Planning applications in Dublin 1

We, NWQ Devco Limited, intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for development at a site consisting of the CitiGroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. The site area is c. 0.88 ha. The proposed development will consist of: • Partial demolition, removal of existing facades and extension of existing 5-6 storeys office building; • The resulting proposed extended development (c. 60,119 sq.m) ranges in height from 6 no. to 12 no. storeys in height over existing basement comprising office accommodation, 2 no. hotels, a retail/café unit and a community space; • The proposed development comprises 4 no. blocks: o Block A (6-11 storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block B (12 no. storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block C (10 storeys) will comprise a hotel with 201 no. bedrooms; o Block D (6-7 storeys) will comprise a hotel with 135 no. bedrooms; o It is noted that there will be a change of use of part of the existing retained floor area from office to hotel (c. 12,847 sqm) to accommodate the proposed hotels. • 1 no. retail/cafe unit (91 sq.m) is provided within Block D at ground floor level; • 1 no. internal community space (654 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level; • A shared entrance for Blocks C and D; • Provision of a shared atrium between Block C and Block D; • Outdoor terraces at 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th floor levels; • Green roofs and blue roofs are provided across the scheme; • 32 no. car parking spaces will be provided at basement level to serve the development. This represents a reduction of 132 no. car parking spaces in comparison to the existing office building on the site; • 456 no. bicycle spaces (inc. and 4 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed at basement level; • 18 no. short-stay bicycle space (9 no. Sheffield stands) are proposed at surface level; • The development includes the fill and cover of existing access ramp to existing basement to provide a landscaped community pocket park (244 sq.m) to the east of the building. The park will include a pedestrian link from North Wall Quay to Clarion Quay; • Provision of upgrades to existing public realm within application site including public footpaths along North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Clarion Quay; • All ancillary and associated works to facilitate the development including plant, pv panels, switch rooms, generators, water tanks, sprinkler plant, ESB substations, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure and utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application.

Citigroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. D01 T8Y1 · 24 Jul 2026

We, NWQ Devco Limited, intend to apply for a 10 year planning permission for development at a site consisting of the CitiGroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1. The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the south, Commons Street to the west, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the north and an access ramp to the existing basement to the east. The site area is c. 0.88 ha. The proposed development will consist of: • Partial demolition, removal of existing facades and extension of existing 5-6 storeys office building; • The resulting proposed extended development (c. 60,119 sq.m) ranges in height from 6 no. to 12 no. storeys in height over existing basement comprising office accommodation, 2 no. hotels, a retail/café unit and a community space; • The proposed development comprises 4 no. blocks: o Block A (6-11 storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block B (12 no. storeys) comprises office accommodation. o Block C (10 storeys) comprises a hotel with 201 no. bedrooms. o Block D (6-7 storeys) comprises a hotel with 135 no. bedrooms. • 1 no. retail/cafe unit (91 sq.m) is provided within Block D at ground floor level; • 1 no. internal community space (654 sq.m) is provided at ground floor level; • A shared entrance for Blocks C and D; • Provision of a shared atrium between Block C and Block D; • Outdoor terraces at 5th, 6th, 7th 9th, and 11th floor levels; • Green roofs and blue roofs are provided across the scheme; • 32 no. car parking spaces will be provided at basement level to serve the development. This represents a reduction of 132 no. car parking spaces in comparison to the existing office building on the site; • 456 no. bicycle spaces (inc. and 4 no. motorcycle spaces are proposed at basement level; • 18 no. short-stay bicycle space (9 no. Sheffield stands) are proposed at surface level; • The development includes the fill and cover of existing access ramp to existing basement to provide a landscaped community pocket park (244 sq.m) to the east of the building. The park will include a pedestrian link from North Wall Quay to Clarion Quay; • Provision of upgrades to existing public realm within application site including public footpaths along North Wall Quay, Commons Street and Clarion Quay; • All ancillary and associated works to facilitate the development including plant, pv panels, switch rooms, generators, water tanks, sprinkler plant, ESB substations, landscaping, telecommunications infrastructure and utilities connections and infrastructure. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Natura Impact Statement have been prepared in respect of the proposed development and have been submitted with the planning application.

