Planning applications in Dublin 1

McDonald's Mary Street Door Replacement

We, McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at McDonalds’s restaurant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59. The development will consist of the replacement of an external door on Mary Street with new bi-folding doors with fixed glazing panel, with an associated flashing beacon and automated alarm system.

McDonald's Restuarant, Nos. 14-16 Mary Street (at the corner of Jervis Street), North City, Dublin 1, D01 DH59 · 8 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Hotel Rear Extensions, 66 Bedrooms

Permission for rear extensions and internal reconfiguration at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, resulting in a net gain of 66 no. bedrooms and 2,279 sq.m of floor area. The development will consist of a first to seventh floor middle rear extension; a second to sixth floor rear extension at western end; internal alterations to existing room layouts; the reduction in size of existing water tank, demolition and reconstruction of the existing pump room and reincorporation into middle rear extension; the extension of the existing chiller compound and addition of stairwell and lift at ground floor level; Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) measures, including a green roof; and site services.

Hilton Garden Inn, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, D01 V9X5 · 28 Jan 2026

Twilfit House Hotel Amendments, Dublin 1

PI Hotels & Restaurants Ireland Ltd intends to apply for permission for development to amend a previously permitted hotel scheme (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4110/17 (ABP Ref. PL29N.301416) (extended under DCC Reg. Ref. 4110/17/X1), which was subsequently amended by Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4679/19 (ABP Ref. PL29N.306858) and Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 4009/23) on this site of 0.127 hectares at Twilfit House, 137-140 Abbey Street Upper, 57-60 Jervis Street and 1-4 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1, D01 R2P0. The site is bound: to the north by Wolfe Tone Park; to the south by Abbey Street Upper; to the east by Jervis Street; and to the west by Wolfe Tone Street. The proposed amendments to the permitted hotel development include: lowering of floor levels at Basement Level by 300 mm; the reconfiguration of the internal layouts (from Basement Level to Seventh Floor Level to include amendments to the lift core, stair cores, bicycle parking store, service, staff and storage rooms / spaces (including Back-of-House (BoH) spaces), riser / python spaces, column concealing elements, smoke shaft automated opening vent space, fire fighting and delivery corridors, Front of House (FoH) spaces, hotel bedrooms, plant areas / rooms (which includes areas such as circulation areas and cores (lifts and stairs) and routes throughout the building; changes to structural column design at Ground Floor Level; alterations to the permitted building’s elevations from Ground to First Floor Level, including alterations to the lightwell elevations; addition of mechanical ducts and ventilation louvres to central lightwell; provision of openings in Seventh Floor Level plant screen; reconfiguration of the permitted building’s Roof Level Plan to include amendments to the lift core, stair cores, roof access ladders, drainage pop-ups, maintenance circulation spaces, PV panels, davit arm anchors, fall restraint, associated electrical containment and mechanical equipment added; alterations to the permitted building’s lift over run at roof level with an increase in height by +0.17 m OD from 30.930 m OD to 31.1 m OD; and associated alterations to permitted hard and soft landscaping and permitted scheme’s site services (mechanical and electrical, water supply, sewage disposal and surface water disposal). There is no alteration to the floor area of the permitted building arising from the proposed amendments. There is no alteration to the previously permitted number of hotel bedrooms. The previously permitted cycle parking provision is to be amended reducing the number of long-term secure bicycle parking spaces for staff from 24 No. spaces to 12 No. spaces.

Twilfit House, 137-140 Abbey Street Upper, 57-60 Jervis Street and 1-4 Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin 1, D01 R2P0 · 8 Dec 2025

