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  Grand Canal Harbour Grand Canal Place Dublin 8

Jun 07 2019

Application Received

Aug 01 2019

Further Info. Requested

Oct 01 2019

Further Info. Received

Nov 25 2019

Decision

Nov 25 2019

Decision Due

Jan 07 2020

Withdrawn

May 07 2021

Commencement Notice

May 14 2021

Commencement Started
  • Submitted to Dublin City Council, 07 / 06 / 2019
  • Application Type: Permission
  • Current Status: Decision Notice Issued
  • Decision Text: GRANT PERMISSION
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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Development:
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Atlas GP Limited intend to apply for a 10 year permission for development on a site of c. 1.3872 hectares (net area 1.3240 hectares) at Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8. The site is bounded by a Protected Structure (stone warehouse) fronting onto Grand Canal Place to the north; by Grand Canal Place to the east; by James's Avenue and vehicular access to Westcourt residences to the west; and by the grounds of a former Dublin City Council halting site accessed off Grand Canal Place to the south. The proposed development will supersede the previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3855/09, which provided for the demolition of existing structures on site (total GFA of 9,330sqm); retention, renovation, refurbishment and extension of the protected structure (RPS No. 3275) as part of a mixed use development in six blocks, over basement. Similarly, the proposed development will consist of a mixed use development in five blocks, over basement. Block 3/4 shall divide into two blocks at upper levels. The residential component shall be 'Build to Rent' scheme of 550 no. residential units with associated resident support facilities and resident services and amenities. Of the 550 no. residential units, 428 no. will be one bedroom units and 122 no. two bedroom units. Other uses (7,289 sqm) within the proposed development shall be retail, medical, cafes, restaurant, childcare facility and co-working spaces. The proposed development will provide for a water feature to the south of the protected structure to represent the historic use of Grand Canal Harbour. Building height shall range from three storeys to thirteen storeys. Communal terraces, roof gardens shall be provided at roof level on Block 1, Block 2, Block 3/4 and Block 6. Balconies will be provided on all external elevations, save for Block 5 where the protected structure is located. Basement: the basement will be reduced in size from the permitted 8,149sqm to 5,572sqm with water attenuation tank as proposed. The basement will include 50 no. car parking spaces, 737 no. cycle parking spaces, and associated repair areas, plant and services, bin storage, waste compactor and other storage areas for residents' support facilities. Block 1: shall provide for a 696sqm retail unit, a cafe of 144sqm, ESB substation and switchroom, and 84 sqm of residents' support services at ground floor to 126 no. residential units. The block shall be 11 storeys, with maximum parapet height of 57.10mOD. A communal roof garden for residents shall be provide along with an internal atrium feature and a semi open winter garden. Block 2: shall provide for residents' amenities (1,187sqm), childcare facility(224sqm) with dedicated outdoor space of 123sqm, ESB substation and switchroom, and 2 no. lobby entrances to 170 no. residential units. The block shall be 11 storeys with a maximum parapet height of 59.4mOD. At the 8th & 9th floors, the floor area is reduced to provide for communal terraces. A communal roof garden for residents shall be provided above the 11th storey with a semi open winter garden. Block 3/4: shall provide for a restaurant (454sqm), 157sqm of retail/non-retail service, ESB substation and... Signup to read full development description
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    280m 06/05/2022 N/A 98 James's Street Dublin 8 D08 W5HW PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Upgrade of existing timber gated entrance to new automated timber gate fronting James's Street. Upgrade of external rear escape stairs including additional handrails. The addition of a new shower room, toilet room alterations and first aid room, the provision of four new timber windows (including reinstatement of one existing blocked-up window ope) to replace existing at basement level. The addition ... login required. Details...
    280m 26/04/2022 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 98 James's Street Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Upgrade of existing timber gated entrance to new automated timber gate fronting James's Street. Upgrade of external rear escape stairs including additional handrails. The addition of a new shower room, toilet room alterations and first aid room, the provision of four new timber windows (including reinstatement of one existing blocked-up window ope) to replace existing at basement level. The addition ... login required. Details...
    400m 28/02/2022 GRANT PERMISSION St. Patrick's University Hospital Campus James's Street Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development on a site (0.156 ha) located within St. Patrick's University Hospital campus, James's Street, Dublin 8 (overall site area of c.4.2 ha, which includes a Protected Structure; Dublin City Council RPS Ref. 856). The development will consist of maintenance and upgrade works to the original building (Protected Structure) including external repairs to roofs, ... login required. Details...
    100m 11/01/2022 REFUSE PERMISSION Site to the rear of St. James Roman Catholic Church James's Street Dublin 8 with access onto Echlin Street . PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for the development will consist of 3 converted shipping containers, single storey in height for use as a temporary cafe/retail unit for a period of 3 years on a se... login required. Details...
    280m 17/12/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street Watling Street Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane Dublin 8 The proposed development will consist of the demolition of an existing unused and derelict squash court and replacement with hardstanding. The space will be used for storage and genera... login required. Details...
    390m 16/12/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street Watling Street Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane Dublin 8 The proposed development will consist of a new extension to the existing beer processing plant to include a two storey building and six processing tanks. The proposed two storey extension has a total GFA of c. 1,024 sq.m and a building height to parapet level pof c. 14.4 m (20.9m OD). The building will be accessed via ground level doors and serviced through roller shutter doors on the southern elevation. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. The extension has a flat roof with a small pl... login required. Details...
