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €442,666 | 362 m |
| 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €350,000 | 384 m |
| Apt 3, 12b Merrion Court, Merrion Row | Dec 2025 | €1,700,000 | 397 m |
| 16 Hume Street, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €400,000 | 407 m |
| Apt 14, Dunloe Hall, Merrion St | Sept 2025 | €830,000 | 409 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 June 2026
- Decision due11 August 2026
In the area
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- InvalidAt this site
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- Invalid50 m away
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- Granted50 m away
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