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Site at Junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 W2Y3

Sep 16 2025

Application Received

Nov 10 2025

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 16 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Registered Application
  • Council Decision:
    N/A (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: SFDC Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c.0.032ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The application site is within the curtilage of the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and associated granite walls, railings, gates, and adjoining setts in cul-de-sac, which are also protected structures (RPS 5839). The application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development comprises the change of use at ground floor level from permitted café/restaurant use (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2774/20) to gymnasium/fitness centre use, with changing rooms and ancillary retail use, and all associated works above and below ground.

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420m 03/07/2025 N/A North Dock Two, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 The development for which permission is sought comprises the change of use of the following areas of the existing building to a medical clinic accommodating use Class 8, of Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended): permitted vacant cultural/community area at Ground Floor Level (c. 229 sq m); part of the existing permitted vacant office at First Floor Level (c. 1,401 sq m); and part of the existing permitted vacant office at Second Floor Level (c. 727 sq m). The change of use to medical-related use proposed will also deliver associated ancillary development associated with the proposed use, including: treatment and consultation rooms; surgery theatres; pre- and post- procedure ward; reception and waiting areas; ancillary office spaces; and staff facilities. The development will also consist of: the construction of an external stairwell on the east elevation from Ground to First Floor Levels (c. 59 sq m); the provision of plant at Second Floor Level; the provision of new internal stairs between Ground and First Floor Levels and also between First and Second Floor Levels; the provision of new lift cores between Ground and First Floor Levels; associated internal and external elevational alterations; fire escape; and all ancillary and associated site development works above and below ground. Details...
420m 27/06/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID North Dock Two, 93/94, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 The development for which permission is sought comprises the change of use of the following areas of the existing building to a medical clinic accommodating use Class 8, of Schedule 2, Part 4 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended): permitted vacant cultural/community area at Ground Floor Level (c. 229 sq m); part of the existing permitted vacant office at First Floor Level (c. 1,401 sq m); and part of the existing permitted vacant office at Second Floor Level (c. 727 sq m). The change of use to medical-related use proposed will also deliver associated ancillary development associated with the proposed use, including: treatment and consultation rooms; surgery theatres; pre- and post- procedure ward; reception and waiting areas; ancillary office spaces; and staff facilities. The development will also consist of: the construction of an external stairwell on the east elevation from Ground to First Floor Levels (c. 59 sq m); the provision of plant at Second Floor Level; the provision of new internal stairs between Ground and First Floor Levels and also between First and Second Floor Levels; the provision of new lift cores between Ground and First Floor Levels; associated internal and external elevational alterations; fire escape; and all ancillary and associated site development works above and below ground. Details...
280m 28/04/2025 GRANT PERMISSION City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 Waterside Block 9 Developments Limited intends to apply for permission for development (identified as 'Scheme No. 17') on a site of 0.4834ha at City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 for amendments to a previously-permitted Scheme (identified as 'Scheme No. 14'). This application relates to Commercial Block No. 2 of a permitted development currently under construction within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, located within City Block No. 9 (1.96ha), North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. The site is bounded by North Wall Quay to the south, the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 1.4766ha to the north and east, and Castleforbes Road to the west as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, 2014 (as amended). The proposed 'Scheme No. 17' will amend Commercial Block No. 2 of the previously permitted scheme (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 ('Scheme No. 14'), which itself amends Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23 ('Scheme No. 11'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 ('Scheme No. 9'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21 ('Scheme No. 7'), Reg. Ref. DSDZ3042/19 ('Scheme No. 6') and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3780/17 ('Scheme No. 5')). Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 ('Scheme No. 14') permitted Block No. 2 with a Total Floor Area (TFA) of 42,629 sq m (comprising: 30,400 sq m above Ground Floor Level 00; 3,781 sq m at Lower Ground Floor Level -01; and 8,448 sq m at Basement Levels). The Total Floor Area of the proposed Amendment Scheme ('Scheme No. 17') will not change from the permitted Scheme ('Scheme No. 14'), and the floor areas will remain the same at all levels. The permitted Residential Blocks A, B and C and Commercial Block Nos. 1 and 3 of City Block No. 9 ('Scheme Nos. 12 and 16') are not affected by this Application. The development will consist of amendments to Commercial Block No. 2 as Permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 Scheme ('Scheme No. 14'), comprising: 1. Extension of permitted goods lift to from Eight Floor Level 08 to Roof Level 09; 2. Relocation of permitted diesel generator fuel transfer room (including change from a single door to a set of double doors to diesel generator fuel transfer room) within Basement Level -03; 3. Addition of lobby to Core 02 to all levels from Lower Ground Floor Level -01 to Sixth Floor Level 06; 4. Change from Accessible WC to Accessible Shower / WC in Core 01 from Lower Ground Floor Level -01 to Eight Floor Level 08; 5. Reconfiguration of Core 01 WC and Cleaner Store layouts on all office levels from Lower Ground Floor to Level 08; 6. Increase in height of Atrium Balustrade from 1.2m to 1.5m on all levels from First Floor Level 01 to Sixth Floor Level 06; 7. Change from internal single door to leaf and half door in the bike lift lobby Core 02 at Ground Floor Level 00; 8. Amendments to external elements of Commercial Block No. 2 (including: addition of marshalling box and extension of cladding to column at Podium / Ground Floor Level 00; omission of double doors to the bike lift lobby in Core 02 at Ground Floor Level 00; replacement of permitted leaf and half set of doors with double doors to the bike lift lobby in Core 02 at Ground Floor Level 00; revised ventilation louvres to the façade above the retail services’ unit in compliance with Building Regulations Part F; replacement of permitted double doors with leaf and half set of doors to retail services’ unit; omission of a single door to at south façade of plant screen at Roof Level 09; 3 No. AOV doors increased in height by 550mm on Level 01 along north façade; raising of parapet along central area of south elevation at Roof Level 09 by 0.20m from 44.825 m OD to 45.025 m OD; addition of monorail to top of glass veil south façade for maintenance access to the façade glazing and veil system; addition of riser overruns to Roof Level 09 within the plant zone; increase in height of lift overruns by 0.10m from 48.75 m OD to 48.85 m OD at Roof Level 09; and reconfiguration of a fire escape egress walkway to the plant area at Roof Level 09 to comply with Fire Certification); 9. Amendments to the landscape design as permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 ('Scheme No. 14') (including: revised planter structure and landscaping at Ground Floor Level 00; addition of foam inlet valve and grease trap extract valve cabinets to planter along new east west street at podium / Ground Floor Level 00; removal of lighting poles along east façade at Podium / Ground Floor Level 00; relocation of lighting poles along north façade at Podium / Ground Floor Level 00; addition of lighting to external columns along east facade at Podium / Ground Floor Level 00; revised landscaping finishes at top of vehicular ramp and finished levels and falls to the paving along Castleforbes Road; relocation of mini pillars from North Wall Quay to Castleforbes Road; relocation of access pedestals and cane guards at Podium / Ground Floor Level 00 along Castleforbes Road and revised landscape treatment on accessible terraces at Levels 05, 06, 07 and 09); and 10. All ancillary works above and below ground. The proposed Scheme No. 17 will also comprise partial change of materials: to the external soffit at the south and south east of Ground Floor Level 00; addition of aluminium cladding to the district heating pipes in the lightwell at Lower Ground Floor Level -01; addition of stainless steel mesh behind the trellis at vehicular ramp along the north façade; addition of non-vision glazing to side door panels and addition of new internal walls at Ground Floor Level 00 along west facade at fire escape doors to comply with Fire Certification; and a change to glazed panels on the façade from vision glass to anodic bronze panels at Level 07 only. The proposed Scheme No. 17 will also comprise minor alterations to the veil structure at the south façade due to design development. Details...