Citigroup Building, 1 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 T8Y1 The site is bound by North Wall Quay to the South, Commons Street to the West, Clarion Quay/Alderman Way to the North and an access ramp to the existing basement to the East., D01 T8Y1 · 20 Jul 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: SFDC Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The application site includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its associated granite walls, railings, gates, and adjoining setts in cul-de-sac, which are also protected structures (RPS 5839). The application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. Planning permission is sought for 1 No. ventilation louvre panel measuring 4.15m in height and 1.5m in width, to be affixed to the western façade of Building B1 at ground floor level for the purpose of providing ventilation to the existing retail unit, and all associated works above and below ground.

c.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 · 9 Jun 2026

We, O’Flynn Construction Co. Unlimited Company intend to apply to Dublin City Council for permission for development at this site, part of the ‘Nissan Site’ (c.1.86 ha), to the east of Walkinstown Avenue at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road. The development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted (Reg. Ref. 3228/20, as amended by Reg. Ref. 3792/23) mixed-use development comprising part Build to Rent development. The development will consist of the following proposed modifications: I. Rationalisation of internal layouts and repurposing of common areas in Blocks I, J, K and L (no change to building heights or footprint), resulting in a total of 416 residential units (from 395 originally) as follows: a) Block I: Rationalisation of ground floor and eighth floor layouts resulting in 6 no. additional units, including 3 no. studio units and 3 no. 2-bedroom units; b) Block J: Rationalisation of ground floor and sixth floor layouts resulting in 3 no. additional units, including 2 no. studio units and 1 no. 2-bedroom unit; c) Block K: Repurposing of internal residential amenity area and adjacent rooftop terrace (external amenity area) at sixth floor level to provide 1 no. additional 3-bedroom unit, and an overall increase of 68 sq.m in the gross floor area (due to repurposing of the sixth-floor rooftop terrace); and d) Block L (Build to Rent): Repurposing of areas formerly designated as tenant amenities and support facilities at ground floor and sixth floor level, and a portion of the external rooftop amenity area at sixth floor level, resulting in 11 no. additional units, including 8 no. 1-bedroom units, 1 no. 2-bedroom unit and 2 no. 3-bedroom units, and an overall increase of 82 sq.m in the gross floor area (due to repurposing of rooftop amenity space). II. Permission is sought to omit the Build-to-Rent (BTR) designation of Block L thereby facilitating occupation by all tenures. III. Elevational changes to Blocks I, J, K and L, as follows: a) Ground-floor elevations of Blocks I, J, and L will be adapted to accommodate the proposed units, replacing curtain walls with windows and doors aligned with the upper-level fenestration, adding terraces, and resizing access openings; b) Upper-level elevations of Blocks I, J, K, and L will be revised, substituting curtain walls for fenestration that mirrors the levels below and incorporating balconies where required; and c) Inclusion of 9 additional terraces at ground-floor level and 67 additional balconies on upper levels (L01-L06) in Block L, ensuring compliance with private amenity space standards for apartment developments, to facilitate the proposed change in residential tenure. IV. Reconfiguration of 2 surface-level parallel car parking spaces and reallocation of public open space to provide 11 standard perpendicular parking bays along the accessway east of Block B, increasing the overall resident parking provision by 9 spaces in total. V. Provision of 32 additional long-stay bicycle storage spaces to serve the new residential units in Blocks I, J, K and L. VI. Communal open space for Blocks I and J (which remains greater than the required quantum) has been reduced to a cumulative total of 4,277 sq.m (from 4,287 sq.m) to facilitate the provision of additional cycle storage for residents. VII. Public open space (which remains greater than the required quantum) has been reduced to a cumulative total of 10,268 sq.m (from 10,389 sq.m) to accommodate 11 reconfigured surface-level car parking spaces as described in IV. VIII. Temporary permission (for the duration of planning permission) is sought for the erection of 2 no. advertising signs at the corner junctions of R112/R810 and R112/110.

