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Dublin, Dublin

Site start 7 Apr 2025

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This application has left our current planning lists, so this page is no longer updated. We last saw it in the council's register on 12 Jul 2026. The details below are as they were then. The council's register has the current status.

What and where

PROTECTED STRUCTURE

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of refurbishment and restoration of 8 Merrion Square, Dublin D02 YE68, a Protected Structure (ref: 5109), in use as office space and headquarters to The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, to comprise the following: reroofing, including chimneys, leadwork and timber repairs; repair of existing balcony; removal of existing cantilevered toilet block at 2nd floor landing and reconfiguration of opening to reinstate landing window; structural repairs; removal of existing conservatory at rear basement level and replacement with new structure to existing footprint; render repairs to rear elevations; refurbishment of timber sliding sash windows; fire upgrade of existing structure; conservation and repair of internal historic fabric; reinstatement of glazed lay light to first floor return; improved accessibility; reconfiguration of internal spaces to provide improved member, visitor and staff facilities; infill extension to rear return building; upgrade of M & E service installation; refurbishment of existing access platform at front basement level; external landscaping works at rear to provide universal access.

Location
Co. Dublin Map
Planning reference
3738/19
Applicant
Scott Tallon Walker Architects
Agent
Joe Duke & Co Ltd
Builder
Joe Duke & Co Ltd

Key facts

Floor area
830 m²
Indicative value
€500k–1mPlanningBrief estimate
Project type
Protected structure
Site start
7 Apr 2025
Protected structure
Yes

Documents and evidence

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  • Council planning registerSearch planning.agileapplications.ie for reference 3738/19.Search the register

How we know this

From the Dublin City Council planning register, as last seen on 12 Jul 2026. The council's own file is the official record.

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Commencement notices for this permission

  1. 7 Apr 2025Work started · The development will consist of refurbishment works to the front facade of the building...

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