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Four Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2

SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION

Planning application 3005/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION & PERMISSION: permission and retention permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site was the location of the former telephone exchange and includes lands south of One, Two and Three Park Place. The proposed development consists of the following amendments to the eastern elevation of the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (as amended under Reg. Ref. 3292/21 and Reg. Ref: 5019/22) which is currently under construction: Planning permission is sought for: 1. Omission of opacified film to glazing at eastern elevation of rear return at 5th to 10th floor, 2. Replacement of solid insulated panel with opacified glazing at eastern elevation of rear return at 3rd to 4th floor 3. Omission of opacified film to glazing at eastern elevation on the south eastern corner of the permitted building at 9th and 10th floors 4. Associated elevational revisions Retention permission is sought for: 1. Addition of door to 3rd floor roof terrace on eastern terrace to provide for maintenance access. The application relates solely to Four Park Place and relates to alterations along its eastern frontage for amendments to the permitted glazing, replacing the permitted opacified glazing along this facade with clear glazing as well as opacified, insulation panels with metal frames. The proposed amendments will apply across third to tenth floor level.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    3 Jan 2024

  2. Decision: SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION

    26 Feb 2024

  3. Decision due

    27 Feb 2024

  4. Appeal submitted

    26 Mar 2024

  5. Grant issued

    22 Jan 2025

  6. Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION

    22 Jan 2025

Application Details

Location
Four Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
3148 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
3 January 2024
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION
Decision Date
26 February 2024
Grant Date
22 January 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
ABP 319376-24
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION
Submitted
26 March 2024
Decided
22 January 2025

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3292/21GRANT PERMISSION6 Aug 2021

Planning permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site includes the former Telephone Exchange and lands to the north (south of One, Two and Three Park Place). The development consists of the following amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (ABP Ref. ABP-301931-19) and under construction: (i) Provision of part one, part two additional floors, to provide for an up to eleven storeys over basement level building; (ii) Reconfigurations of floorplates including internal layouts and core locations; (iii) Revisions to elements of permitted elevations of the new development; (iv) Increase in secure bicycle parking at basement level by 35 no. to 228 no.; (v) Increase in car parking provision by 9 no. to 57 no. total; (vi) Overall, the proposal increases the development by 3,546 sq.m. to a total 25,369 sq.m. (Including basement and a minor reduction in the retail provision by 14 sq.m.); (vii) All associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development.

A 0.3148 ha site at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, including Former Telephone Exchange building and lands to the north (south of One, Two and Three Park Place)

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5019/22GRANT PERMISSION11 Oct 2022

Permission for development at a 0.3148 hectare site located at Harcourt Road and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2. The site includes the former Telephone Exchange and lands to the north (south of One, Two and Three Park Place). The development consists of the following amendments to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 ABP Ref. ABP-301931-19); Reg. Ref. 3292/21 and is currently under construction. (i) provision of 4 no. external accessible terraces (north, south and west elevations) at seventh, ninth and tenth floor. Glazed railings/screens are proposed to all terraces; (ii) alterations to south elevation to provide selected copper coloured treatment to frame 2 no. building entrances incorporating signage zones; (iii) revised soffit detail to plaza entrance; (iv) minor amendments to the basement plant, car and bicycle parking layout; (v) all associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development.

Harcourt Street and Adelaide Road, Dublin 2.

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WEB1377/25REFUSE PERMISSION26 Feb 2025

(Part) CHANGE OF USE. Permission for development at Four and Five Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (scheme permitted under Reg. Ref. 2388/18 (ABP-301931-19), as amended under Reg. Ref. 3292/21; 5019/22; and 3005/24 (ABP-319376-24)). The proposed development consists of the following: - Subdivision and part change of use of retail/restaurant/café unit at ground floor and first floor level. The unit was permitted as a retail/restaurant/café unit of 345 sq.m. at ground level and 309 sq.m. at first floor level. As a result of the proposed subdivision and part change of use, a retail/restaurant/café unit fronting Adelaide Road of 93 sq.m. at ground floor is proposed and office amenity space fronting the pedestrian route through the building of 252 sq.m. at ground floor and 309 sq.m. at first floor level is proposed. All associated site development works and consequential amendments to the permitted development, including installation of manifestation on the glazing at the ground floor window bay along the pedestrian link between Adelaide Road and Hatch Street Upper.

Four & Five Park Place, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2

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WEB1521/26GRANT RETENTION PERMISSION6 Mar 2026

PROTECTED STRUCTURE / RETENTION: We, Shoalwater UC intend to apply for retention permission for development at Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2. The application site is within the vaulted foundations of the platform building for the former Harcourt Street Railway Station, a protected structure (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade). The proposed retention permission consists of the change of use of Vault 8 from restaurant to recreational use (gym). The area of unit is 205 sqm in size. The proposal does not alter any existing fabric.

Vault 8, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

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3572/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA16 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for development at a site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station. A protected structure is partly situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade), with no works proposed to same. The development consists of the following: (i) The removal of brise soleil treatment to the western elevation which oversails the plaza area; (ii) All ancillary and associated works to the existing building.

