The Clocktower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
Planning application GSDZ2407/20
DecisionGrant permission
Decided23 June 2020
Application typePermission
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- WEBGSDZ1767/25The proposed development will consist of the continuation of the permitted and in place temporary printmaking workshop as permitted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. GSDZ4602/19 and amended by GSDZ2407/20 for a period of 5 years. The existing permitted development consists of a single storey prefabricated buildings (GFA c.316 sq.m.) used for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space with photovoltaic panels on the roof, plant room, minor landscaping works and bicycle parking. / 0.0 km away / 29 May 2025Granted
- GSDZ4602/19Temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located with the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will comprise of: 1. The construction of the single-storey building (c.355sq.m) for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space. The building will have a predominantly sawtooth roof and a partial flat roof. The roof will also include photovoltaic panels. 2. The construction of a single-storey flat roof building to be used as a plant room (c9sq.m). 3. Minor landscaping works and the provision of bicycle stands. 4. All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.075ha. / 0.0 km away / 04 February 2020Granted
- GSDZ3129/24The proposed development will comprise the demolition of existing on-site buildings and structures and associated site clearance works. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone Rail Station (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the east, TU Dublin East Quad to the south and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west. / 0.0 km away / 20 March 2024Granted
- GSDZ4543/23Planning permission for the development of an office and mixed-use scheme at a site located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the north/east, Dublin Bus Depot (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) to the south/east and TU Dublin East Quad and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of the existing on-site buildings and structures and site clearance for the construction of 2 no. blocks of development (Blocks A and B) of 51,955 sq.m over a single basement. The proposed development will include the following: • Block A of 30,156 sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block A will include a lobby, retail/ café uses, community space, office space, storage and bicycle store (14 no. bicycle spaces), post and delivery areas, waste storage and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Block B of 21,799sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block B will include a lobby, canteen, retail/café use, delivery area and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Each office block incudes green and blue roofs with amenity terraces located at the 8th and 10th floors. There are PV panels and plant proposed at roof level. • Each block will have building signage. • A total of 51 no. car parking spaces (incl. 3 no. disabled access spaces & 25 no. EV spaces) and 17 no. motorbike spaces are located at basement level with vehicular access via a ramp to the south of Block B. Vehicular access to the development is proposed from Broadstone/ Constitution Hill. • A total of 564 no. bicycle parking spaces and 36 no. electric scooter charging stands are located at ground and basement levels with bicycle access from ground floor level. • The basement level will also include a gym and wellness suite, storage and waste areas and associated buildings plant and utilities. • The proposed development includes the partial delivery of 'St Brendan's Way' and 'Serpentine Walk' within the planning application area. The development includes c. 8,052 sq.m of public open space featuring hard and soft landscaping areas, pedestrian and cycle links, 50 no. external bicycle parking spaces, tree planting, and public lighting. • The proposal includes all ancillary works and services necessary to facilitate the construction and operation of the proposed development including tying into permitted infrastructure within the SDZ. • There are no works proposed to any Protected Structure. / 0.1 km away / 02 May 2024Granted
- GSDZ3367/21PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS NO. 3288). Located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The development will consist of improvement works including: 1)Raking out of existing cementitious pointing to rubble stone and brick walls and repointing in lime, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north facade of the Link Building and the west facade of the East Building; 2)Removal of existing cementitious render and replacement with new lime render, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north and east facades of the East Building, north and east facades of the Chapel Building and all facades of the single storey block to the south of the Chapel Building; 3)Removal of 6 no. roller shutters to ground floor windows on the west elevation of the East Building; and 4)Repairs to existing temporary mesh to windows. / 0.1 km away / 14 October 2021Granted
- GSDZ2223/20PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission for development at a site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located on the eastern side of Grangegorman Lower, south of 'The Clock Tower' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3288) and north of 'The Lower House' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3289) which includes the boundary wall along Grangegorman Lower, a portion of which is located within the application site. The development consists of modifications to permitted 'East Quad' - a 4 to 6 storey third level educational building granted under Planning Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The modifications comprise the following: Extension in size and height of roof top plant rooms; Provision of enclosed fire-escape at Level 5 roof; Change of cladding to lower plant room at level 5; Minor changes to elevational facades/materials; Minor revisions to permitted landscaped areas. Development has otherwise been carried in accordance with permission Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended). / 0.1 km away / 16 April 2020Granted
- GSDZ4003/20PERMISSION & RETENTION: We, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site: at a warehouse to the north of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will consist of: A) Retention permission for works comprising of: 1. Metal corrugated cladded gable end (east elevation) to enclose a warehouse of 835 sq.m GFA (original warehouse partially demolished under Reg.Ref. 3336/12; reducing from c. 2,018 sq.m to 835 sq.m GFA). B) Permission for works comprising of: 1. Refurbishment works to an existing warehouse consisting of: i) Replacement of the existing asbestos cladding on the north, south and west elevation with a new metal corrugated cladding facade; ii) Blocking up of existing roller shutter doors and selected pedestrian doors and windows on the north and west elevations with matching brickwork infill; iii) Inclusion of new pedestrian doors on the north and east elevations; iv) Inclusion of a vehicular access roller shutter door on the east elevation; v) Replacement of 15 no. clear cladding panels on the south elevation with clear GRP panels; vi) Replacement of 2 no. existing roof lights with clear GRP panels; vii) Replacement of the existing gutters, RWPs and drip trays with similar new versions; and viii) Erection of lighting and CCTV cameras on the exterior of the warehouse facing into the associated yards. 2. Other works comprising of: i) Provision of 3 no. standalone compactor units; and ii) Inclusion of a perimeter fence and vehicular access gate. 3. All associated site development works and services on a site of c. 0.215 ha. / 0.1 km away / 19 February 2021Granted
- WEB2409/24RETENTION: Retention of Change-of-Use from Residential Dwelling to Social & Community based Resource Centre / 0.2 km away / 14 April 2025Granted