The "Boston Sidings Site" at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2
Planning application 5106/22
DecisionGrant permission
Decided13 December 2022
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3386/21Permission for the development at this site (0.37ha) known as the ''Boston Siding Site'' at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bounded by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted office development Reg. REF. 2808/19, Bord REF. ABP-304878-19 (as modified by Ref. Ref. 2682/21) and involves a revised layout to the permitted roof level plant, provision of additional ventilation equipment, associated ducting and 4no. stepover access structures. The overall height of the roof plant increases from 45.2m to 46.3m (+1.1m). The overall height of the permitted building parapet remains unchanged at 44.4m. / 0.0 km away / 19 October 2021Granted
- 2682/21Permission for development at this site (0.37ha) known as the ''Boston Sidings Site'' at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bound by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin – Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The proposed development comprises modifications to the permitted office development Reg. Ref: 2808/19, Bord Ref. ABP-304878-19 relating to the existing boundary wall with Clanwilliam Square to the south which is to be lowered to a height of 700mm to 1490mm and topped with a metal railing with a height of 1100mm. Revised landscape proposals are provided for the public realm areas and the access route along the southern boundary including the provision of seating, planters, lighting and associated hard and soft landscaping. / 0.0 km away / 22 June 2021Granted
- 2808/19Permission for development at this site (0.37ha) known as "Boston Sidings Site" at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bound by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin - Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The development will consist of construction of a 10 storey over basement office development with setbacks at 5th and 7th floor levels an external terrace areas at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels with a gross floor area of 19,856sq.m. The proposed accommodation will consist of office (designed for single or multiple tenancies) and ancillary uses with associated lift and stair cores with pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access from Grand Canal Quay. The development of the site will be facilitated by removal of the existing fill material within the site to create a new ground level fronting Grand Canal Quay and modifications to the existing eastern boundary wall to Grand Canal Quay (currently c.45m in length) involving demolition of c.15.8m of the wall and the creation of openings within the remaining c.29.2m to provide visual and physical access to the proposed office accommodation behind. The proposed ground floor accommodation comprises office reception and foyer areas fronting Grand Canal Quay with office and ancillary accommodation to the rear. A proposed landscaped access route separates the proposed office block from the existing boundary wall with Clanwilliam Square to the south which is to be structurally secured and retained. This route provides access to the rear (western end) of the block which accommodates ancillary accommodation including bicycle parking (199no. spaces), bin storage, plant rooms, staff facilities and an ESB substation. A car lift provides access to the basement accommodation incorporating 25no. car parking spaces and ancillary plant and storage rooms. Above ground floor level accommodation includes a mezzanine floor level with office and additional ancillary plant and storage rooms and 8 levels of office accommodation above. Permission is also sought for hard and soft landscaping within the site, external lighting, screened plant area at 8th floor level and all ancillary site and development works. The existing Macken Street entrance will be maintained to facilitate continued access by Iarnod Eireann/CIE to the existing signalling building which will be retained on site adjacent to the proposed office building. / 0.0 km away / 12 June 2019Granted
- 4154/22The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3752/21) which provided for the demolition of the existing vacant warehouse structure at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (2,241 sq.m) and the construction of a part 8 to part 15 storey (proposed 8-storey element facing west and proposed 15-storey element facing Grand Canal Quay to the east), over basement level, contemporary glazed office building. The alterations to the previously approved scheme (Reg. Ref. 3752/21) include the following: (i) revisions to the basement level layout including the reconfiguration of the proposed plant room and the inclusion of a fire access stair core from basement to ground floor level; relocation of the proposed bin store; revisions to the proposed car parking layout to provide for 5. No car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible parking space and 1 no. electric car charging space) and 1 no. dedicated set-down space; revisions to the proposed bicycle parking to provide for a total of 240 no. spaces as well as 3 no. motorcycle spaces; 240 no. lockers and shower and changing room facilities are also provided (As per the requirements of Condition No. 13 (d) & (e) of Reg. Ref. 3752/21). Access to the basement level will be provided via the ramp entrance to No. 1 Grand Canal Quay as approved under Reg. Refs. 3395/19 and 2608/20 and as amended under Reg. Ref. 3752/21. Additional access for cyclists is provided via an elevator on northern façade of building; (ii) provision of a new mezzanine at first floor level on eastern side of building overlooking reception area; (iii) revisions to the layout at ground floor level to include revised exterior doors and a stair to the newly proposed first floor level mezzanine; (iv) provision of 2 no. cargo