WEB1735/25: The works are located at the southern end of The chq Building within the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum at basement / vault level. The development will consist of the removal of existing walls dividing Vault I-3 / H-3, Vault I-4/ H-4 and Vault I-5 / H-5 at basement level and the introduction of glazed screen walls at the southern gable entry of each of the three vaults. Ancillary works include the reinstatement of floor in each vault in the position of the existing walls, removal of existing and provision of new floor in Vaults I-4 and I-5, extended ceiling trusses, exhibition features and associated repairs. Provision of mirror surface (5.3m width x 3.2m height) at modern external retaining wall within lightwell aligned with and south of Vault I-3. All repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.
The Chq Building, (formerly Stack A), Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
DecisionGrant permission
Decided29 May 2025
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Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 4888/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS. 2094) / RETENTION: there are no works proposed to the protected structure. The development consists of retention of the freestanding 'EPIC' 3D signage located adjacent to the western elevation of the CHQ Building, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 (a protected structure). The signage extends to c. 2.12 metres in height, c.75 metres in length (including plinth) and 0.7 metres in width (c. 1.2 metres including plinth). Total area of signage extends to c. 31.8 sqm. / 0.0 km away / 29 January 2024Granted
- 3251/23PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The proposals comprise alterations of The chq Building including change of use of existing floor space to facilitate a licenced food market at ground floor level (part), exhibition and event space (including dining, licenced restaurant) at mezzanine level (part) and the partial demolition of existing service buildings and provision of an extended services building. The development will consist of the partial demolition of 2 no. service buildings (external walls retained) and the provision of c. 2,952 sqm new floor area as follows: at basement (c. 246 sqm), ground floor (c. 134 sqm), mezzanine level (c. 691 sqm) and service building (c. 1,881 sqm); change of use of c. 4,829 sqm of existing retail/restaurant/storage units/office to food market at basement level (c. 28 sqm) and ground floor level (c. 2,094 sqm) and exhibition / event space (including dining and licenced restaurant use) at mezzanine level (c. 2,707sqm). Food and alcohol will be served within the food hall, galleria and outside area and the following works to The chq Building: 1. West-Elevation - New central entrance & stair & lift access from George's Dock including change of use of unit C1 (retail) and units 20 and 21 (restaurant) to food market use and circulation. The restoration of lost granite arched entrance and the provision of cast-iron doors and frame in its original location in the west elevation. 2. South-elevation Custom House Quay - Removal of modern restrictive revolving door and flight of steps and replacement with wider sliding doors and wider flight of steps to provide better access to and from chq building. 3. South Mall Area - (Ground Floor Level) - Change of use of existing chq units 1A - 11B, 13-15 & 18-19 from retail /restaurant to food market (providing 30 market units in total) and ancillary uses (cloakroom / locker area to rear of Units 18 & 19). 4. South-East mezzanine level (currently vacant/storage) Exhibition/event space (including dining) and pre-event space 01 with feature stairs and lift access from galleria; lowering of mezzanine by c. 300 mm. 5. Extended existing unit 1A (c. 49 sqm) to provide additional mezzanine floor area for winter garden at existing Dogpatch Labs, Startup Hub and shared office space. 6. Extension of existing unit 2 (c. 39 sqm) to provide additional mezzanine floor area for circulation to new exhibition event space. 7. North-West mezzanine - change of use from currently vacant/storage use to exhibition/event space and improved fire escape stairs (amendments to Unit 31 at ground floor level). 8. South-West mezzanine - change of use from currently vacant/storage use to exhibition/event space including pre-event space 02 with pop up unit, keg room & restroom provision, with feature stairs accessed from market entrance. 9. Provision of two no. internal bridges / viewing platforms to connect east & west mezzanine Levels. 10. Partial demolition (external walls retained) and extension to two no. existing service buildings at eastern elevation to provide a 5-storey mixed-use building over extended basement (total floor area c. 3,717 sqm including basement), (with enclosed roof level above behind brick parapet wall and (part) covered with green roof), to provide back of house facilities including staff, office and event service use and bicycle parking (44 spaces) (at ground to second floor levels) & office space (at third and fourth floor levels) and installation of fall-arrest system and plant at roof level. Building to have pedestrian access from George's Dock to the north and vehicular access to loading bays at car park at eastern elevation via Exchange Place. 11.Provision of 30 no. new openable glazed rooflights to the inner slopes of the chq roof and removal of forty-six existing glazed rooflights and replacement with openable glazed roof lights (AOVS) to match existing. Removal of fifty-six small panes of glass in cast-iron lanterns lights and replacement with metal grills and installation of fall-arrest system. 12. Provision of designated outdoor seating for food market at George's Dock adjacent to west elevation. 