Capel Street, Dublin 1

44 parcels, from 3 m² to 1,371 m², median 128.5 m².

Line of the street: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

• M2Z5: City Centre (City/Town/village Centre, central area)
  Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
  41 parcels of this street
• M3Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban Villages (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Development Plan 2022-2028, Dublin The zoning objective in the plan
  No parcel of this street has its centre in it

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0. A parcel counts in the zone its centre falls in.

• 29 Jun 2026Registered application

  CHANGE OF USE: Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2608/26

• 26 Jun 2026Application declared invalid

  Permission is being sought for change of use from retail to street food restaurant and take away with extended mezzanine, new shop front and signage and all associated site works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2591/26

• 8 May 2026Grant permission

  Alteration of the shopfront (including replacement of modern doors and windows) and provision of new signage.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2131/26

• 5 Feb 2026Grant permission

  The development will consist of restaurant signage on the southern elevation onto Strand Street Little and on the eastern elevation onto Capel Street and aparthotel entrance signage located on Strand Street Little.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1239/26

• 23 Jan 2026Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE The development will consist of, alterations to previously approved planning permission reg. Ref. no. 3281/20 to include signage as follows: (i) A large sign consisting of individual illuminated raised lettering at high level on the 5th floor facing Capel street and at high level on the 4th floor of no. 4 Parnell street. (ii) A large double sided internally illuminated projecting fin sign at 2nd to 3rd floor level on no. 6 Parnell street. (iii) A projecting canopy with lettering to the front and sides over the hotel entrance doors. (iv) Signage to the shop fronts at high level on ground floor consisting of individual letters. (v) Illuminated menu case & small light box signs adjacent to and above the entrances.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1155/26

• 19 Dec 2025Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE:The development will consist of alterations to previously approved planning permission reg. Ref. no. 3281/20 as follows: (1) Minor alterations to ‘new build’ elevations including resizing and adjusting position of some windows and doors, (2) alterations to the shop fronts of No.s 3-6 Parnell street and No.s 58-59 Capel street; note there are no alterations to the upper storey facades of No.3 Parnell or No.s 58-59 Capel street; (3), all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB6055/25

• 16 Dec 2025Application declared invalid

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of, alterations to previously approved planning permission reg. Ref. no. 3281/20 as follows: (1) Minor alterations to ‘new build’ elevations including resizing and adjusting position of some windows and doors, (2) alterations to the shop fronts of No.s 3-6 Parnell street and No.s 58-59 Capel street; note there are no alterations to the upper storey facades of No.3 Parnell or No.s 58-59 Capel street; (3), all associated site works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB5979/25

• 19 Nov 2025Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE. CHANGE OF USE. We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No’s 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2–3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB5720/25

• 13 Nov 2025Application declared invalid

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: We, Michael and Teresa Conway Trust, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No. 1-3 Ormond Quay Upper and No's 1-3a Strand Street Little, Dublin 7 and White Lime Court, Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. The site contains 1 Ormond Quay Upper, a protected structure under RPS Ref.: 6075. The site is partly located within the Capel Street and Environs Architectural Conservation Area. The proposed development comprises of the following: • The change of use of the ground floor and basement of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, from office to café / restaurant use (c. 272 sq.m), including the formation of a new corner entrance and associated signage zones at ground floor level on the corner of Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) and Capel Street (east elevation), and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration works; • The refurbishment of the existing office accommodation at first to third floor levels of No. 1 Ormond Quay Upper (Protected Structure, RPS Ref.: 6075), referred to as Block A, including conservation-led repairs to external and internal fabric and general repair and conservation works; • The refurbishment and upgrade of the existing offices at Nos. 2-3 Ormond Quay Upper and 1-3a Strand Street Little, referred to as Blocks B and C, including a roof extension at Level 05 of 181 sq.m fronting Ormond Quay Upper (south elevation) to provide a new penthouse office level, the insertion of a glazed roof light at Level 01 to the office space below, and alteration to the existing atrium / lightwell to the upper levels, associated internal alterations and reconfiguration of internal layouts, and the enhancement and repairs of the existing entrance on the south elevation from Ormond Quay Upper, including new glazed sliding entrance doors with glazed screen over and incorporating signage zones, and new glazing to sidelight windows; • The replacement of the existing façade on the north elevation at Nos. 1-3a Strand Street Little, including the replacement of the existing gate opening at ground floor level with new glazed entrance, and it is proposed to extend the third floor level by 42 sq.m; • Reconfiguration of the basement level, including the removal of the existing car parking spaces and access ramp, and the introduction of new plant areas, staff welfare facilities (showers, lockers and accessible WC), back-of-house space, and associated preparation area for the café/restaurant unit. • Provision of 38 no. secure cycle spaces within the existing single storey standalone building within White Lime Court; • All associated and ancillary works, including installation of PV panels at roof level, the rationalisation of building services and plant, reorganisation, consolidation, and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment including installation of 6 no. additional antenna at roof level.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB5670/25

