GrantedChange of useDecided 27 March 2026

6 Parkgate Street (Protected Structure), & the associated rear courtyard to the north, Dublin 8, D08 KX3H. (The site is bound by Parkgate Street to the south; 4/5 Parkgate Street & 12 Temple Street West to the east; 7 Parkgate Street (PS) to the west

Change of use of a three-storey protected building from residential to a 30-bed hostel.

WEB5244/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 September 2025

Reference: WEB5244/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 18 September 2025

Summary

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The development proposes changing the use of a three-storey terraced protected structure from a residential dwelling to a hostel. It will provide a 30-bed capacity across four bedrooms, including the demolition of non-original partitions and a new ensuite.

Change of usehostelchange of useprotected structure

Storeys: 3

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: we, foxfield inns dac, intend to apply for planning permission for development at 6 parkgate street (protected structure), and the associated rear courtyard to the north, dublin 8, d08 kx3h. (the site is bound by parkgate street to the south; 4/5 parkgate street and 12 temple street west to the east; residential development along montpellier hill to the north; and 7 parkgate street (protected structure) to the west). The development will consist of the change of use of 6 parkgate street (a three-storey terraced building) from residential dwelling to hostel use to provide for 30-bed capacity over 4 bedrooms, the demolition of non-original partitions at second floor level, the construction of a new ensuite at second floor level, and all associated development and site works necessary to facilitate the development. [essential repair works to 6 parkgate street already completed under ref. 0240/24, with further repair works proposed under separate application ref. Web2980/25].

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
56 Montpelier Hill, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7	Jan 2026	€625,000	107 m
18 Dawson Place, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7	Aug 2025	€726,000	133 m
49f Arbour Hill Court, Units 1 To 13, Dublin 7	May 2025	€3,550,000	139 m
Montpelier, Dublin 7not full market price · price excludes VAT	Jan 2026	€225,000,000	175 m
9 Montpelier Court, Infirmary Rd, Dublin 7	Jun 2026	€615,000	186 m
Apt 2, 27 Parkgate St, Dublin 8	Mar 2025	€166,666	211 m
Apt 3, 27 Parkgate St, Dublin 8	Mar 2025	€166,667	211 m
Apt 1, 27 Parkgate St, Dublin 8	Mar 2025	€166,666	211 m

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Key dates

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Application received18 September 2025
Decision due27 March 2026
Decision issued27 March 2026
Permission expiry20 June 2031

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