Dublin City Council · DSDZ2241/19
City Block 2, Spencer Dock
Refused in May 2019.
This is City Block 2, Spencer Dock — 471 homes, up to 13 storeys. Read the scheme page →
- 11 Feb 2019Received
- 31 May 2019Refuse permission
Development site A permission for 329 homes on this site (DSDZ3812/20) was never started. Permission lapsed 28 Jan 2026: this site on Buildable
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refuse permission · 31 May 2019
- Council
- Dublin City Council
- Type
- Permission
- Site
- 1.26 ha
What’s proposed
Permission for amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. DSDZ2896/18 and as amended by DSDZ4279/18 at a site of 1.26 hectares located at City Block 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the north, Mayor Street Upper to the south, New Wapping Street to the east and a development site to the west (also part of Block 2). The subject site also includes the existing operational North Lotts Pumping Station and its associated infrastructure - the proposed development involves building adjacent to and over the Pumping Station. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The proposed development comprises of amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. DSDZ2896/18 and as amended by Reg. Ref. DSDZ4279/18 comprising of: - Provision of additional storeys on Block 1 (to the north) and Block 2 (to the south) increasing the maximum height of Block 1 from 7 no. storeys (27.5m) to a maximum height of 13 no. storeys (46.8m) and increasing the maximum height of Block 2 (27.5m) to 11 no. storeys (40.5m); - Internal re-configuration of the previously permitted Block 1 and Block 2 to provide for an additional 122 no. residential units increasing the permitted total from 349 no. to 471 no. units (233 no. 1 beds and 238 no. 2 beds; - Block 1 will comprise of 307 no. residential units (146 no. 1 beds and 161 no. 2 beds); - Block 2 will comprise of 164 no. residential units (87 no. 1 beds and 77 no. 2 beds) and an Aparthotel comprising of an additional 27 no. units increasing the permitted total from 100 no. units to 127 no. units (50 no. studio units, 66 no. 1 bed units and 11 no. 3 bed units in the Aparthotel; - The proposed amendments will result in revisions to all elevations including revised location and provision of private balconies / terraces and the provision of setback levels; - Provision of link bridge at 7th storey (6th floor) connecting Block 1 and Block 2; - Revised location and increase in internal residential amenity space associated with the development and the provision of external communal roof terraces; - Revised under croft layout and increase in area to include 78 no. car parking spaces and 726 no. cycle parking spaces and an increase in plant area; - Revised landscaping throughout the scheme and revised boundary treatments along the street frontage; - Provision of surface level visitor bicycle parking spaces; - Revisions to plant at roof level; - The development also includes SUDs drainage, the provision of a green roof on both blocks, consequential minor amendments and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development
Planning details
- Reference
- DSDZ2241/19
- Local authority
- Dublin City Council
- Status
- Refused · register status “Decision Notice Issued”
- Received
- 11 Feb 2019
- Observations close
- 19 Mar 2019 (closed 2761 days ago)
- Decision due
- 31 May 2019 · decided 31 May 2019
- Decision
- Refuse permission on 31 May 2019
- Proposed development
- Permission for amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. DSDZ2896/18 and as amended by DSDZ4279/18 at a site of 1.26 hectares located at City Block 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the north, Mayor Street Upper to the south, New Wapping Street to the east and a development site to the west (also part of Block 2). The subject site also includes the existing operational North Lotts Pumping Station and its associated infrastructure - the proposed development involves building adjacent to and over the Pumping Station. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area. The proposed development comprises of amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. DSDZ2896/18 and as amended by Reg. Ref. DSDZ4279/18 comprising of: - Provision of additional storeys on Block 1 (to the north) and Block 2 (to the south) increasing the maximum height of Block 1 from 7 no. storeys (27.5m) to a maximum height of 13 no. storeys (46.8m) and increasing the maximum height of Block 2 (27.5m) to 11 no. storeys (40.5m); - Internal re-configuration of the previously permitted Block 1 and Block 2 to provide for an additional 122 no. residential units increasing the permitted total from 349 no. to 471 no. units (233 no. 1 beds and 238 no. 2 beds; - Block 1 will comprise of 307 no. residential units (146 no. 1 beds and 161 no. 2 beds); - Block 2 will comprise of 164 no. residential units (87 no. 1 beds and 77 no. 2 beds) and an Aparthotel comprising of an additional 27 no. units increasing the permitted total from 100 no. units to 127 no. units (50 no. studio units, 66 no. 1 bed units and 11 no. 3 bed units in the Aparthotel; - The proposed amendments will result in revisions to all elevations including revised location and provision of private balconies / terraces and the provision of setback levels; - Provision of link bridge at 7th storey (6th floor) connecting Block 1 and Block 2; - Revised location and increase in internal residential amenity space associated with the development and the provision of external communal roof terraces; - Revised under croft layout and increase in area to include 78 no. car parking spaces and 726 no. cycle parking spaces and an increase in plant area; - Revised landscaping throughout the scheme and revised boundary treatments along the street frontage; - Provision of surface level visitor bicycle parking spaces; - Revisions to plant at roof level; - The development also includes SUDs drainage, the provision of a green roof on both blocks, consequential minor amendments and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the developmentAs published by the register.