460m 24/03/2025 GRANT PERMISSION The A & L Goodbody, 25North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104 Matagorda Unlimited Company intend to apply for planning permission for development at the A&L Goodbody Building, 25-28 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, an access ramp to existing basement to the east, Alderman Way to the north and the Spencer Hotel/an unnamed laneway to the west. The proposed development will consist of 1 no. totem sign, bolted to a concrete base along with 1 no. wall-mounted sign at the access ramp to the basement, and 25 no. wall-mounted signs on the northern elevation, including at the car parking entrance and loading bay. Details...
460m 12/03/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA A. & L. Goodbody Building, 25-28, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104 The proposed development will consist of 1 no. totem sign, bolted to a concrete base along with 1 no. wall-mounted sign at the access ramp to the basement, and 25 no. wall-mounted signs on the northern elevation, including at the car parking entrance and loading bay. Details...
440m 21/02/2025 REFUSE PERMISSION 9, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission at 9 Hanover Quay, and adjoining Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, both protected structures. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of the change of use from dwelling to mixed use café/bar with soundproof entertainment venue, 35 bedroom hotel, removal of non-historic internal walls, insertion of floor openings for lifts and stairs, enlargement of one opening in the north wall of the protected structure, raising roof truss level at No 9 Hanover Quay, demolition of modern conservatory and replacement with a building adjoining the protected stone malt house building, with access to quayside, two-storey extension above existing roofline, green roof with solar panels, extended basement, and ancillary siteworks to facilitate access to the venue. Details...
440m 13/02/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 9, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: planning permission at 9 Hanover Quay, and adjoining Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, both protected structures. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of the change of use from dwelling to mixed use café/bar with soundproof entertainment venue, 35 bedroom hotel, removal of non-historic internal walls, insertion of floor openings for lifts and stairs, enlargement of one opening in the north wall of the protected structure, raising roof truss level at No 9 Hanover Quay, demolition of modern conservatory and replacement with a building adjoining the protected stone malt house building, with access to quayside, two-storey extension above existing roofline, green roof with solar panels, extended basement, and ancillary siteworks to facilitate access to the venue. Details...
200m 20/01/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Coopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 Permission for development at this site Coopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. And otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, existing Mill Hall and Blacksmith House to the west, existing Sean O'Casey Park and Glazier House to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development comprises a change of use of an existing ground floor and lower ground floor level unit (c. 448 sqm GFA) in Building 1 from Retail/Café use to Gym use (c. 448 sqm GFA), including ancillary Café element at ground floor level. The existing unit is situated on the north side of Building 1, with the ground floor level facing towards Sean O’Casey Park. The building was permitted/constructed under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' – as amended by DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3573/23 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4304/23, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3235/24). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
250m 21/11/2024 REFUSE PERMISSION South West Corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 Ashwalk Limited intends to apply for permission for a temporary development (for a period of five years) on a site of 0.11 ha to erect a temporary pavilion structure, comprising 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court Nos. 1 and 2) to serve as amenity space for the public. The subject site is located at the south west corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The subject site is primarily bounded by: Sheriff Street Upper to the north; the residual City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A lands of c. 0.35 ha to the south and west, (lands known as the Former North Wall Railway Station Yard); and the recently constructed Abercorn Road (Formally Wapping Street) to the east. The application relates to a proposed temporary development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The subject site is reserved for permanent development in lieu of the delivery of the Spencer Dock DART+ Station (permitted under ABP Ref. Nos. 306587 and 314232) and the future delivery of the DART+ Tunnel (formerly referred to as DART Underground). The proposed temporary development will be managed by Libra Living. The proposed temporary development will comprise: 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court No. 1 (180 sq m) and Padel Court No. 2 (200 sq m), each enclosed by mesh fencing of a height of 1m atop a solid wall to a height of 3m with 8 asymmetric lighting fixtures (4 attached atop each court fencing) to allow for evening time use of the amenity during hours of operation from 06:00-22:00; 1 No. Ramp for Site access/egress from Abercorn Road; Staging structure; All other ancillary works; and Removal of all structures and supporting works and reinstatement of the lands upon completion of the temporary period (5 years). The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, D08 RF3F. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Details...
