The Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Planning application WEB2272/24
DecisionGrant permission
Decided27 November 2024
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3500/24PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION for development at the A&L Goodbody Building, 25-28 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, DO1 H104. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, an access ramp to existing basement to the east, Alderman Way to the north and the Spencer Hotel/an unnamed laneway to the west. The proposed development consists of the following amendments to the external elevations, internal layout and roof layout of the permitted building under Reg. Ref.: 3245/20 (as amended by Reg. Ref.: 4202/21) which is currently under construction: Planning permission is sought for: 1. Change in materiality to the southern stair cores. 2. Alterations to the main entrance to improve universal access. 3. Changes to the number and location of external doors. 4. Addition of a security gate to the basement car park. 5. Amendments to the reception and main core layouts. 6. Alterations to the landscaping to the south of the building. 7. Amendments to the landscaping to the north, east and west to allow for ESB access requirements (resulting in the loss of 1 no. car parking space) 8. Provision of a lightwell to the basement area. 9. Changes at basement level to provide additional space for Active commuter Facilities. 10. Reconfiguration of the basement layout resulting in a reduction from 64 no. to 58 no. car parking spaces and 8 no. to 3 no. motorcycle spaces. 11. Changes to layout of bicycle parking with no change to number of spaces. 12. Alterations to landscaping at level 6 and level 7. 13. Amendments at roof level including height of plan screen, extent of plant enclosure, increase in extent of proposed atrium roof and PV panels location. 14. Omit plant space in lieu of roof lights at level 1 roof. 15. Alterations to the level 6 south building permitted signage. 16. Change in location of permitted signage at main entrance. 17. New high level building signage to northeast core. Retention and completion permission is sought for: 1. Minor alterations to the FFLs of levels 1-7. 2. Change in modulation of channels to the main south elevation levels 2-5. 3. Change in materiality of spandrel panels to the north, east and west elevations. 4. Change in extent and materiality to northern stair cores. 5. Change to ground & 1st floor elevation to the west of the main entrance. 6. Alterations to the shape of the atrium and location of the feature stairs. 7. Addition of a roof access stairs. The above works result in an increase in GFA by 194 sq.m (125 sq.m proposed (planning permission) 69 sq.m to be retained (retention permission)) from 18,131 sq.m. (excluding basement of 3,708 sq.m.) to 18,325 sq.m. (excluding basement of 3,670 sq.m.). / 0.0 km away / 31 May 2024Granted
- 3245/20Planning permission for development on a site of c.0.39ha. at 25-28 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104. The site is bound by National College of Ireland to the north, North Wall Quay to the south, AIG Ireland to the east and Spencer Hotel to the west. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment of the existing 6 no. storey building to provide for a new façade treatment to all elevations and all associated demolitions as a result; • Infill and extension of the building along the southern boundary resulting in an additional c.668sqm.; • Extension to office accommodation at ground floor level to the western side of the building comprising c.150sqm.; • Infill of existing accessible terrace at 5th floor level on the northern elevation c.119sqm.; • Provision of 2 no. additional floors (3,690sqm) increasing the overall height of the building from 6 no. storeys (23.67m) to 8 no. storeys (31.7m). The 6th floor level will be set back from the southern elevation and the 7th floor will be set back from all elevations; • Amendments to the ground floor layout to provide for a revised double height entrance lobby to the office to the south of the building; • Amendments to the internal layouts of the office floorspace and provision of new glazed atrium feature at roof level; • Amendments to basement level to provide for a reconfiguration of the car parking spaces resulting in a reduction from 98 no. to 69 no., 177 no. cycle parking spaces and 24 no. visitor cycle parking spaces, new shower and locker rooms, plant rooms and store rooms. Access to basement level will remain unchanged; • Provision of 1 no. “A&L Goodbody” entrance sign comprising of stainless steel internally illuminated individually mounted lettering to the south elevation and 1 no. “A&L Goodbody” façade sign at 6th floor level on the south elevation in the eastern corner comprising of Perspex lettering with LED light tape backing; • Alterations to the hard and soft landscaping, SUDs drainage, PV Panels, provision of plant at basement and roof level, accessible terraces at 6th floor (south elevation) and 7th floor level (north and south elevations), green roofs and all other associates site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in an increase in gross floor area from 15,798sqm (including basement of 3,708sqm) to 21,065sqm (including basement of 3,708). / 0.0 km away / 19 October 2020Granted
- WEB1621/25Matagorda Unlimited Company intend to apply for planning permission for development at the A&L Goodbody Building, 25-28 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, an access ramp to existing basement to the east, Alderman Way to the north and the Spencer Hotel/an unnamed laneway to the west. The proposed development will consist of 1 no. totem sign, bolted to a concrete base along with 1 no. wall-mounted sign at the access ramp to the basement, and 25 no. wall-mounted signs on the northern elevation, including at the car parking entrance and loading bay. / 0.0 km away / 14 May 2025Granted