Site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station

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3636/20GRANT PERMISSION28 Oct 2020

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at a site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2, including the adjoining plaza and vaulted foundations of the Platform Building of the former Harcourt Railway Station. A protected structure is partly situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: a former station roof and facade), with no works proposed to same. The development consists of the following: (i) The removal of the brise soleil treatment to the western elevation which oversails the plaza area; (ii) All ancillary and associated works to the existing building.

site located at One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

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3789/21GRANT PERMISSION2 Nov 2021

The development consists of; the removal of 2 no. previously permitted external entrance signs to the entrance of Block C, and replacement with new external wall mounted non-illuminated corporate identity signage to parts of Hatch Street Upper North Elevation and the adjoining walls that form part of previously permitted 8 storey over basement and sub-basement level office development known as Park Place, on Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2 (Reg. Ref 3993/03).Works in 6 no. locations, with a total of 12 no. signs to include: a) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted external Building name and logo signage (overall size: 1.45m wide x 1.485m high, top at aprox. +5m above ground level). b) Provision of 6 no. wall mounted Tenant directory signage systems (overall size: 1.2m wide x 1.8m high, top at approx. + 2.65m above ground level).

One and Two Park Place, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

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3136/23GRANT PERMISSION31 Jan 2023

PERMISSION: The front (north) of the site faces towards Harcourt Road/Adelaide Road and the rear onto Albert Terrace/Albert Place West. The east of the site is bounded by Peter Place. LUAS tracks run by the north and east of the site. The proposal includes the demolition of all existing structures on site and the construction of new structures, as detailed below. Demolition: The demolition of the existing office development (c.6,636m2) comprising an 8-storey L-shaped office block (c.26.5m high + setback plant) and surface carpark; and Construction: The construction of a new office development (c.20,519m2), including retail/cafe use (c.80m2) and a community facility (c.709m2). The proposed development will range in height from 4-storeys facing Albert Terrace/Albert Place West, through setback floors of 6 and 8-storeys, to a 9 and 10-storey setback level towards the front (Harcourt Road/Adelaide Road end) of the site, giving an upper parapet height of c.41.47m (+ plant). The scheme includes external terraces facing Albert Terrace and Albert Place West (at 4th floor) and facing Peter Place/Albert Place West (at 6th floor), a wrap-around terrace at 8th Floor and a 9th floor terrace facing Harcourt Road/ Peter Place. The existing 51 surface level car spaces will reduce to 24 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed via a car lift off Albert Place West. 289 bicycle spaces will be provided (including cargo bike and accessible spaces and 12 visitor spaces.) The proposed development includes all necessary plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.

1, Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, D02X889

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3067/25GRANT PERMISSION17 Feb 2025

PERMISSION to amend the permitted development (Reg. Ref. 3136/23) at No. 1 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (now incorporating No's 5-7 Albert Terrace, Dublin 2). The proposed development will consist of amendments to Reg. Ref. 3136/23 and additional development, including the following elements: Set-back in permitted facade line facing Albert Place West at levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and terrace above (resulting in a reduction of c. 95 sq m of permitted office space); infilling of a void at level 6 (creating an additional c. 60 sq m of office space at level 7); Change in site boundary to include No's 5-7 Albert Terrace (to accommodate artists/writers in residence studios) and to create a public garden (partly within public roadway at the junction of Albert Place West/Albert Terrace); Single-storey Ground-Floor extensions (c.20 sq m in total) to the rear of No's. 5-7 Albert Terrace, with roof-terrace above (including temporary removal and reinstatement in situ of rear boundary walls) and new opaque windows in the south gable of No 7 Albert Terrace; Design improvements to external community entrance off Albert Place West; Increase of footpath width on Albert Place West; Additional lift inside community entrance; Introduction of opaque glass fins at 45-degree angle within external facade depth to Albert Place West at levels 1, 2 and 3; Changes to planting on 4th Floor terrace facing Albert Place West; Reduction in basement footprint and lowering (by 1.5m) of part of the Level -2 basement; Reduction in number of basement car spaces (from 15 to 13); Changes to landscaping in the central sunken courtyard; Separate fire-fighting lift and passenger lifts to the main core; Change of use of c.128 sq. m. within the -1 basement from community to office; Change of use of c.8sq. m. of café use to office use at Level 0; An additional structural column at the front (north) of the office block; Changes to toilets and to the Core 2 facade, and all associated and ancillary development. The amendments will result in an overall increase in gross internal areas on the site of c. 117 sq m (with no changes to upper roof level or to overall height of the development permitted under Reg. Ref. 3136/23).

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3506/25GRANT PERMISSION22 Dec 2025

Irish Life Assurance plc intends to apply for planning permission to amend the permitted development under Reg. Ref. 3136/23 (as amended by Reg. Ref. 3067/25) at No. 1 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (incorporating Nos. 5-7 Albert Terrace, Dublin 2). The proposed development will consist of the following amendments to Reg. Ref. 3136/23 (as amended by Reg. Ref. 3067/25): The installation of an internally illuminated external sign (c. 3.7 m wide and c. 0.7 m high with lettering spelling "Deloitte.") located at the permitted 1 st floor above ground floor of 1 Adelaide Road on the north elevation - façade mounted adjacent to the permitted main building entrance; The installation of an internally illuminated external sign (c. 3.7 m wide and c. 0.7 m high with lettering spelling "Deloitte.") located at the permitted 9 th floor of 1 Adelaide Road on the east elevation - façade mounted high level signage; The installation of an internally illuminated external sign (c. 3.7 m wide and c. 0.7 m high with lettering spelling "Deloitte.") located at the permitted 1 st floor of 1 Adelaide Road on the east elevation - soffit mounted between brick columns; The installation of an internally illuminated external sign (c. 2.0 m wide and c. 0.375 m high with lettering spelling "Deloitte.") located at the permitted 1 st floor of 1 Adelaide Road on the south elevation - façade mounted above the permitted car lift entrance; and all associated development works.

No. 1 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (incorporating Nos. 5-7 Albert Terrace, Dublin 2)

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