Block 5 (now known as The Maltings Building), Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8

Jan 26 2026

Application Received

Mar 20 2026

Further Info. Requested

Jun 23 2026

Further Info. Received

Jul 17 2026

Decision

Jul 20 2026

Decision Due

Oct 06 2026

Commencement Notice

Oct 13 2026

Commencement Started

Submitted: 26 / 01 / 2026
Dublin City Council
Application Type:
Permission
Application Status:
Decision Notice Issued
Council Decision:
GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A planning permission is sought for: (a) a change of use from previously permitted retail, medical and office (3209/19) and medical (3405/23) use to educational use (excluding ground floor café area), (b) minor internal alterations and, (c) all associated works.

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
190m	26/06/2026	N/A	107, James's Street, Dublin 8	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Repairs to roof and roof finishes, structures and rainwater goods, the rebuilding of a previously demolished chimney to its original scale and design on the east elevation, gable restoration on the west elevation, and some internal repairs to ceilings located directly below the roof and all associated and ancillary works and services. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref. no. P0301-04).	Details...
440m	26/06/2026	N/A	Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8	Four external beer storage tanks located to the west of the existing Brewhouse which is located centrally within the brewery. The proposals include a high-level stairs and gantry providing access to instrumentation located at the top of tanks. The overall height of the proposed tank structure is c. 18m (22.1m OD). And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) License (Ref. no. P0301-04).	Details...
320m	11/06/2026	N/A	Saint James's National School, Basin View, Dublin 8	We, St. James’s National School, intend to apply for planning permission for development St. James’s National School, Basin View, Dublin 8. The site is located immediately to the south of the school, north of James’s Walk and west of The Hops, Basin View, Dublin 8. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Removal of the existing structures, including a shed and storage container and all associated site clearance works; • Relocation of the play frame within the inner courtyard of the school; • Upgrade of the existing school playground to provide a synthetic all-weather sports pitch with a total area of approx. 2,400 sq.m, incorporating 2 no. overlapping sports playing field measuring approx. 40m X 30m each; • Provision of 12 no. Sheffield stands accommodating 24 no. bicycle parking spaces and associated pedestrian pathways; • Revisions to the existing boundary wall onto James’s Walk to facilitate maintenance vehicle access; • Provision of perimeter mesh fencing with ball stop netting above, floodlighting on 4 no. columns measuring 10.5m in height, drainage infrastructure, retaining walls, hard and soft landscaping works and all associated site development works.	Details...
480m	07/05/2026	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	The Maltings Business Park, 54/55 Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8	RETENTION: Retention permission for (1) a formed pedestrian access from Marrowbone Lane to The Maltings Business Park and (2) retention of single storey Storage Unit circa 45sqm situated beside the carpark of The Maltings Business Park and all associated site works.	Details...
480m	05/05/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8	Amendments to permission granted under Reg. Ref. WEB5400/25 comprising a reduction to the size of the permitted brewery extension. The extension is proposed to be reduced in size to provide storage for 10 no. silos. The amended extension will extend to c. 15.34m from the northern elevation of the existing brewery building (the permitted development extended to c. 23.34m). The height of the extension remains as permitted (c. 25.15m), to match the existing building line to the west and height of the existing building to the south. The width of the extension also remains as permitted (c. 17.6m). As permitted, the proposed extension will be screened to match the existing building and the existing harp signage will be relocated to the northern elevation of the proposed extension. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) License (Ref. no. P0301-04).	Details...
480m	05/05/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	The Maltings Business Park , 54/55 Marrowbone Lane,, Dublin 8.	RETENTION PERMISSION for (1) a formed pedestrian access from Marrowbone Lane to The Maltings Business Park and (2) retention of single storey Storage Unit circa 45sqm situated beside the carpark of The Maltings Business Park and all associated site works.	Details...
420m	27/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	Site at Thomas Street, including No. 144 Thomas Street (the site is bounded by No. 143 Thomas Street, and Marshalsea Lane to the east and No's 151-156 Thomas Street to the west), Dublin 8	The proposed development comprises site clearance works, including the demolition of all existing buildings / structures on site, including the existing boundary wall and gates along the Thomas Street frontage, and the construction of a new Part 1-; Part 3-; Part 4-; Part 5-; Part 6-storey Aparthotel building with a total Gross Floor Area of 5,152 sq.m (GIA) together with the formation of a new vehicular access and ramp off Thomas Street leading to a loading bay / service area at the rear of the proposed building. The ground floor level will accommodate 12 no. cycle parking spaces for staff and staff changing rooms / showers; ancillary plant and storage rooms; waste/refuse storage facilities and an ESB sub-station and switchroom. The proposed aparthotel reception area (188 sq.m) at ground floor level will be accessed off Thomas Street along with a Café of 52 sq.m that is provided along the Thomas Street frontage at ground floor level. Aparthotel rooms / suites are provided at ground to fourth floor level (80 no. self-contained / self-catering units). At fifth floor level, a public bar / event space (225 sq.m) with south facing roof terrace is provided. Other site works include the provision of hard and soft landscaping measures to ancillary amenity spaces. The proposed building incorporates sustainable drainage measures that includes green roofs and underground attenuation tank. Screened plant is provided at rooftop level.	Details...
