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Dublin City Council · 3768/20

No. 4, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HR22

Approved in 2021. Approval ran out in 2026.

  1. 20 Nov 2020Received
  2. 22 Jan 2021Approved
  3. 8 Mar 2021Final approval
  4. 8 Mar 2026Approval ran out
Status
Approved
Decision
Approved · 22 Jan 2021
Council
Dublin City Council
Type
Permission
Site
4,500 m²

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What’s proposed

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the development at the site of No. 4 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HR22 (formerly Connaughtons warehouse), 'The Tower', Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 KD43 - a protected structure (RPS Ref. 3278) and existing car park between, also at Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. The development will consist of demolition of existing boundary walls/ gates along the eastern boundary of the site facing onto Grand Canal Quay and two storey flat roofed annex to warehouse at No. 4 Grand Canal Quay. Proposed relocation of vehicular access to existing alternative entrances onto Pearse Street/ Macken Street. Proposed raising of roof to warehouse at no. 4 Grand Canal Quay and all roof coverings replaced, the introduction of roof glazing to the north and south facing slopes and local roof additions for access to topmost floors of annex. Pitched roof coverings to adjacent annexes to be repaired and existing roof vents converted to roof glazing. Re-organisation of all internal spaces within the warehouse/ annexes including insertion of additional mezzanine floor spaces all for use as innovation/ office space. Existing external walls to warehouse and annexes to be repaired and repointed, all existing window openings to be re-opened and re-glazed and localised new fenestration introduced facing onto Grand Canal Quay and new pedestrian court. The development will provide a new external terrace in front of warehouse onto Grand Canal Quay. Refurbishment of ground floor only of adjacent 8 storey tower - a protected structure - into innovation/ office space, including relocation of main entrance from the east to the south facade at ground floor. Existing car parking yard between warehouse and 8-storey tower to be replaced by two pedestrian courts separated by an external covered walkway including steps and ramps linking the warehouse and tower. The (eastern) court adjacent to Grand Canal Quay to be hard paved and provide an external terrace for the new cafe and events. The (western) rear court to be soft landscaped and act as a garden and gathering space for the innovation hub. 2 no. accessible car parking spaces to be located off Grand Canal Quay and 33 no. cycle parking spaces to be located in the front courtyards

Planning details

Reference
3768/20
Local authority
Dublin City Council
Status
Granted · register status “Decision Notice Issued”
Received
20 Nov 2020
Observations close
4 Jan 2021 (closed 2099 days ago)
Decision due
22 Jan 2021 · decided 22 Jan 2021
Decision
Grant permission on 22 Jan 2021
Proposed development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the development at the site of No. 4 Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HR22 (formerly Connaughtons warehouse), 'The Tower', Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2, D02 KD43 - a protected structure (RPS Ref. 3278) and existing car park between, also at Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. The development will consist of demolition of existing boundary walls/ gates along the eastern boundary of the site facing onto Grand Canal Quay and two storey flat roofed annex to warehouse at No. 4 Grand Canal Quay. Proposed relocation of vehicular access to existing alternative entrances onto Pearse Street/ Macken Street. Proposed raising of roof to warehouse at no. 4 Grand Canal Quay and all roof coverings replaced, the introduction of roof glazing to the north and south facing slopes and local roof additions for access to topmost floors of annex. Pitched roof coverings to adjacent annexes to be repaired and existing roof vents converted to roof glazing. Re-organisation of all internal spaces within the warehouse/ annexes including insertion of additional mezzanine floor spaces all for use as innovation/ office space. Existing external walls to warehouse and annexes to be repaired and repointed, all existing window openings to be re-opened and re-glazed and localised new fenestration introduced facing onto Grand Canal Quay and new pedestrian court. The development will provide a new external terrace in front of warehouse onto Grand Canal Quay. Refurbishment of ground floor only of adjacent 8 storey tower - a protected structure - into innovation/ office space, including relocation of main entrance from the east to the south facade at ground floor. Existing car parking yard between warehouse and 8-storey tower to be replaced by two pedestrian courts separated by an external covered walkway including steps and ramps linking the warehouse and tower. The (eastern) court adjacent to Grand Canal Quay to be hard paved and provide an external terrace for the new cafe and events. The (western) rear court to be soft landscaped and act as a garden and gathering space for the innovation hub. 2 no. accessible car parking spaces to be located off Grand Canal Quay and 33 no. cycle parking spaces to be located in the front courtyards
As published by the register.
Site area
4,500 m² from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
Applicant
Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name

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Zoning

Zone Z14 - DEV PLAN 2022-2028

R3 — Rural cluster

A small rural settlement where only modest infill serving local need is envisaged.

Protections nearby 250 m

Flood area nearby (OPW maps). floodinfo.ie ↗

  • Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
    Grand Canal
  • NIAH-recorded building · 10
    Pearse Square; Grand Canal Docks
  • Radon risk area · 1
    About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels

Where this comes from

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Summary

3768/20 is a planning application to Dublin City Council for pROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for the development at the site of No. 4 Grand, received on 20 Nov 2020; permission was granted on 22 Jan 2021.