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site of c. 0.19 ha which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park Sheriff, Street Upper Dublin 1

Jul 16 2026

Application Received

Sep 07 2026

Decision Due

Sep 07 2026

Decision
  • Submitted: 16 / 07 / 2026
  • Application Type:
    Decided
  • Application Status:
    GRANT PERMISSION
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Granted)

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Development Description:

The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, the under construction adjacent residential and mixed-use scheme 'The Carriageworks' and East Rd to the west. The proposed development consists of revisions to the permitted and under construction hotel, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref: 2143/20, as extended under 2143/20/X1, and as amended under WEB5593/25. The development proposed comprises the following amendments: 1. Minor extension of the permitted ground floor, on the western elevation, of c.18.4 sqm. The proposed changes result in an overall increase of floorspace from c.11,295.1 sq.m to c.11,313.5 sq.m. Minor subsequent amendments to permitted landscaping. 2. Replacement of permitted windows on the eastern elevation, located into the northern stair core, at Levels 1-8, with a brick recess. Reduction in height of some permitted windows at first floor level on the eastern elevation

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320m 09/09/2026 N/A Waste Energy Facility, Poolbeg Peninsula, Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4, Boiler Station, Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 2 LAW: Proposal: Pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of the proposal to construct the Initial Phase of the Dublin District Heating Project by Dublin City Council at Dublin Waste to Energy Facility, Poolbeg Peninsula, Dublin 4; Boiler Station at Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1; and; proposed tunnel crossing at River Dodder at York Road Dublin 4 and Sir John Rogerson's Quay Dublin 2, to provide for a district heating distribution network to the North Docklands, South Docklands and Poolbeg Peninsula, Dublin 1, 2 and 4, in proximity to Protected Structures, within an overall site of 2.88 ha. The construction of the Initial Phase of the Dublin District Heating Project will comprise the following elements: (o) Modifications to Existing Plant Room Dublin Waste to Energy Facility: Modifications at the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility to enable harnessing of available heat energy from the plant. This will involve the installation of plant, piping and equipment within the existing permitted District Heating Plant Room. (o) Proposed Elevated Steel Pipe Bridge: Proposed elevated steel pipe bridge crossing an internal road within the site of the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility site of c. 15m in length with a clearance above the road c. 5.5m to support 4No. district heating pipelines connecting to the district heating network. (o) District Heating Pipeline Network: c. 150m of the district heating network, within and to the south of the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility site will be installed above ground. (o) Proposed Dodder River Tunnel: A tunnel, c. 140m in length extending from a location adjacent to York Road on the east, to Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the west. The tunnel will have an internal diameter of c. 2.5m. It will be c. 15m deep, with a minimum cover under the riverbed of c. 6m. The tunnel will include 2No. district heating pipelines, ducting, isolation valves, and ancillary systems including water level monitoring, drain pumps, lighting, ventilation. Above ground elements associated with the tunnel will include covered inspection and maintenance shafts with ground level access points, control kiosks, power kiosks and ventilation units on both sides of the River Dodder. (o) Modifications of the existing Back-up Boiler Station at Park Lane, Spencer Dock: Modifications to the existing Back-up Boiler Station to increase its capacity from c. 7.2MWth to c. 9MWth. These modifications will include for the upgrade, installation and reconfiguration of piping, plant and equipment of the internal layout of the station. The project will also include installation of a District Heating Pipeline Network comprising the following: - c. 8.5km of parallel buried (minimum cover of 750mm) district heating insulated flow and return pipelines. - c. 240m of parallel district heating insulated pipelines for circulating district heating water between the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility and a future planned thermal storage tank that will be the subject of a future planning application. - Ancillary network infrastructure will include: below ground expansion loops, wired surveillance systems, isolation valves, ducts for carrying fibre optic cables to monitor and control the overall network. above ground operation and maintenance cabinets and electrical mini pillars (600mm x 370mm wide x 210mm deep) at c. 500m intervals along the network. - Open cut methods will be used generally for the construction of the district heating network. However, there will be trenchless crossings under various utilities and services including a crossing of the Former Sea Wall / Ringsend & Pembroke Sewer Record of Protected Structure Ref. No.6797. The development will include all associated plant, waste storage, landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting and all ancillary site and development works to facilitate the proposal. The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening in accordance with Article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU. In accordance with Article 81 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001, as amended, the Planning Authority has made a determination and concluded that: (a) The proposed development, either individually or in combination with other plans and projects, is not likely to have a significant effect on any European site(s) and therefore a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required. (b) There is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development and that the proposed development is not of a class set out under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, as amended, and therefore does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of publication of this notice, apply to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and