480m 18/11/2024 GRANT PERMISSION The Reflector, 8 Hanover Quay, Dublin 2, D02 R573 The development will consist/consists of the installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels and minor amendments of sedum green roof areas to ballasted green roof, as required by Dublin Fire Brigade to facilitate panel installation. The application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area. Details...
250m 15/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA South West Corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 PERMISSION for a temporary development (for a period of five years) on a site of 0.11 ha to erect a temporary pavilion structure, comprising 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court Nos. 1 and 2) to serve as amenity space for the public. The subject site is located at the south west corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The subject site is primarily bounded by: Sheriff Street Upper to the north; the residual City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A lands of c. 0.35 ha to the south and west, (lands known as the Former North Wall Railway Station Yard); and the recently constructed Abercorn Road (Formally Wapping Street) to the east. The application relates to a proposed temporary development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The subject site is reserved for permanent development in lieu of the delivery of the Spencer Dock DART+ Station (permitted under ABP Ref. Nos. 306587 and 314232) and the future delivery of the DART+ Tunnel (formerly referred to as DART Underground). The proposed temporary development will be managed by Libra Living. The proposed temporary development will comprise: 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court No. 1 (180 sq m) and Padel Court No. 2 (200 sq m), each enclosed by mesh fencing of a height of 1m atop a solid wall to a height of 3m with 8 asymmetric lighting fixtures (4 attached atop each court fencing) to allow for evening time use of the amenity during hours of operation from 06:00-22:00; 1 No. Ramp for Site access/egress from Abercorn Road; Staging structure; All other ancillary works; and Removal of all structures and supporting works and reinstatement of the lands upon completion of the temporary period (5 years). Details...
370m 11/11/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 3 Abercorn Road, Dublin 3, D03 W862 Planning permission for demolition of existing single storey extension to the rear, & construction of a new part single storey and part two storey extension to the rear & conversion of existing attic to front roof part (within existing ridge line), to provide, at first floor level, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom & new stairs, and at ground floor level, a new open plan kitchen, dining and WC, & to include all associated internal and external ancillary works, including new roof windows to front roof, boundary works, drainage connections, landscaping etc. Details...
480m 11/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA The Reflector, 8 Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 PERMISSION The development will consist/consists of the installation of rooftop photovoltaic panels and minor amendments of sedum green roof areas to ballasted green roof, as required by Dublin Fire Brigade to facilitate panel installation. Details...
250m 01/11/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA North East Lands of City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 Application for permission for a temporary development (for a period of five years) on this site of 0.11 ha to erect a temporary pavilion structure, comprising 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court Nos. 1 and 2) to serve as amenity space for the public. The subject site is located at the south west corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The subject site is reserved for permanent development in lieu of the delivery of the Spencer Dock DART+ Station (permitted under ABP Ref. Nos. 306587 and 314232) and the future delivery of the DART+ Tunnel (formerly referred to as DART Underground). The subject site is primarily bounded by: Sheriff Street Upper to the north; the residual City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A lands of c. 0.35 ha to the south and west, (lands known as the Former North Wall Railway Station Yard); and the recently constructed Abercorn Road to the east. The application relates to a proposed temporary development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The subject site is reserved for permanent development in lieu of the delivery of the Spencer Dock DART+ Station (permitted under ABP Ref. Nos. 306587 and 314232) and the future delivery of the DART+ Tunnel (formerly referred to as DART Underground). The proposed temporary development will be managed by Libra Living. The proposed temporary development will comprise: 2 No. Padel Ball Courts (identified as Padel Court No. 1 (180 sq m) and Padel Court No. 2 (200 sq m), each enclosed by mesh fencing of a height of 1m atop a solid wall to a height of 3m with 8 asymmetric lighting fixtures (4 attached atop each court fencing) to allow for evening time use of the amenity during hours of operation from 06:00-22:00; 1 No. Ramp for Site access/egress from Abercorn Road; Staging structure; All other ancillary works; and Removal of all structures and supporting works and reinstatement of the lands upon completion of the temporary period. Details...
