Site known as the former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks E, F, G & H), at the Junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Planning application 3806/19
DecisionGrant permission
Decided10 October 2019
Application typePermission
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3500/20Planning permission for the proposed development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. No. 3626/18, as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3806/19. The proposed amendments include: (a) the demolition and removal of part of the existing single storey dock leveller building attached to the east of Block F at ground floor level; (b) making good of retained concrete staircase forming part of dock leveller building that provides a means of escape from basement to ground level - external alterations to this structure include the construction of new southern wall and part eastern and western walls plus roof to enclose the stairwell; (c) external alterations to ground floor eastern elevation of Block F (where dock leveller building is attached) to provide curtain wall glazing to match the existing appearance and finish of Block F; (d) reinstatement of the site occupied by the dock leveller building through the provision of hard and soft landscaping works; (e) the erection of a new 2.5m high metal fence and gate to fill the gap (approximately 25.93m in length) between the eastern elevaion of Block F and the existing 2.5m metal fence to the east of the site (to be retained). / 0.0 km away / 24 November 2020Granted
- 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