Dublin Arch

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a proposed mixed-use development, 'Dublin Arch', on a site (2.86 ha) adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6. The proposed development relates to work to a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 130). The development will consist of: (i) The construction of 4 no. office blocks (B1, B2, B3 and B4) 12 to 16 storeys in height including landscaped areas in the form of gardens at podium level and landscaped terraces at upper levels (combined 3,365 sq.m) with a cumulative gross floor area of 52,509 sq.m comprising of: a) Block B1 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,860 sq.m of office); b) Block B2 (max. building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,902 sq.m of office); c) Block B3 (max. building height 54.725 m, total gross internal floor area 10,147 sq.m of office); d) Block B4 (max. building height 69.925 m, total gross internal floor area 18,600 sq.m) (ii) The construction of 187 no. Built-to-Rent (BTR) apartments and associated supporting tenant support facilities, services and amenities in 2 no. blocks (C and D1/D2) with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,836 sq.m; a) Block C (6,522 sq.m) comprising 62 apartments (10 no. studio; 14 no. 1-bed; 35 no. 2-bed and 3 no. 3-bed units) in a block 5 to 11 storeys in height (max. building height 39.5 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 68 sq.m); b) Block D1/D2 (13,314 sq.m) comprising 125 apartments (40 no. studio; 30 no. 1-bed; and 55 no. 2-bed) in a block 5 to 15 storeys in height (max. building height 53.392 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 420 sq.m); (iii) residential communal amenity open space across Block C and D1/D2 in the form of courtyards and landscaped terraces at upper floor levels (combined 2,695 sq.m) and other private open spaces; (iv) 7,380 sq.m of public open space (5,930 sq.m at street level, and 1,450 sq.m at upper level) including a central public plaza and other open spaces located throughout the development; (v) two-storey covered car parking at ground level (the lowest level is +0.0 AOD) under blocks B2, B3, B4 and C of 7,027 sq.m with 206 no. car parking spaces; (vi) a total of 1,047 bicycle parking spaces distributed as follows: a) 283 no. secure long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and 96 no. secure short-term bicycle parking spaces for apartment visitors distributed across 2 no. bike storage rooms at street level in Block C and Block D1/D2; b) 554 no. secure bicycle parking spaces to serve the office element of the development in 1 no. bike storage room at street level in Block B1; and c) 114 no. bicycle parking spaces for public use at street level distributed across the development, including spaces within a covered bike hub; (vii) 4 no. retail units at street level (combined 468 sq.m) distributed in Block B4 (1 no. retail unit) Block C (1 no. retail unit) and Block D1/D2 (2 no. retail units), and 2 no. community units (combined 640 sq.m) at street level in Block D1/D2; (viii) modifications to a portion of a Protected Structure (RPS No. 130), specifically the wall fronting Oriel Street Upper to facilitate: a) the development of a new pedestrian entrance to the site; b) the development of a vehicular entrance to the proposed car parking area; and c) the development of a service/ emergency vehicular access only ramp to serve CIE's transport needs at Connolly Station; (ix)decommissioning and removal of existing telecommunication masts and removal of all existing structures on site including portacabins and ancillary storage containers; (x) the construction of 7 no. electricity substations, plant rooms, 4 no. waste storage area within the proposed blocks and car parking, and solar panels located on the roofs of proposed office blocks; and (xi) all ancillary site development works, including drainage, landscaping and lighting. The planning application may, together with the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) prepared in respect of the proposed development, be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00 am- 4.30 pm)