- Site area
- 1.26 ha from the mapped boundary, not the council's figure
- Applicant
- Not published — the national feed carries no applicant name
Nearby 148 · 500 m · 5 years
- OpenCity Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- OpenCity Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnCity Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Open125, Saint Mary's Road North, Dublin 3
- OpenWaste Energy Facility, Poolbeg Peninsula, Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4, Boiler Station, Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 2
- Withdrawn125, Saint Mary's Road North, Dublin 3
- Open24A First Avenue, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 E244
- CommencedBuilding 2, City Block 3, Coopers Cross at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
Show all 148
- Grantedc.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- GrantedUnits 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95
- Withdrawnc.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn44, Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 X061
- Open4 Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03VK10
- Withdrawn4 Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03VK10
- Commenced3, Killane Road, Dublin 3, D03 YY20
- GrantedCity Block No. 9, North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Granted7 Hawthorn Terrace,, Dublin 3, D03 Y998, D03 Y998
- GrantedBlock E, Quayside Quarter, 76 North Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1
- Grantedc.1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1.
- WithdrawnBlock E, Quayside Quarter, 76 North Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1
- OpenThe proposed 3no. underground cable routes, or sections of cable routes in Dublin City are located in the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas as follows:, The proposed Coolmine cable route section connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (AC
- Appealed22, 23 and part of 21 Church Street East, at corner of Abercorn Road and Church Street East, Dublin 3
- CommencedSite known as The Carriageworks, which forms part of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1
- GrantedLands at the corner of North Wall Quay and Spencer Place, Spencer Dock, City Block Block No. 7, Dublin 1
- GrantedCastleforbes Square To south (front) of Block D, Castleforbes Square, and partly to south of Block C, Castleforbes Square, Castleforbes Square (between Castleforbes Road and North Wall Avenue), Dublin 1
- Withdrawn22, 23 and part of 21 Church Street East at corner of Abercorn Road and Church Street East, Dublin 3
- Withdrawn44, Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 X061
- CommencedUnit 40 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 PP49
- Withdrawn23 Church Street East, Dublin 3
- WithdrawnUnit 40 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 PP49
- Withdrawn23 Church Street East, Dublin 3
- Granted11, Caledon Court, Dublin 3
- Withdrawn11, Caledon Court, Dublin 3, D03 KV40
- Granted23 Saint Mary's Road North, Dublin 3, D03 YY26
- GrantedSite at Junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 W2Y3
- WithdrawnSite at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Salesforce Tower, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- CommencedNorth Dock Two, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnNorth Dock Two, 93/94, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Refused24A First Avenue, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 E244
- Commenced63 Russell Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 PX71
- GrantedCity Block No. 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn24a First Avenue, Northwall, Dublin 1, D01 E244
- GrantedMarshall Yards, 1-4 East Road, Dublin 3
- GrantedThe A & L Goodbody, 25North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104
- WithdrawnMarshall Yards , 1-4 East Road, Dublin 3
- WithdrawnA. & L. Goodbody Building, 25-28, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104
- Commenced59 Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3
- Commenced69 Church Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 E025
- CommencedCoopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- Granted65, Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 , D03WE00
- Withdrawn35, Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 . D03KV81
- Commenced11, Hawthorn Terrace, Dublin 3, D03 W429
- RefusedSouth West Corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnSouth West Corner of Sheriff Street Upper and Abercorn Road, City Block No. 2, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- Commenced3 Abercorn Road, Dublin 3, D03 W862