Part of the 'Nissan Site', to the east of Walkinstown Avenue, at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road, Dublin 12 · 2 Sept 2025

Permission for development at this site, part of the 'Nissan Site' (c.1.86 ha), to the east of Walkinstown Avenue at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road. The development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted (Reg. Ref. 3228/20, as amended by Reg. Ref. 3792/23) mixed-use development comprising part Build to Rent development. The development will consist of the following proposed modifications: I. Rationalisation of internal layouts and repurposing of common areas in Blocks I, J, K and L (no change to building heights or footprint), resulting in a total of 416 residential units (from 395 originally) as follows: a) Block I: Rationalisation of ground floor and eighth floor layouts resulting in 6 no. additional units, including 3 no. studio units and 3 no. 2-bedroom units; b) Block J: Rationalisation of ground floor and sixth floor layouts resulting in 3 no. additional units, including 2 no. studio units and 1 no. 2-bedroom unit; c) Block K: Repurposing of internal residential amenity area and adjacent rooftop terrace (external amenity area) at sixth floor level to provide 1 no. additional 3-bedroom unit, and an overall increase of 68 sq.m in the gross floor area (due to repurposing of the sixth-floor rooftop terrace); and d) Block L (Build to Rent): Repurposing of areas formerly designated as tenant amenities and support facilities at ground floor and sixth floor level, and a portion of the external rooftop amenity area at sixth floor level, resulting in 11 no. additional units, including 8 no. 1-bedroom units, 1 no. 2-bedroom unit and 2 no. 3-bedroom units, and an overall increase of 82 sq.m in the gross floor area (due to repurposing of rooftop amenity space). II. Permission is sought to omit the Build-to-Rent (BTR) designation of Block L thereby facilitating occupation by all tenures. III.Elevational changes to Blocks I, J, K and L, as follows: a) Ground-floor elevations of Blocks I, J, and L will be adapted to accommodate the proposed units, replacing curtain walls with windows and doors aligned with the upper-level fenestration, adding terraces, and resizing access openings; b) Upper-level elevations of Blocks I, J, K, and L will be revised, substituting curtain walls for fenestration that mirrors the levels below and incorporating balconies where required; and c) Inclusion of 9 additional terraces at ground-floor level and 67 additional balconies on upper levels (L01-L06) in Block L, ensuring compliance with private amenity space standards for apartment developments, to facilitate the proposed change in residential tenure. IV. Reconfiguration of 2 surface-level parallel car parking spaces and reallocation of public open space to provide 11 standard perpendicular parking bays along the accessway east of Block B, increasing the overall resident parking provision by 9 spaces in total. V. Provision of 32 additional long-stay bicycle storage spaces to serve the new residential units in Blocks I, J, K and L. VI. Communal open space for Blocks I and J (which remains greater than the required quantum) has been reduced to a cumulative total of 4,277 sq.m (from 4,287 sq.m) to facilitate the provision of additional cycle storage for residents. VII. Public open space (which remains greater than the required quantum) has been reduced to a cumulative total of 10,268 sq.m (from 10,389 sq.m) to accommodate 11 reconfigured surface-level car parking spaces as described in IV. VIII. Temporary permission (for the duration of planning permission) is sought for the erection of 2 no. advertising signs at the corner junctions of R112/R810 and R112/110.

Part of the 'Nissan Site', to the east of Walkinstown Avenue, at the junction of Walkinstown Avenue and Naas Road, Dublin 12 · 1 Sept 2025

Planning permission for a proposed residential development on lands at Grattan Lodge, Hole In The Wall Road, Dublin 13. The proposed development will consist of the construction of 1 no. 7-storey apartment block comprising 62 apartment units (24 no. 1 bed units, 32 no. 2 bed units and 6 no. 3 bed units) with balconies to the north, east, south and west elevations. The proposed development will also provide for 33 no. car parking spaces at surface level, 107 no. resident bicycle parking spaces (including cargo bike and e-bike spaces) within a bike store in the building and 24 no. visitor bicycle parking spaces at surface level, bin/waste store and a plant room at ground floor level; 1 no. detached ESB substation. The proposed development will also provide for all associated site development and infrastructural works including street lighting, foul and surface water drainage, roads, footpaths, landscaping and boundary treatment.

Lands at Grattan Lodge, Hole In The Wall Road, Dublin 13 · 26 Sept 2024

We, JSC Properties Ltd, intend to apply for permission for development at Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1. The development will consist of the change of use of Unit 20 at first floor level from retail use to restaurant use. The proposed development includes associated internal alterations to the subject unit, including works to internal mall elevations and internal mall signage, and all associated works.

