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Unit 40 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 PP49

Oct 23 2025

Application Received

Dec 17 2025

Decision

Dec 17 2025

Decision Due

Jun 17 2026

Commencement Notice

Jun 24 2026

Commencement Started
  • Submitted: 23 / 10 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

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.

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470m 13/07/2026 N/A Unit 6, Miller's Lodge, 33-34 Barrow Street, Dublin 4,, D04 PW6W PROTECTED STRUCTURE: , Karl Whelan, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site at Unit 6, Miller's Lodge, 33-34 Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 P6W6 which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (rps.no. 483/484). The application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area. The development will consist of the placement of mechanical plant equipment on the flat roof of the modern extension to a level 500mm above the height of the existing parapet, to the north and west of the protected structure. The works will include the opening of a reconstructed, non-original rear wall for the required mechanical plant to reach the internal service cavities. The works will not alter the existing structural form or massing of the Protected Structure. Details...
470m 02/07/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 6, Miller's Lodge, 33-34 Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 PW6W PROTECTED STRUCTURE: I, Karl Whelan, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at this site at Unit 6, Miller's Lodge, 33-34 Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 PW6W which is a PROTECTED STRUCTURE (rps.no. 483/484). The development will consist of the placement of mechanical plant equipment on the flat roof of the modern extension to a level 500mm above the height of the existing parapet, to the north and west of the protected structure. The works will include the opening of a reconstructed, non-original rear wall for the required mechanical plant to reach the internal service cavities. The works will not alter the existing structural form or massing of the Protected Structure. Details...
310m 23/06/2026 N/A 81B Campshires, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 NW20 RETENTION: Retention permission for: (i) change of use of existing building to provide office space (789sq.m) at ground and first floor levels and a café/restaurant (76sq.m) in the western portion of the ground floor level; (ii) internal office fit out at ground and first floor levels including the provision of stair and lift cores, meeting rooms/meeting pods, bathroom facilities, a staff canteen, reception area, storage space and plant rooms; (iii) internal café fit out in the western portion of the ground floor level including the provision of counters, preparation and kitchen areas, a staff W.C and staff lockers, storage; and (iv) all associated ancillary works. This application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
310m 19/06/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 81B Campshires, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 NW20 RETENTION:Retention permission for: (i) change of use of existing building to provide office space (789sq.m) at ground and first floor levels and a café/restaurant (76sq.m) in the western portion of the ground floor level; (ii) internal office fit out at ground and first floor levels including the provision of stair and lift cores, meeting rooms/meeting pods, bathroom facilities, a staff canteen, reception area, storage space and plant rooms; (iii) internal café fit out in the western portion of the ground floor level including the provision of counters, preparation and kitchen areas, a staff W.C and staff lockers, storage; and (iv) all associated ancillary works. This application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. Details...
320m 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...
440m 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...
320m 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...
500m 23/02/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 77 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 I, Jack O’Neill, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations and refurbishment works to the existing three-story over basement mixed-use building at 77 Pearse Street Dublin 2 D02 HX50, to include: alterations to the basement level residential accommodation, widening of existing front basement window opening, new shopfront design to the ground floor commercial unit incorporating a widened display window and additional new entrance; demolition of existing rear half-level extension and reconstruction of same with altered layout and access, refurbishment and internal alterations to the existing upper floor residential accommodation; demolition of existing dormer windows to the front and rear and replacement with new dormers; and all associated site and landscaping works. Details...
420m 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...
320m 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...
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430m 18/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 1, The Anchorage, Charlotte Quay , Ringsend Road, Dublin 4 The change of use of an existing ground floor, single-storey office unit to a 2-bedroom apartment, with no modification. Details...
460m 16/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Hot Box Sauna, Unit 7, Tower 2, The Flour Mills, Bolands Quay, Ringsend and Barrow Street, Dublin 4 We, Lidoc Experiences LTD, intend to apply for retention planning permission for development at a site of 370 sqm at Unit 7, Tower 2, The Flour Mill, Bolands Quay, Ringsend Road and Barrow Street, Dublin 4. The application relates to seeking retention for an existing development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The development consists of the addition of window signage manifestations within Unit 7 (ground floor) of Tower 2. Details...
460m 12/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID The Hot Box Sauna, Unit 7, Tower 2, Bolands Quay, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, D04 KA9P RETENTION: Window Manifestations Details...
430m 06/12/2025 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID Unit 1, The Anchorage, Ringsend Road, Dublin 4 CHANGE OF USE: The change of use of an existing ground floor, single-storey office unit to a 2-bedroom apartment, with no modification. Details...
260m 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...
280m 12/11/2025 GRANT PERMISSION Rear of 26 Pearse Square fronting onto Hanover Street ., Dublin 2, D02NP92 PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Construction of a three storey , two bedroon mews dwelling with a rooflight , including associated boundary walls and site works to the rear . Details...

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  • Notice Submitted: 17 / 06 / 2026
  • Start Date: 24 / 06 / 2026
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