CHANGE OF USE: The development is largely contained to the upper floors of the existing building…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1772/26

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

CHANGE OF USE: The development is largely contained to the upper floors of the existing building and includes the doorway, lobby/stairway access on the ground floor. The subject site is located within the South City Retail Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The development will consist of the development of a 34-no. room hotel within the existing building as follows: 1. Change of use of existing building from office to hotel use and internal reconfiguration to provide for 34 no. double and family guest rooms (all en-suite). 2. Refurbishment of the building entrance onto Exchequer Street, to include 2 no. signs, one on the façade of 1.26m x 0.165m and one above the door of 0.54m x 0.37m. 3. Repair / renewal of all existing windows (including secondary glazing to all windows) and façade restoration of the associated windows and brickwork / stonework. 4. Removal / modification of some elements including of south-eastern secondary staircase; sections of internal walls and doors; and repair of existing roof structure; and addition of new internal walls. 5. Provision of circulation areas, lobby areas, utility areas, staff welfare facilities, linen and refuse storage areas, and plant rooms. 6. Provision of raised internal floor at first floor level to facilitate services. 7. External plant deck to rear lower roof area, and all associated site works above and below ground.

Location / address

St. Andrew House, 24-34 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

2 Apr 2026

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

27 May 2026

Final grant date

1 Jul 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   2 Apr 2026

2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   27 May 2026

3. Final grant

   1 Jul 2026