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Application details

Planning reference

3412/22Sub08

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

20. The Developer shall comply with the following Conservation requirements of the Planning Authority: k) The following items should be submitted for the written approval of the planning authority in advance of the works commencing: xi. Basement Damp Proofing: An alternative to the proposed DELTA system shall be considered that shall be of minimal intervention, that shall retain breathability and primary fabric. The most suitable methods of addressing damp include the introduction of French drains within the landscaping directly adjacent to the building, ensuring that the lower ground floor space is adequately ventilated, exposing the base of the wall fabric externally (removing cementitious render and any non-breathable paints), and the use of sacrificial renders internally such as lime / hemp / clay, and / or the introduction of a calcium silicate or wood chip board and shall be confirmed in writing to the Planning Authority based on the level of damp/water ingress evidenced in the site. The application site contains four Protected Structures: 5 Charlemont Street (RPS Ref. 1350); 6 Charlemont Street (RPS Ref. 1351); 7 Charlemont Street (RPS Ref. 1352); and 8 Charlemont Street (RPS Ref. 1353). The development consists of the following: (i) The provision of a new building of up to 10 storeys, with set backs at various levels over two levels of basement (29,764 sq. m GFA offices; 6,700sq. GFA basements and 121 sq. m GFA retail/café/restaurant unit); (ii) Change of use of 7 and 8 Charlemont Street to office use (975 sq.m GFA); (iii) Change of use of 5 and 6 Charlemont Street to café and ancillary use (134 sq.m and 163 sq.m GFA respectively); (iv) Conservation works to 5,6,7 and 8 Charlemont Street including removal of non-original features, repairs, refurbishment and reinstatements as set out in detail in the conservation documentation submitted with the application; (v) The proposal includes accessible terraces to all elevations; (vi) Signage is proposed to Charlemont Street, Harcourt Road and Richmond Street South; (vii) The proposal includes the demolition of all existing structures and associated structures on site with the exception of the main buildings for 5,6,7 and 8 Charlemont Street (4,961 sq.m GFA demolitions overall); (viii) New pedestrian and plaza area to rear of 5,6,7 and 8 Charlemont Street with access north of 5 Charlemont Street and linking to new street south of the development, part of which is included in the Charlemont Square development; (ix) Retail/Café/Restaurant unit fronting Charlemont Street and new pedestrian area north of 5 Charlemont Street (121 sq.m GFA); (x) Vehicular access to the basement is provided from Richmond Street South; (xi) Public realm upgrades to Charlemont Street, Harcourt Road, South Richmond Street and laneway south of 7A Richmond Street South, to include public art feature; (xii) The provision of 110 no. car parking spaces and 384 bicycle parking spaces internally and 22 visitor bicycle parking spaces; (xiii) Removal of existing private parking spaces to Charlemont Street and provision of set down area; (xiv) All ancillary and associated site development, demolition works, site clearance, landscaping, substations, infrastructural works, hoarding during construction, provision of plant at basement and roof levels including photovoltaic panels; (xv) The overall new build development consists of a total 36,585 sq. m GFA and the area of retained buildings consists a total 1,272sq.m.

Location / address

Site generally bound by Charlemont Street to the east, Harcourt Road to the north and Richmond Street South to the west, Dublin 2.

Applicant

Slievecourt DAC

Agent

JSA Planning

Received / registered

7 Sept 2026

Council status

Registered

Final grant date

17 Aug 2022

Ward / district

LEA SOUTH-EAST-INNER CITY, WARD SAINT KEVINS

Grid reference

315721, 232718