Particulars of the proposed development may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of 4 weeks from 09/09/2026 during public opening hours at the offices of Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning and Property Development Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday - Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm (and other location if applicable). The plans and particulars are also available for inspection online at https://engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projects/ddhp-part-8 on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie A submission or observation in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to the Executive Manager, Planning and Property Development Department, Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, before 4.30pm on 21/10/2026. Submissions or observations may also be made online https://engage.dublincity.ie/en-IE/projects/ddhp-part-8 on the City Council's website www.dublincity.ie before 23.59hrs on 21/10/2026. Details...
180m 08/09/2026 N/A The proposed 3no. underground cable routes, or sections of cable routes in Dublin City are located in the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas as follows:, The proposed Coolmine cable route section connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (AC The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 3.72 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) across 3 no. routes at different locations in Dublin City with a total site area of c.4.23ha. The proposed UGC are located at the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas within Dublin City. The proposed development consists of the following elements: (o) Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Dublin City Council (DCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: - The proposed Coolmine cable route section within DCC is approximately 1.14km in length connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) to the County Border with Fingal at Navan Road (R147). - The proposed Glasnevin cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.2km in length connecting the existing Glasnevin 38kV substation to the permitted Clareville 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232). - The proposed North Quays cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.38km in length connecting the permitted Spencer Dock 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) with the existing 38 kV circuit on East Wall Road (R131). The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: (o) Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; (o) Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; (o) Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings. (o) All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development for the maps attached. Details...
470m 23/07/2026 GRANT PERMISSION Units 21 and 22 Point Square, East Wall Road, Dublin 1 CHANGE OF USE:We, Hakuba Ltd., hereby apply for Planning Permission at Unit 21&22, Point Square, East Wall Road, Dublin 1 for (a) the change of use from existing retail use to proposed restaurant use, (b) the amalgamation of the two existing retail units (Unit 21&22), comprising 121.1sq.m and 92sq.m respectively, to form a single restaurant unit comprising 216.2 sq.m and (c) all associated site works. The application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area. Details...
430m 24/06/2026 N/A Units 38 and 39 Point Square, East Wall Road, Dublin 1 We, Hakuba Ltd. intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Units 38 & 39, Point Square, East Wall Road, Dublin 1. The development will comprise (a) the amalgamation of existing Units 38 & 39 (164 sq.m and 125 sq.m respectively) to form a single unit comprising 289 sq.m, by removal of a central internal wall (b) all associated site works. The units are currently in Leisure use, with no change of use proposed. The application relates to a proposed development within an SDZ Planning Scheme area. Details...
170m 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...
310m 09/06/2026 GRANT 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 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...
270m 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...
310m 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...
190m 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...
240m 20/04/2026 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4 Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03VK10 1. Demolition of (a) existing single storey garage/storage space to the side of existing house and (b) part of the single storey extension to the rear of existing house . 2. The construction of a new ground floor single storey extension with a flat roof to house a new bedroom and shower room , all to the rear of the existing house . 3. Replacement of the existing single storey garage/ storage space to the side of the existing house with as new single storey flat roof garage , storage space and utility room . Plus all associated site works . Details...
240m 15/04/2026 APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID 4 Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03VK10 1. Demolition of (a) existing single storey garage/storage space to the side of existing house and (b) part of the single storey extension to the rear of existing house . 2. The construction of of a new ground floor single storey extension with a flat roof to house a new bedroom and shower room all to the rear of the existing house . 3. Replacenent of the existing single storey garage/storage space to the side of the exiting house with a new single storey flat roof garage /storage space and utility room . Plus all associated site works . Details...
170m 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...
320m 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...
400m 05/03/2026 GRANT PERMISSION 7 Hawthorn Terrace,, Dublin 3, D03 Y998, D03 Y998 The development seeking permission will consist of the provision of a 3m wide vehicular entrance to the front of the property as well as repairing the existing front wall. Details...
380m 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...
380m 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...
310m 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...
120m 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...
130m 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...

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