- WEB6103/25We, NWQ Devco Limited, intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for development at a site consisting of the CitiGroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. The site area is c. 0.88 ha. The proposed development will consist of: - Partial demolition, removal of existing facades and extension of existing 5-6 storeys office building; - The resulting proposed extended office development ranges in height from 7 no. to 12 no. storeys in height over existing basement comprising office accommodation and a community space; - The development comprises 4 no. blocks ranging in heights of 7-11 no. storeys (Block A), 12 no. storeys (Block B), 10 no. storeys (Block C) and 7 storeys (Block D) which represents a maximum height increase of 6 storeys above the existing building; - The overall gross floor area of the development comprises 61,882 sq.m. (including basement level) including 53,774 sq.m. of office space (39,151 sq.m. of office net internal floor area)and 660 sq.m. of community space; - Office accommodation is proposed at ground floor to 11th floor level; - 1 no. internal community space is provided at ground floor level; - Outdoor terraces are provided at 4th, 5th, 6th 8th, 9th, and 11th floor levels; - Provision of a shared atrium between Block B and Block C; - Green roofs and blue roofs are provided across the scheme; - 32 no. car parking spaces will be provided at basement level to serve the development. This represents a reduction of 132 no. car parking spaces in comparison to the existing office building on the site; - 718 no. bicycle spaces and 4 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed at basement level; - 26 no. short-stay bicycle spaces (13 no. Sheffield stands) are proposed at surface level; - The development includes the fill and cover of existing access ramp to existing basement to provide a landscaped community pocket park (244 sqm) to the east of the building. The park will include a pedestrian link from North Wall Quay to Clarion Quay. - Provision of upgrades to existing public realm within application site including public footpaths along North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Clarion Quay; - All ancillary and associated works to facilitate the development including plant, pv panels, switch rooms, generators, water tanks, sprinkler plant, ESB substations, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure and utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application. / 0.1 km away / 05 June 2026Granted
- 2369/21The development will consist of the installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels to include all ancillary works and services. / 0.1 km away / 05 May 2021Granted
- 3136/21Planning permission for development on a site of 0.34 ha at New Century House, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 K8N7. The site is bound by Mayor Street Lower to the north, Citi Bank building fronting North Wall Quay to the south, and Clarion Quay apartment development to the east and Commons Street to the west. The proposed development comprises of the following: - Provision of 2 no. metal sign boards to the bank branch facade of the northern and eastern elevations; - Increase in width (c.475mm) and illumination of permitted totem sign; - Provision of double doors to replace single entrance door of the bank branch; - Installation of ATM on the northern elevation of the bank branch; - Provision of canopy sign with illuminated uplighting to the permitted office building. / 0.2 km away / 06 December 2021Granted
- 2749/20Planning permission for development on a site of 0.34 ha at New Century House, Mayor Street Lower, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 K8N7. The site is bound by Mayor Street Lower to the north, Citi Bank building fronting North Wall Quay to the south, and Clarion Quay apartment development to the east and Commons Street to the west. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment of the existing 6 no. storey building to provide for a new façade treatment to all elevations. • Provision of new part double height reception space to the rear elevation. • Relocation of existing bank branch to the north east corner of the ground floor resulting in a change of use from office to bank in this area. • Reduction of the existing bank branch from 216sqm to 187sqm. • Change of use of former bank branch to office use at ground floor level (147 sqm). • Provision of new universally accessible pedestrian entrance to bank branch from street level along the northern elevation of the building. • Provision of refurbished entrance to the office development to the north elevation fronting Mayor Street Lower. • Provision of additional mechanical plant at roof level. • Minor infill to office floor plate at 5th floor level resulting in an increase of 79 sqm of office floor space overall. • Minor reconfiguration of internal office floor plates. • Reconfiguration of basement level to provide ancillary office amenities and additional bike parking spaces (195 no. spaces) and 49 carpark spaces including 7no. new electric car charge points and 3 no. new universally accessible parking bays. • Upgrade of the hard and soft landscaping within the courtyard area and provision of new canopy area to courtyard on the southern elevation and provision of new screen to courtyard along the southern boundary of the site. • Minor alternations to the hard landscaping to the north of the development fronting Mayor Street Lower. • The proposed development also includes accessible terraces at 5th floor level to the north, east and west, and all other associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in an increase in gross floor area from 12,223 sqm to 12,365 sqm. / 0.2 km away / 08 September 2020Granted
- 4881/22The development will consist of: (a) the change of use from coffee shop use to restaurant use, (b) the removal of existing fascia signage while maintaining the existing signage zone, (c) all associated site works. / 0.2 km away / 13 December 2022Granted