Commercial Block 2 Security Amendments, North Wall Quay

Waterside Block 9 Developments Limited intends to apply for permission for development (identified as 'Scheme No. 19') on a site of 0.4834ha at City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 for amendments to a previously-permitted Scheme (Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/26 (identified as 'Scheme No. 17')). This application relates to Commercial Block No. 2 of a permitted development currently under construction within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, located within City Block No. 9 (1.96ha), North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 1.4766ha to the north and east, and Castleforbes Road to the west as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, 2014 (as amended). The proposed 'Scheme No. 19' will amend Commercial Block No. 2 of the previously permitted scheme Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('scheme 17'), which itself amends Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 ('Scheme No. 14'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23 ('Scheme No. 11'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 ('Scheme No. 9'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21 ('Scheme No. 7'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ3042/19 ('Scheme No. 6') and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3780/17 ('Scheme No. 5')). Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('Scheme No. 17') permitted Block No. 2 with a Total Floor Area (TFA) of 42,629 sq m (comprising: 30,400 sq m above Ground Floor Level 00; 3,781 sq m at Lower Ground Floor Level -01; and 8,448 sq m at Basement Levels). The Total Floor Area of the proposed Amendment Scheme ('Scheme No. 19') will not change from the permitted Scheme ('Scheme No. 17'), and the floor areas will remain the same at all levels. The permitted Residential Blocks A, B and C and Commercial Block Nos. 1 and 3 of City Block No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4146/24 and Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1646/26 ('Scheme Nos. 16 and 18')) are not affected by this Application. The proposed 'Scheme No. 19' development will consist of amendments to Commercial Block No. 2 as Permitted under Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('Scheme No. 17'), comprising: 1. Addition of No. 2 Vehicle Security Access Gates; including associates security fencing, access control systems, fixed over panels and related infrastructure within the permitted vehicular ramp; 2. Addition of No. 1 high-level stacking security shutter to entrance of vehicular ramp on west elevation facing onto Castleforbes Road, including support structure and controls; and 3. All ancillary works above and below ground.

City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 · 14 Sept 2026

City Block 9 Commercial Block 2 Security Amendments

Waterside Block 9 Developments Limited intends to apply for permission for development (identified as 'Scheme No. 19') on a site of 0.4834ha at City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 for amendments to a previously-permitted Scheme (Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/26 (identified as 'Scheme No. 17')). This application relates to Commercial Block No. 2 of a permitted development currently under construction within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, located within City Block No. 9 (1.96ha), North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 1.4766ha to the north and east, and Castleforbes Road to the west as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, 2014 (as amended). The proposed 'Scheme No. 19' will amend Commercial Block No. 2 of the previously permitted scheme Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('scheme 17'), which itself amends Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 ('Scheme No. 14'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23 ('Scheme No. 11'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 ('Scheme No. 9'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21 ('Scheme No. 7'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ3042/19 ('Scheme No. 6') and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3780/17 ('Scheme No. 5')). Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('Scheme No. 17') permitted Block No. 2 with a Total Floor Area (TFA) of 42,629 sq m (comprising: 30,400 sq m above Ground Floor Level 00; 3,781 sq m at Lower Ground Floor Level -01; and 8,448 sq m at Basement Levels). The Total Floor Area of the proposed Amendment Scheme ('Scheme No. 19') will not change from the permitted Scheme ('Scheme No. 17'), and the floor areas will remain the same at all levels. The permitted Residential Blocks A, B and C and Commercial Block Nos. 1 and 3 of City Block No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4146/24 and Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1646/26 ('Scheme Nos. 16 and 18')) are not affected by this Application. The proposed 'Scheme No. 19' development will consist of amendments to Commercial Block No. 2 as Permitted under Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25 ('Scheme No. 17'), comprising: 1. Addition of No. 2 Vehicle Security Access Gates; including associates security fencing, access control systems, fixed over panels and related infrastructure within the permitted vehicular ramp; 2. Addition of No. 1 high-level stacking security shutter to entrance of vehicular ramp on west elevation facing onto Castleforbes Road, including support structure and controls; and 3. All ancillary works above and below ground.

City Block No.9 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 · 11 Sept 2026

Refurbishment of Connolly Headquarters Building

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Full refurbishment and repair works to the existing Connolly Headquarters Building located adjacent the existing Connolly Railway Station, at Amiens Street, Dublin 1. This is a protected structure. Proposed works include the demolition of an existing small modern extension to the north; installation of a new passenger lift with associated structural alterations; stripping-out of modern alterations to reinstate the former lightwell; reconfiguration of internal layout; general services upgrade throughout; and fabric repairs generally, including roof and external finishes.

