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

Sep 10 2025

Application Received

Sep 11 2025

Decision

Nov 04 2025

Decision Due
  • Submitted: 10 / 09 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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 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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230m 19/06/2026 N/A Building 2, City Block 3, Coopers Cross at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 KWCI GP Limited acting in its capacity as general partner of KWCI Limited Partnership intends to apply for Permission for development at this site, at Building 2, City Block 3, Coopers Cross at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. And otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, Coopers Cross residential scheme to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development comprises the change of use of an existing lower ground floor level unit in Building 2 (c.783 sqm) from Office use to Exhibition use, together with associated internal alterations and the provision of a new public entrance door at lower ground floor level and all associated site and development works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
40m 09/06/2026 N/A c.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: SFDC Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c.1.34 ha 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 includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its 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. Planning permission is sought for 1 No. ventilation louvre panel measuring 4.15m in height and 1.5m in width, to be affixed to the western façade of Building B1 at ground floor level for the purpose of providing ventilation to the existing retail unit, and all associated works above and below ground. Details...
230m 05/06/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Units 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95 SDDC No. 5 – In Liquidation, intend to apply for permission for development at the site at Units 9 – 11 Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95. The development will consist of the permanent amalgamation of Units 9, 10 and 11 to create a singular unit with a floor area of approx. 193 sqm with 2 no. entrance doors and associated signage on the eastern elevation. Permission is also sought for the permanent change of use from vacant retail to office use of Unit 9, 10 and 11 as previously permitted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3613/15 and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3946/21. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
40m 03/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID c.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCTURE: SFDC Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c.1.34 ha 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 includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its 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. Planning permission is sought for 1 No. ventilation louvre panel measuring 4.15m in height and 1.5m in width, to be affixed to the western façade of Building B1 at ground floor level for the purpose of providing ventilation to the existing retail unit, and all associated works above and below ground. Details...
460m 23/04/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 44, Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 X061 The proposed development consists of the construction of a new vehicular entrance, including the lowering or dishing of the public footpath, and all associated site works at 44 Church Road, East wall, to provide vehicular access from the public road. Details...
470m 13/04/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 3, Killane Road, Dublin 3, D03 YY20 Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure, new access stairs, 2no. roof windows to the front and flat roof dormer to the rear. Details...
260m 19/03/2026 GRANT PERMISSION City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1 Waterside Block 9 Developments Limited intends to apply for planning permission for development on this site of c. 0.22 hectares located within City Block No. 9 (of the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme, 2014), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1. The proposed development comprises the replacement of a previously-permitted commercial office building (Block No. 1, permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22 (“Scheme 9”)) with an aparthotel development and associated ancillary uses. (For the purposes of identification, we reference this proposal as “Scheme 18”.) The development will consist of: 1. The construction of an eight-storey aparthotel building (comprising 288 No. bedrooms) over basement (annotated as Lower Ground and Lower Ground Mezzanine levels), with a total gross floor area of 12,684 sq m. Due to the inclusion of lower ground levels, the building will present as ten storeys on the eastern elevation and eight storeys on the surrounding streets, in accordance with the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended). 2. Provision of a publicly accessible café/lounge at ground floor level, including flexible “black box” space to accommodate evening and night-time uses, an ancillary gym at lower ground level, an electricity substation, and associated back-of-house facilities including kitchen, servicing, deliveries and waste management areas. 3. Provision of 23 No. bicycle parking spaces, comprising 12 No. long-stay spaces internally and 11 No. short-stay visitor spaces externally (including 1 No. cargo bicycle space). 4. Provision of an external landscaped area at lower ground level to the east of the building. 5. Minor adjustment to external ground levels (from 4.0m OD to 4.1m OD) to align with the adjoining permitted Block No. 2 development (Reg. Ref. WEBDSDZ1931/25). 6. Provision of associated signage, plant at roof level, and all ancillary site development works above and below ground. The proposed aparthotel development will replace the previously-permitted Block No. 1 office building (11,916 sq m). The remainder of City Block No. 9 (including permitted Blocks No. 2 and No. 3) is not affected by this application. The site is bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the north, Castleforbes Road to the west, permitted Block No. 2 to the south, and adjoining lands within City Block No. 9 to the east. Details...
200m 19/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Block E, Quayside Quarter, 76 North Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1 The installation of 16 no. Telecommunication antennas, together with 8 no. dishes, 2 no. equipment cabinets and all associated equipment on the building’s rooftop. The development will provide high speed voice and broadband services for two of Irelands mobile operators, namely Eircom (t/a Eir) and Three Ireland. This application relates to part of the lands within the North Lotts And Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Details...
40m 13/02/2026 GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION c.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. RETENTION PERMISSION / PROTECTED STRUCTURE SFDC : Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for retention planning permission for development at this c.1.34 ha 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 includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its 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. Retention planning permission is sought for the existing 1 No. wall-mounted, LED Screen measuring c.6.76m in height, c.12m in width, and c.0.89m in depth, affixed to the north internal wall of the southern entrance lobby south of Building 4, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3194/21 and subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4115/22, and all associated works above and below ground. Details...