Unit 20 (First Floor Level), Jervis Shopping Centre, Abbey Street Upper, Jervis Street and Mary Street, Dublin 1 · 25 Jun 2026

RETENTION PERMISSION : The development consists of the provision of a fenced enclosure (c. 346 sq.m) accommodating parking for 8 no. delivery vans and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities and all associated site development works located to the rear of Clarehall Shopping Centre.

Car Park of Clarehall Shopping Centre, Malahide Road, Dublin 17 · 28 Apr 2026

RETENTION PERMISSION: Tesco Ireland Limited intends to apply to Dublin City Council for Retention Permission for development at Tesco Extra, Clearwater Shopping Centre, Finglas Road, Dublin 11, D11 XY4E. of 380 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on fixed-tilt support structures on the roof of the existing Tesco Extra building. The total installed capacity is approximately 182.4 kWp (DC) and 136 kW (AC), with each panel having a capacity of 480 Wp. The PV panels are contained entirely within the footprint of the existing building and do not exceed the height of the parapet, covering a total roof area of approximately 949,00 square metres. The development includes all associated works, including support frameworks, rooftop cabling, and connection to the existing on-site electrical infrastructure.

TESCO EXTRA CLEARWATER SHOPPING, FINGLAS ROAD, DUBLIN 11, D11 XY4E · 3 Apr 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Noteside Limited seeks permission for a residential development, on a site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin 17. The application site is bounded to the north by “The Crescent” and to the south by “The View”, and contains a Protected Structure i.e., Larch Hill House (RPS Ref. No. 2042). The proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing dwelling located to the north of the Protected Structure (c.93sq.m) and the construction of 39 no. dwellings. The proposed dwellings are accommodated in 2 no. new buildings as follows: (a) a 4 storey apartment building to the rear/north of Larch Hill House, comprised of 18 no. 1 bed apartments & 12 no. 2 bed apartments, and (b) a 1-3 storey duplex building to the west of Larch Hill House, accommodating 9 no. dwellings, comprised of 6 no. 1 bed apartments at ground floor level & 3 no. 3 bed duplex units at first & second floor level. The proposed development also includes a single storey bin & bike store / services building located to the east of Larch Hill House. Access to the proposed development will be from Coolock Lane (the R104) via the Larch Hill estate and the existing vehicular entrance to Larch Hill House. The proposed development includes external repair works to Larch Hill House, including replacing non-original windows, stripping & re-slating of roof, reflaunching chimneys, repair & replacement of rainwater goods, removal of non-original existing front entrance porch, reinstate fanlight & timberwork to door set & doorcase, repointing of granite steps, removal of existing boundary treatment to the front (south) of the property & replacement with new boundary treatment. The proposed development also includes surface car parking, bin & bicycle storage, public & communal open spaces, hard & soft landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, and all associated site development works etc., on an overall site area of c.0.65 hectares. Private open space is provided in the form of terraces at the ground floor level and balconies/terraces at the upper floor levels. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared with respect to proposed development and accompanies the planning application.

Larch Hill Estate, Coolock, Dublin 17 · 22 Oct 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE; Noteside Limited seeks permission for a residential development, on a site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin 17. The application site is bounded to the north by 'The Crescent' and to the south by 'The View', and contains a Protected Structure i.e., Larch Hill House (RPS Ref. No. 2042). The proposed development consists of the demolition of an existing dwelling located to the north of the Protected Structure (c.93sq.m) and the construction of 39 no. dwellings. The proposed dwellings are accommodated in 2 no. new buildings as follows: (a) a 4 storey apartment building to the rear/north of Larch Hill House, comprised of 18 no. 1 bed apartments & 12 no. 2 bed apartments, and (b) a 1-3 storey duplex building to the west of Larch Hill House, accommodating 9 no. dwellings, comprised of 6 no. 1 bed apartments at ground floor level & 3 no. 3 bed duplex units at first & second floor level. The proposed development also includes a single storey bin & bike store / services building located to the east of Larch Hill House. Access to the proposed development will be from Coolock Lane (the R104) via the Larch Hill estate and the existing vehicular entrance to Larch Hill House. The proposed development includes external repair works to Larch Hill House, including replacing non-original windows, stripping & re-slating of roof, reflaunching chimneys, repair & replacement of rainwater goods, removal of non-original existing front entrance porch, reinstate fanlight & timberwork to door set & doorcase, repointing of granite steps, removal of existing boundary treatment to the front (south) of the property & replacement with new boundary treatment. The proposed development also includes surface car parking, bin & bicycle storage, public & communal open spaces, hard & soft landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting, and all associated site development works etc., on an overall site area of c.0.65 hectares. Private open space is provided in the form of terraces at the ground floor level and balconies/terraces at the upper floor levels. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared with respect to proposed development and accompanies the planning application.

