Permission for development on a site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park…

Application details

Planning reference

2143/20

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

Permission for development on a site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Castleforbes Business Park to the north and east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing structures on the site and the construction of a 219 bedroom hotel ranging in height from 6 to 9 storeys (maximum height of c.33.95m) with total gross floor area of c.9,241sq.m (incl. basement). The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a public restaurant area with seating area, a cafe/work zone, kitchen, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors one to eight typically contain, bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas with a gym and wellness centre located on floor one. A proposed basement -1 level contains plant, storage, staff areas, laundry store and staff cycle parking. A service access is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the east of the site to a dedicated service area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper and East Road including for visitor cycle parking. The proposed development also includes for the provision of screened plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substation; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

Location / address

Site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

28 Jan 2020

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

16 Jun 2020

Final grant date

6 Aug 2020