Lands at Guinness Brewery to the South of James Street, Dublin 8
Planning application 4588/22
DecisionGrant permission
Decided20 June 2023
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 4015/22Permission for development at a site of 0.7 ha at the former No. 2 Brewery, which incorporates the Brew Hall Building and connected Front Wing Building, and which is part of the existing Guinness Brewery lands to the South of James's Street, Dublin 8. The site is bound by the Open Gate Brewery to the north-west, former Front Offices (Protected Structures) along James's St to the north, St. James's Church (a Protected Structure) and Echlin Street to the west, Grand Canal Place to the south west and the Guinness Brewery site to the east and south. The development consists of the redevelopment and repurposing of the former No. 2 Brewery to accommodate a commercial office, of c.16,413 sq.m with associated facilities and the demolition of the adjacent unused former Brewhouse Water Tank building, unused Wet Grain Silos, which form part of the former Guinness Flavour Extract Plant 1 (known as GFE1), and partial demolition of former No. 3 Brewery to the west and south of the No. 2 Brewery Building (total demolition of c.12,923 sq.m). To facilitate the redevelopment of the buildings as commercial offices the following works are proposed: The height of the existing Front Wing Building is extended by 2 no. floors above the existing masonry enclosure in a modern pattern of framed openings, set back at the uppermost level increasing the existing building from a current height of 3 storeys plus mansard roof (c. 40.09m OD) to 5 storeys (max height of c. 39.33m OD). The height of the existing No. 2 Brewery Building is extended by 2 no. floors above the existing masonry enclosure in a modern pattern of framed openings, set back at the uppermost level, level increasing the existing building from a current height of c. 5 storeys equivalent (c. 44.84m OD) to 7 storeys (max height of c. 51.35m OD). External roof terraces are provided at 3rd, 4th and 5th floor level on the southern elevation, 4th and 6th floor level on the northern elevation and 5th floor level on the eastern elevation. The existing buildings are retained and the external elevations are cleaned and refurbished in line with best conservation practice. The interior structure is replaced with a modern structure to support the proposed use of the building as a commercial office. The space is provided with a central top lit glazed atrium space, which rises from level 00 to roof level. The central atrium space features a new steel structure recreating the spirit and aesthetic of the original industrial structure. The interior elements for retention include the distinctive internal tiling to the inside face of external walls, the existing cast iron and jack arch construction of The Front Wing and the ground floor staircase of The Front Wing from Level 00 to Level 01 and the existing staircase of The Front Wing from Level 00 to Level 01 is proposed to be relocated to the base of the proposed atrium to link in with proposed levels. The roof of the Brewhouse building is provided with a northlight profile plant screen which recreates the profile of the original existing structure at a higher level, screening roof mounted plant and forming a roof mounted photovoltaic array. The modern pastiche southern elevation of The Front Wing is removed and replaced with a modern metal clad façade which extends to the south, recreating the pattern of the existing façade in a striking contemporary material and aesthetic The modern party wall of the southern elevation of the No. 2 Brewery is removed and replaced with a contemporary metal framed façade, providing shading and depth to this elevation. The core located to the south west is clad in a profiled precast concrete, which returns to the newly formed western elevation. The redundant industrial interior structures, roof structure (including the modern structure and finishes to the mansard of the Admin building), redundant copper and modern finishes/ cladding elements are carefully removed. The intention is to retain the existing structural elements and copper structure for reuse in the site landscape scheme as part of a future masterplan application. Existing timber and metal windows are proposed to be retained and refurbished in line with best conservation practice. Externally the existing spiral stair to the north elevation is proposed to be retained and conserved in place and the ground level glazed openings are replaced with modern glazing and frames and an integrated metal lining is added to the proposed reception area entrance to demarcate the entrance zone. A new extended basement level with appropriate retention structures is formed to the building, expanding east and west from the existing part basement at a slightly lower level to accommodate staff changing facilities and plant rooms. The basement also contains space for future car parking space (currently in accessible under this plan which will be subject to future interconnection with wider masterplan basement). The Guinness Brewery lands contains Protected Structures, the proposed development does not comprise work to any protected structure. / 0.1 km away / 13 December 2022Granted
