Planning precedent report

The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154/22) 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 and Reg. Ref. 4154/22) include the following: (i) the addition of 2 no. floor levels of office space atop the approved 8-storey rear block to the west to now provide for a part 10 storey to part 15 storey office building; (ii) relocation of the approved 8th floor roof terrace to the proposed 10th floor level and the provision of revised landscaping to same; (iii) the addition of PV panels on an elevated structure at the 10th floor level roof space; (iv) an increase in the floor area of the approved building to the north and west from 3rd to 9th floor level (from 7,993 (approved) to 9,345 sq.m (proposed)); (v) reduction in size (from 176sq.m to 97sq.m) and reconfiguration of proposed winter garden at 13th floor level; (vi) revised 14th roof plan including the addition of PV panels on an elevated structure at roof level, amendments to the approved recessed roof top plant enclosure, the removal of the previously approved rooflights, and a revised parapet detail; (vii) the provision of integrated PV panels to the eastern elevation from 3rd floor level to 14th floor level, on the southern elevation from 8th floor level to 14th floor level, and on the western elevation from 10th floor level to 14th floor level. Proposed internal modifications include: (viii) revisions to the basement level layout to provide for a minor increase to the basement footprint to the north-east and south-west, revisions to the plant room layout, and the inclusion of an accessible toilet; (ix) internal alterations at ground floor level including a revised entrance hall arrangement and minor amendments to stair core 01 and stair core 02. The front (eastern) building line has been moved further east, in line with No. 1 Grand Canal Quay to the south; (x) removal of 1st floor mezzanine level, and associated spiral stairs and lift and minor alterations to stair core 01 and stair core 02; (xi) removal of 14th floor mezzanine level and associated spiral stair; (xii) minor revisions to the northern elevation including a revised soffit detail. The above amendments result in an increased overall floor area of 18,723sq.m including basement level. The development also includes drainage, revised landscaping at ground floor level, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage.

The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154/22) which provided for the demolition of the existing vacant warehouse structure at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (2,241sq.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 and Reg. Ref. 4154/22) include the following: (i) revisions to the basement level layout to provide for a minor increase to the basement footprint to the north-east and south-west, revisions to the plant room layout, and the inclusion of an accessible toilet; (ii) internal alterations at ground floor level including a revised entrance hall arrangement and an increase in the size of same from 163sq.m to 181sq.m; (iii) removal of first floor mezzanine level, and associated spiral stairs and lift; (iv) reduction in size (from 176sq.m to 97sq.m) and reconfiguration of proposed winter garden at thirteenth floor level; (v) removal of fourteenth floor mezzanine level and associated spiral stair; (vi) revised roof plan layout including the removal of previously approved rooflights, an increase in the size of the approved rooftop recessed plant enclosure (from 580sq.m to 655sq.m) and revised parapet detail; and (vii) minor revisions to the northern elevation including a revised soffit detail. The above alterations do not result in a change to the overall height of the building approved under Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154//22. The development also includes drainage, revised landscaping at ground floor level, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage.

The development will consist of: i) demolition of existing vacant warehouse structure (2,241sqm) on-site; ii) construction of 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 incorporating a ground floor cafe and reception area. The building will comprise: a) 15 no. car parking spaces (including 1 no. limited mobility parking space), 160 no. bicycle parking spaces, staff facilities including changing rooms and showers, bin-storage, set-down area and plant equipment all at basement level; b) vehicular access to the proposed basement level will be via the existing ramp to the basement level of the adjacent No. 1 Grand Canal Quay building; c) a publicly accessible cafe, reception area, staff and customer facilities, office space, ESB sub-station and plant rooms at ground floor level; d) office space on upper floor levels, including staff facilities from first to fourteenth floor levels; and e) lift cores and stairwells to serve each floor level. The proposed development will also include: iii) alterations to the basement layout of No. 1 Grand Canal Quay as approved under Reg. Ref. 3395/19 and 2608/20; iv) provision of roof terrace at eighth floor level on western facade of the development; v) provision of landscaped walkway along northern boundary of site comprising planting, landscaping, lighting and visitor bicycle parking; vi) drainage, landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting, signage and roof top plant enclosure.

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.

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.