bicycle parking spaces along northern boundary of site at street level; (v) The core of each floor level has been reconfigured and a fire access stair core has been provided to the rear of the building from ground to eighth floor levels; (vi) alterations to roof of approved winter garden at thirteenth floor level to provide for a solid roof with 5 no. rooflights; (vii) provision of a new mezzanine at fourteenth floor level including a stair providing access to same at thirteenth floor level; (viii) Alterations to the finished floor levels from first to fourteenth floor levels; and (ix) revisions to the plant equipment layout at roof level. The above alterations do not result in a change to the overall height or footprint of the building approved under Reg. Ref. 3752/21. The proposal also includes drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage. / 0.1 km away / 28 July 2022Granted
- 2608/20Planning Permission is sought at No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (D02 FF61) for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3395/19) including internal and external alterations as follows: (i) minor increase in floor to ceiling heights of the previously approved 4 no. additional floor levels, resulting in an increase in overall building height of 0.85 metres; (ii) reconfiguration of the approved 2 no. lift cores and lobby in core 2 on the north side of the building to comply with fire safety requirements and ensure safe evacuation; (iii) the infilling of the approved terrace on the eastern elevation at tenth floor level to provide additional office space; (iv) amendments to the approved elevation treatment at sixth floor level to retain the existing glazing; (v) minor internal layout changes to toilets, risers and fire lobbies and the widening of the existing stairs to comply with fire safety requirements; and (vi) all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. / 0.1 km away / 10 July 2020Granted
- 3395/19The proposed development will consist of: (i) the strip-out of existing sixth floor level including exterior walls and glazing, the removal of existing roof finishes and rooflights, and relocation of existing plant enclosure; (ii) the demolition of existing seventh floor level; (iii) the construction of 4 no. additional floors of office accommodation with a rooftop plant enclosure in a new contemporary glazed extension. The development will result in an eleven-storey office building. The proposed works also include internal and external alterations as follows: (a) existing lifts and stair core extended to serve areas to each floor level; (b) existing set-back of the atrium facade on the south elevation will be maintained on the proposed upper floor levels forming a balcony at each floor level from sixth to tenth floors; (c) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. / 0.1 km away / 10 December 2019Granted
- WEBDSDZ5602/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For development at this site: No. 2 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 and No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. The application site includes an approved link bridge (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3932/23) between No. 2 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 and The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (The Malt House is a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 3277). The approved link bridge included as part of this application is partially located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The development will consist of: Amendments to the approved (Reg. Refs. 3752/21, 4154/22, 5299/22 and DSDZ3932/23) and currently under-construction 10-15 storey over basement level building at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay as follows: 1. External amendments proposed are inclusive of: (i) the addition of an external terrace at 3rd floor level on the buildings front (eastern) elevation with a 1.8m high guardrail surrounding the terrace and an associated opening in the façade providing access to this new terrace; (ii) revisions to the approved 10th floor level roof terrace including the removal of PV panels, the provision of an amended pergola frame which is partially covered by a glass canopy, minor landscaping updates and an increase in the guardrail height surrounding the terrace to 1.5m; (iii) alterations to the roof plant layout, PV panel layout and associated walkways at roof level and revisions to the access ladder locations at this level; (iv) provision of a security gate at ground level, to the north of the No. 2 Grand Canal Quay building and general landscaping updates at ground level; 2. Internal amendments proposed include: (v) provision of a spiral stair providing access between the 13th floor level winter garden and the 14th floor level and minor revisions to doors at 13th floor level which provide access to the winter garden; (vi) minor updates to the layout of shower rooms and lockers at basement level; (vii) minor revisions to lift lobby door access points at ground to 10th floor levels and revisions to emergency escape route at ground and 1st floor levels. The proposed development also includes: (viii) the provision of a connection between the 5th floor level of the approved No. 2 Grand Canal Quay building and the 5th floor level of the existing No. 1 Grand Canal Quay building; and (ix) all associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 is not included as part of the current application site and no works are proposed to this building as part of this application. / 0.1 km away / 09 January 2026Granted
- 3121/24The development will consist of: Erection of an illuminated corporate sign measuring 3.8m x 0.955m at third floor level on the northern elevation of No. 1 Grand Canal Quay. The proposed development will replace the existing illuminated sign (measuring 6.6m x 1.66m) approved at the same location under Reg. Ref. 4466/18. / 0.1 km away / 19 March 2024Granted