- WithdrawnNorth East Lands of City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- Appeal decidedThe existing commercial premises Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, (bounded by Church Road) D03 XY06
- Withdrawnexisting commercial premises located at Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, (bounded by Church Road and B, D03 XY06
- GrantedThe Spencer Hotel, Excise Walk, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnExisting Commercial Premises, Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3
- GrantedSite within City Block No. 9 (c.1.95ha), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Refused4, Boolavogue Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 XK79
- GrantedCity Block 9, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Granted48 Russell Avenue East, East Wall, Dublin 3
- CommencedKilmore House, Park Lane , Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 , D01 XN99
- GrantedPwC Building, One Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01X9R7
- CommencedUnits MSU2,7,30,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43 and 45, First and Second Floor,, Point Village District Centre, East Wall Road and Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn48, Russell Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3
- GrantedThe Freight Building, Lands which form part of the former Castleforbes Business Park , Sheriff Street Upper , Dublin 1
- CommencedSite which forms park of the former Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn48, Russell Avenue, Dublin 3
- GrantedCity Block No. 9 (1.96ha), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1, bounded by North Wall Quay to the south, the residual City Block No. 9 lands of 1.4766, ha to the north and east, and Castleforbes Road to the west as identified in the North Lot
- Granted25-28 North Wall Quay, Dublin 1, D01 H104
- GrantedOn the public footpath at Guild Street, corner of Seville Place, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnOn the public footpath at Guild Street, corner of Seville Place, Dublin 1
- CommencedCoopers Cross City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- Commenced69, Russell Avenue East, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 XY97
- GrantedBuilding R, Spencer Dock, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnBuilding R, Spencer Dock, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Granted8, New Wapping Street, Dublin 1
- Commenced15, Russell Avenue East, Dublin 3
- Granted78 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 HD32
- Withdrawn15, Russell Avenue East, East Wall, Dublin 3
- Withdrawn8 New Wapping Street Dublin 1, D01 F8W8
- Commenced15, Caledon Road, Dublin 3
- Withdrawn15, Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 TP92
- Commenced1, Boolavogue Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 HK54
- GrantedRear of Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper & Castleforbes Road, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- GrantedA c. 1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnSite (c. 0.017 Ha) at Rear of Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper & Castleforbes Road, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- Granted'Coopers Cross', City Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff St Upr, New Wapping St and Mayor St Upper,North Lotts, Dublin 1. The site is otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7 - 10 Mayor St Upr to the south, Nos. 1- 14 New Wapping St to the west
- GrantedCity Block No. 9 (1.96ha), North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1.
- Granted(c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.
- CommencedCity Block 9, North Wall Quay, and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Commenced'Coopers Cross' City Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. The site is otherwise generally bounded by Nos.7-10 Mayor Street Upper, to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping Street t
- Appeal decided17-23 Church Street East, Dublin 3, D03A296 & D03A3X2 with frontage to Abercorn Road, East Wall, Dublin 3
- Commenced3, Irvine Court, East Wall, Dublin 3 D03 P6P8
- Commenced(c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts,, Dublin 1.
- Withdrawn3, Irvine Court, East Wall, Dublin 3 D03 P6P8
- Other3, Hawthorn Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3 D03 WK31
- Commenced78 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
- Withdrawn78, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnCoopers Cross, City Block 3 & Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- CommencedCity Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- GrantedA c. 1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1.