Connolly Railway Station, Connolly Headquarters, Amiens Street, Dublin 1 · 6 Aug 2025

Dublin Arch Mixed-Use Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a proposed mixed-use development, 'Dublin Arch', on a site (2.86 ha) adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6. The proposed development relates to work to a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 130). The development will consist of: (i) The construction of 4 no. office blocks (B1, B2, B3 and B4) 12 to 16 storeys in height including landscaped areas in the form of gardens at podium level and landscaped terraces at upper levels (combined 3,365 sq.m) with a cumulative gross floor area of 52,509 sq.m comprising of: a) Block B1 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,860 sq.m of office); b) Block B2 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,902 sq.m of office); c) Block B3 (max. building height 54.725 m, total gross internal floor area 10,147 sq.m of office); d) Block B4 (max. building height 69.925 m, total gross internal floor area 18,600 sq.m) (ii) The construction of 187 no. Built-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and associated supporting tenant support facilities, services and amenities in 2 no. blocks (C and D1/D2) with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,836 sq.m; a) Block C (6,522 sq.m) comprising 62 apartments (10 no. studio; 14 no. 1-bed; 35 no. 2-bed and 3 no. 3-bed units) in a block 5 to 11 storeys in height (max. building height 39.5 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 68 sq.m); b) Block D1/D2 (13,314 sq.m) comprising 125 apartments (40 no. studio; 30 no. 1-bed; and 55 no. 2-bed) in a block 5 to 15 storeys in height (max. building height 53.392 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 420 sq.m); (iii) residential communal amenity open space across Block C and D1/D2 in the form of courtyards and landscaped terraces at upper floor levels (combined 2,695 sq.m) and other private open spaces; (iv) 7,380 sq.m of public open space (5,930 sq.m at street level, and 1,450 sq.m at upper level) including a central public plaza and other open spaces located throughout the development; (v) two-storey covered car parking at ground level (the lowest level is +0.0 AOD) under blocks B2, B3, B4 and C of 7,027 sq.m with 206 no. car parking spaces; (vi) a total of 1,047 bicycle parking spaces distributed as follows: a) 283 no. secure long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and 96 no. secure short-term bicycle parking spaces for apartment visitors distributed across 2 no. bike storage rooms at street level in Block C and Block D1/D2; b) 554 no. secure bicycle parking spaces to serve the office element of the development in 1 no. bike storage room at street level in Block B1; and c) 114 no. bicycle parking spaces for public use at street level distributed across the development, including spaces within a covered bike hub; (vii) 4 no. retail units at street level (combined 468 sq.m) distributed in Block B4 (1 no. retail unit) Block C (1 no. retail unit) and Block D1/D2 (2 no. retail units), and 2 no. community units (combined 640 sq.m) at street level in Block D1/D2; (viii) modifications to a portion of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 130), specifically the wall fronting Oriel Street Upper to facilitate: a) the development of a new pedestrian entrance to the site; b) the development of a vehicular entrance to the proposed car parking area; and c) the development of a service/ emergency vehicular access only ramp to serve CIE's transport needs at Connolly Station; (ix)decommissioning and removal of existing telecommunication masts and removal of all existing structures on site including portacabins and ancillary storage containers; (x) the construction of 7 no. electricity substations, plant rooms, 4 no. waste storage area within the proposed blocks and car parking, and solar panels located on the roofs of proposed office blocks; and (xi) all ancillary site development works, including drainage, landscaping and lighting. The planning application may, together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) prepared in respect of the proposed development, be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00 am- 4.30 pm).

'Dublin Arch', on a site adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6 · 13 Jan 2022