• 2 Oct 2025Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of the change-of-use of ground and basement levels from retail to restaurant and storage use, renovation of the entire building, the provision of one number studio apartment at each of first floor, second floor and third floor levels, the construction of a first-floor fire escape to the rear of the property, replacing the existing single-storey flat roof to the rear of the building with a new flat roof and rooflight raised 300mm and all associated site works.

  Permission, 3 homes · Dublin City Council, WEB5282/25

• 13 Jun 2025Grant permission

  Remove glass panels in two windows on the west elevation and replace them with bi-fold windows and fixed glass sections.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2385/25

• 3 Jun 2025Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2240/25

• 30 May 2025Application declared invalid

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE & CHANGE OF USE: Echowood Limited intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01 YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling both units; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other features to No.134; replacement basement access stair (for compliant arrangement) to No. 134. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units: the rerouting/ removal of any unnecessary electrical wiring; the removal of modern fascia to the shopfront of No.136; replacement fascia to No. 136; repair and refurbishment of any original shopfront fabric; and the installation of restaurant signage at street level to No. 134. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including: the reinstatement of an existing opening (window) and demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch in connection to the proposed restaurant premises and the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23). Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2225/25

• 9 May 2025Grant permission

  The development will consist of brick detail signage on the southern elevation, onto Strand Street Little, as an architectural feature in the elevation detail.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB2018/25

• 25 Apr 2025Application declared invalid

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Beannchor Group intend to apply for Planning Permission for Change of Use for the ground floor and basement levels at 134 Capel Street, D01YK09 and 136 Capel Street D01 T2C9 (commercial to restaurant), properties listed wholly or in part as Protected Structures (Ref Numbers: 1214 & 1216) in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028. The development will consist of: Alterations to the ground floor and basement levels of 134 and 136 Capel Street for the change of use from commercial to two separate restaurant premises including; the demolition of internal modern partitions, modern display-stand fittings and modern wall panelling to No.134; the retention and protection with suitable covering of original flooring, cornicing and other wall and ceiling features to No.134 and the demolition of internal modern partitions at No.136. Alterations to the Capel Street (east) elevation of both units; the removal of modern fascia, associated framing and roller shutters to the shopfront on ground level. Alterations to the North Elevation of No.134 including the demolition of approx.2 sq/m area of wall to provide a ‘take-away’ hatch connection to the proposed restaurant premises within the adjoining rear hotel, accessed through No. 133 Capel Street (Permitted hotel development 4554/23 which amends the application granted under DCC Reg Ref 3274/20/ABP Reg Ref APB-309407-21 and subsequently amended under 3463/22), not impacting the special interest of the protected structure. Renovation to the ground floor and basement levels of both units to include the insertion of new sanitary and kitchen facilities; repair and restoration works to original external threshold tiling to No.134.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1918/25

• 16 Apr 2025Application declared invalid

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 82 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC04 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 1192). The development will consist of: (i) Reinstatement of existing front lightwell serving basement level including removal of concrete paving locally over the well.(ii) Removal of existing modern non-original blockwork to 2no. existing front façade openings. (iii) Repair of arched masonry head to original door opening serving front lightwell. (iv) Provision of a new doubled glazed timber casement window and a solid timber door to original lightwell openings. (v) Provision of a cast iron and glass block rooflight with a granite border in the footpath over the lightwell. (vi) Provision of a lime finish to lightwell walls, granite paving to the floor and a French drain. (vii) Provision of granite cill to lightwell’s existing window opening.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1862/25