13. Extended floor area (c. 246 sqm) at basement/vault level (east) for required additional fire escape access, fridge room, keg room, workshop and improved services and change of use from office space to museum restroom at basement level (west). 14. Provision of thirteen signage elements on East Elevation, West Elevation, and Southeast Mezzanine totalling c. 25.65 sqm. Signage 1: Central Entrance (3 x 0.93 sqm each); Signage 2: Market Entrance (2 x 0.93 sqm each); Signage 3: Irish Food Market (4 x 2.13 sqm each); Signage 4: Epic CHQ Gala Banquet (4) x 3.12 sqm each). 15. Completion of repairs and renovation of historic and modern fabric as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with Conservation Best Practice, including restoration of 3 no segmental granite arches at ground floor level in the east elevation and openings in the historic fabric of the east wall including 3 no door openings and a servery opening, to provide access to the services building of the Protected Structure. 16. All associated site works and provision of 18 no. bicycle parking spaces at the northwest elevation. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application. / 0.0 km away / 19 January 2024Granted
- 3500/19PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the western mezzanine level of the CHQ Building, George's Dock, Dublin 1, D01 R9YO. The CHQ Building is a registered protected structure (RPS No. 2094). The development will consist of the change of use of the northern part of the western mezzanine from 'events/exhibition/research space' to office use. The works will incorporate the enclosure of the northern part of the western mezzanine and its connection to the eastern mezzanine by the implementation of a 2.1 metre partition glazing along the eastern edge and full height partition to the northern edge and southern edge of the mezzanine. A total of 3 no. plant and ventilation pods will be installed along with a standalone plant room. Existing smoke vent openings at roof level will be amended for the purposes of ventilation. Alterations will be made at ground floor level of units 13 and 21 to implement fire escape stairs. New accommodation access stairs and entrance to the mall will be also implemented at ground floor level at unit 31, with existing fire escape stairs at unit 32 widened. Bicycle parking will be provided at the eastern elevation. The area subject to the change of use totals c. 884 sqm. / 0.0 km away / 09 September 2019Granted
- 3290/23Permission is sought for the a change of use from existing medical centre (class 8a) on the ground floor and existing commercial offices (class 3) on the first to third floors to a mixed-use of commercials offices (class 3) / medical use (class 8a; Health Centre or Clinic) on ground to third floors. The proposed development includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. / 0.1 km away / 24 April 2023Granted
- WEB1273/24Change of use from Retail to Coffee Shop/Restaurant/Hot Food Take Away use at ground floor & mezzanine levels & all associated works. / 0.1 km away / 03 May 2024Granted
- WEB1171/26Permission for rear extensions and internal reconfiguration at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, resulting in a net gain of 66 no. bedrooms and 2,279 sq.m of floor area. The development will consist of a first to seventh floor middle rear extension; a second to sixth floor rear extension at western end; internal alterations to existing room layouts; the reduction in size of existing water tank, demolition and reconstruction of the existing pump room and reincorporation into middle rear extension; the extension of the existing chiller compound and addition of stairwell and lift at ground floor level; Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) measures, including a green roof; and site services. / 0.1 km away / 23 March 2026Granted
- 4678/23PERMISSION:(a) Additional floor area (8.6sq.m) to existing hotel restaurant and bar area, (b) Alterations to the existing south façade to include new double doors, new canopies and alterations to existing windows, (c) Alterations to existing east façade to include new canopy (d)Proposed new living wall to 2no. sections of south facade, (e) Proposed minor alterations to existing footpath and (f) Proposed new internally illuminated signage to part south façade, all at Hilton Garden Inn, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1. / 0.1 km away / 01 March 2024Granted
- 4579/22Planning permission for development on a site of c.28 ha at no. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at fourth and fifth floor levels, located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park IFSC Carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by The Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block, to the east by Commons Street, to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the front (east), rear (west) elevations at fourth floor level, fifth floor level and roof level (with no change to the floor area of the existing office floor plate or balconies on the east and west elevations at fourth and fifth floor levels), and all ancillary and associated site development works. Replacement of cladding is proposed at third floor level on east and west elevations. In the interest of clarity, there is no proposed increase in existing floor areas and relates to elevation changes only. The development will include demolition of elements of the existing eastern and western fascia including the removal and replacement of windows and cladding, rearrangement of fenestration, new curtain walls, projecting metals fins, balustrades and all associated site development works. / 0.1 km away / 21 September 2022Granted