The (former) An Post Depot, Cardiff Lane and Hanover Street East, Dublin 2 (which is now known as 'Ropemaker Place')
Planning application DSDZ3229/19
DecisionGrant permission
Decided02 August 2019
Application typePermission
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- DSDZ3545/19The application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The development consists of modifications to the mixed-use scheme permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ2457/16 (the 'parent permission') and subsequently amended by Reg. Refs. DSDZ2041/17 and DSDZ3639/17. The permitted development provides for demolition of existing structures and construction of a 5-6 storey plus set back (over basement) commercial, retail and residential development (56 no. residential units) in 2 no. mixed-use blocks. Planning permission is sought for the following modifications to the permitted commercial block (Block 04): Addition of external building lighting to all elevations at all levels; Minor modifications to the positioning of permitted vertical fins on the east and south-east elevations at 1st to 4th floor levels to accommodate the proposed facade lighting; Provision of additional lighting within the ground floor / surface level public realm / podium landscaping / external courtyard and landscaped terraces at 5th and 6th floor levels, together consisting of: Ground recessed uplighters within the public realm / podium landscaping/external courtyard and landscaped terraces at 5th and 6th floor levels, together consisting of: Ground recessed uplighters within the public realm / podium at ground floor level below all external elevations; Square uplighters recessed within grill in between permitted vertical fins on the east and south-east elevations at 1st and 3rd floor levels; Recessed linear uplighters mounted within grill above permitted horizontal fins along the south and south-west elevations at 4th floor level; Colour flow asymmetric beam projector semi-recessed within grill above permitted horizontal fins along the south and south-west elevations at 4th floor level; Colour flow asymmetric beam projector ssemi-recessed within grill on the east and south-east elevations at 5th floor level; Surface mounted cylindrical downlighters to be located on the south elevation within the 1st floor level canopy above the podium landscaping/public realm; Surface and recessed wall lighting to the ground floor northern courtyard and on all elevations to the 5th and 6th floor level external terraces; Emergency lighting above all external fire exist doors on all elevations at ground, 5th and 6th floor levels; and, Landscape strip lighting integrated within planters on the external terraces at 5th and 6th floor levels. / 0.0 km away / 12 September 2019Granted
- DSDZ3183/19PERMISSION & RETENTION: Permission and retention permission for development at The (former) An Post Depot, Cardiff Lane and Hanover Street East, Dublin 2 (which is now known as 'Ropemaker Place'). The application relates to a development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme Area. The development consists of modifications to the mixed-use scheme permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ2457/16 (the 'parent permission') and subsequently amended by Reg. Refs. DSDZ2041/17 and DSDZ3639/17. The permitted development provides for demolition of existing structures and construction of a 5-6 storey plus set back (over basement) commercial, retail and residential development (56 no. residential units) in 2 no. mixed-use blocks. Planning permission is sought for the following modifications to the permitted scheme: omission of roof level PV panels on the eastern commercial block; and increase in commercial car parking provision (from 24 no. to 26 no.) and reduction in motorbike parking (from 6 no. to 4 no.) within the shared basement (lower ground) level. Retention permission is sought for the following (as constructed) modifications: The modifications to the shared basement (lower ground) consist of:- Alteration of permitted lower ground level which includes increase in overall size, modifications to basement perimeter and revision to, and reconfiguration of, the internal structure and layout (incl. Plant, cores, flood protection, waste storage, parking and office amenities); and utilisation of permitted sub-podium void space to provide for increased office amenity/support floorspace and attenuation tank. The modifications to the eastern commercial block consist of:- Reconfiguration of internal core arrangements at all levels; reduction in size of café area at ground floor; and increase in the width of glazing modules on central atrium at roof level and on external elevations at all levels. The modifications to the western (primarily residential) block consist of:- Provision of increased setback to vehicular access ramp, revision to courtyard landscape arrangements (incl. minor reduction in courtyard size from 778sqm as permitted to 720sqm) and repositioning of door to commercial unit 2 on the southern elevation, all at ground floor level; introduction of ventilation plant, grille and fin on the east elevation at ground floor level resulting in reduction in size of commercial unit 2; provision of automatic opening vents at roof level; and minor revisions to glazing, opes, solid panel arrangements and façade materials at all levels on all external and internal elevations. The modifications result in an increase in the size of the lower ground level (from c.4,423sqm as permitted to c.4,589sqm); a net increase in the gross office floor area in the eastern commercial block (c.22,854sqm as permitted to c.23,577sqm) excluding the basement (lower ground level); and a net reduction in retail/non-retail floor area across both blocks (from c.1100sqm as permitted to c.1024sqm). The development also involves minor modifications to the permitted public realm, ground levels, landscaping, surface parking arrangements and to ancillary site works and services necessary to facilitate construction and operation. / 0.0 km away / 30 July 2019Granted
