GrantedDemolitionDecided 13 August 2025

1-3 Thomas Court, Dublin 8; at the rear of 10-13 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8 with vehicular access, to Rainsford Street to the south;a vacant site between 13 &17 Thomas Street West, Dublin 8; and a, surface car park to the rear of 17 to 25 Thomas Street

Demolition of a former cash and carry building as enabling works for future redevelopment.

WEB2781/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 19 December 2024

Reference: WEB2781/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 19 December 2024

Summary

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The Land Development Agency is applying for permission for enabling works on a 0.65-hectare site. The development consists of the demolition of a part-single, part-two storey former cash and carry building, situated adjacent to several protected structures.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure. The land development agency intends to apply for permission for development comprising enabling works pending redevelopment at a site of c. 0.65 ha that comprises no. 1-3 thomas court, dublin 8; a former cash & carry building at the rear of nos. 10-13 thomas street west, dublin 8 (d08 vh9w) with vehicular access to rainsford street to the south (the digital hub building at nos. 10-13 thomas street west, dublin 8, d08 px8h, is a protected structure (rps no. 8149) located outside the application site); a vacant site between nos. 13 and 17 thomas street west, dublin 8; and a surface car park to the rear of nos. 17 to 25 thomas street west, dublin 8 with existing access from thomas court to the west. (nos. 19 and 22 thomas street are protected structures rps nos. 8150 and 8151, respectively. ) the application site adjoins structures abutting vat house 7, crane street, dublin 8 (protected structure, rps no. 2071), and adjoins no. 28 thomas street west (“arthur’s pub”), dublin 8, d08 vf83 (protected structure, rps no. 8152). The development will consist of the demolition of: a part-single, part-two storey former cash & carry building to the rear of nos. 10-13 thomas street west, dublin 8, d08 vh9w, with vehicular access to rainsford street to the south (c. 2,939 sq m); a two storey structure (over part cellar) vacant building at nos. 1-3 thomas court, dublin 8 (c. 476 sq m) and making good of the southern elevation of the adjoining no. 28 thomas street west (“arthur’s pub”), dublin 8, d08 vf83 (protected structure, rps no. 8152); and selected boundary walls. The development will also consist of interim development pending the future regeneration of the site to include: the use of an area of c. 350 sq m at thomas court as a tree and plant nursery and as an apiary; the erection of hoardings with graphics between no. 13 and no. 17 thomas street west, at nos. 1-3 thomas court; and at rainsford street at the southern boundary of the former cash & carry building. The development will also consist of the provision of: a redesigned and repositioned vehicular entrance and gate at thomas court; boundary treatments; hard and soft landscaping; and all site development works above and below ground, including decommissioning, diversion and replacement of piped services.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“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

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
10a Rainsford Ave, Dublin 8, Dublin	May 2026	€346,000	39 m
Apt 2b, Rainsford Ave, Dublin 8	May 2026	€285,000	61 m
31 Thomas Court, Off Thomas Street, Dublin	Dec 2025	€636,000	78 m
134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin	Jan 2025	€185,000	110 m
134 Thomas Street, The Liberties, Dublin	Sept 2025	€550,000	110 m
Apt 9 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	Apr 2025	€267,500	131 m
Apt 10 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	Feb 2026	€245,000	131 m
Apt 5 St Catherines Church, Bridgefoot Street, Dublin 8	May 2025	€250,000	131 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received19 December 2024
Decision due13 August 2025
Decision issued13 August 2025
Permission expiry1 November 2030

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