370m 18/10/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Unit 3, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 PERMISSION for changes to the existing façade, including the fascia and signage with new pressed dibond panel with cut out letters and LED pods inside to illuminate 10mm white opal perspex letters Owen Reilly inserted into cut out area, with matching black vinyl applied directly to glazing left and right to give the effect of pilasters framing the shopfront, with 1nr 65 inch digital display screen mounted inside the existing glazing, 2nr freestanding LED lit property display units located inside the existing glazing , and removal of an existing projected sign, all at Unit 3, Forbes Street Grand Canal Dock. Dublin 2. Details...
370m 11/10/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA Unit 3, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 PERMISSION for changes to the existing façade, including the fascia and signage with new pressed dibond panel with cut out letters and LED pods inside to illuminate 10mm white opal perspex letters Owen Reilly inserted into cut out area, with matching black vinyl applied directly to glazing left and right to give the effect of pilasters framing the shopfront, with 1nr 65inch digital display screen mounted inside the existing glazing, 2nr freestanding LED liy property display units located inside the existing glazing, and removal of an existing projected sign, all at Unit 3, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. Details...
430m 11/10/2024 GRANT PERMISSION 4-5, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2 Permission for development at this site (c. 0.52 Ha), at 4-5 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, and otherwise bounded generally by Hibernian Road to the east, Misery Hill to the south, Cardiff Lane to the west, and 37-42 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to the north. The proposed development comprises the refurbishment of an existing 6-7 storey office building for continued office use, including the following ancillary and associated works: Creation of c. 253 sq m additional gross floor office area resulting from the proposed alteration to the Cardiff Lane building entrance area and infilling of existing voids at mezzanine level; Insertion of a new public café space (c.80 sq m) within the ground floor lobby area inside the Misery Hill building entrance; Landscape enhancement works at Misery Hill, including planters, seating and associated hardscaping; Landscape enhancement works at Cardiff Lane, including demolition of the stepped entrance and terrace, to lower the existing building entrance to street level; New building entrance at Cardiff Lane, c.9m high, with 1no. new glass revolving door, 2no. single escape doors and bicycle ramp entrance to basement. Associated demolition and replacement of the existing curtain wall façade at Cardiff Lane entrance level with new selected cladding panels; Replacement of existing double door and curtain walling adjacent to the new Cardiff Lane entrance, to include lowered door level and installation of stepped landing; New lightwell to the basement at Cardiff Lane; Replacement of the existing curved façade at Misery hill with new façade to include 1no. recessed glass revolving door, 2no. single escape doors and 1no. double door, and new selected cladding panels; Replacement of 1no. existing single door with new double door entrance on the north building elevation; 2no. new single door entrances on the east building elevation and removal of external ground level vent, adjacent to Hibernian Road; Demolition and infill of existing skylight at Level 1; Replacement of the soffit aluminium cladding along Cardiff Lane, Hibernian Road and Misery Hill with new selected cladding panels; Construction of a new demountable flood defence system along Cardiff Lane; Reduction of existing basement car parking from 149no. spaces to 35no. spaces; Provision of 423no. bicycle spaces within reconfigured basement, 26no. bicycle spaces at ground level; Replacement of 5no. existing doors with similar and installation of soft and hard landscaping, including glazed screen, to existing level 6 terrace; Installation of new roof plant (2no. energy centres) and corresponding increase in plant screening by 1m in height. Associated relocation eastwards by c.1.5m of plant screening along the eastern edge of No.4 Grand Canal Square. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
