3054/22: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a proposed mixed-use development, 'Dublin Arch', on a site (2.86 ha) adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6. The proposed development relates to work to a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 130). The development will consist of: (i) The construction of 4 no. office blocks (B1, B2, B3 and B4) 12 to 16 storeys in height including landscaped areas in the form of gardens at podium level and landscaped terraces at upper levels (combined 3,365 sq.m) with a cumulative gross floor area of 52,509 sq.m comprising of: a) Block B1 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,860 sq.m of office); b) Block B2 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,902 sq.m of office); c) Block B3 (max. building height 54.725 m, total gross internal floor area 10,147 sq.m of office); d) Block B4 (max. building height 69.925 m, total gross internal floor area 18,600 sq.m) (ii) The construction of 187 no. Built-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and associated supporting tenant support facilities, services and amenities in 2 no. blocks (C and D1/D2) with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,836 sq.m; a) Block C (6,522 sq.m) comprising 62 apartments (10 no. studio; 14 no. 1-bed; 35 no. 2-bed and 3 no. 3-bed units) in a block 5 to 11 storeys in height (max. building height 39.5 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 68 sq.m); b) Block D1/D2 (13,314 sq.m) comprising 125 apartments (40 no. studio; 30 no. 1-bed; and 55 no. 2-bed) in a block 5 to 15 storeys in height (max. building height 53.392 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 420 sq.m); (iii) residential communal amenity open space across Block C and D1/D2 in the form of courtyards and landscaped terraces at upper floor levels (combined 2,695 sq.m) and other private open spaces; (iv) 7,380 sq.m of public open space (5,930 sq.m at street level, and 1,450 sq.m at upper level) including a central public plaza and other open spaces located throughout the development; (v) two-storey covered car parking at ground level (the lowest level is +0.0 AOD) under blocks B2, B3, B4 and C of 7,027 sq.m with 206 no. car parking spaces; (vi) a total of 1,047 bicycle parking spaces distributed as follows: a) 283 no. secure long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and 96 no. secure short-term bicycle parking spaces for apartment visitors distributed across 2 no. bike storage rooms at street level in Block C and Block D1/D2; b) 554 no. secure bicycle parking spaces to serve the office element of the development in 1 no. bike storage room at street level in Block B1; and c) 114 no. bicycle parking spaces for public use at street level distributed across the development, including spaces within a covered bike hub; (vii) 4 no. retail units at street level (combined 468 sq.m) distributed in Block B4 (1 no. retail unit) Block C (1 no. retail unit) and Block D1/D2 (2 no. retail units), and 2 no. community units (combined 640 sq.m) at street level in Block D1/D2; (viii) modifications to a portion of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 130), specifically the wall fronting Oriel Street Upper to facilitate: a) the development of a new pedestrian entrance to the site; b) the development of a vehicular entrance to the proposed car parking area; and c) the development of a service/ emergency vehicular access only ramp to serve CIE's transport needs at Connolly Station; (ix)decommissioning and removal of existing telecommunication masts and removal of all existing structures on site including portacabins and ancillary storage containers; (x) the construction of 7 no. electricity substations, plant rooms, 4 no. waste storage area within the proposed blocks and car parking, and solar panels located on the roofs of proposed office blocks; and (xi) all ancillary site development works, including drainage, landscaping and lighting. The planning application may, together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) prepared in respect of the proposed development, be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00 am- 4.30 pm).