- Granteda c. 0.0672 ha site at Retail Units A & B, Building R, Spencer Dock, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- CommencedUnit 2, The Liffey, Point Campus, North Wall Avenue, Dublin 1, D01T2NO
- Commenced37, Saint Mary's Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 P627
- WithdrawnUnit 2, The Liffey, Point Campus, North Wall Avenue, Dublin 1
- Commencedformer Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, the former Castleforbes Business Park to the north and east, and East Road to the west
- GrantedCity Block 3 and Northbank House, Sheriff Street Upper, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1, and otherwise generally bounded by Nos. 7-10 Mayor Street Upper to the south, Nos. 1-14 New Wapping, Street to the west, and existing
- GrantedUnit 1 Macken House, 39-40 Upper Mayor Street, Dublin 1.
- GrantedOn the public footpath at the junction of Seville Place, Guild Street And Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1
- GrantedCity Block 9, North Wall Quay, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnCity Block 9, North Wall Quay and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- CommencedBuilding R, Spencer Dock, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Commenced3 Dublin Landings, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn3 Dublin Landings, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn2, Dublin Landings, North Dock, Dublin 1, D01 V4A3
- GrantedApt. No. 31 & 32, Butlers Court, 77, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, (corner of Benson St and Sir John Rogersons Quay), Dublin 2
- RefusedUnit 3/4, Block D, Butler's Court, 77, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
- WithdrawnApt. No. 32 77, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2 D02 KT78
- WithdrawnUnit 3/4, Block D, Bulter's Court,77, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
- GrantedA site of 0.5 hectares, which previously formed part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Granted9, Hawthorn Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3
- Withdrawn9, Hawthorn Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3 D03 HX49
- Commenced1, Church Court, East Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03F4W6
- Commenced70, Russell Avenue East, Dublin 3 D03 X682
- Commenced8, Abercorn Road, East Wall, Dublin, D03 AH99
- Withdrawn70, Russell Avenue East, Dublin 3
- GrantedA c. 1.34 ha site located at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, Station Square, Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- GrantedAlexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1
- GrantedCoopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- GrantedRear of 68 Seville Place, Dublin & adjacent to 1 First Avenue, Dublin 1
- GrantedPark Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin1
- WithdrawnRear of 68, Seville Place, Dublin 1 & adjacent to 1 First Avenue, Dublin 1
- GrantedCoopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
- GrantedSite at the junction of North Wall Quay and New Wapping Street, City Block 7, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1
- Appeal decidedExisting commercial premises at Church Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 XY06 (bounded by Church Road and Blythe Avenue)
- GrantedSite generally bounded by North Wall Quay, Castleforbes Road, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- WithdrawnSite generally bounded by North Wall Quay, Castleforbes Road, New Wapping Street and Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- CommencedCentral Quay, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
- WithdrawnCentral Quay, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
- Refused13, Hawthorn Avenue, Eastwall, Dubln 3, D03VY64
- Granted6, Killane Road, East Wall, Dublin 3.
- GrantedUnits 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95
- GrantedMacken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
- Withdrawn13, Hawthorn Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03VY64
Homes nearby
- For sale54 Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 CT98
- For sale17 Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 XW54
- For saleApartment 26, Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 W422
- For saleApt 31, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 H1W1
- For sale7 Church Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 C1H5
- For sale11 Baltrasna House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 XW11
- For sale93 Kirkpatrick House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 P265
- For sale63 Kirkpatrick House, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 KT21
- For sale98 Kirkpatrick House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 XY76
- For saleSpring Cottage, 6 Abercorn Road, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 RC64
- For sale4 Church Place, East Wall, Dublin 3, D03 TD79
- For saleApartment 12, Kirkpatrick House, Spencer Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 N201
Development land nearby
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- Public land off Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 (0.1 km)
- Public land off Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 (0.1 km)
Zoning
Docklands SDZ (ZD02)
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 ↗
- EPA-licensed facility · 2
- Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
- NIAH-recorded building · 10
- Radon risk area · 1
- Recorded monument · 1
Where this comes from
National planning feed (NPAD), fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51.
Source: npad · fetched 11 Sept 2026, 18:51
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Summary
DSDZ2241/19 is a planning application to Dublin City Council for permission for amendments to previously permitted development Reg. Ref. DSDZ2896/18 and, received on 11 Feb 2019; permission was refused on 31 May 2019.