Permission at a site (c.

Application details

Planning reference

DSDZ2626/20

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission') comprising: - Minor adjustments to the locations of the stairs / lift core of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) and associated rationalisation of floor layouts of all levels from basement to 5th floor including adjustments to 5th floor terrace and associated alterations to northern elevation of Building 2 (Block 3F); Relocation of ground floor retail/cafe/restaurant unit (c. 110 sq.m) in Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road to Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting onto the permitted Middle Park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4112/19 refers) split over ground floor level and lower ground floor level to provide cafe / restaurant use (c. 382 sq.m) and associated new entrance to lower level of pedestrian split level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); Introduction of a new office entrance at Ground Floor level of Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road; Modifications of the public realm including adjustments to landscaping design and layout associated with the pedestrian split level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) and alterations to the northern steps (leading towards Sheriff Street Upper) to facilitate more convenient access to the permitted Middle Park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4112/19 refers), new lightwell to southern elevation of Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting Mayor Street Upper and adjustment of lightwell to western elevation of Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential scheme (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20; Relocation of the bicycle access stairs to bicycle parking at basement level from Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road to Building 1 (Block 3E) from the new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20); Amendment to southern facades of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); and all associated and ancillary site development works, landscaping works and boundary treatment works or as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19. The adjustments result in a gross floor area of 46,757 sq.m including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by 1,429 sq.m). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Location / address

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

14 Apr 2020

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

17 Jul 2020

Final grant date

17 Jul 2020