We, Findlater House Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to the existing/permitted at…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB5409/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

We, Findlater House Limited, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to the existing/permitted at Holiday Inn Express (Formerly Known as Findlater House), 28-32 O’Connell Street Upper and Cathal Brugha Street / Findlater Place, Dublin 1. The proposed development will consist of alterations to the existing / permitted hotel building (as per the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: 3200/22 and ACP Ref.: 313981-22) and includes the following: • Alterations to the permitted basement level layout, involving reconfiguration of storage areas, staff facilities, plant and back of house area and the inclusion of a hotel gym and associated changing areas. • Alterations to the existing/permitted layout at ground floor level including the extension of floor area at the corner of O’Connell Street / Cathal Brugha Street. • Amalgamation of the existing/permitted café and restaurant units into the ground floor layout of the hotel providing the same food and beverage facilities, with associated reconfiguration of the lobby/lounge area including a new bar area and provision of a new hotel entrance from O’Connell Street. • Relocation of permitted cycle parking spaces to the courtyard area. • Reconfiguration of the permitted ESB sub-station location at ground floor level and internal alterations to the permitted stair core from basement to first floor level. • The development includes associated alterations to the existing/permitted facades on the southern, northern and western elevations. • No changes are proposed to the permitted development from second to sixth floor levels. • All associated development works.

Location / address

Holiday Inn Express (formerly known as Findlater House), 28-32 O'Oonnell Street Upper and Cathal Brugha Street / Findlater Place, Dublin 1

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

15 Oct 2025

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

9 Dec 2025

Final grant date

14 Jan 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the planning record.

1. Application received

   15 Oct 2025

2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   9 Dec 2025

3. Final grant

   14 Jan 2026