Site known as The Carriageworks, which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1
Planning application WEB5913/25
DecisionGrant permission
Decided31 March 2026
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Nearby precedent
Similar nearby applications linked to this planning decision.- 3782/24Permission for development on a site of c. 0.05 ha which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sherriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the recently competed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the development of a cultural building within the permitted residential development of the Castleforbes Business Park, as permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref. SHD0026/20, and now under construction. This proposed cultural building will replace and amend the already permitted cultural building, retaining a similar footprint permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref: SHD0026/20, providing for a number of amendments. The proposed building is 4 storeys plus screened plant level in height (25.51m) which is a reduction of from the permitted 5 storeys plus plant level in height (26.5m) with increased floor to ceiling heights. The proposed building has a GFA of 1,949.8 sq.m (excluding plant area) which is an increase from the permitted of 1,826.5 sq.m. The building is accessed from the permitted main central open space, accessed from Sheriff St. The external materials include for a coloured curtain wall system with glazed window panels. The building contains a large floorplate on each floor allowing for flexability to uses, back of house facilities, toilets, staircase and lifts. PV panels are provided at roof level. As per the permitted development, the proposed cultural building will be capable of accommodating a variety of community/cultural uses which will be agreed with DCC prior to occupation. A building sign is provided for, with three elements, at roof level on the south and east elevation totalling 20.53 sq.m. / 0.1 km away / 23 July 2024Granted
- 3042/20RETENTION: Retention Permission for first floor bedroom and rooflight at No. 5 Irvine Terrace, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 HW21. / 0.1 km away / 10 September 2020Granted
- 4446/22A site of 0.5 hectares, which previously formed part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1., The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Iarnrod Eireann Rail Yard to the north and east, and Castleforbes Business Park. Permission for development of 6 no. illuminated external signs and building facade lighting. This external signage and lighting application relates to a previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg Ref 3433/19 amended by Reg Ref 3197/20 and Reg Ref 2255/21) currently under construction. The proposed development relates to the permitted hotel element of the development only. The proposed development consists: of the erection of (a) 2 No. high level internally illuminated signs, which include 1 No. c. 6.7 sq m sign on the southwest elevation and 1 No. c. 10.7 sq m sign on the southeast elevation; (b) 4 No. low level internally illuminated signs, which includes 2 No. double-sided projecting roundel signs, one each on the southwest and northwest elevations respectively (c. 0.6 sq m each in total); 1 No. double-sided free-standing totem sign located west of the permitted hotel's entrance (c. 4.1 sq m in total); and 1 No. sign of c. 1.8 sq m on the northwest elevation; and (c) the provision of building facade lighting on the southwest and northwest elevations. / 0.1 km away / 02 September 2022Granted
- 2255/21Permission for development on a site of c.0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff St. Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of revisions to permitted development of a hotel and office building under DCC Reg. Ref: 3433/19, and as amended by 3197/20, comprising minor amendments. The development proposed comprises the following design modifications to the permitted office only: • Increase in permitted floor area above ground from 10,803 sq.m to 12,545 sq.m with increase at each floor level. The building facade has extended along the north west, south east and west elevations. • Introduction of basement of 578 sq.m to locate services functions inc. water storage tanks. • Re-ordering of permitted building from 8 no. storeys with part mezzanine level at ground floor level to 9. no. storeys above new basement level. Taken in conjunction with a reduction of permitted floor to floor height from 4.0m, to 3.75m the results in an overall increase in building height at parapet level from +43.314m to +44.495m. • Re-configuration of rooftop layout to include a perimeter walkway and additional air-handling units, some of which rise to +45.740m and relocation of permitted lift overrun(s) at Roof Level. • Terrace at level 09 on south eastern elevation to be accessible. • Minor re-configuration on the permitted layout of the ground floor and plant and service areas, bin store, staff welfare facilities and stair core with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. • Amendment to the ground floor facade on the north-west to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant and stair cores and back of house areas only. • Minor re-configuration of external landscaping. / 0.1 km away / 27 May 2021Granted
- 3197/20Permission for development on a site of c.0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff St. Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of revisions to permitted development of a hotel and office building under DCC Reg. Ref: 3433/19 comprising minor amendments. The development proposed comprises the following design modifications: 1. Minor reconfiguration of the permitted building footprints resulting in an overall increase in office floor space of 670 sq.m and hotel floor space of 393 sq.m. There is no increase in bedroom numbers for the permitted hotel or to any maximum permitted heights of either building. 2. Alterations to the permitted office to include: A new part mezzanine level in the permitted ground floor of 491 sq.m. Minor reconfiguration of the permitted layout of the ground floor plant and service areas, bike parking location and stair cores with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. Relocation of permitted lift overrun at Roof Level. Amendment to the ground floor facade on the north-west, south-west elevation to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant and stair cores and back of house areas only. 3. Alterations to the permitted hotel building to include: Minor reconfiguration of the permitted ground floor layout including back of house areas and plant areas with subsequent amendments to the layout of the ground floor and upper floors. An increase in height and width of the permitted one storey external bin storage and switchroom building located in the rear service yard, to two storeys to incorporate additional storage. Amendments to the permitted roof plant areas through the removal of permitted screened plant area at Level 07, the decrease in the permitted area of screened roof plant area at Level 08 and the removal of permitted PV panels at Level 09. Amendments to the ground floor facade on the north-east, north-west and south-east elevations to include relocation of permitted doors and windows, affecting plant, stair cores and back of house areas only. / 0.1 km away / 05 October 2020Granted
