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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
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 01 / 12 / 2023
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Appealed
  • Decision Text: REFUSE PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Refused
Decision Appealed:
  • Appeal Submitted: 04 / 03 / 2024
  • Appeal Decision: No Appeal Decision Available
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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:
    500m 17/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 78 Middle Abbey Street Dublin 1 RETENTION: permission is sought for the continuance of the previously approved time limited table and chairs permission reg ref 4126/16, including the erection of a wind barrier with umbrellas and approximately 4 to 6 table... login required. Details...
    450m 12/04/2024 N/A 10 Talbot Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use from retail use to restaurant use on the ground and basement floor with replacement of existing shopfront including signage and lighting and all ancillary works.... login required. Details...
    370m 10/04/2024 N/A 27 Henry Street Dublin 1 D01DA03 RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development consists of retention of a sign to the front elevation of 27 Henry Street, Dublin 1 D01DA03.... login required. Details...
    450m 05/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 10 Talbot Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of a change of use from retail use to restaurant use on the ground and basement floor with replacement of existing shopfront including signage and lighting and all ancillary works.... login required. Details...
    480m 04/04/2024 N/A Cineworld Parnell Street Dublin 1 The development will consist of change of use of part ground and basement area from existing retail use to proposed restaurant, licenced premises including late night venue at part ground floor and basement level, alterations to south-east front elevation facad... login required. Details...
    450m 04/04/2024 N/A The Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of; Planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to Ground Floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuan... login required. Details...
    450m 04/04/2024 N/A The Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to ground floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/... login required. Details...
    440m 03/04/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 13 Langrishe Place Dublin 1 D01 E6C1 PERMISSION & RETENTION: To accommodate the additional 20sqm on the ground floor for the kitchen and utility room, and the demolition of the existing storage area to create space for a garden, and the addition of a 23sqm master bedroom on the first floor, the following changes can be made to the floor plan: Ground Floor Plan:- Extend the kitchen and utility room by 20 sqm, expanding the existing space to cr... login required. Details...
    380m 02/04/2024 N/A Unit 1 & 2 107 Dorset Street Upper Dublin 1 The development will consist of signages: a. Four sets of raised metal letters at shopfronts above glazing b. Company logo in dark grey colour, LED backlit, located between ... login required. Details...
    370m 28/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 27 Henry Street Dublin 1 D01 DA03 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of retention of a sign to the front elevation of 27 Henry Street, Dublin 1.... login required. Details...
    470m 28/03/2024 N/A Black Church View comprising of number 16 Mountjoy Street and bounded by Mountjoy Street to the west St. Mary's Place North to the south and Paradise Place to the east Phibsborough Dublin 7 For development on this overall site of approx. 0.1572 hectares. Black Church View, comprising of number 16 Mountjoy Street and bounded by Mountjoy Street to the west, St. Mary's Place North to the south and Paradise Place to the east, Phibsborough, Dublin 7. The proposed development will consist of External building signage, 3 no. sets of independent individual letters circa 4.00 sq. m total area in the following locations: (A). 1 No. set of horizontal letters fixed to the building faça... login required. Details...
    480m 27/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Cineworld Parnell Street Dublin 1 Change of use of part ground floor and basement area from existing retail use to proposed restaurant, licenced premises including late night venue at part ground floor and basement level at Cineworld, Parnell Street, Dublin 1. Alterations to south east front elevatio... login required. Details...
    450m 26/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Clerys Building 18- 27 O'Connell Street lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to Ground Floor unit to the Southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16X1) . The prop... login required. Details...
    450m 26/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Clerys Building 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place Dublin 1. PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of Planning permission for proposed shopfront and signage works to Ground Floor unit to the southern side of building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building , a Protected Structure) pursuan... login required. Details...
    140m 22/03/2024 N/A 56 Parnell Square West Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for change of use of vacant 4-storey over basement (protected structure) from office use to managed student accommodation to provide 8 no. mix of single,... login required. Details...
    470m 19/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Blackchurch View Mountjoy Street St. Mary's Place North Paradise Place Phibsborough Dublin 7. Subsequent to granted planning reference 4691/19 (ABP 307581- 20), are applying for Permission for the Erection of Building Signage, consisting of 3 no. sets of independently individual letters circa 4.00 sq. m total area in the following locations: (A). 1 No. set of horizontal letters fixed to the building façade at the reception entrance on St Mary's Place North (South Elevation) Ci... login required. Details...
    460m 11/03/2024 N/A Samosa Somali Traditional Cuisine 60 Dorset Street Upper Dublin 1 D01 K6W6 RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention Permission on ground floor and basement of building for; (i) Change of use from a shop to a Somali restaurant for the preparation of hot and cold foods for consumption on the premises, operating seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, with associated signage. (ii) Planning Retention Permission also sought at ground floor for alteration of internal layout, including; reception area, dining area, and kitchen, and at basement level, including, staff toilets, staff cloakroom, and 1 no. stor... login required. Details...
    440m 06/03/2024 N/A 2 Henry Street Dublin City Dublin 01 PERMISSION The development will consist of the removal of the existing shopfront and shopfront signage and replacing it with a new proposed glazed shopfront and associated works consisting of: (a) New white metal fascia and pilaster panels together with new proposed "KIKO MILANO" signag... login required. Details...
    460m 04/03/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 60 Dorset Street Upper Dublin 1 Retention Permission on ground floor and basement of building for; (i) change of use from a shop to a Somali restaurant for the preparation of hot and cold foods for consumption on the premises, operating seven days a week from 7am to 10pm, with associated signage. (ii) Planning Retention Permission also sought at ground floor for alteration of internal layout, including; reception area, dining area, and kitchen, and at basement level, including, staff toilets, staff cloakroom, and 1 no. store, with conn... login required. Details...
    400m 16/02/2024 GRANT PERMISSION The Earl Building Earl Street North and Earl Place Dublin 1 D01T6W2 Change of Use from mixed use retail, office, café, restaurant and bar, to 'Health Clinic', for an area of 85 sqm, on Level 05 of The Earl building, Earl Street North and Earl Place, Dublin 1, D01 T6W2. The remaining areas of The Earl building on level 01 to level 05 are currently categorized as 'Health Clinic'. The additional Health Clinic area proposed wil... 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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    Heritage & Conservation
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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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