Planning precedent report

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.

The proposed development will consist of: (i) the strip-out of existing sixth floor level including exterior walls and glazing, the removal of existing roof finishes and rooflights, and relocation of existing plant enclosure; (ii) the demolition of existing seventh floor level; (iii) the construction of 4 no. additional floors of office accommodation with a rooftop plant enclosure in a new contemporary glazed extension. The development will result in an eleven-storey office building. The proposed works also include internal and external alterations as follows: (a) existing lifts and stair core extended to serve areas to each floor level; (b) existing set-back of the atrium facade on the south elevation will be maintained on the proposed upper floor levels forming a balcony at each floor level from sixth to tenth floors; (c) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: For development at this site: No. 2 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 and No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. The application site includes an approved link bridge (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3932/23) between No. 2 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 and The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 (The Malt House is a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 3277). The approved link bridge included as part of this application is partially located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The development will consist of: Amendments to the approved (Reg. Refs. 3752/21, 4154/22, 5299/22 and DSDZ3932/23) and currently under-construction 10-15 storey over basement level building at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay as follows: 1. External amendments proposed are inclusive of: (i) the addition of an external terrace at 3rd floor level on the buildings front (eastern) elevation with a 1.8m high guardrail surrounding the terrace and an associated opening in the façade providing access to this new terrace; (ii) revisions to the approved 10th floor level roof terrace including the removal of PV panels, the provision of an amended pergola frame which is partially covered by a glass canopy, minor landscaping updates and an increase in the guardrail height surrounding the terrace to 1.5m; (iii) alterations to the roof plant layout, PV panel layout and associated walkways at roof level and revisions to the access ladder locations at this level; (iv) provision of a security gate at ground level, to the north of the No. 2 Grand Canal Quay building and general landscaping updates at ground level; 2. Internal amendments proposed include: (v) provision of a spiral stair providing access between the 13th floor level winter garden and the 14th floor level and minor revisions to doors at 13th floor level which provide access to the winter garden; (vi) minor updates to the layout of shower rooms and lockers at basement level; (vii) minor revisions to lift lobby door access points at ground to 10th floor levels and revisions to emergency escape route at ground and 1st floor levels. The proposed development also includes: (viii) the provision of a connection between the 5th floor level of the approved No. 2 Grand Canal Quay building and the 5th floor level of the existing No. 1 Grand Canal Quay building; and (ix) all associated site works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The Malt House, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 is not included as part of the current application site and no works are proposed to this building as part of this application.

The development will consist of: Erection of an illuminated corporate sign measuring 3.8m x 0.955m at third floor level on the northern elevation of No. 1 Grand Canal Quay. The proposed development will replace the existing illuminated sign (measuring 6.6m x 1.66m) approved at the same location under Reg. Ref. 4466/18.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (The Malt House is a Protected Structure RPS Ref. No. 3277), (formerly the Malt House North, The Malt House South and, Nos. 1-4 Malt House Apartments, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2). The Malt House is located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. The proposed development will consist of alterations to previously approved developments at No. 1 Grand Canal Quay (Reg. Refs. 2608/20 and 3395/19), No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (Reg. Refs. 5299/22, 4154/22 and 3752/21) and the Malt House (Reg. Refs. DSDZ3254/22 and DSDZ3021/21) including the following: (i) the removal of the existing external link bridge which connects the existing 4th floor of the Malt House with the existing 3rd floor of No. 1 Grand Canal Quay, and making good of the associated existing façade openings to the bridge; (ii) the provision of a new enclosed, glazed link bridge between the permitted 6th floor of the Malt House and the permitted 5th floor of No. 2 Grand Canal Quay; and (iii) the provision of a new internal connection between the permitted 5th floor of No. 2 Grand Canal Quay and the permitted 5th floor of No. 1 Grand Canal Quay. The proposed alterations to the permitted No. 1 Grand Canal Quay development are limited to the 3rd and 5th floor levels. Alterations to the permitted development at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (Reg. Refs. 5299/22, 4154/22 and 3752/21) also include: (a) amendments to the lift configuration, 3 no. lifts are proposed to serve the development from basement level to 14th floor levels, with an additional 3 no. lifts serving the building from ground to 9th floor levels; (b) minor increase in the size of the bicycle lift serving the basement and ground floor levels; (c) reconfiguration of the stair core to the rear (west) of the building from basement level to 10th floor level; (d) amendments at ground floor level include minor reconfiguration of the ground floor external door positions on the northern elevation, including the provision of a new external door, and, minor reconfiguration of entrance hall and café space; (e) omission of the approved integrated PV panels on the eastern, southern and western elevations; (f) removal of projecting fins on the external elevations at 1st and 2nd floor levels only and minor amendments to the recess detail on the northern elevation; (g) the provision of a revised entrance door design on the eastern elevation; and (h) revised landscaping layout and omission of 2 no. previously permitted bicycle parking spaces at surface level. Alterations to the permitted development at the Malt House (Reg. Refs. DSDZ3254/22 and DSDZ3021/21) also include: (i) a minor increase in the area of the approved external café terrace (from 66sq.m as approved to 71.8sq.m); and (j) provision of a lightweight steel and glass roofed enclosure to the café terrace along the eastern quay wall in lieu of the previously approved glass and steel balustrade. The proposed development also includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.