270m 27/09/2024 GRANT PERMISSION Site within City Block No. 9 (c.1.95ha), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1 Waterside Block 9 Developments Limited intends to apply for permission for development on this site of c. 0.22ha to amend Block No. 1 of a previously permitted 3-block scheme (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 (referenced as ‘Scheme No. 9’), which itself amends Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21 (‘Scheme No. 7’), Reg.Ref. DSDZ3409/19 (‘Scheme No. 6’), Reg. Ref. DSDZ3780/17 (‘Scheme No. 5’) and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3779/17 (‘Scheme No. 4’) (the latter since expired)). For the purposes of identification, this Application is identified as the ‘Block No. 1 Amendment Scheme / Scheme No. 12’. This Application (‘Scheme No. 12’) relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area, located within City Block No. 9 (c.1.95ha), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1, bounded by permitted Block No. 2 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 (‘Scheme No. 14’)) to the south (c. 0.48ha), Mayor Street Upper to the north, the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 1.24ha to the east (currently the subject of a Planning Application for a mixed-use development (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4146/24 (‘Scheme No. 16’)), with Castleforbes Road to the west, as identified in the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme, 2014. Permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 (‘Scheme No. 9’) (on a site of c.1.04ha) permits the construction of 3 No. commercial office buildings identified as Block Nos.1, 2 and 3, ranging in height from 5-storeys to 9-storeys totalling 67,903 sq m (including retail (143 sq m) in Block No. 3 and retail services (130 sq m) and gallery / exhibition (188 sq m) in Block No. 2). Permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 (‘Scheme No. 9’) permits inter alia the ‘decoupling’ both above and below ground of the previously-permitted Block No. 1 (11,916 sq m), Block No. 2 (34,129 sq m) and Block No. 3 (13,355 sq m), respectively, from each other, in order that each Block can be developed separately of each other, and is valid until 21 June 2028. Permitted Block Nos. 2 and 3 are not affected by this Application. (Permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23 (‘Scheme No. 11’) subsequently amended Block No. 2 (34,244 sq m) and it was subsequently amended by Permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 (‘Scheme No. 14’) (34,181 sq m).) Additionally, on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, the Applicant lodged a Planning Application for a proposed Mixed-use Scheme (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4146/24 (‘Scheme No. 16’)) seeking permission for development to construct 3 No. Residential Blocks (identified as Blocks A, B and C) and to amend the previously permitted Block No. 3 on a site of 1.24ha (predominantly on the eastern part of City Block No. 9) including ancillary external works including revised landscaping, the permanent design for the central civic space Pocket Park and the relocation of the vehicular ramp from North Wall Avenue to the north by 1.5m to the north at Ground Floor Level 00. The Permitted Block No. 1 (‘Scheme No. 9’) has a combined Total Floor Area (TFA) of 11,916 sq m (comprising: 9,282 sq m from Ground Floor Level 00 and up; 1,302 sq m at Lower Ground Floor Level -01; and 1,332 sq m at Basement Level -02). The Total Floor Area of the proposed Amendment Scheme (‘Scheme No. 12’) increases Block No. 1 by 3,763 sq m from that granted by Permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 (‘Scheme No. 9’) from 11,916 sq m to 15,679 sq m, derived by: the inclusion of 1,495 sq m at Basement Level -03; an increase of 473 sq m at Basement Level -02; an increase of 435 sq m at Lower Ground Floor -01; and an increase of 1,360 sq m from Ground Floor Level 00 and up. The Block No. 1 Amendment Scheme (‘Scheme No. 12’) will consist of the following external works: 1. Change of Levels of the external landscaping from 4.0m OD to 4.1m OD to align the external levels of Block No. 1 with the external levels of the Permitted Block No. 2 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23); and 2. Addition of a new landscaped area to the east of proposed Block No. 1. The proposed amendments to Block No. 1 will also consist of the following: 1. Construction of an additional Basement Level -03 to accommodate the relocation of plant from permitted Basement Level -02 to proposed Basement Level -03 (Scheme No. 7 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21) had permitted a third level of Basement under Block No. 3, but it was omitted by Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22)); 2. Addition of an attenuation tank below proposed Basement Level -03; 3. Change of use from part of permitted Basement Level -02 plant space to commercial office floor space (473 sq m) (lit by a lightwell from Ground Level 00 down to Basement Level -02); 4. Reconfiguration of Basement Level -02 to accommodate an increase in the number of bicycle spaces (by 53 No. from 156 No. to 209 No.), lockers, showers and increased plant area; 5. Extension to Basement Level -02 and Lower Ground Floor Level -01 to the east; 6. Relocation of internal vertical columns from Basement Level -02 through to Sixth Floor Level 06 to align with revised building configuration; 7. Increase of commercial office space by 440sq m from 916 sq m to 1,356 sq m at proposed Lower Ground Floor Level -01; 8. Alteration of the internal Ground Floor Level 00 from 4.0m OD to 4.1m OD to align with Block No. 2 of the Permitted Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 Scheme as amended by Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23 as amended by Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24 (‘Scheme No. 14’); 9. Reconfiguration of the west and southwest entrances, including the reconfiguration of secondary entrances, with the facade expression pushed up at the entrance corner, and revised landscape along Castleforbes Road; 10. Alterations to lightwells and vents along Castleforbes Road, including the relocation of permitted internal lightwell external to south façade, in response to the revised entrance and inter alia to provide improved daylight to lower levels; 11. Alterations to and reconfiguration of Core 01 including the addition of a fire escape corridor exiting to the south façade at Ground Floor Level 00, as per fire compliance requirements; 12. Alterations to and reconfiguration of Core 02 including relocation of the waste lift and the addition of an associated fire escape door exiting to the north façade at Ground Floor Level 00, as per fire compliance requirements; 13. Relocation of Ground Floor Level 00 ESB substation and switchrooms eastwards along north façade at Ground Floor Level 00 with alterations to the ESB substation façade as per ESB compliance requirements; 14. Addition of a decorative screen to Core 02 at Ground Floor Level 00 and ESB substation at north and west façade; 15. Extension of the south-east Ground Floor Level 00 through to Fourth Floor Level 04 to the east; 16. Extension of the north-east Ground Floor Level 00 through to Fifth Floor Level 05 to the east; 17. Reconfiguration of the Ground Floor Level 00 and extension of the south-west facade, and reduction of the west facade at Core 02 to the east; 18. Extension to Ground Floor Level 00 through to Roof Level 07 to the east; 19. Extension to First Floor Level 01 to the south; 20. Reduction of the west facade in south-west corner from First Floor Level 01 and an equivalent localised reduction up to Sixth Floor Level 06; 21. Reduction of the west facade to the east from First Floor Level 01 to Seventh Floor Level 07; 22. Increase in floor-to-floor levels from 4.2m to 4.575m at Third Floor Level 03, Fifth Floor Level 05 and Sixth Floor Level 06, to allow for the provision of amenity terraces (resulting in an overall increase in height from the permitted parapet height of 37.275m OD to 38.4m OD and an increase of lift overrun height from the permitted 38.975m OD to 40.2m OD); 23. Extension to Sixth Floor Level 06 to the south; 24. Alterations to plant, plant screen and overruns at Roof Level 07; 25. Provision of rainscreen cladding at lift overruns at Roof Level 07; 26. Alterations to the north, east, south and west facades, including the redesign of bronze opaque panels on east and west facades and removal of perforated metal panels on west and north facades; and 27. The undertaking of all other site and ancillary development works above and below ground. The Block No. 1 Amendment Scheme (‘Scheme No. 12’) includes the provision of 209 No. long-stay bicycle parking spaces (representing an additional 53 No. long-stay bicycle parking spaces from the permitted Block No. 1) and the provision of an additional 11 No. short-stay visitor bicycle parking spaces (including 1 No. cargo bicycle parking space) externally at Ground Floor Level 00, resulting in a total provision of 220 No. bicycle parking spaces in the proposed scheme (a total increase of 64 No. bicycle parking spaces associated with Block No. 1 from the previously permitted provision). Details...
440m 13/09/2024 APPLICATION DECLARED INVA 9, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2 PROTECTED STRUCTURE This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development consists of the change of use from dwelling to mixed use café/bar with soundproof entertainment venue, 34 bedroom hotel, removal of non-historic internal walls, insertion of floor openings for lifts and stairs, enlargement of one opening in the north wall of the protected structure, raising roof truss level at No 9 Hanover Quay, demolition of modern conservatory and replacement with a building adjoining the protected stone malt house building, with two-storey extension above existing roofline, green roof with solar panels, extended basement, removable floating pontoon in Grand Canal Dock with access to quayside and ancillary siteworks to facilitate access to the venue Details...

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