On a Site located within the Larch Hill estate, Coolock, Dublin 17 · 15 Oct 2025

RETENTION: The development consists of: retention permission for alterations to previously granted works permitted under Reg. Ref. 3455/24. The works for which retention permission is being sought are as follows: A) New Facebrick finish to Side/North East elevation of Apartment Block, B) Select Concrete band along full extent at Level 3 and Level 4 of Side/North East elevation of Apartment Block. C) Configuration of layout to Fourth Floor Staircore and Apartment 12. D) Provision of a new solid metal blank panel to the bathroom of Apartment No. 12 on the front/North West elevation. E) Overall height extension of the lift core at roof level. F) Addition of a new Stair Core extending from Fourth Floor to Roof Level, including a new select staircase access door to the roof-level plant area. G) Adjustment to the location of air-to-water heat pumps at roof level, with revised surrounding fall-protection system. H) New 1m x 1m automatic opening vent (AOV) to the stair core. I) Omission of the previously proposed roof access hatch. J) All associated site and ancillary works.

173 & 174, North Strand Road, Dublin 1, D01 NP59 · 14 Oct 2025

The proposed development will consist of: the construction of a new electrical substation and switchroom building, and all associated site works to the rear of the site. The building layout will comprise of four compartments: an ESB feeder A sub-station, switch room A, remote switch control room and switch room B.

Vodafone Critical Data Centre, Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17 HH52 · 23 Jul 2026

The proposed development will consist of: the construction of a new electrical substation and switchroom building, and all associated site works to the rear of the site. The building layout will comprise of four compartments: an ESB feeder A sub-station, switch room A, remote switch control room and switch room B.

Vodafone Critical Data Centre, Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, Coolock, Dublin 17, D17 HH52 · 23 Jul 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: (i) demolition of all existing built form on site with the exception of the two-storey protected structure known as Melville House; (ii) alterations to existing protected structure comprising removal of non-original rear extensions at ground floor level, general refurbishment, provision of new glazed link section, provision of 1 no. rooflight, revised fenestration arrangements and conversion of the building to provide 2 no. two-bedroom apartments with the ground floor unit served by private amenity courtyard to the rear and the first floor unit served by private amenity garden to the front; (iii) construction of new apartment block rising to five storeys and accommodating 23 no. one-bedroom apartments and 12 no. two-bedroom apartments each served by a balcony/terrace; (iv) provision of 14 no. vehicular parking spaces within 2 no. separate parking areas separately accessible via Bunting Road and St. Agnes Terrace; (v) provision of communal amenity space, bin storage and resident/visitor bicycle parking areas; and, (vi) all ancillary site and infrastructural works, inclusive of tree removal/planting, erection of ESB substation, general landscaping, boundary treatments, public lighting and SuDS drainage, necessary to facilitate the proposed development. The subject site contains a protected structure (RPS No. 7557).

Melville House, Crumlin Village, Dublin 12, (Eircode Nos. D12K096 & D12XY09) The Site is Located at the Junction of Bunting Road and Saint Agnes Terrace, D12K096 · 1 Aug 2025

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.