0m	21/01/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Block 5 (now known as the Maltings Building), Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: A planning permission is sought for: (a) A change of use from previously permitted retail, medical and office (3209/19) and medical (3405/23) use to educational use (excluding ground floor café area), (b) Minor internal alterations and, (c) All associated works.	Details...
100m	15/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	Block 6 (now known as The Lock Keeper's Building), Grand Canal Harbour, Grand Canal Place, Dublin 8	CHANGE OF USE A planning permission is sought for: (a) a change of use to part of the ground floor only, from previously permitted (3209/19) medical use to educational use, (b) minor internal alterations to the ground floor only and, (c) all associated works.	Details...
310m	09/01/2026	GRANT PERMISSION	29 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T	Planning permission is sought by Baskin Projects Limited for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 5400/22 for the previous approved six storey 13 No. apartment development to a revised development consisting of 14 No. apartments (11 No. one-bed, 2 No. two-bed & 1 No. three bed) with associated minor amendments to all elevations & the approved layouts of the associated balconies/terraces, the provision of 3 no. communal open space areas at ground level and on third floor and fourth floor terraces, ancillary areas for bicycle parking, refuse storage, apartment storage room, associated plant room at ground floor at 29 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T.	Details...
310m	07/01/2026	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	29 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T	Planning permission is sought by Baskin Projects Limited for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 5400/22 for the previous approved six storey 13 No. apartment development to a revised development consisting of 14 No. apartments (11 No. one-bed, 2 No. two-bed & 1 No. three bed) with associated minor amendments to all elevations & the approved layouts of the associated balconies/terraces, the provision of 3 no. communal open space areas at ground level and on third floor and fourth floor terraces, ancillary areas for bicycle parking, refuse storage, apartment storage room, associated plant room at ground floor at 29 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T.	Details...
310m	23/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	29, Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T	Planning permission is sought by Baskin Projects Limited for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 5400/22 for the previous approved six storey 13 No. apartment development to a revised development consisting of 14 No. apartments (10 No. one-bed, 3 No. two-bed & 1 No. three bed) with associated minor amendments to all elevations & the approved layouts of the associated balconies/terraces, the provision of 3 no. communal open space areas at ground level and on third floor and fourth floor terraces, ancillary areas for bicycle parking, refuse storage, apartment storage room, associated plant room at ground floor at 29 Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08V44T.	Details...
310m	19/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	29, Bow Lane West, Dublin 8, D08 V44T	Planning permission is sought for the amendment to Planning Ref No. 5400/22 for the previous approved six storey 13 No. apartment development to a revised development consisting of 14 No. apartments (10 No. one-bed, 3 No. two-bed & 1 No. three bed) with associated minor amendments to all elevations, approved layouts & associated balconies/terraces, with revisions to the approved layout of 3 no. communal open space areas at ground level and on third floor & fourth floor terraces, bicycle parking, refuse storage, apartment storage room, associated plant room at ground floor.	Details...
80m	19/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	Guiness Storehouse, Market Street, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H	PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the Guinness Storehouse, which is a protected structure, at Market Street Dublin 8. The proposed development will consist of alterations and extension of the Level 1M Mezzanine floor by 83 square metres, and the installation of a cold room on the existing Level 1 floor plate.	Details...
340m	18/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8	Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already.	Details...
340m	16/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Container Coffee, Thomas Street, Dublin 8	Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. 6	Details...
340m	12/12/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	161 - 163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08FF6A	Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already.	Details...
80m	10/12/2025	GRANT PERMISSION	Brewery at St. James's Gate and adjacent to the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin 8, D08AX97	The development will consist of alterations to existing masonry wall adjacent to Gate 112 on James Street with the insertion of a new pedestrian gateway for staff to safely enter the South Lotts of the Brewery. The proposal also involves a new pedestrian gateway in an existing metal fence over brick wall adjacent to Gate 4 for staff to safely pass from Grand Canal Place through to Portland Street West.	Details...
120m	27/11/2025	APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID	Guinness Storehouse, Market Street, Dublin 8	PROTECTED STRUCTURE. Planning permission for development at the Guinness Storehouse, which is a protected structure, at Market Street Dublin 8. The proposed development will consist of alterations and extension of the Level 1M Mezzanine floor by 83 square metres, and the installation of a cold room on the existing Level 1 floor plate.	Details...

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Notice Submitted: 06 / 10 / 2026
Start Date: 13 / 10 / 2026
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