PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission for development at Stephen Court, 18-21 St.

Application details

Planning reference

4055/22

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission for development at Stephen Court, 18-21 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (D02N960). The front of the site faces onto St. Stephen's Green and the rear onto Joshua Lane. Vehicular access is provided to the rear, from Dawson Street via Joshua Lane. The western and eastern boundaries on St. Stephen's Green are formed by No's. 17 and 22 St. Stephen's Green, respectively (both Protected Structures). The proposal includes development within the former curtilage of No. 17 St. Stephen's Green, a Protected Structure. The proposal includes the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of new structures, as detailed below. Demolition: -The demolition of the existing office development (c. 14,086 sq m. including a coffee shop) comprising 3 no. interlinked blocks ranging in height from 6 storeys (c.20m + setback penthouse floor) facing St. Stephen's Green, to 7 storeys (c. 23.2m + setback plant floor) at the rear; and Construction: - The construction of a new office development (c. 21,219 sq m), including an associated arts facility (c. 494 sq m) and retail outlet (c. 72 sq m), and, additionally, a new publicly accessible landscaped courtyard (c. 575 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from 5 storeys (c. 20.6 m) on the St Stephen's Green frontage, through setback floors of 6 to 7 storeys (up to c. 28.75 m) to the rear, giving a maximum overall height, including rooftop plant, of c. 31.8 m. The scheme includes external terraces facing St Stephen's Green at 5th and 6th Floor levels. The existing 211 car spaces will reduce to 35 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed via Joshua Lane, with 6 additional car spaces provided for No.17 St. Stephens Green (with these accessed through an existing entrance on St. Stephens Green). 297 bicycle spaces will be provided, including 9 cargo bike spaces and 14 visitor spaces. The proposed development includes associated plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works-above and below ground.

Location / address

Stephen Court, 18-21, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 N960

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

24 May 2022

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

26 Jan 2023

Final grant date

19 Sept 2023

Appeal lodged

22 Feb 2023

Appeal decision

Withdrawn

Appeal decision date

15 Sept 2023