The development will consist of (i) Demolition of existing derelict structures…

Application details

Planning reference

2017/21

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of (i) Demolition of existing derelict structures comprising multiple interconnected one and two storey buildings of various age; the removal of existing vehicular entrances at North Great Charles Street and at Tyrrells Places; the removal of security gates and railings at the site perimeter. (ii) Construction of 2 no. apartment blocks ranging from 3 to 6 storeys, connected and served by external access decks and consisting of 52 no. apartments comprising 28 no. one-bed and 24 no. two-bed apartments, along with ancillary circulation cores, plant rooms, cycle store, and bin store, all arranged around a central courtyard amenity space. Upper floor apartments will have balconies onto Great Charles Street, Charles Lane, and Tyrrell Place. Ground floor apartments will have enclosed front yards and private terraces to the rear which adjoin the shared courtyard garden. The development will be served by 76 no. resident cycle space plus 22 no. visitor cycle spaces. Pedestrian/cyclist access to the development will be on Charles Lane. Ground floor apartments located along public street will have own door access from the street. (iii) Construction of a new ESB substation and switchroom adjacent to an existing ESB kiosk to the northern corner of site. (iv) Carrying out of associated site works, works to existing footpaths/kerbs, and landscaping works. (v) Replacement of existing railings at the boundary to Pavee Point (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref: 1370 ‘The Free Church’), railings which are positioned within the development site and outside the curtilage of that structure. The site partially located within the Mountjoy Square Architectural Conservation Area.

Location / address

49-53 North Great Charles Street, Dublin 1, Located at the junction of Great Charles Street / Charles Lane / Tyrrell Place

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

8 Jan 2021

Council status

Decision Notice Issued

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

25 Jun 2021

Final grant date

12 Aug 2021

Appeal lodged

23 Jul 2021

Planning and construction timeline

Key dated milestones from planning, appeal and official building-control records.

1. Application received

   8 Jan 2021

2. Further information requested

   4 Mar 2021

3. Further information received

   31 May 2021

4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   25 Jun 2021

5. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   23 Jul 2021Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

6. Final grant

   12 Aug 2021

7. Works commenced

   8 Apr 2024Official NBCO/BCMS data

8. Completion certificate validated (1 unit)

   12 Jun 2026Official NBCO/BCMS data