'Dublin Arch', on a site adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6
DecisionGrant permission
Decided12 July 2022
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 5501/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development at a site (2.86 hectares) at the rear of Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01V6V6. The development will consist of amendments to the previously permitted development approved by Dublin City Council reg ref 2723/20. The development will comprise of works to permitted Blocks A, E and D3 and works to the Protected Structure (RPS No. 130). The approved gross floor area will increase by 3,123.3sq.m and the approved landscaped area will also increase by 70sq.m. The proposed works comprise of: a) Block A- Office (an overall increase in total GFA of 3,049.30sq.m) i. Level 00: subdivision of previously permitted retail unit fronting Sheriff Street Lower into 3 no. retails units, with 1 no. new retail unit proposed at the eastern end of Block A arising from the relocation of main entrance / reception; the relocated main entrance to the east façade will result in the omission of 1 no. retail unit; and omission of station access concourse to Connolly Station; and revisions to layouts to include a Bike Store, Waste Room, and ESB substation and associated switchrooms previously permitted in the basement. ii. Level 02: inclusion of an additional floor level in place of previously permitted double height space iii. Level 04: relocation of plantroom and staff welfare facilities from the basement and addition of external maintenance deck along the western and northern facades iv. Levels 05-10: removal of permitted atrium with additional office space provided on new floor area v. Levels 10-11: minor revisions to the roof plant layouts vi. omission of the basement level vii. reduction in building height by 50mm viii. internal reconfiguration of permitted stair cores ix. modifications to facades treatment, including modifications to material, colours and finishes including revision of the finish colour from dark grey to red oxide x. works to Protected Structure (RPS No.130) to include alterations to existing internal walls and arches including repairing and cleaning, installation of new internal columns and fire curtain; alterations to external elevation incl. cleaning and repairing of stone wall and changes to material and finishes b) Block E - Office (an overall increase in total GFA of 183.20 sq.m) i. Level 00- reconfiguration of 3 no. permitted retail units resulting in reduction in floor area from permitted 751.7 to 605.9 sq.m gfa; reconfiguration of internal layouts including changes to Main Reception, and the addition of a Bike Store, Staff Welfare areas and a Waste Room (previously permitted in the basement). ii. Level 3-9: Extension of footprint of building towards the Sherriff Street boundary resulting in the provision of 64 sq.m additional office space. iii. omission of the basement level. iv. omission of the high line bridge connection between block E and the residential highline amenity areas. v. redesign of the roof plant area to result in an increase in floor area of 61.5sq.m. vi. reduction in building height by 470mm. vii. minor amendments to façade elevations and fenestration comprising of changes to setting out and depths of decorative vertical metal fin elements to all facades. viii. works to Protected Structure (RPS No. 130) to include the partial removal of vault 11, insertion of steel columns at dividing walls between vaults, including making good stonework; changes to external elevation incl. repairing and cleaning of stone walls; and changes to material and finishes. Provision of relocated cyclist shower and locker area to be located within existing vaults. c) Block D3 - Hotel (a reduction in total GFA of 109.20 sq.m) i. Level 00: change of use of previously permitted retail unit to 1 no. bar/restaurant and 1 no. café unit (including the sale of food and beverage for consumption off premises) ii. Level 07 and Level 13: minor revisions to the roof plant layout iii. Level 12: Provision of a restaurant at penthouse level with internal and external seating area and reduction of penthouse area by 16.4 sq.m iv. the basement footprint has been revised to provide an overall footprint of 727sq.m v. reduction in the number of hotel rooms from 246 to 198 vi. modifications to facades treatment, including addition of arched brickwork openings at street level, and remodelling of the northern facade at penthouse level. vii. Increase in building height of 300mm associated with increase in Level 13 d) Provision of pedestrian access to Connolly Station relocated to Highline Level to replace previously permitted connection from Block A to Connolly Station. e) The total no. of cycle parking will increase by 89 no. parking spaces, with 6 no. additional visitor parking spaces. f) And all associated site and development works. / 0.0 km away / 06 July 2023Granted
- 2723/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a commercial development at this site at the rear of Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6. The subject site encompasses an area of 2.884 hectares. The proposed development relates to work to Protected Structures. The development will consist of: i). the construction of 3 no. commercial blocks ranging in height from 9 storeys to 13 storeys (with the lower height building located adjacent to the recently consented Connolly Square (reference PL29N.305676) with a cumulative gross floor area of 42,670sq.m comprising of: a. Block A (maximum building height 51,300m, total gross internal floor area 25,262sq.m of office and retail space); b. Block D3 (maximum building height 45,900m, total gross internal floor area 10,084sq.m of hotel space including 246 bedrooms; and c. Block E (maximum building height 41,450m, total gross internal floor area 7,324sq.m of office and retail space); ii). works of a material nature to Protected Structures - RPS No. 130 that consists of the following: a. integration of the Luggage Store (1,384sq.m) fronting Sheriff Street Lower into the ground floor level of proposed Block A including partial demolition, structural underpinning, alterations and repairs; b. integration of the Workshop (758sq.m) fronting Sheriff Street Lower into the ground floor level of proposed Block E including