Former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks E, F, G & H) at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
Planning application 3500/20
DecisionGrant permission
Decided24 November 2020
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Planning a project near Former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks E, F, G & H) at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.?
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3806/19The proposed development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 3626/18. The proposed amendments include: (a) removal of the existing bow window feature at ground floor at the western end of Block E and provision of an infill ground floor extension below the first floor overhang at the western end of Block E to provide an additional 65 sq.m of office floorspace together with associated curtain wall installation / treatment to corresponding new ground floor elevation; (b) installation of new fire escape doors at ground floor level to rear (northern elevation) of Blocks E and F; (c) relocation of main pedestrian entrance / revolving door to Block G in a westerly direction from plan grid line eL to eK together with revised configuration of side doors at ground floor level to the southern elevation. / 0.0 km away / 10 October 2019Granted
- 3482/21Turner & Townsend Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site at the former AIB Bank Centre, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The application site comprises Blocks E, G, H and F and surrounding landscaped areas. The proposed development comprises hard and soft landscaping works including the provision of seating, bollards, additional planters, external lighting, paving works and an exercise area (resulting in an amendment of DCC Reg. Ref. 3500/20). Additional proposals include revisions to the existing secure barrier and footpath arrangement adjacent to the south eastern entrance along Serpentine Avenue; additional vehicle and safety barriers within the site; the erection of a 2.4m timber fence set back within the site from the existing boundary onto Serpentine Avenue; a revised gate arrangement at the Block J entrance onto Serpentine Avenue; a roof light on an existing pop-up planter feature to the north of Block F; cladding to existing pop-up enclosures; the installation of a sun-screen within the existing atrium area located to the front of Block G; and all associated site development works above and below ground. / 0.0 km away / 03 November 2021Granted
- 4169/19The proposed development comprises a c.2.4m high timber fence set back within the site from the existing boundary onto Serpentine Avenue, additional plant to roof level 6 of Block L and roof level 4 and 6 of Block K, landscaped roof terrace at roof level 4 of Blocks J and K and upgrades to the north eastern entrance at Serpentine Avenue including 2 no. pedestrian gates, 2 no. secure car parking barriers, pedestals, bollards and revised hard landscaping treatment. / 0.1 km away / 11 February 2020Granted
- 3311/21Turner & Townsend Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site at the former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks K & L), Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The proposed development comprises the erection of a solar photovoltaic ('PV') system at set back 6th floor roof level of blocks K and L including PV panels, inverters, cables and associated development works within a site area measuring approximately 2,138sqm. / 0.1 km away / 30 November 2021Granted
- 3315/24Permission for the installation of external wayfinding and directional signage, comprising 1 No. 7m high by 2.1m gateway totem, 2No. 2m high x 0.58m wide totems, 1No. 2.1m high x 0.3m wide fingerpost signage, 1No. 3.7m high x 0.64m entrance totem and 2No. 1m high x 0.6m wide parking direction signs located at Fibonacci Square (on site of former AIB Bank Centre). / 0.1 km away / 24 April 2024Granted
- 2065/19Planning permission for amendments to the office development permitted under Reg. Ref: 2221/16 & ABP Ref.: PL 29S.246717 and subsequent amendments under Reg. Ref.: 4456/16, Reg. Ref.: 2500/17, Reg. Ref.: 2953/17 and Reg. Ref. 4358/18 at a site of c. 1.56ha. located on the former AIB Bank Centre lands at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The proposed amendments consist of: 1. Provision of an additional storey (5th floor) to both Block 1 and 2 bringing the parapet level to a height of 24 metres; 2. Addition of a pedestrian link bridge between Block 1 and Bock 2 at second floor level; 3. Replacement of permitted glass fin detail to elevations at fourth floor in lieu of double skin glazed facade to match the proposed 5th floor with associated glazing detail over parapets; 4. Relocation of internal glazed atria of Blocks 1 and 2 to provide two glazed atria on Blocks 1 and 2 connecting to the plaza with associated alterations to elevations and internal reconfigurations; 5. Addition of 2 no. two storey pedestrian link bridges between the permitted blocks and the existing blocks to the north at first and second floor levels; 6. Revised plants and associated screening to roof level; 7. Minor increase in footprint of sub-basement level; 8. All ancillary and associated site development and landscaping works. The proposed amendments result in an overall Gross Floor Area increase of 3.740 sq.m to a total of 57,140 sq.m for the two blocks. / 0.1 km away / 31 May 2019Granted
- 2814/20Planning Permission for amendments to the office development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2221/16 & ABP Ref.: PL 29S.246717 and subsequent amendments under Reg. Ref. 4299/16, Reg. Ref.: 4456/16, Reg. Ref. 2500/17, Reg. Ref. 2953/17, Reg. Ref. 2065/19 and Reg. Ref. 2067/20 at a site of c.1.56 ha located on the former AIB Bank Centre lands at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The proposed amendments consist of: A change of use of the permitted Pavilion 1 at Upper Basement Level from Cafe to Office. The reconfiguration and extension of Pavilion 1 to include an additional 127 sq.m of office space; A change of use of the permitted Pavilion 2 at Upper Basement Level from Bistro to Office. The proposed amendments result in an additional 290 sq.m of office space and a minor increase in overall development GFA by 127 sq.m to a total proposed 57,311 sq.m; All ancillary and associated site development and landscaping works. / 0.1 km away / 23 July 2020Granted
- 2067/20Planning Permission for amendments to the office development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2221/16 & ABP Ref. PL29S.246717 and subsequent amendments under Reg. Ref. 4299/16, Reg. Ref. 4458/16, Reg. Ref. 2500/17, Reg. Ref. 2953/17 and Reg. Ref. 2065/19 at a site of c. 158 ha located on the former AIB Bank Centre lands at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The proposed amendments consist of: An increase in the height of footprint of the permitted substations with associated new external riser; The addition of a security hut abutting the substation at the Merrion Road entrance; Relocation of visitor bike parking spaces and associated landscaping changes due to tree route protection zone; The proposed amendments result in a minor increase in overall development GFA by 44 sq.m to a total proposed 57,184 sq.m. All ancillary and associated site development and landscaping works. / 0.1 km away / 12 March 2020Granted