Site known as The Carriageworks, which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1 · 9 Dec 2025

Permission for development to construct a two-phase mixed-use residential and commercial scheme, which will consist of: the construction of a residential scheme arranged in 3 No. blocks (identified as Blocks A, B and C) ranging in height from 6 No. to 25 No. storeys over a double-level basement (with ancillary facilities); and an amendment to a previously-permitted 8-storey commercial block (that formed one of the three commercial blocks in permission Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22) identified as Block No. 3 over three levels of basement on a site of 1.24ha forming part of a larger site identified as City Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1. The subject site is primarily bounded by: Mayor Street Upper to the north; North Wall Quay to the south; North Wall Avenue to the east; and the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 0.69ha to the west. The Application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area (North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock SDZ). For the purposes of identification, the Applicant references this proposal as Scheme No. 16. The earlier commercial permission (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22), which this proposal seeks to amend in part, is referenced as Scheme No. 9. That commercial permission also included two other commercial blocks (Block Nos. 1 and 2), which are not affected by this proposal. (Block 2 is currently under construction.) (Scheme No. 9 amended earlier permissions: Scheme No. 7 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21); Scheme No. 6 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3042/19); Scheme No. 5 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3780/17); and Scheme No. 4 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3779/17). Subsequentially, Scheme No. 9 was partially amended in relation to commercial Block No. 2 (only) by two mutually-exclusive Permissions: Scheme No. 10 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4208/23); and Scheme No. 11 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23). Scheme No. 11 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23) was subsequentially amended by Scheme No. 14 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24).) A previous permission (Scheme No. 7 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21)) permitted the construction of a three-level basement structure beneath commercial Block Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22) permitted a three-level basement beneath commercial Block No. 2 while amending the basement structures beneath Block Nos. 1 and 3, from a single shared three-level basement with Block No. 2 to two separate two-level basements – abutting the three-level basement of Block No. 2. 1) The development will consist of the construction of new build and amendments to earlier permissions (as appropriate, with amendment of Scheme No. 6 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3042/19) at basement levels; the permitted Commercial Block No. 3 at all levels; the permitted vehicular ramp from North Wall Avenue; and the permitted Commercial Block No. 3 from Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22)) comprising: construction of 550 No. residential units in 3 No. blocks (identified as Blocks A, B and C) (with the provision of private amenity space on all elevations, balconies provided across all blocks, and with winter gardens on the Block C tower), comprising: Block A (6 No. to 8 No. storeys (including roof level terraces and extended access core) with 89 No. units (an apartment mix of: 15 No. studio apartments; 29 No. 1-bed; and 45 No. 2-bed units) with residential amenity at Ground Floor Level 00; and landscaped terraces at Roof Level 06 and Roof Level 08); Block B (6 No. to 12 No. storeys (including roof level terraces and extended access core) with 235 No. units (an apartment mix of: 75 No. studio apartments; 45 No. 1-bed; and 115 No. 2-bed units) with bike co-operative at Ground Floor Level 00; lounge/dining space and gym reception at Ground Floor Level 00; 1 No. padel ball court at Roof Level 06; and landscaped terraces at Roof Levels 06, 07 and 08); and Block C (7 No. (plus 1 storey setback) to 25 No. storeys (including roof level terraces and extended access core) with 226 No. units (an apartment mix of: 35 No. studio apartments; 64 No. 1-bed; and 127 No. 2-bed units), with: concierge/ lounge at Ground Floor Level 00; co-work space at Ground Floor Level 00; library at Ground Floor Level 00; residential amenity landscaped terrace at Roof Level 08; shared kitchen/dining at Twenty Third Floor Level 23; publicly-accessible licensed bar/restaurant (301 sq m) and associated accessible terrace at Twenty Fourth Floor Level 24; and publicly-accessible landscaped terrace at Roof Level 25). 