partial demolition structural underpinning, alterations and repairs; c. works to the boundary wall fronting Sheriff Street Lower, Commons Street and Oriel Street Upper including partial demolition, structural underpinning, alterations, and repairs; d. provision of a pedestrian passage-way through the Luggage Store (362sq.m GFA) to link the recently consented Connolly Square development (reference PL29N.305676) and Connolly Rail Station via existing underground vaults and passageways; iii) construction of new basement area of 1,294 sq.m comprising of lift and stair access cores and building service plant rooms and bicycle parking; iv). the use of part of an approved basement of 2,200sq.m (consented under SHD PL29N. 305676) for cycle parking, changing facilities, 12 no. plant rooms, office management rooms and waste management facilities; v). provision of 8 No. units of commercial and retail uses with a combined GFA of 2,164 sq.m; vi). a total of 674 sq.m of hard and soft landscaping; and vii). all associated ancillary development works including water, drainage, gas, telecommunications, electricity and 4 no. electricity substations and bicycle parking for a total of 288 no. spaces. / 0.0 km away / 11 January 2021Granted
- 3475/24The development will consist of: Change of use of level 3 and level 5 of Plaza 3 from office space to medical use containing consultant suites and various adult outpatient care services. The proposals include modifications to the internal layout of levels 3 & 5 to facilitate the medical use. No external changes are proposed. The total change of use area will be 1,211.80sqm GFA. 20 no. cycle parking spaces and 1 no. accessible parking space for staff will be provided at basement level in lieu of 4 no. existing staff car parking spaces and all ancillary works. / 0.1 km away / 28 May 2024Granted
- 4778/23PERMISSION:The development will consist of: Change of use of office space to medical use containing consultant suites and various adult outpatient care services. The proposals comprise the change of use of all floors in Plaza 2 from office space to a medical use including modifications to the internal layout of the building to facilitate the medical use. No external changes are proposed. The total change of use area will be 4,148sqm. 26 existing basement car parking spaces (including 2 accessible spaces) will be utilised for staff parking. No visitor parking is proposed. Cycle parking will be provided at basement level and all ancillary works. / 0.1 km away / 15 January 2024Granted
- 3241/20PROTETED STRUCTURE: Planning permission consists of: (i) the renovation of the existing dilapidated dwelling house, (ii) Internal repairs and refurbishment works to the existing building, (iii) reinstatement of main roof, timber sash windows, front entrance door, front railings and repair of all external elevations to the existing building, (iv) the construction of a new 3 storey over basement extension to the rear, (v) all associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 12 January 2021Granted
- 3648/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: (i) The addition of a second floor to the extension granted under PL 3241/20 and modified with condition No. 3 and changes to fenestration to accommodate same, (ii) The change of use of the completed building from residential to a 10 bedroom Bed and Breakfast and internal layout revisions to accommodate same. (iii) Change of basement level elevation from brick to plaster. (iv) New side entrance door and external stairs. (v) All associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 01 December 2021Granted
- WEB1084/25RETENTION. PROTECTED STRUCTURE. The development consists of the retention of the works carried out to date to 7 No. existing apartments, namely (a) external works including wig repointing of entire front elevation, cleaning of cills, plinths, parapets and stone surround to front door, replacement of previously replaced roof timbers, replacement of synthetic slates with natural roof slates, repointing of chimney stack and coping stones to parapet, replacement of 10 no uPVC windows with timber sliding sash windows, replacement of concrete steps with granite steps and repointing of granite cappings below the new front railing, refurbishment of the fanlight over the front door, installation of new cast iron rainwater downpipe, removal of “thrust out” structure to rear and (b) internal works including removal of all electrical, plumbing and drainage services, removal of the following non original items to all storeys; ceilings and covings, partition walls, decayed floor joists, floor coverings, doors, plasterboard linings to external walls and underside of stairs. (c) All associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 13 May 2025Granted
- 2490/19The development consists of: i) The demolition of existing single storey commercial structure at corner of no. 78 Seville Place & Lower Oriel Street, the demolition of the internal structure to no. 77 Seville Place with the retention of the original facade & roof facing onto Seville Place and gable wall facing onto Fourth Avenue, the demolition of the internal structure & roof of the two storey terrace dwelling at 38 Lower Oriel Street with the retention of the original facade and the demolition of the internal structure of the single storey terrace dwelling at 60 Fourth Avenue with the retention of the original facade & roof; ii) The construction of a part 3 / part 4 storey mixed use development comprising 1 no. commercial unit (87 sq.m) at ground floor, 1 no. 3-bed residential unit (112 sq.m), 1 no. 2-bed residential unit (91 sq.m), 5 no. 1-bed residential units (52 sq.m-58 sq.m each), 2 no. studio residential units (38 sq.m each), and 1 no. penthouse residential unit (60 sq.m) giving a total of 10 residential units; iii) Bicycle & bin storage to ground floor; iv) Balconies fronting onto Seville Place, Fourth Avenue and Lower Oriel Street; v) Communal roof terrace at 3rd floor to serve all residential units; vi) Addition of new windows to existing gable wall of 77 Seville Place facing onto Fourth Avenue; vii) Minor amendments to existing facade of 77 Seville Place at ground floor level; viii) Dormer style windows facing onto Lower Oriel Street and Fourth Avenue; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.2 km away / 11 November 2019Granted