Planning precedent report

Permission for development at this site at The "Boston Sidings Site" at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bound by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin - Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The development will consist of: Modifications to the permitted office development Reg. Ref. 2808/19, Bord Ref. ABP304878-19 (as modified by Reg. Refs. 2682/21 and 3386/21) and involves revisions to the permitted facades as follows: South West Elevation: use of brick at the Grand Canal Quay boundary wall interface in lieu of previously permitted metal, addition of transom within double height glazing to foyer, provision of automatic opening vents (AOVS) above fire escape door, use of metal soffit above entrance door in lieu of previously permitted brick with associated minor modifications to mezzanine floorplate and provision of capping to glazing at parapet level; South East Elevation: addition of transom within double height glazing to foyer, reconfiguration of glazing and spandrel panel layouts at Level M1; North East Elevation: reconfiguration and alterations to louver, glazing and spandrel panel layouts at Levels M1 to 4.

Permission for the development at this site (0.37ha) known as the ''Boston Siding Site'' at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bounded by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The proposed development will consist of modifications to the permitted office development Reg. REF. 2808/19, Bord REF. ABP-304878-19 (as modified by Ref. Ref. 2682/21) and involves a revised layout to the permitted roof level plant, provision of additional ventilation equipment, associated ducting and 4no. stepover access structures. The overall height of the roof plant increases from 45.2m to 46.3m (+1.1m). The overall height of the permitted building parapet remains unchanged at 44.4m.

Permission for development at this site (0.37ha) known as the ''Boston Sidings Site'' at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bound by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin – Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The proposed development comprises modifications to the permitted office development Reg. Ref: 2808/19, Bord Ref. ABP-304878-19 relating to the existing boundary wall with Clanwilliam Square to the south which is to be lowered to a height of 700mm to 1490mm and topped with a metal railing with a height of 1100mm. Revised landscape proposals are provided for the public realm areas and the access route along the southern boundary including the provision of seating, planters, lighting and associated hard and soft landscaping.

Permission for development at this site (0.37ha) known as "Boston Sidings Site" at Grand Canal Quay and Macken Street, Dublin 2. (Lands bound by Clanwilliam Square to the south, Grand Canal Quay to the east, the Dublin - Rosslare mainline railway to the north and Macken Villas and Macken Street to the west). The development will consist of construction of a 10 storey over basement office development with setbacks at 5th and 7th floor levels an external terrace areas at 5th, 6th and 7th floor levels with a gross floor area of 19,856sq.m. The proposed accommodation will consist of office (designed for single or multiple tenancies) and ancillary uses with associated lift and stair cores with pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access from Grand Canal Quay. The development of the site will be facilitated by removal of the existing fill material within the site to create a new ground level fronting Grand Canal Quay and modifications to the existing eastern boundary wall to Grand Canal Quay (currently c.45m in length) involving demolition of c.15.8m of the wall and the creation of openings within the remaining c.29.2m to provide visual and physical access to the proposed office accommodation behind. The proposed ground floor accommodation comprises office reception and foyer areas fronting Grand Canal Quay with office and ancillary accommodation to the rear. A proposed landscaped access route separates the proposed office block from the existing boundary wall with Clanwilliam Square to the south which is to be structurally secured and retained. This route provides access to the rear (western end) of the block which accommodates ancillary accommodation including bicycle parking (199no. spaces), bin storage, plant rooms, staff facilities and an ESB substation. A car lift provides access to the basement accommodation incorporating 25no. car parking spaces and ancillary plant and storage rooms. Above ground floor level accommodation includes a mezzanine floor level with office and additional ancillary plant and storage rooms and 8 levels of office accommodation above. Permission is also sought for hard and soft landscaping within the site, external lighting, screened plant area at 8th floor level and all ancillary site and development works. The existing Macken Street entrance will be maintained to facilitate continued access by Iarnod Eireann/CIE to the existing signalling building which will be retained on site adjacent to the proposed office building.

The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3752/21) which provided for the demolition of the existing vacant warehouse structure at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (2,241 sq.m) and the construction of a part 8 to part 15 storey (proposed 8-storey element facing west and proposed 15-storey element facing Grand Canal Quay to the east), over basement level, contemporary glazed office building. The alterations to the previously approved scheme (Reg. Ref. 3752/21) include the following: (i) revisions to the basement level layout including the reconfiguration of the proposed plant room and the inclusion of a fire access stair core from basement to ground floor level; relocation of the proposed bin store; revisions to the proposed car parking layout to provide for 5. No car parking spaces (including 1 no. accessible parking space and 1 no. electric car charging space) and 1 no. dedicated set-down space; revisions to the proposed bicycle parking to provide for a total of 240 no. spaces as well as 3 no. motorcycle spaces; 240 no. lockers and shower and changing room facilities are also provided (As per the requirements of Condition No. 13 (d) & (e) of Reg. Ref. 3752/21). Access to the basement level will be provided via the ramp entrance to No. 1 Grand Canal Quay as approved under Reg. Refs. 3395/19 and 2608/20 and as amended under Reg. Ref. 3752/21. Additional access for cyclists is provided via an elevator on northern façade of building; (ii) provision of a new mezzanine at first floor level on eastern side of building overlooking reception area; (iii) revisions to the layout at ground floor level to include revised exterior doors and a stair to the newly proposed first floor level mezzanine; (iv) provision of 2 no. cargo bicycle parking spaces along northern boundary of site at street level; (v) The core of each floor level has been reconfigured and a fire access stair core has been provided to the rear of the building from ground to eighth floor levels; (vi) alterations to roof of approved winter garden at thirteenth floor level to provide for a solid roof with 5 no. rooflights; (vii) provision of a new mezzanine at fourteenth floor level including a stair providing access to same at thirteenth floor level; (viii) Alterations to the finished floor levels from first to fourteenth floor levels; and (ix) revisions to the plant equipment layout at roof level. The above alterations do not result in a change to the overall height or footprint of the building approved under Reg. Ref. 3752/21. The proposal also includes drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage.

Planning Permission is sought at No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (D02 FF61) for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. 3395/19) including internal and external alterations as follows: (i) minor increase in floor to ceiling heights of the previously approved 4 no. additional floor levels, resulting in an increase in overall building height of 0.85 metres; (ii) reconfiguration of the approved 2 no. lift cores and lobby in core 2 on the north side of the building to comply with fire safety requirements and ensure safe evacuation; (iii) the infilling of the approved terrace on the eastern elevation at tenth floor level to provide additional office space; (iv) amendments to the approved elevation treatment at sixth floor level to retain the existing glazing; (v) minor internal layout changes to toilets, risers and fire lobbies and the widening of the existing stairs to comply with fire safety requirements; and (vi) all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.