Dublin Arch: 187-Apartment Mixed-Use Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a proposed mixed-use development, 'Dublin Arch', on a site (2.86 ha) adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6. The proposed development relates to work to a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 130). The development will consist of: (i) The construction of 4 no. office blocks (B1, B2, B3 and B4) 12 to 16 storeys in height including landscaped areas in the form of gardens at podium level and landscaped terraces at upper levels (combined 3,365 sq.m) with a cumulative gross floor area of 52,509 sq.m comprising of: a) Block B1 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,860 sq.m of office); b) Block B2 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,902 sq.m of office); c) Block B3 (max. building height 54.725 m, total gross internal floor area 10,147 sq.m of office); d) Block B4 (max. building height 69.925 m, total gross internal floor area 18,600 sq.m) (ii) The construction of 187 no. Built-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and associated supporting tenant support facilities, services and amenities in 2 no. blocks (C and D1/D2) with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,836 sq.m; a) Block C (6,522 sq.m) comprising 62 apartments (10 no. studio; 14 no. 1-bed; 35 no. 2-bed and 3 no. 3-bed units) in a block 5 to 11 storeys in height (max. building height 39.5 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 68 sq.m); b) Block D1/D2 (13,314 sq.m) comprising 125 apartments (40 no. studio; 30 no. 1-bed; and 55 no. 2-bed) in a block 5 to 15 storeys in height (max. building height 53.392 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 420 sq.m); (iii) residential communal amenity open space across Block C and D1/D2 in the form of courtyards and landscaped terraces at upper floor levels (combined 2,695 sq.m) and other private open spaces; (iv) 7,380 sq.m of public open space (5,930 sq.m at street level, and 1,450 sq.m at upper level) including a central public plaza and other open spaces located throughout the development; (v) two-storey covered car parking at ground level (the lowest level is +0.0 AOD) under blocks B2, B3, B4 and C of 7,027 sq.m with 206 no. car parking spaces; (vi) a total of 1,047 bicycle parking spaces distributed as follows: a) 283 no. secure long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and 96 no. secure short-term bicycle parking spaces for apartment visitors distributed across 2 no. bike storage rooms at street level in Block C and Block D1/D2; b) 554 no. secure bicycle parking spaces to serve the office element of the development in 1 no. bike storage room at street level in Block B1; and c) 114 no. bicycle parking spaces for public use at street level distributed across the development, including spaces within a covered bike hub; (vii) 4 no. retail units at street level (combined 468 sq.m) distributed in Block B4 (1 no. retail unit) Block C (1 no. retail unit) and Block D1/D2 (2 no. retail units), and 2 no. community units (combined 640 sq.m) at street level in Block D1/D2; (viii) modifications to a portion of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 130), specifically the wall fronting Oriel Street Upper to facilitate: a) the development of a new pedestrian entrance to the site; b) the development of a vehicular entrance to the proposed car parking area; and c) the development of a service/ emergency vehicular access only ramp to serve CIE’s transport needs at Connolly Station; (ix)decommissioning and removal of existing telecommunication masts and removal of all existing structures on site including portacabins and ancillary storage containers; (x) the construction of 7 no. electricity substations, plant rooms, 4 no. waste storage area within the proposed blocks and car parking, and solar panels located on the roofs of proposed office blocks; and (xi) all ancillary site development works, including drainage, landscaping and lighting. The planning application may, together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) prepared in respect of the proposed development, be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00 am- 4.30 pm).

'Dublin Arch', a site adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6 · 23 Dec 2021

12-Apartment Development at 24A First Avenue

The demolition of existing single storey pitched roof light industrial buildings and the construction of a residential development consisting of a total number of 12 no. apartments containing 10 no. 1-bedroom apartments and 2 no. 2-bedrooms apartments in a four storey block with upper floor set back with access to apartment block from Canon Lillis Avenue and including ancillary site works with alterations to boundary walls including reduction of height on North-East, South-East and South-West boundaries adjacent to First Avenue, Canon Lillis Avenue and Ferrymans Crossing all on site of 0.04 Ha at 24A First Avenue, North Wall, Dublin 1 D01 E244.

24A First Avenue, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 E244 · 14 Aug 2026

Jervis Shopping Centre Leisure Venue

CHANGE OF USE (PART): We, JSC Properties Ltd, intend to apply for permission for development at Anchor Retail Unit 1 (Basement and Ground Floor Levels), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the subdivision and associated part change of use of Anchor Retail Unit 1 at basement and ground floor levels to provide for 2 no. units, comprising an indoor amusement / leisure facility, with ancillary retail, restaurant and bar (new Unit 1a) and a retail unit (new Unit 1b). The proposed development includes associated internal alterations to the subject unit, including works to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated works.

Anchor Retail Unit 1 (Basement and Ground Floor Levels), Jervis Street Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1 · 17 Sept 2026

Portland Row

The proposed housing development aims to provide a sustainable and vibrant residential community with a total of 49 units across 3 blocks. The development will feature a mix of two-story houses, own-door duplex apartments, and apartment units, catering to diverse housing needs. Additionally, the project will include ample secure and visitor cycle parking facilities, associated site works, and landscaping. These works include the demolition of 2no. existing industrial sheds. Proposed Construction of; Block A comprising of 4no. 3 bed 2-story houses, Block B comprising of 4no. 3 bed 2-story houses and Block C is an apartment building ranging from 3 to 5 storeys, comprising 16no. 3 bed duplex apartments, 16no. 2 bed apartments, 9no. 1 bed apartments as well as a community arts and culture space, bicycle storage, utilities and bin storage. The proposed development also includes public open space, communal open space and associated site works.

Portland Row, Dublin 1 · 29 May 2025