GrantedCommercialDecided 15 December 2025

A site on lands (c.0.0744ha) at 49-51 Pleasants Street (D08 XHF2, D08VN22, D08 EF24), Pleasants House (D08 F54N) & 5 Pleasants Lane (D08 HY62), Dublin 8

Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a six-storey, 112-room aparthotel on Pleasants Street.

WEB5099/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 September 2025

Reference: WEB5099/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 8 September 2025

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of existing buildings measuring 973.4 sqm. In their place, a six-storey over-basement aparthotel with 112 rooms, a reception area, and bicycle parking will be constructed.

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Storeys: 6
Floor area: 4,040 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: a) the demolition of the existing buildings on site (c. 973.4 sqm) and the construction of a 6-no. Storey (over-basement) aparthotel (overall height c. 19.1m above ground level to parapet) along with setback at fifth floor level (with a gross floor area proposed of c. 4,040 sqm); b) construction of 112 no. Room aparthotel from basement to fifth floor levels; c) provision of a reception area with pedestrian access from pleasants street); and, d) provision of plant and other ancillary facilities at basement level, refuse storage, switch room, esb substation utilities and internal bicycle parking areas located at ground floor level, with green/blue roof/pv panels and plant area at roof level and all associated works to facilitate the development. The development is covered by the provisions of the renewable energy directive iii (directive (eu) 2023/2413) yes [ ] no [ x ] if yes above, important to note that the planning application is subject to section 34d of the planning and development act, 2000, as amended. When a notice issues in accordance with section 34d(b), the provisions of article 26a of the planning and development regulations 2001 to 2025 shall apply.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban VillagesDC

“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
8 Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8	May 2026	€700,000	31 m
7 The Courtyard, Pleasants St, Dublin 8	May 2025	€585,000	33 m
4 Pleasants Place, Dublin 8, Dublin	Aug 2025	€180,000	61 m
62 Synge Street, Dublin 8	Apr 2025	€625,000	63 m
61a Synge St, Portobello, Dublin 8	Jan 2025	€500,000	70 m
Apt 1 Grantham Mews, Dublin 8, Dublin	Aug 2025	€446,000	119 m
53 Synge St, Dublin 8, Dublin	Jul 2025	€970,000	119 m
6 Synge Street, Dublin 8	Mar 2026	€785,000	120 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 received8 September 2025
Decision due15 December 2025
Decision issued15 December 2025
Appeal submitted14 January 2026
Appeal decided29 January 2026
Permission expiry21 March 2031

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