Planning application · Dublin City Council

Development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2…

The Alex Hotel, 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097, and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678.

WEB1707/26 · DublinLodged
Reference
WEB1707/26
Planning authority
Dublin City Council
Received
27 Mar 2026
Decision due
21 May 2026
Status
Lodged
Use
hospitality
Site area
0.3243 ha

Proposed development

Permission for development of this site at 16-20 Cumberland Street South, Dublin 2, D02Y097 and 41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2, D02H678. The development will consist of minor revisions to previously approved Planning Application Reg. Ref. 4018/24 for the construction of a new hotel extension building. Revisions are to allow for the operational and functional requirements of the proposed hotel and comprise: (i) Ground Floor extended to Northern boundary to provide for a Breakfast Servery to restaurant (Total additional area = 51m2). (ii) Revisions to ESB substation and switch room on Cumberland Street South to meet ESB requirements. Total reduction in area 2m2. (iii) Revisions to lower ground floor layout to accommodate a wellness area, staff facilities and WC layouts. No additional area. (iv) Lift overruns - Local increase in height to front of House (FOH) lifts of 725mm to the North and East elevations. Local increase in height to Back of House (BOH) Lift of 550mm to North elevation. No additional area. (v) Increase in overall height of 350mm to accommodate green roof build up bringing overall height to 27.850m. Additional height set back by 800mm from outer edge and not visible from the ground. (vi) Proposed overall building area increase equals 49m2.

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The application has been lodged and validated. The council has eight weeks to decide, unless it asks for further information. The council's decision is due by 21 May 2026.

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