- DSDZ5240/22Permission for development to amend a permitted scheme. The site is located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development consists of modifications to previously approved applications, DSDZ2457/16, DSDZ2041/17, DSZD3639/17, DSDZ3183/19, DSDZ3229/19, DSDZ3545/19, DSDZ3335/22, comprising of; modification at basement level including an additional 6no. bicycle storage spaces, extension of a bicycle storage enclosure, and the removal of 5no. car parking spaces and 2no. motor bicycle spaces to accommodate a plant and generator room. Proposals also include; the extension of the ground floor slab within the building footprint (66m2) for commercial office use, the application of full height opaque glazing film on the existing ground floor north west corner glazing, a proposed satellite dish and plant at level 06 and, new plant on level 07 roof, all ancillary to proposed office fit-out. / 0.0 km away / 19 January 2023Granted
- DSDZ3335/22Permission for development to amend a permitted scheme on a site of c. 0.3859 hectares on lands known as the Sorting Office, located at Ropemaker Place and Cardiff Lane, Dublin 2, D02 HD23. The site is located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development consists of modifications to the eastern, predominantly commercial block contained within a wider mixed-use development permitted under Reg. Ref. DSDZ2457/16 (the 'Parent Permission') and subsequently amended under Reg. Refs. DSDZ2041/17, DSZD3639/17, DSDZ3183/19, DSDZ3229/19 and DSDZ3545/19. The development comprises of: the change of use of 2 No. permitted ground floor, stand-alone retail/non-retail units (total combined GFA: 271 sqm) to proposed use as a collaborative studio and display area (including associated amendments to permitted signage, access and fenestration on the eastern facade); and the use of 1 No. permitted ground-floor, retail/non-retail cafe unit (GFA c. 281 sqm) as a retail/non-retail cafe; both to be ancillary to the adjoining commercial office development and for the exclusive use by the building tenant. / 0.0 km away / 14 April 2022Granted
- WEBDSDZ1951/21The development will consist of a change of use from existing commercial/retail unit circa: 107sq.m to a proposed Café. / 0.0 km away / 16 November 2021Granted
- 3455/25PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Construction of a three storey, two bedroon mews dwelling with a rooflight, including associated boundary walls and site works to the rear. / 0.1 km away / 14 January 2026Granted
- DSDZ3838/24PERMISSION For development comprising: Alterations to development previously approved under Reg. Ref. DSDZ2297/21 comprising: (i) omission of both (2 no.) basement levels, minor reduction in footprint of individual floor levels (from ground to fifth floor level) and provision of new sixth floor level to revise total floor area of building from 5,397sq.m to 4,566sq.m; (ii) change of use of building from office space and 2 no. restaurant/retail/café units to tourist hostel, with ancillary bar/café/restaurant area at ground floor level and all associated revisions to the internal layout and external elevational treatment and fenestration details; and, (iii) all associated ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The proposed alterations will result in the provision of a 113 no. bedroom (with a mix of accessible, twin-bed, four-bed, six-bed and eight-bed rooms) tourist hostel with ancillary bar/café/restaurant at ground floor level. The application relates to proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone planning scheme area. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. / 0.1 km away / 26 September 2024Granted
- DSDZ2297/21Planning permission for development at a site of c. 0.14ha at No's 1-4 Martin's Terrace, Dublin 2 (D02DK03, D02TD56, D02XE14, D02YT10) and adjoining lands at corner of Macken Street and the new realigned Hanover Street East. The development consists of the demolition of No's 1-4 Martin's Terrace and the redevelopment of the site to provide for a five storey building with set-back sixth storey level over 2 no. basement levels. The proposed building will comprise office use and 2 no. cafe/restaurant/retail units (and associated waste storage) at ground floor level. Ancillary office space, staff welfare, waste storage and bike parking facilities will be located at basement levels. Office access will be provided from Macken Street. Access to cafe/restaurant/retail units will be provided from Macken Street and the realigned Hanover Street East, respectively. Additional development includes the provision of solar PV panels and plant at roof-level together with associated plant screening; signage; attenuation tank; roof terrace at 5th floor level; hard and soft landscaping including along the former Hanover Street East; and all other associated site development and drainage works above and below ground. The application relates to proposed development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone planning scheme area. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application. / 0.1 km away / 24 February 2022Granted