- 3433/19Permission for development on a site of c. 0.5 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1 (D01 VX48). The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east, and Castleforbes Business Park to the west. The development consists of the following: The proposed development consists of the demolition and partial demolition of all existing structures and the construction of a commercial office building and a 270 bedroom hotel. The commercial office building, to the west of the site, ranges in height from 6 to 9 storeys plus plant zone (maximum height of c.40m) with a total gross floor area of c. 10,265sq.m. The ground floor includes office entrance, foyer, lobby and coffee dock, lifts and circulation areas, plant & communications room, and sub-station. There is an external terrace of 170 sq.m located on the 7th floor on the southern elevation onto Sheriff Street Upper. Plant is located at a screened roof level. Cycle parking is located at ground level, with 84 spaces provided with associated facilities, and 28 visitor spaces provided in the associated public realm. The hotel, to the east of the site, contains 270 bedrooms and ranges in height from 7 to 10 storeys (maximum height of c.35.21m) with total gross floor area of c. 9,644 sq.m. The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a restaurant/breakfast area with associated seating area, work zone, kitchen, bedrooms, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors two to nine typically contain bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas. Part of the eighth floor and the ninth floors, and tenth floor contain screened plant areas. 30 cycle parking spaces are provided in the associated public realm. The two buildings are located onto Sheriff Street Upper around a landscaped central courtyard which is partially publicly accessible. A new shared service access route is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the west of the site to a centralised service zone and associated storage area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper. The proposed development also includes for the provision of plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substations; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 18 November 2019Granted
- 2143/20Permission for development on a site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Castleforbes Business Park to the north and east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing structures on the site and the construction of a 219 bedroom hotel ranging in height from 6 to 9 storeys (maximum height of c.33.95m) with total gross floor area of c.9,241sq.m (incl. basement). The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a public restaurant area with seating area, a cafe/work zone, kitchen, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors one to eight typically contain, bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas with a gym and wellness centre located on floor one. A proposed basement -1 level contains plant, storage, staff areas, laundry store and staff cycle parking. A service access is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the east of the site to a dedicated service area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper and East Road including for visitor cycle parking. The proposed development also includes for the provision of screened plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substation; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground. / 0.1 km away / 16 June 2020Granted
- WEB1710/25The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction Marshall Yards Development, as permitted under ABP-304710-19. The proposed amendments relate to the ground floor units, podium car parks and plant areas and not relating to any residential unit. The proposed amendments include: 1.Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Northern Podium (below Blocks A1, A2, A3, B1, E1 & E2) as follows: •Revisions to car park to include revised access route to apartment stair cores, access to bin stores, rearrangement of plant rooms, fire rated enclosure to electric scooter storage to meet fire certificate compliance. This results in an additional 1 no. car parking space in the northern podium bringing total to 164 no. spaces (inc. 2 car club and 6 accessible spaces). •Amendment to permitted access doors, below Block A1, to East Road frontage to include for recessed entrance doors to meet DAC compliance. •Amalgamation and change of use of units (identified as Office Units 1 & 2) of permitted commercial units to Tenant Management Office & Co-Working Space of 217 sq.m. •Removal of unused comms room and external plantroom. •Change of use of unit (identified as Office 5) from permitted commercial space to a tenant amenity space to accommodate a gym of 202.9 sq.m. •Use of previously identified mechanical plant room below Block A1 as staff facilities including, a kitchenette, locker room, accessible bathroom and accessible shower room. •Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes. 2.Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Southern Podium (below Blocks D1, D2, B2, C1 & C2) as follows: •Relocation of access stair route to podium level of Blocks D1/D2 and C2. •Relocation of permitted ESB Substation, meters and switch room from ground floor of Block D1 to ground floor of Block C2 and replacement with dry good store related to food hub unit and addition of additional ESB substation and switch room under podium between Block C1 and B2 resulting in a minor reduction in the floorspace of permitted office space. •Amendments to car park to include fire rated enclosure provided from electric scooter storage and charging, rearrangement of plant room below Block D1/D2, addition of wet riser room below Block D2 for fire certificate compliance. The addition of the wet riser room has resulted in the removal of some bike parking at this location however this has been accommodated in other locations so there is no reduction in permitted cycle parking provision. •Removal of unused comms room resulting in a minor increase in the tenant amenity space below Block C2. •The reconfiguration of the internal podium layout results in the loss of 5 no. car parking spaces bringing the total in the southern podium to 66 no. spaces (inc. 5 accessible spaces). •Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes. The above minor amendments have resulted in some alteration to permitted floor areas in the ground floor units however there is no increase in overall permitted floor area. / 0.1 km away / 06 October 2025Granted