The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1165/26

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

Location / address

Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

27 Jan 2026

Council status

Decision Appealed

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

20 May 2026

Appeal lodged

25 May 2026

Appeal decision

Grant permission

Appeal decision date

18 Sept 2026