• 9 Apr 2025Grant permission

  Change of use from general retail to a café/restaurant with a takeaway service. Proposed opening hours are 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday to Sunday. The change of use applies to the ground floor unit, with two WCs to be installed in the basement to serve the restaurant.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1770/25

• 8 Apr 2025Application declared inva

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL - Planning permission is sought by Building Futures Limited for development at 82 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC04 (a Protected Structure RPS Ref. no. 1192). The development will consist of: (i) Reinstatement of existing front lightwell serving basement level including removal of concrete paving locally over the well. (ii) Removal of existing modern non-original blockwork to 2no. existing front façade openings. (iii) Repair of arched masonry head to original door opening serving front lightwell. (iv) Provision of a new doubled glazed timber casement window and a solid timber door to original lightwell openings. (v) Provision of a cast iron and glass block rooflight with a granite border in the footpath over the lightwell. (vi) Provision of a lime finish to lightwell walls, granite paving to the floor and a French drain. (vii) Provision of granite cill to lightwell's existing window opening.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1769/25

• 20 Mar 2025Application declared inva

  Change of use from general retail to café/restaurant with takeaway service, with opening hours from 10AM to 11PM, Monday to Sunday.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1592/25

• 11 Apr 2024Grant retention permissio

  RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1430/24

• 9 Apr 2024Application declared inva

  RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1403/24

• 27 Feb 2024Application declared inva

  RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1215/24

• 19 Feb 2024Application declared inva

  RETENTION: Crestcove Limited is seeking retention planning permission for change of use from retail to medical (doctors surgery) of the 145sqm ground floor unit together with associated signage to the east elevation all at No. 139 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 P9K7.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1174/24

• 22 Dec 2023Grant permission

  Permission for modifications to planning permission granted under Ref. 3609/20 (ABP-309215-21) to facilitate reconfiguration as a 105-suite aparthotel at 162-164a (inclusive) Capel Street and 33-36 (inclusive) Strand Street Little, Dublin 7. Proposed modifications include the following: Basement o Internal reconfigurations at permitted basement level to include revisions to plant and inclusion of a wellness lounge with sauna; Ground Floor o Alterations to the rear of the ground floor of No.162 Capel Street, providing access to the aparthotel and an enclosed courtyard/events space in this location; o Relocation of bicycle parking from basement level to ground floor with access to same from the laneway located on Strand Street Little; o Relocation of ESB substation to provide direct access to the substation from Strand Street Little; o Internal reconfigurations at ground floor to include 2 no. meeting rooms and dedicated co-working space; o General layout modifications to the reception/restaurant/bar area to activate the street frontage; o Inclusion of a serving hatch from the bar/restaurant area fronting Capel Street; Upper Floors o Internal layout changes from first to eight floor to facilitate 105 no. aparthotel suites and ancillary service areas in lieu of 142 no. hotel bedrooms; o The aparthotel suites include 23 no. interlinkable rooms; o Build out of setback to building line at fifth to eight floor levels on western elevation (rear of Capel Street) and northern elevation (rear of Strand Street Little); o Part build out of setback at fifth to eight floor levels on eastern elevation; o Inclusion of private glazed balconies on the southern side at seventh floor level; Amendments to façade at street level, including the provision of retractable awnings on both the Capel Street and Strand Street Little frontages; Amendments to façade above street level to include brick at 1st to 4th floor and cladding at 5th to 8th floor; Amendments to fenestration at all levels; Installation of solar PV panels at roof level; • All associated amendments to plant, site works and services.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 5061/23

• 21 Nov 2023Grant retention permissio

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION for change of use from cafe / deli to hairdresser/ beauty salon at ground floor and basement level only, no alterations to shop front or front elevation and all associated site works.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, 4820/23

The 25 most recent of 67 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Source: Residential Property Price Register, Property Services Regulatory Authority. Sales marked “not full market price” are left out of every median.