- 2273/19Planning permission for development within a former vat store building located at the corner of Robert Street and Belview, St. James Gate, Dublin 8. The development will comprise alterations to the existing building as follows: relocation of existing customer electricity switch room and new external double doors providing ESB access from Belview; new adjoining ESB substation and switch room and new external double doors providing ESB access from Belview; and all associated works; all on a site of c.0.006ha. / 0.1 km away / 10 April 2019Granted
- 4958/22PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises a ten-year planning permission to provide a building for the Guinness archives on a 638 sqm site. The subject site is bound by Thomas Street to the north, the Crane Building to the east, and existing Brewery works to the west and south. The development includes works and developments to Arthur's House which is Protected Structure No. 8145; the demolition of its rear modern section; the demolition of the part of the Crane Building to its rear; and the construction of a new Archive Building contiguous with and linked to Arthur's House. The development includes: • Opening up existing blind windows and replacing other existing windows in a historically appropriate style; • The installation of an external steel escape stair from the basement front elevation and the insertion of a new gate in the railing to match the existing railing; • Internal re-ordering to include replacement with historically appropriate flooring, fireplaces and cornices; • The demolition of the 1964 internal dividing walls within Arthur's House; • The demolition of 506 sq. m. of buildings, including the rear 1964 section of Arthur's House and the part of the Crane Building to which this is attached; • The demolition of the rear modern exterior ramps, steps, railings and security building; • The construction of a 624 sqm archive building to the rear of Arthur's House; • New exterior works to include ramps and steps; and • All associated works above and below ground. Arthur's House is and will remain 17.26m in height over four storeys and comprises: basement, ground, first and second floors with the third floor in the loft space. The section of the Crane Building to the rear of Arthur's House proposed for demolition is 21.72m in height and comprises ground and four further floors and roof top plant. The height of the proposed four storey new building is 20.85m. The proposed development is located within a site which is the subject of an approved Industrial Emissions (IE) Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04). / 0.1 km away / 24 November 2022Granted
- WEB6060/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the Guinness Storehouse, which is a protected structure, at Market Street Dublin 8. The proposed development will consist of alterations and extension of the Level 1M Mezzanine floor by 83 square metres, and the installation of a cold room on the existing Level 1 floor plate. / 0.1 km away / 19 February 2026Granted
- WEB1415/23The development consists of new external signage as follows: - 2no. 1500mm diameter circular illuminated lightboxes portraying the Guinness Open Gate Brewery logo, - Illuminated 380mm high 3D Lettering stating 'GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY' - 1no. 1500mm x 800mm illuminated Lightbox to display menus, - 2no. 1900mm high x 1000mm wide Polyester Flags bearing the Guinness Open Gate Brewery logo, and - 1no. 800mm x 700mm illuminated Guinness Logo Pub Sign. / 0.1 km away / 11 July 2023Granted
- 4499/22The description of development is as follows: alterations to the northern facade of the Open Gate Brewery as follows: the installation of a piperack to the facade of the building at ground and first floors; the installation of an external cable tray to the facade of the building at ground, first and second floors and the installation of a canopy above an existing stairs located to the north side of the building and all associated works. The site is the subject of an Industrial Emissions Licence (Ref. No. P0301-04). / 0.1 km away / 12 September 2022Granted
- WEB6021/25Happy Hand Ltd intend to apply for continued planning permission for 3 years for a temporary café/retail unit on a section of derelict land located at 161-163 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. The development is situated on unused land in The Digital Hub complex. We have operated on this site for over 8 years already. / 0.2 km away / 19 February 2026Granted
- 4685/19Planning permission for the continued use of the current structure as a cafe/retail unit as granted under Registration Ref. No. 4085/16, 3 year temporary permission at 161 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. The development consists of two converted shipping containers, single storey in height. / 0.2 km away / 11 February 2020Granted