    100m 10/12/2021 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Site to the rear of St. James's Roman Catholic Church James's Street Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of 3 converted shipping containers, single storey in height for use as a temporary Cafe/Retail unit for period of 3 years on a section of the... login required. Details...
    390m 07/12/2021 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street Watling Street Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane Dublin 8 The proposed development will consist of a new extension to the existing beer processing plant to include a two storey building and six processing tanks. The proposed two storey extension has a total GFA of c.1,024 sq.m and a building height to parapet level of c. 14.4 m (20.9m OD). The building will be accessed via ground level doors and serviced through roller shutter doors on the southern elevation. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. The extension has a flat roof with a small pl... login required. Details...
    230m 08/10/2021 GRANT PERMISSION 6 6A and 7 Pim Street Dublin 8 Permission is sought by Pames Developments Limited for modifications to a previously approved development, register reference 2290/19 for 29 apartments at 6, 6a & 7 Pim Street, Dublin 8.The proposed modifications comprise the following: 1. Reconfiguration of the main internal stairs, lift core and common access corridors together with the removal of the second stairs from the rear courtyard to the first floor and consequent reconfiguration of the apartment layouts. These modifications are necessary to achieve compliance with Part B Fire and Part M Access of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations. Whilst there is no increase in the overall number of units, the modified scheme will provide a revised mix of 9 studio apartments (previously 10 studio apartments), 14 one- bedroom apartments (pr... login required. Details...
    330m 28/09/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street Watling Street Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane Dublin 8 The proposed development comprises a new single storey extension to an existing beer processing facility with plant at roof level. The proposed extension has a total GFA of c.84 sq.m and an overall building height, including the plant area, of c.19.14m (c.24.34m OD). The extension has a flat roof with a small plant area (c. 24sq.m) screened by metal cladding panels and supportive steel frames. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. There will also be associated... login required. Details...
    210m 22/09/2021 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Malt House 27-28 James's Street Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE:RETENTION sought for a stainless steel extractor fan on the rear flat roof.... login required. Details...
    220m 02/09/2021 GRANT PERMISSION 3 Basin Street Lower Dublin 8 New rear dormer extension, 2no. velux rooflights to front and flat rooflight to existing single storey extension to rear.... login required. Details...
    170m 20/08/2021 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 'The Granary' Pim Street Newport Street and Long Street Dublin 8 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission for 6 apartments at lower ground floor, accessed from street level with minor alterations to the facades on Pim Street & Ne... login required. Details...
    360m 09/07/2021 GRANT PERMISSION 25-27 Bow Lane West Dublin 8 D08 NW89 Permission for modifications to previously approved 6-storey apartment development which includes a ground floor commercial unit (Planning. Reg. Ref. 2155/20) at this site: no.25-27 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08 NW89. The modifications will consist of the following: i. General alterations to the floor plans to increase the no. of apartments from 24 no. units (9 no. studio units, 9 no. 1-bed units, and 6 no. 2-bed units) to 27 no. units consisting of 4 no. studio units, 16 no. 1-bed units, 4 no. 2-bed 4-people units and 3no. 2-bed 3-people units. This also includes amendments to the approved... login required. Details...
    240m 03/06/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Former An Post Building 109 James's Street Dublin 8 D08 H9E4 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Modification and reuse of the existing building to provide staff canteen, welfare facilities and associated services. Demolition of an existing non-original single storey rear extension comprising toilets, WC and lobby and erection of a new single storey flat roof rear extension with rendered finish and painted mural, to provide new kitchen, stores and toilet facilities. The elevations of the protected structure, including the shopfront onto James's street will be fully conserved. A window will be replaced with a door at first floor level, to the rear of the building to... login required. Details...
    470m 01/06/2021 GRANT PERMISSION Unit 5 Barleyhouse Marrowbone Lane Dublin 8 Permission for the change of use of ground floor unit 5, Barleyhouse, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8 from retail use to use as a restaurant.... login required. Details...
    470m 26/05/2021 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 5 Barley House Marrowbone Lane Dublin 8 Planning permission for the change of use of ground floor from retail use to use as a restaurant. The works will consist of a new rear door to the unit.... login required. Details...
    290m 17/05/2021 REFUSE PERMISSION Eir Exchange Junction of James's Walk and Forbes Lane Dublin 8 D08 K598 Permission to erect an 18m high monopole telecommunications support structure together with antennas, dishes and associated equipment all enclosed in security fencing.... login required. Details...
    490m 17/05/2021 GRANT PERMISSION 46 Pimlico Dublin 8 D08 P2V8 Planning permission for development at this property consists of a single storey extension to the side of the existing part two storey, part single storey end ... login required. Details...
    470m 30/04/2021 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 5 Barleyhouse Marrowbone Lane Dublin 8 Permission for the change of use of ground floor unit from retail use to use as restaurant.... login required. Details...
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    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

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    Name NIAH Ref # Rating / Period Original Use Current Use Protected Structure
    Guinness Brewery 50080146 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1900 - 1940 gates/railings/walls Same as Original Yes
    No Building Name 50080238 (Survey ID: SURV030) Regional, 1840 - 1860 granary Yes

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