The Freight Building, Lands which form part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1
Planning application 3880/24
DecisionGrant permission
Decided12 August 2024
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 4446/22A site of 0.5 hectares, which previously formed part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1., The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Iarnrod Eireann Rail Yard to the north and east, and Castleforbes Business Park. Permission for development of 6 no. illuminated external signs and building facade lighting. This external signage and lighting application relates to a previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg Ref 3433/19 amended by Reg Ref 3197/20 and Reg Ref 2255/21) currently under construction. The proposed development relates to the permitted hotel element of the development only. The proposed development consists: of the erection of (a) 2 No. high level internally illuminated signs, which include 1 No. c. 6.7 sq m sign on the southwest elevation and 1 No. c. 10.7 sq m sign on the southeast elevation; (b) 4 No. low level internally illuminated signs, which includes 2 No. double-sided projecting roundel signs, one each on the southwest and northwest elevations respectively (c. 0.6 sq m each in total); 1 No. double-sided free-standing totem sign located west of the permitted hotel's entrance (c. 4.1 sq m in total); and 1 No. sign of c. 1.8 sq m on the northwest elevation; and (c) the provision of building facade lighting on the southwest and northwest elevations. / 0.0 km away / 02 September 2022Granted
- 2255/21Permission for development on a site of c.0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff St. Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of revisions to permitted development of a hotel and office building under DCC Reg. Ref: 3433/19, and as amended by 3197/20, comprising minor amendments. The development proposed comprises the following design modifications to the permitted office only: • Increase in permitted floor area above ground from 10,803 sq.m to 12,545 sq.m with increase at each floor level. The building facade has extended along the north west, south east and west elevations. • Introduction of basement of 578 sq.m to locate services functions inc. water storage tanks. • Re-ordering of permitted building from 8 no. storeys with part mezzanine level at ground floor level to 9. no. storeys above new basement level. Taken in conjunction with a reduction of permitted floor to floor height from 4.0m, to 3.75m the results in an overall increase in building height at parapet level from +43.314m to +44.495m. • Re-configuration of rooftop layout to include a perimeter walkway and additional air-handling units, some of which rise to +45.740m and relocation of permitted lift overrun(s) at Roof Level. • Terrace at level 09 on south eastern elevation to be accessible. • Minor re-configuration on the permitted layout of the ground floor and plant and service areas, bin store, staff welfare facilities and stair core with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. • Amendment to the ground floor facade on the north-west to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant and stair cores and back of house areas only. • Minor re-configuration of external landscaping. / 0.0 km away / 27 May 2021Granted
- 3197/20Permission for development on a site of c.0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff St. Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of revisions to permitted development of a hotel and office building under DCC Reg. Ref: 3433/19 comprising minor amendments. The development proposed comprises the following design modifications: 1. Minor reconfiguration of the permitted building footprints resulting in an overall increase in office floor space of 670 sq.m and hotel floor space of 393 sq.m. There is no increase in bedroom numbers for the permitted hotel or to any maximum permitted heights of either building. 2. Alterations to the permitted office to include: A new part mezzanine level in the permitted ground floor of 491 sq.m. Minor reconfiguration of the permitted layout of the ground floor plant and service areas, bike parking location and stair cores with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. Relocation of permitted lift overrun at Roof Level. Amendment to the ground floor facade on the north-west, south-west elevation to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant and stair cores and back of house areas only. 3. Alterations to the permitted hotel building to include: Minor reconfiguration of the permitted ground floor layout including back of house areas and plant areas with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. An increase in height and width of the permitted one storey external bin storage and switchroom building located in the rear service yard, to two storeys to incorporate additional storage. Amendments to the permitted roof plant areas through the removal of permitted screened plant area at Level 07, the decrease in the permitted area of screened roof plant area at Level 08 and the removal of permitted PV panels at Level 09. Amendments to the ground floor facade on the north-east, north-west and south-east elevations to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant, stair cores and back of house areas only. / 0.0 km away / 05 October 2020Granted
- 3433/19Permission for development on a site of c. 0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east, and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of the following: The proposed development consists of the demolition and partial demolition of all existing structures and the construction of a commercial office building and a 270 bedroom hotel. The commercial office building, to the west of the site, ranges in height from 6 to 9 storeys plus plant zone (maximum height of c.40m) with a total gross floor area of c. 10,265sq.m. The ground floor includes office entrance, foyer, lobby and coffee dock, lifts and circulation areas, plant & communications room, and sub-station. There is an external terrace of 170 sq.m located on the 7th floor on the southern elevation onto Sheriff Street Upper. Plant is located at a screened roof level. Cycle parking is located at ground level, with 84 spaces provided with associated facilities, and 28 visitor spaces provided in the associated public realm. The hotel, to the east of the site, contains 270 bedrooms and ranges in height from 7 to 10 storeys (maximum height of c.35.21m) with total gross floor area of c. 9,644 sq.m. The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a restaurant/breakfast area with associated seating area, work zone, kitchen, bedrooms, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors two to nine typically contain bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas. Part of the eighth floor and the ninth floors, and tenth floor contain screened plant areas. 30 cycle parking spaces are provided in the associated public realm. The two buildings are located onto Sheriff Street Upper around a landscaped central courtyard which is partially publicly accessible. A new shared service access route is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the west of the site to a centralised service zone and associated storage area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper. The proposed development also includes for the provision of plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substations; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground. / 0.0 km away / 18 November 2019Granted
- DSDZ2923/20Planning Permission for part off-licence at the existing Gala retail shop at Unit 1, ground floor and part basement, Block B of Castleforbes apartments at junction of Castleforbes Road and Upper Sheriff, Dublin 1. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning scheme area. / 0.0 km away / 20 August 2020Granted
- WEBDSDZ5628/25The development will consist of alterations to existing loading/unloading/set down area (50.874m x 2.4m) on Castleforbes Square (in private ownership) to provide 6 no. on street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces, including one disabled driver’s space and a single-vehicle loading/unloading/set down bay, three EV charging posts, electricity mini-pillar, metre and underground cable connection to existing electricity sub-station (located in Block D of Castleforbes Square), modifications to pavement and all associated site works on a site of 368 sqm. The site is within the area of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended). / 0.1 km away / 13 January 2026Granted
- DSDZ3925/19RETENTION: On foot of the previous retention permission application (DSDZ2571/18) and Further Information submission, retention permission for an extension at ground and first floors of the rear return (N-W corner of site), adjacent to the rear of Alexander Terrace; including modification of the door opening at ground floor and integration of a window, and new window at first floor level. This application relates to land within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. / 0.1 km away / 25 February 2020Granted
- DSDZ3862/22Planning permission for development at Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1. The application site includes 1 Alexander Terrace (D01 F762), 2 Alexander Terrace (D01 W4C0), 3 Alexander Terrace, 4 Alexander Terrace (D01 Y161), 5 Alexander Terrace (D01 YT28), 4 Castleforbes Road (D01 YP22) and a portion of the courtyard of North Bank. The subject site is located within City Block 3 of the North Lotts. The proposed development includes: 1. The demolition of the existing vacant dwellings 2. The construction of an aparthotel (2,800 sq.m. GFA), up to 10 storey in height over single basement, containing 58 no. units; 3. The development provides for a café on the ground floor, 4. A fire escape is proposed to the northern elevation; 5. All associated site development, plant, landscaping, bicycle parking and infrastructure works. The application relates to a proposed development within a strategic development zone planning scheme area. / 0.1 km away / 25 August 2022Granted