200m 13/02/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Block E, Quayside Quarter, 76 North Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1 THE INSTALLATION OF 16 NO. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNAS, TOGETHER WITH 8 NO. DISHES, 2 NO. EQUIPMENT CABINETS AND ALL ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ON THE BUILDING’S ROOFTOP. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROVIDE HIGH SPEED VOICE AND BROADBAND SERVICES FOR TWO OF IRELANDS MOBILE OPERATORS, NAMELY EIRCOM (T/A EIR) AND THREE IRELAND. THIS APPLICATION RELATES TO PART OF THE LANDS WITHIN THE NORTH LOTTS AND GRAND CANAL DOCK STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE (SDZ). Details...
340m 18/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION 22, 23 and part of 21 Church Street East, at corner of Abercorn Road and Church Street East, Dublin 3 The development will consists of Construction of 8 no. apartments, comprising 5no. 2 bed and 3no. 1 bed apartments each with balconies or roof terraces in a 5 storey building, ground floor office Unit 80.4sqm floor area, with associated facilities including caretaker’s office 35.8sqm floor area, bin storage 17.3sqm floor area, 14no cycle parking spaces, plant and service rooms, service enclosure on roof, all service connections, landscaping and all associated site works at 22, 23 and part of 21 Church St. East at corner of Abercorn Road and Church Street East, Dublin 3, on site of previously approved planning ref 3362/19. Details...
400m 09/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Site known as The Carriageworks, which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1 The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the completed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction development, as permitted under ABP-308827-20 (DCC Ref: SHD0026/20) and as amended under 3782/24 and WEB2583/25. The proposed amendments relate to the permitted standalone childcare facility, the ground floor of Block C2 and associated landscaping and not relating to any residential units. The proposed amendments include: 1. Relocation of the permitted childcare facility from a standalone 2 storey building, located between Blocks C2 and Block C3 to the ground floor of Block C2. This involves the subdivision of the permitted 1 no. retail/cafe/restaurant unit in Block C2 (c.469 sq.m) into 2 no. units to include a change of use to a childcare facility of c.347.4 sq.m and a retail/café unit of c.117.7 sq.m. An external play area of c.100 sq.m at ground floor is provided to north of Block C2 adjoining the childcare facility. Minor amendments are proposed to the ground floor façade of Block C2 to amend access points and fire doors in line with the proposed subdivision. 2. Replacement of previously permitted standalone childcare facility with 1 no. covered padel court (10.3m x20m) with canopy roof (max height of c.8m, perimeter wall, lighting and amendment of site landscaping in this area to include for internal boundary fences, seating, relocated bike parking and level changes. Details...
70m 02/12/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Lands at the corner of North Wall Quay and Spencer Place, Spencer Dock, City Block Block No. 7, Dublin 1 PROTECTED STRUCCTURE: SFDC Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c. 0.14 ha site located on lands at the corner of North Wall Quay and Spencer Place, Spencer Dock, City Block No. 7, Dublin 1. The application site includes the former British Rail Hotel at Nos. 58-59 North Wall Quay (Protected Structure) (RPS Refs. 5838 and 5839) and its associated granite walls, railings, gates and adjoining setts in cul-de-sac. The application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development comprises the installation at ground floor level of 1 No. glazed screen with access door, and the replacement of the existing aluminium-framed glazed screen with 1 No. glazed screen with access door, both situated within the entrance lobby [accessed from North Wall Quay] of the former British Rail Hotel. All works are internal to the former British Rail Hotel structure, and no external alterations are proposed. Details...
330m 10/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Castleforbes Square To south (front) of Block D, Castleforbes Square, and partly to south of Block C, Castleforbes Square, Castleforbes Square (between Castleforbes Road and North Wall Avenue), Dublin 1 The development will consist of alterations to existing loading/unloading/set down area (50.874m x 2.4m) on Castleforbes Square (in private ownership) to provide 6 no. on street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces, including one disabled driver’s space and a single-vehicle loading/unloading/set down bay, three EV charging posts, electricity mini-pillar, metre and underground cable connection to existing electricity sub-station (located in Block D of Castleforbes Square), modifications to pavement and all associated site works on a site of 368 sqm. The site is within the area of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) . Details...
340m 07/11/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 22, 23 and part of 21 Church Street East at corner of Abercorn Road and Church Street East, Dublin 3 The development will consists of Construction of 8 no. apartments, comprising 5no. 2 bed and 3no. 1 bed apartments each with balconies or roof terraces in a 4 storey building, ground floor office Unit, with associated facilities including caretaker’s office, bin storage, 14no cycle parking spaces, plant and service rooms, service enclosure on roof, all service connections, landscaping and all associated site works. Details...
460m 30/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 44, Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 X061 The proposed development consists of the construction of a new vehicular entrance, including the lowering or dishing of the public footpath, and all associated site works at 44 Church Road, East wall, to provide vehicular access from the public road. Details...
330m 23/10/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Unit 40 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 PP49 Proposed works at Unit 40, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, consisting of the following principal elements 1. Change of use from Restaurant use to Medical use 2. Erection of new, backlit, external signage over shopfront. This application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area, North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock. Details...
330m 21/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 40 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 PP49 Proposed works at Unit 40, Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, consisting of the following principal elements 1. Change of use from Restaurant use to Medical use 2. Erection of new, backlit, external signage over shopfront. This application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area, North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock. Details...
340m 21/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 23 Church Street East, Dublin 3 Planning Permission for previously approved planning ref 3362/19, at this site 23 Church Street East, Dublin 3. The development will consists of Construction of 8 no. apartments, comprising 4no. 2 bed and 4no. 1 bed apartments each with balconies or roof terraces in a 4 storey building, ground floor office Unit of 80.4sqm floor area, with associated facilities including caretaker’s office 24.3sqm, bin storage 18sqm, 14no cycle parking spaces, plant and service rooms, service enclosure on roof, all service connections, landscaping and all associated site works. Details...
340m 15/10/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 23 Church Street East, Dublin 3 The development will consists of Construction of 8 no. apartments, comprising 4no. 2 bed and 4no. 1 bed apartments each with balconies or roof terraces in a 4 storey building, ground floor office Unit of 80.4sqm floor area, with associated facilities including caretaker’s office 24.3sqm, bin storage 18sqm, 14no cycle parking spaces, plant and service rooms, service enclosure on roof , all service connections, landscaping and all associated site works. Details...

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