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  Ambassador Theatre, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 (Former Ambassador Cinema / Former Rotunda Rooms) .

Dec 01 2023

Application Received

Jan 31 2024

Decision

Feb 02 2024

Decision Due

Mar 04 2024

Appeal Submitted

Dec 16 2024

Appeal Decision
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 01 / 12 / 2023
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Appeal Decided
  • Decision Text: REFUSE PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Refused
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 04 / 03 / 2024
  • Refused
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Development:
Permission for development at a site of approximately 0.16 ha, a Protected Structure (RPS No. 6437). The proposed development will consist of the: (a) Removal of (twentieth century) bollards on the Parnell Street frontage; (b) Removal of (twentieth century) bollards and railings on the Cavendish Row frontage; (c) Provision of hand-forged galvanised mild steel railings and piers with painted finish, on granite plinths, generally of overall height 1.5m, rising to 1.7m at pier locations, incorporating: (i) 1 No. vehicular service gate, (4.59m in width) on the Parnell Street frontage, adjacent to the Rotunda Hospital (a Protected Structure RPS No. 6419 and... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    480m 19/12/2024 N/A 6 Blessington Street, Dublin 7, D07RX4N PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The development consists of /will consist of the removal of the plywood signboard and the paint from the brickwork to the front facade at Ground Floor level , removal of paint from granite window cills and the string course to the front f... login required. Details...
    200m 18/12/2024 N/A Telephone House, No’s 43-46 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 The proposed amendments to the permitted aparthotel development consist of the following: • Internal alterations to the permitted layout from basement to ninth floor level resulting from the introduction of a new stair core. • Alterations to the permitted layout at basement level including reconfiguration of storage areas, staff facilities, plant and back of house area and relocation of cycle parking; • Alterations to the permitted layout at ground floor level including the relocation of the gym from basement to ground floor level, replacement of café / restaurant with a shop (68 sq.m), and associated reconfiguration of lobby / lounge including introduction of a licensed bar area; • Internal alterations to the permitted layout from ground floor level to ninth floor leve... login required. Details...
    100m 10/12/2024 N/A Rotunda Hospital Campus, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The proposed development comprises a 4-storey over basement maternity hospital building extension (Critical Care Wing, c. 9,946 sq m gross floor area) including: 80no. additional hospital bedrooms, new theatre and ancillary facilities, a new link corridor (Level 02) and connections with the existing Entrance Building and Main Hospital Building (protected structure); and, all ancillary demolition, site development, conservation, and landscaping and boundary works on campus, including: -•Associated refurbishment works within the existing Entrance Building. •Refurbishment of the existing ward space on Level 02 within the Plunkett Cairns Wing, Medical Residence Building and Main Hospital Building (Protected Structures). •Plant at basement of the proposed new Critical Care Wing. •Chimney flues, plant and associated screening at roof level of the proposed new Critical Care Wing and at roof level of the existing Entrance Building. •Demolition of - existing single-storey Outpatient department (c.1,174 sq m GFA), vehicular ramps and tunnel; - existing plant structures, including single-storey plant/waste store, low voltage switch room and defunct water tank, in the central garden area. •Construction of a new single-storey bi... login required. Details...
    270m 06/12/2024 N/A 29 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission is sought for the construction of an extension on two levels to the rear of a three storey over basement residential building , a Protected Strucure (RPS Ref No. 6391 ) which contains 13 no apartments approved under Reg. Ref. 0753/96 and the repointing of the front facade (wigged pointing to match existing to ground floor section , i.e. below string course ; flush pointing to upper section ) . The extension will consist of two ... login required. Details...
    100m 04/12/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Site (c. 0.99ha) at the Rotunda Hospital Campus, Parnell Square, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises a 4-storey over basement maternity hospital building extension (Critical Care Wing, c. 9,946 sq m gross floor area) including: 80no. additional hospital bedrooms, new theatre and ancillary facilities, a new link corridor (Level 02) and connections with the existing Entrance Building and Main Hospital Building (protected structure); and, all ancillary demolition, site development, conservation, and landscaping and boundary works on campus, including: - • Associated refurbishment works within the existing Entrance Building. • Refurbishment of the existing ward space on Level 02 within the Plunkett Cairns Wing, Medical Residence Building and Main Hospital Building (Protected Structures). • Plant at basement of the proposed new Critical Care Wing. • Chimney flues, plant and associated screening at roof level of the proposed new Critical Care Wing and at roof level of the existing Entrance Building. • Demolition of existing single-storey Outpatient department (c.1,174 sq m GFA), vehicular ramps and tunnel; • existing plant structures, including single-storey plant/waste store, low voltage switch room and defunct water tank, in the central garden area. • Construction of a new single-storey bi... login required. Details...
    270m 02/12/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 29 Parnell Square West,, Dublin 1. PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission is sought for the construction of an extension on two levels to the rear of a three storey over basement residential building a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. no. 6391 which contains 13 no. apartments approved under Reg Ref No. 0753/96, and the repointing of the front façade (wigged pointing to match existing to ground floor section, i.e. below string course; flush pointing to upper section).. The extension will consist of two no. 1 bed apartmen... login required. Details...
    340m 27/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 85, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE - We Test Triangle Ltd are seeking planning permission to The Andhra Bhavan Restaurant at 85 Marlborough St, Dublin 1, D01 H973, for a new kitchen extract system comprising a fire ... login required. Details...