2) Construction of a double-level basement (16,628 sq m) (Basement Level -01 (8,335 sq m) and Basement Level -02 (8,293 sq m)) beneath Residential Blocks A, B and C accommodating: 805 No. bicycle parking spaces (including 33 No. oversized bicycle parking spaces and 4 No. Staff bicycle parking spaces); 208 No. car parking spaces (including 10 No. accessible car parking spaces and 104 No. EV charging car parking spaces of which 8 No. spaces are designated as car-sharing spaces) accessed by the shared vehicular ramp from North Wall Avenue; 2 No. padel ball courts (418 sq m) at Basement Level -02; gym (851sq m) at Basement Level -01 accessed from gym reception (57 sq m) at Ground Floor Level 00 of Block B; amenity cinema (116 sq m) at Basement Level -01; games’ room (129 sq m) at Basement Level -01 accessed from games’ room reception (111 sq m) at Ground Floor Level 00 of Block B; bin storage, waste and compactor (209 sq m); delivery depot (34 sq m); and gas meter room (36 sq m). 3) Amendment to the permitted Commercial Block No. 3 (permitted under Scheme No. 9) comprising: construction of an additional Basement Level -03 to accommodate the relocation of the previously-permitted 32 No. car parking spaces (including 4 No. EV spaces and 2 No. accessible spaces) and 2 No. motorbike parking spaces from permitted Basement Level -02 to proposed Basement Level -03, and the relocation of waste storage, plant and ancillary elements from permitted Basement Level -02 to proposed Basement Level -03 (as noted above, Scheme No. 7 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ2103/21) had permitted a third level of Basement under Block No.3, but it was omitted by Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22)); addition of an attenuation tank below proposed Basement Level -03; amendments to the vehicular ramp from North Wall Avenue permitted under Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22) so that the ramp will access Basement Level -01 and Basement Level -02 of the proposed residential element of the proposed Scheme (outlined above) and the proposed Basement Level -03 of Commercial Block No. 3, and the relocation of the vehicular ramp by 1.5 m to the north at Ground Floor Level 00; increase in the provision of bicycle parking by 50 No. spaces from the 168 No. permitted to 218 No. at proposed Basement Level -02; change of use from part of permitted basement level car park to commercial office floor space (489 sq m) (lit by lightwell from Ground Level 00 down to Basement Level -02) at proposed Basement Level -02; extension of Basement Level -02 through to Fifth Floor Level 05 to the east; relocation of internal vertical columns to align with revised building configuration from Basement Level -02 to Eight Floor Level 08; increase of commercial office floor space by 201 sq m from the 1,455 sq m permitted to 1,656 sq m at proposed Lower Ground Floor -01; alteration of the internal Ground Floor Level 00 from 4.5m OD to 4.2m OD for office floor (including cores) to 4.1m OD for retail space and 4.25m OD for the ESB Substation to align with Block No. 2 as permitted by Scheme No. 9 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ5296/22) as amended by Scheme No. 11 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ4408/23) as amended by Scheme No. 14 (Reg. Ref. DSDZ3552/24), which is currently under construction; lowering of external levels at Ground Floor Level 00 by 0.3m from 4.5m OD to 4.2m OD; alterations to and reconfiguration of Core 01 including relocation to the eastern façade; extension of Ground Floor Level 00 to the west; alterations to external doors, lightwells and vents along the new eastern and western laneway and North Wall Quay, including addition of lightwells at Ground Floor Level 00 at the north-east, south and west facades, inter alia to provide improved daylight to lower levels; relocation of ESB substation and switchrooms at Ground Floor Level 00 northward along the new western laneway with alterations to the ESB substation façade, as per ESB compliance requirements, replacing permitted bike lifts and associated lobby; relocation of bike lifts and associated lobby southwards along the new western laneway, replacing the permitted ESB substation and switchooms; addition of decorative screen to the ESB substation and bike lift associated lobby at Ground Floor Level 00; addition of 4 No. visitor bicycle parking spaces from 8 No. to 12 No. (including 2 No. cargo bicycle parking spaces) externally at Ground Floor Level 00; increase in the entrance height at Ground Floor Level 00 along the southern elevation by 4.2m resulting in a reduction in the Second Floor Level 02 office space by 79 sq m; increase in floor-to-floor levels from 4.2m to 4.575m at Fourth Floor Level 04 and Fifth Floor Level 05, respectively, to allow for the provision of amenity terraces; extension of Fifth Floor Level 05 to the north; increase in height of parapets by 0.3m from the permitted 1.5m to 1.8m from finished floor level at Fifth Floor Level 05 and Sixth Floor Level 06, respectively (for improved wind protection on the terraces); extension of Fifth Floor Level 05 through to Eight Floor Level 08 to the east; extension of Sixth Floor Level 06 to the east to align to floors below; omission of Sixth Floor Level 06 southern amenity terrace including the extension of the Sixth Floor Level 06 office floor to the south; extension of Seventh Floor Level 07 and Eight Floor Level 08 to the south; provision of an additional setback storey of 4.575m at Ninth Floor Level 09, setback from the southern façade facing the River Liffey, resulting in an overall increase in height from the permitted 43.625m OD to 48.975m OD; alterations to plant, plant screens

City Block 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 · 13 Aug 2024