Planning precedent report

The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the completed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction development, as permitted under ABP-308827-20 (DCC Ref: SHD0026/20) and as amended under 3782/24 and WEB2583/25. The proposed amendments relate to the permitted standalone childcare facility, the ground floor of Block C2 and associated landscaping and not relating to any residential units. The proposed amendments include: 1. Relocation of the permitted childcare facility from a standalone 2 storey building, located between Blocks C2 and Block C3 to the ground floor of Block C2. This involves the subdivision of the permitted 1 no. retail/cafe/restaurant unit in Block C2 (c.469 sq.m) into 2 no. units to include a change of use to a childcare facility of c.347.4 sq.m and a retail/café unit of c.117.7 sq.m. An external play area of c.100 sq.m at ground floor is provided to north of Block C2 adjoining the childcare facility. Minor amendments are proposed to the ground floor façade of Block C2 to amend access points and fire doors in line with the proposed subdivision. 2. Replacement of previously permitted standalone childcare facility with 1 no. covered padel court (10.3m x20m) with canopy roof (max height of c.8m, perimeter wall, lighting and amendment of site landscaping in this area to include for internal boundary fences, seating, relocated bike parking and level changes.

Permission for development on a site of c. 0.05 ha which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sherriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the recently competed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the development of a cultural building within the permitted residential development of the Castleforbes Business Park, as permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref. SHD0026/20, and now under construction. This proposed cultural building will replace and amend the already permitted cultural building, retaining a similar footprint permitted under ABP-308827-20, DCC Ref: SHD0026/20, providing for a number of amendments. The proposed building is 4 storeys plus screened plant level in height (25.51m) which is a reduction of from the permitted 5 storeys plus plant level in height (26.5m) with increased floor to ceiling heights. The proposed building has a GFA of 1,949.8 sq.m (excluding plant area) which is an increase from the permitted of 1,826.5 sq.m. The building is accessed from the permitted main central open space, accessed from Sheriff St. The external materials include for a coloured curtain wall system with glazed window panels. The building contains a large floorplate on each floor allowing for flexability to uses, back of house facilities, toilets, staircase and lifts. PV panels are provided at roof level. As per the permitted development, the proposed cultural building will be capable of accommodating a variety of community/cultural uses which will be agreed with DCC prior to occupation. A building sign is provided for, with three elements, at roof level on the south and east elevation totalling 20.53 sq.m.

RETENTION: Retention Permission for first floor bedroom and rooflight at No. 5 Irvine Terrace, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 HW21.

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.