    190m 19/11/2024 N/A 12 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1, D01 AW65 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The construction of a new studio/sunroom extension of 36m2 to existing attic conversion to serve as additional floor space to 3rd floor apartment below, provision of new access stairs to same, repair and repointin... login required. Details...
    490m 19/11/2024 N/A 16, Talbot Street, Dublin 1, D01 P2P2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: i) The change of use of the upper three floors above ground level (first floor, second floor, and loft) from current use of office to residential use ii) Extension to the rear at first floor level, above existing ground floor, to create new residential unit and internal renovation works to create three new residential units, totalling 1 no 2 bedroom apartme... login required. Details...
    490m 13/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 16 Talbot Street, Dublin 1, D01 P2P2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: i) The change of use of the upper three floors above ground level (first floor, second floor, and loft) to residential apartments for long-term rental ii) Extension to the rear at first floor level, above existing ground floor, to create new residential unit iii) Reinstatement of lower section of original rear a... login required. Details...
    190m 13/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 12, North Great George's Street, Dublin 1, D01 AW65 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the construction of a new studio / sunroom extension of 36m2 to existing attic conversion to serve as additional floor space to 3rd floor apartment below, provision of... login required. Details...
    0m 06/11/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Ambassador Theatre, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE Millennium Theatre Company intend to apply for planning permission for development at The Ambassador Theatre (Protected Structure - RPS No. 6437), Parnell Street, Dublin 1. The proposed development involves the repair and reinstatement of existing neon signage on the southeast and north... login required. Details...
    460m 01/11/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 91, Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE Permission is sought for a new shop front to an existing take-away on the ground floor of an existing 4-storey terraced building at 91 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01H268 (which is a Protected Structure).... login required. Details...
    0m 31/10/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Ambassador Theatre (Protected Structure – RPS No. 6437), Parnell Street, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE PERMISSION Millennium Theatre Company intend to apply for planning permission for development at The Ambassador Theatre (Protected Structure - RPS No. 6437), Parnell Street, Dublin 1. The proposed development involves the repair and reinstatement of existing neon signage on the southeast and ... login required. Details...
    380m 22/10/2024 REFUSE RETENTION PERMISSION Flat 1, 1 Saint Mary's Place North, Dublin 7 , D07 X642 RETENTION PERMISSION sought to retain changed use from basement level ancillary store (for shop at ground level) to residential dwelling flat at Flat 1, 1 Saint Mary's Place North, Dublin 7, D07 X642 for Peter Smyth.... login required. Details...
    0m 21/10/2024 GRANT PERMISSION The Ambassador Theatre, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01 R243 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Millenium Theatre Company intend to apply for planning permission for development at The Ambassador Theatre (Protected Structure - RPS No. 6437), Parnell Street, Dublin 1. The proposed development consists of the following, with a detailed description set out in the application documentation: (a) Repair of stoneware, limestone and granite to façades, including repairs to fixings, replacement/repair of missing/deteriorated elements, removal of the metal sign above the entrance, and repair of stone façade behind. (b) Repointing of designated areas. (c)... login required. Details...
    130m 17/10/2024 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 86-87 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01KN77 and D01AK16 (relating to the Academy Plaza Hotel, at Nos, 10-14 Findlater Place and 83-85 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D0l X2X0) Academy Plaza Hotel Partnership is applying for permission for development at Nos. 86-87 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D01 KN77 and D01 AK16 (relating to the Academy Plaza Hotel, at Nos. 10-14, Findlater Place and Nos. 83-85 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, D0l X2X0). The development will consist of the demolition of existing structures at Nos. 86 and 87 Parnell Street (547 sqm Gross Floor Area (GFA)) and the construction of a seven storey extension to Parnell Street, comprising: -36 No. hotel bedrooms at 1st to 6th floor levels (with the associated omission of 6 No. existing hotel bedrooms), associated hotel storage / plant area at basement level and new internal access to existing Academy Plaza Hotel basement level; -2 No. retail units at ground floor level (c.79.1 sqm GFA and c. 74.43 sqm GFA respectively) including new opening to Strong's Court. The development will also include: sedum/green roof and plant at roof level; si... login required. Details...
    440m 11/10/2024 REFUSE PERMISSION Clerys Building,18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : PERMISSION for development at the Clerys Building, 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower Sackville Place Dublin. The development will consist of; Planning permission for a proposed single external sign to the existing elevation on the Ground Floor unit to the southern side of the building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Dublin 1 (known as the Clery... login required. Details...
    460m 08/10/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 41, Mary Street, Dublin 1 Permission for modifications to an existing restaurant shopfront and entrance doors together with the infill of an existing floor void to provide 21sqm of add... login required. Details...
    330m 08/10/2024 SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION & REFUSAL) 68, O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 P8Y9 RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for retention is sought by Percy Nominees Limited for restoration, refurbishment and modifications to the protected structure at 68 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 P8Y9. The works requiring permission for retention consist of the following: All original fireplaces cleaned and retained. Fire protection provided to all existing structural support straps. New wall to first floor to recreate what was previously constructed. Works to doors. Wall lining to ground floor and part of basement. Wall ven... login required. Details...
  • Geology & Groundwater
    Creative Commons LicenseContains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

    Aquifer:
    • Category: Ll
    • Description: Locally Important Aquifer - Bedrock which is Moderately Productive only in Local Zones

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Lucan Formation
    • Description: Dark limestone & shale (`calp)
    • Labels: CDLUCN / LU

    Bedrock:
    • Low ( L)

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    National Parks & Wildlife (NPWS)
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    National Monuments:

    National Monuments within 100m of the mapped planning point

    • Monumental structure (MONU) - #DU04815

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    National Inventory of Architectural Heritage:

    NIAH Locations within 100m of the mapped planning point

    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    No Building Name 50011018 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1750 - 1760 house school Yes
    No Building Name 50011020 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1755 - 1760 house school Yes
    No Building Name 50011021 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1755 - 1760 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50011022 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1755 - 1760 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50011023 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1795 house office Yes
    No Building Name 50011024 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1910 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50011025 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1910 house restaurant Yes
    No Building Name 50011026 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1900 bank/financial institution Same as Original Yes
    The Shakespeare 50011028 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1720 - 1740 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    Gate Theatre 50011031 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1780 - 1790 assembly rooms theatre/opera house/concert hall Yes
    No Building Name 50011032 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1760 - 1800 fountain Yes
    No Building Name 50010556 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 bollard Yes
    Charles Stewart Parnell Monument 50010557 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1895 - 1915 monument Same as Original Yes
    Allied Irish Bank 50010558 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1920 - 1940 bank/financial institution Same as Original Yes
    The Parnell Mooney 50010559 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1875 - 1880 public house Same as Original Yes
    Patrick Conway 50010561 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 public house Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50010562 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1820 - 1840 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010614 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1935 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010615 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010616 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house Yes
    No Building Name 50010617 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house Yes
    The Ambassador Theatre 50010618 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1760 - 1790 theatre/opera house/concert hall cinema Yes
    Rotunda Hospital 50010619 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1750 - 1760 hospital/infirmary Same as Original Yes
    Rotunda Hospital 50011187 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1755 - 1760 church/chapel Same as Original Yes
    Rotunda Hospital 50010620 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1755 - 1910 nurses' home hospital/infirmary Yes
    Rotunda Hospital 50010621 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1900 hospital/infirmary Same as Original Yes
    Rotunda Hospital 50010622 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1890 - 1955 nurses' home hospital/infirmary Yes
    No Building Name 50060401 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1790 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    No Building Name 50060400 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1790 house hotel Yes
    No Building Name 50081114 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1740 - 1780 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire 50011018 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1750 - 1760 house school Yes
    Parnell Adult Learning Centre 50011020 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1755 - 1760 house school Yes
    MANDATE 50011021 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1755 - 1760 house office Yes
    Cassidy's Hotel / Restaurant Six 50011022 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1755 - 1760 house restaurant Yes
    Technical Engineering and Electrical Union 50011023 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1795 house office Yes
    Netprint 50011024 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1910 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    Internet / Cinelli's Restaurant 50011025 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1785 - 1910 house restaurant Yes
    Abbey Capital 50011026 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1895 - 1900 bank/financial institution Same as Original Yes
    Hop-House 50011028 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1720 - 1740 shop/retail outlet public house Yes
    Hanlin Cafe: Coinstar Money Transfer 50011029 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1730 - 1750 house shop/retail outlet Yes
    No Building Name 50010556 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1870 - 1890 bollard monument Yes
    Charles Stewart Parnell monument 50010557 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1895 - 1915 monument Same as Original Yes
    Centra 50010614 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1915 - 1935 office shop/retail outlet Yes
    Neary's 50010616 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 house Yes
    Ambassador 50010618 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1760 - 1790 theatre/opera house/concert hall cinema Yes
    Rotunda Hospital Chapel 50011187 (Survey ID: SURV030) National, 1755 - 1760 church/chapel Same as Original Yes
    Rotunda Gardens 50011218 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1745 - 1755 park Yes
    The Gate Hotel 50060399 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1780 - 1800 house hotel Yes
    TJ’s Coffee Bar 50060401 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1790 house apartment/flat (converted) Yes
    The Gate Hotel 50060400 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1770 - 1790 house hotel Yes
    No Building Name 50081114 (Survey ID: SURV046) Regional, 1740 - 1780 house shop/retail outlet Yes

    Roads & Infrastructure

    National Roads & Motorways within 500m of mapped planning point


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