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Dublin City Council · WEBDSDZ1312/26 · Retention Permission

c.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.

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Council received 13 Feb 2026We first saw it 11 Sept 2026, 18:51 (211 days after receipt — sources refresh weekly)
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WEBDSDZ1312/26 is a planning application for retention permission at c.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., received by Dublin City Council on 13 Feb 2026 and first seen by Planning Register on 11 Sept 2026. The application describes: RETENTION PERMISSION / PROTECTED STRUCTURE SFDC : Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for retention planning permission for development at this c.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. The application site includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its associated granite walls, railings, gates, and adjoining setts in cul-de-sac, which are also protected structures (RPS 5839). The application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. Retention planning permission is sought for the existing 1 No. wall-mounted, LED Screen measuring c.6.76m in height, c.12m in width, and c.0.89m in depth, affixed to the north internal wall of the southern entrance lobby south of Building 4, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3194/21 and subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4115/22, and all associated works above and below ground. The council granted permission on 31 Mar 2026 (retention). The five-week observation window closed on 20 Mar 2026. The site is zoned null under the Dublin City Council development plan. Within 500 m there are 122 other decided applications in the last five years and 5 appeals.

Appeal window closes 28 Apr 2026 closed 137 days ago
4 weeks from the council's decision (31 Mar 2026) · s.37 Planning and Development Act 2000 · €220 to An Coimisiún Pleanála (€110 observer)

Proposal

RETENTION PERMISSION / PROTECTED STRUCTURE SFDC : Ireland Ltd. intend to apply for retention planning permission for development at this c.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. The application site includes the former British Rail Hotel on 58-59 North Wall Quay, a protected structure (RPS 5838), and its associated granite walls, railings, gates, and adjoining setts in cul-de-sac, which are also protected structures (RPS 5839). The application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning Scheme Area. Retention planning permission is sought for the existing 1 No. wall-mounted, LED Screen measuring c.6.76m in height, c.12m in width, and c.0.89m in depth, affixed to the north internal wall of the southern entrance lobby south of Building 4, as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3194/21 and subsequently amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4115/22, and all associated works above and below ground.

Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
Grant retention permission on 31 Mar 2026
Final grant
31 Mar 2026
Site (from polygon)
1.36 ha
Location precision
site (coords_polygon)

Timeline

  • 13 Feb 2026
    New application
    Observation window closed 20 Mar 2026
  • 31 Mar 2026
    Decision
    Appeal window closed 28 Apr 2026

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    Zoning at the site

    Docklands SDZ (ZD02)

    R3 — Rural cluster

    Z14: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (SDRAs): To seek the social, economic and physical development and/or regeneration of an area with mixed-use, of which residential would be the predominant use.

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

    Designations within 250 m

    OPW flood extent nearby — flag only (licence); floodinfo.ie.

    • EPA-licensed facility · 3
      Brooks Thomas Limited; Sir John Rogersons Quay Gasworks; Sir John Rogerson's Quay Gasworks
    • Natural Heritage Area (incl. proposed) · 1
      Royal Canal
    • NIAH-recorded building · 15
      bridge; North Wall Quay; CIÉ Goods Depot
    • Radon risk area · 1
      About 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels
    • Recorded monument · 4
      Quay; Quay; R184154

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