Planning near you · Dublin · Ref WEB1165/26

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of…

Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8

Appeal decision: GRANT PERMISSION (2026-09-18)

Applicant: Welthomas Property Ltd
Proposed use: See council description

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The story so far

Application timeline

Recorded milestones for this application. A permission is not evidence that building work has started.

26 Jan 2026Application received
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: receivedDate
23 Apr 2026Application registered
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: registrationDate
20 May 2026Council decisionGRANT PERMISSION
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: decisionDate
25 May 2026Appeal submitted
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: appealLodgedDate
18 Sep 2026Appeal decisionGRANT PERMISSION
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: appealDecisionDate
18 Sep 2026Grant recorded
Source: Council portal
Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f · field: finalGrantDate

What changed

First retained observation; this does not establish that the application is new.

Observed: 23 September 2026. This describes our archive, not an application event date.

Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8. Proposal excerpt: “The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the c…” Demolition is included in the proposal description. The appeal outcome is recorded separately from the council decision; the council decision alone gives an incomplete history.

Location & nearby applications

Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8

No usable coordinates are available in the retained record, so a map pin is not shown.

Documents & sources

Dublin City Council · Reference WEB1165/26

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Individual document links are not available in this retained record. Use the council file for the available drawings, reports and decisions.

Source records and verification details

Change record: Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f

Proposal: Council portal · source SHA-256: 93d61097eb2b6466dd14c5266394e2918ab837a1c6452206d2c1b2cd54cb270f

Latest source observation retained: 2026-09-23T08:31:28.154160+00:00. Source dataset date: not supplied.

Full description from the council file

The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.

Application details

Reference: WEB1165/26
Applicant: Welthomas Property Ltd
Site address: Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8
Application type: Permission
Date received: January 26, 2026
Decision due: May 20, 2026
Council decision date: May 20, 2026
Authority: Dublin City Council

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