Pro-Cathedral House, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1
Refurbishment and repair of the historic Pro-Cathedral House on Marlborough Street.
WEB2920/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 August 2025
- Reference
- WEB2920/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 August 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves internal and external works to a three-storey over basement protected structure. Works include minor spatial reconfigurations, fire safety upgrades, a domestic sprinkler system, and mechanical and electrical upgrades.
- Storeys
- 4
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: we, st mary’s pro-cathedral parish on behalf of the schools and parishes of the diocese of dublin (r. C. ), intend to apply for permission for development at this site: pro-cathedral house, 83 marlborough street, dublin 1, d01 tx49. The development will consist of: protected structure – the refurbishment and repair of the existing pro-cathedral house, three storeys over raised basement. Pro-cathedral house is a protected structure, reference rps 5033, and is sited within the o’connell street architectural conservation area. The works will include: internal works: material alterations including minor re-configuration of existing spaces to provide an accessible wc on the lower ground floor, provision of an ensuite and alterations to visitor wcs on the first floor, and alterations to previous 21st century subdivision of rooms at second floor level as illustrated in the accompanying submission; structural upgrade works; fire safety improvement works including provision of a domestic sprinkler system, new and upgraded fire doors and lobby enclosures; replacement lift car within existing lift shaft; replacement mechanical and electrical services to meet current standards; new and upgraded sanitary facilities; repairs to internal ground bearing slab following repairs to underground drainage system; new internal fit out; consolidation of existing fabric including walls, floors, ceilings, joinery and internal fittings; external works: removal of the external metal escape stair on the south elevation; repairs to existing external envelope including restoration of the front east façade which is exposed brickwork requiring conserving and re-pointing, re-rendering of the basement level lightwells to the front façade, removal of the external cementitious render to the south façade and re-rendering of this façade in lime render; localised repair of existing windows and doors; replacement of door at ground floor to the west with a new sliding sash window to match existing windows; replacement of external door to the south with new sliding sash window to match existing windows; replacement of window to the north to allow for a new glazed automatic opening vent; replacement external doorset on east façade to carriageway; upgrading of roof covering, upgrading of existing roof dormers, modification of the roof valleys and gutters with new copper finish, stabilisation and restoration of existing chimneys, refurbishment of overground rainwater goods, and all associated structural repairs required; new photovoltaics to select roofs; repairs, re-pointing and cleaning of the front boundary wall; restoration of the existing railings; renewal of existing drainage and water connections; new landscaping proposal to the rear west courtyard and new paving finish to front façade lightwells; and all associated ancillary works on a site area of circa 0.035 hectares.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Marlborough Court, Marlborough St, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €223,000 | 37 m |
| 63 Marlborough Court, Marlborough St, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €272,000 | 73 m |
| 59 Marlborough Court, Marlborough St, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €284,000 | 73 m |
| 81 Marlborough Court, Marlborough St, Dublin 1 | Jul 2026 | €345,000 | 73 m |
| 49 Marlborough Court, Marlborough St, Dublin 1 | Jul 2025 | €275,000 | 73 m |
| 9 The Beckett, Gresham House, Sean Macdermott St Upper Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €243,000 | 161 m |
| 1 The Beckett, Gresham House, Sean Macdermott St Upper Dublin 1 | Apr 2026 | €365,000 | 161 m |
| 11 The Beckett, Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1 | Jul 2025 | €255,000 | 161 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 received10 August 2025
- Decision due14 October 2025
- Decision issued14 October 2025
- Permission expiry4 January 2031
In the area
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4027/20Dublin CityLodged 23 Dec 2020Change of use
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