Planning precedent report

Planning permission for the development of an office and mixed-use scheme at a site located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the north/east, Dublin Bus Depot (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) to the south/east and TU Dublin East Quad and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of the existing on-site buildings and structures and site clearance for the construction of 2 no. blocks of development (Blocks A and B) of 51,955 sq.m over a single basement. The proposed development will include the following: • Block A of 30,156 sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block A will include a lobby, retail/ café uses, community space, office space, storage and bicycle store (14 no. bicycle spaces), post and delivery areas, waste storage and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Block B of 21,799sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block B will include a lobby, canteen, retail/café use, delivery area and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Each office block incudes green and blue roofs with amenity terraces located at the 8th and 10th floors. There are PV panels and plant proposed at roof level. • Each block will have building signage. • A total of 51 no. car parking spaces (incl. 3 no. disabled access spaces & 25 no. EV spaces) and 17 no. motorbike spaces are located at basement level with vehicular access via a ramp to the south of Block B. Vehicular access to the development is proposed from Broadstone/ Constitution Hill. • A total of 564 no. bicycle parking spaces and 36 no. electric scooter charging stands are located at ground and basement levels with bicycle access from ground floor level. • The basement level will also include a gym and wellness suite, storage and waste areas and associated buildings plant and utilities. • The proposed development includes the partial delivery of 'St Brendan's Way' and 'Serpentine Walk' within the planning application area. The development includes c. 8,052 sq.m of public open space featuring hard and soft landscaping areas, pedestrian and cycle links, 50 no. external bicycle parking spaces, tree planting, and public lighting. • The proposal includes all ancillary works and services necessary to facilitate the construction and operation of the proposed development including tying into permitted infrastructure within the SDZ. • There are no works proposed to any Protected Structure.

The proposed development will comprise the demolition of existing on-site buildings and structures and associated site clearance works. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone Rail Station (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the east, TU Dublin East Quad to the south and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for amendments to a previously permitted temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (protected structure – RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several protected structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The development will consist of amendments 0to the temporary printmaking workshop permitted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. GSDZ4602/19. The proposed amendments will comprise of: (1) The redesign of the temporary printmaking workshop including: general alterations to the internal layout; the omission of a portion of the building protruding from the north east corner; and a reduction in its GFA from c.355sq.m. to c.316sq.m. (2) Modifications to the roof including: a reduction in the number of sawtooth pitches; an increase in the height of the sawtooth pitches from c.5.6m to c.6.8m; the inclusion of flat roof sections to the north and south at a height of c.3.4 and c.3.9m respectively; and the relocation of the rooflights and photovoltaic panels to reflect the proposed roof changes. (3) General alterations to the door and window fenestrations including: the relocation of entrances; and the repositioning and replacement of window types. (4) Minor landscaping works to reflect the revised building layout including: hard-landscaping works; and the repositioning of bicycle stands. (5) All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.075ha. No amendments are proposed to the permitted single-storey free-standing plant room located to the immediate north of the temporary printmaking workshop.

The proposed development will consist of the continuation of the permitted and in place temporary printmaking workshop as permitted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. GSDZ4602/19 and amended by GSDZ2407/20 for a period of 5 years. The existing permitted development consists of a single storey prefabricated buildings (GFA c.316 sq.m.) used for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space with photovoltaic panels on the roof, plant room, minor landscaping works and bicycle parking.

Temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located with the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will comprise of: 1. The construction of the single-storey building (c.355sq.m) for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space. The building will have a predominantly sawtooth roof and a partial flat roof. The roof will also include photovoltaic panels. 2. The construction of a single-storey flat roof building to be used as a plant room (c9sq.m). 3. Minor landscaping works and the provision of bicycle stands. 4. All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.075ha.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission for development at a site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located on the eastern side of Grangegorman Lower, south of 'The Clock Tower' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3288) and north of 'The Lower House' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3289) which includes the boundary wall along Grangegorman Lower, a portion of which is located within the application site. The development consists of modifications to permitted 'East Quad' - a 4 to 6 storey third level educational building granted under Planning Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The modifications comprise the following: Extension in size and height of roof top plant rooms; Provision of enclosed fire-escape at Level 5 roof; Change of cladding to lower plant room at level 5; Minor changes to elevational facades/materials; Minor revisions to permitted landscaped areas. Development has otherwise been carried in accordance with permission Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended).