Planning precedent report

Planning Permission for part off-licence at the existing Gala retail shop at Unit 1, ground floor and part basement, Block B of Castleforbes apartments at junction of Castleforbes Road and Upper Sheriff, Dublin 1. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning scheme area.

Permission for development at the existing commercial office building known as 'The Freight Building' on lands which form part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, CIE railyard to the north and east, and wider former Castleforbes Business Park (under construction) to the west. The development consists of a new building name sign fixed to the existing canopy over the main entrance on the eastern elevation. The proposed sign sits on a frame plate approx. 200mm above the existing canopy and is c.0.4m in height and c.5.2m in length with aluminium finish and edge lighting around each letter.

RETENTION: On foot of the previous retention permission application (DSDZ2571/18) and Further Information submission, retention permission for an extension at ground and first floors of the rear return (N-W corner of site), adjacent to the rear of Alexander Terrace; including modification of the door opening at ground floor and integration of a window, and new window at first floor level. This application relates to land within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.

A 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.

Permission 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.

Permission 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.