PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at St.

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1118/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at St. Andrews Former Tourism Centre (Protected Structure), Suffolk Street/St. Andrews Street, Dublin 2. The development will consist of: 1. Change of use of former Tourist Information Office, restaurant, and annex exhibition hall (now vacant) to food/dining hall and cultural use all to be operated under single management. 2. The alteration and selective removal of certain internal modern additions to restore the structure closer to its original appearance. These removals include: • Office partitions at the ground and first floor levels • The existing bridge across the nave on the first floor levels • Part of the first floor mezzanine within the apse • Part of the second floor in the South and North Transept 3. The provision of the proposed new (replacement) circulation bridge across the nave. 4. Modifications to ensure adequate ventilation and lighting on the exterior of the building. 5. Proposed landscaping, including an outdoor seating area and outdoor lighting. 6. 3 no. external heat pumps at the east side of the former church 7. Replacement of existing skylights at roof level to automatic opening vents and louvre Vents 8. Provision of cycle parking (30 no. spaces) 9. All other associated site works including drainage infrastructure and removal of car parking. The total floor area of the buildings is 1,763 sq. m on a site of 2,696 sq. m.

Location / address

St. Andrew's Former Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street/ St. Andrews Street, Dublin 2

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

22 Jan 2025

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

3 Jun 2025

Final grant date

8 Jul 2025