The proposed development will consist of: A) The demolition of the existing building on site (c.

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1085/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The proposed development will consist of: A) The demolition of the existing building on site (c. 973.4 sqm) and the construction of a 6-no. storey (over-basement) hotel (overall height c. 19.455m) above ground level to parapet along with setback at fifth floor level (with a gross floor area proposed of c. 3,916 sqm); B) Construction of 100 no. bedroom hotel from basement to fifth floor levels; C) Provision of a reception area (with pedestrian access from Pleasants Street) with ancillary café/bar/restaurant use (c. 200 sqm) and ancillary areas at ground floor level; 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

Location / address

49-51, Pleasants Street, Pleasants House & 5 Pleasants Lane, Dublin 8

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

17 Jan 2025

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

27 May 2025

Final grant date

28 Oct 2025

Appeal lodged

23 Jun 2025

Appeal decision

Grant permission with revised conditions

Appeal decision date

28 Oct 2025

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   17 Jan 2025

2. Further information requested

   12 Mar 2025

3. Further information received

   30 Apr 2025

4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   27 May 2025

5. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   23 Jun 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

6. Final grant

   28 Oct 2025

7. Appeal decision: Grant permission with revised conditions

   28 Oct 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case