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Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 3176/23

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for amendments to permitted development Reg. Ref. 2532/20 on a site of 0.1483ha. at Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98. The site is bound by George's Quay to the north, George's Quay Plaza to the south, 1GQ to the east and Tara Street Station / Railway bridge to the west. Luke Street runs through the site in a north / south direction with the existing building bridging across Luke Street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: (i) provision of an external roof terrace to the north and east elevations with glass balustrade and accompanying stairs and lift; (ii) reduction of stone parapet height at 5th floor level and introduction of glass balustrade; (iii) removal of mezzanine floor at ground floor level, including associated stairs to provide for a double height space; (iv) demolition of the existing portico located between the subject building and 1GQ to the east; (v) enlarged emergency exit door at ground floor level on eastern facade of ground floor west; (vi) provision of additional door and service hatch at ground floor level on the western facade; (vii) relocation of door at ground floor level on eastern facade; (viii) relocation of PV panels and adjustments to plant at roof level; (ix) provision of 2 no. antennas at roof level; (x) adjustment to plant screen to enclose extended stair/lift core at roof level; (xi) increase in the height of the glazed guarding of the 6th floor terrace; (xii) internal core revisions; (xiii) all associated site development works. The proposed development will result in a reduction in gross floor area from 7,791 sq.m. to 7,683 sq.m.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    7 Feb 2023

  2. Decision due

    3 Apr 2023

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    3 Apr 2023

  4. Grant issued

    15 May 2023

Application Details

Location
Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1483 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
7 February 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
3 April 2023
Grant Date
15 May 2023

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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1m
2532/20GRANT PERMISSION19 Mar 2020

Planning permission for development on a site of 0.14ha at Block B, Georges Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98. The site is bound by Georges Quay to the north, Georges Quay Plaza to the south, 1GQ to the east and Tara Street Station/Railway bridge to the west. Luke Street runs through the site in a north/south direction with the existing building bridging across Luke Street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: • Refurbishment of the existing 5 no. storey building to provide for a new façade treatment to all elevations. • Extension of existing 5th storey set back level in line with the main façade along the northern elevation. • Provision of 2 no. additional floors (2,627 sq.m), set back from the north, east and west elevations. • Provision of a café unit (302 sq.m.) to the west side of the building fronting Georges Quay and Luke Street to the east at ground at mezzanine level • Amendments to the ground floor layout to provide for a new entrance lobby to the office to the east of the building. • Amendments to basement level to provide for a reconfiguration of the car parking spaces, 80 no. cycle parking spaces, 3 no. motorbike spaces, new shower and locker rooms, staff amenities, bin store, managers office and plant room. Access to basement will remain unchanged. • Alterations to the hard and soft landscaping, SUDs drainage provision of plant at basement and roof level, 2 no. accessible terraces at 5th and 6th floor to the north, east and west, green roofs and all other associates site development works necessary to facilitate the development works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposed development will result in an increase in gross floor area from 5,220 sq.m. to 7,847 sq.m.

Block B, Georges Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98

1m
3881/24GRANT PERMISSION20 Jun 2024

Permission for signage at 1st floor level at 15 George's Quay, Dublin 2 (formerly known as Block B, George's Quay) The proposed development comprises of: The erection of 1 no. external sign (1500mmx940mmx40mm) with back lighting on the eastern elevation at 1st floor level.

15, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98

61m
WEB2593/25GRANT PERMISSION7 Jul 2025

We, HPREF Ireland (Georges Quay and Court) DAC, intend to apply for planning permission for development at One George's Quay Plaza, Georges Quay, Dublin 2. The development will consist of alterations to the façades at ground and first floor level at the North and East Elevations, including the provision of replacement entrance doors and associated amended glazing, cladding and panels surrounding the entrance areas, removal of existing secondary canopies and associated upgrade works to the retained canopies above the entrance doors, installation of new planters, and all associated site and development works.

One George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2

65m
4054/19GRANT PERMISSION23 Sept 2019

We, Tanat Limited intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3794/18 / ABP Ref.302980-18 at site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street Station concourse accessed from Georges Quay. Kennedy's Public House (The Workshop) at no. 10 Georges Quay is contiguous but does not form part of the site or the application. No. 10 George's Quay (Licensed Premises) is a Protected Structure RPS 3175. The amendments comprise of the following: • Internal reconfiguration of the permitted hotel development within the podium element to provide for 1 no. additional hotel floor and a mezzanine level between ground and first floor within the permitted building envelope increasing the number of hotel bedrooms from 107 no. to 157 no. • The revised hotel layout will increase the overall floor area from 16,557 sq.m to 17,992 sq.m comprising of c. 5,784 sq.m of hotel accommodation, c. 9,670 sq.m. gross floor area of office accommodation and c. 361 sq. metres gross floor area of restaurant accommodation. • The additional floor will increase the permitted podium element from 4 no. floor levels to 5 no. floor levels plus mezzanine level within the permitted building envelope increasing the number of floors from 22 no. to 23 no. plus mezzanine level. There will be no change to the overall permitted height of the building at 88m or the permitted height of the podium at 22.7m. • Minor modifications to the façade detail as a result of the additional floor level. • Minor modifications to the permitted colonnade along Tara Street. • Minor modifications to basement level B2 to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 16 no. to 15 no. • The proposed development includes all associated and ancillary works, including site development works, and all hard and soft landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments.

site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street St

65m
3165/20REFUSE PERMISSION7 Aug 2020

Planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3794/18 / ABP Ref. 302980-18 at site of c. 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street Station concourse accessed from Georges Quay. Kennedy's Public House (The Workshop) at no. 10 Georges Quay is contiguous but does not form part of the site or the application. No. 10 George's Quay (Licensed Premises) is a Protected Structure RPS 3175. The proposed amendments comprise of the following: - Change of use at ground floor level from hotel/restaurant entrance foyer to restaurant/cafe/retail foyer (88 sq.m.); - Change of use of the hotel to office at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor level (3,112 sq.m.) and change of use of hotel/office to retail/cafe/restaurant at 5th floor level (c. 416 sq.m.) with associated outdoor terrace (205 sq.m.); - New mezzanine level between ground and first floor (c. 181 sq.m.) for use as cafe/restaurant/retail; - Internal reconfiguration of the permitted development to provide for a new core layout and internal office floorplate; - Modifications to the facade detail as a result of the proposed introduction of the retail/cafe/restaurant area and internal core reconfiguration; - Revised entrance to the ground floor retail/cafe/restaurant area; - Modifications to the permitted colonnade along Tara Street; - Modifications to basement layout to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 16 no. to 12 no. and provision of 144 no. cycle parking spaces; - The development also includes all associated and ancillary works including site development works, and revisions hard and soft landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments will result in an increase in gross floor area from 16,557 to 16,961 sq.m. (including basement) comprising of 14,185 sq.m. office use and 1,071 sq.m. of cafe/retail/restaurant use.

site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597

77m
4333/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA31 Oct 2019

Permission for development at George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2. The proposed application is within the George's Quay Strategic Development Zone. The development will consist of the upgrading and installation of 13 number new wayfinding information signs located within the Georges Quay Complex. These signs will be located externally and mounted on existing structures and buildings at Ground Floor level. The proposed wayfinding signage is to assist pedestrians to identify buildings and facilities within the complex. All signs shall be high quality back painted glass and screen printed with powdercoated metal frames and flush brushed stainless-steel fixings. The proposed signage locations include; Block A; 3 no. surface mounted signs; 3310 mm high x 1300 mm wide, External stairway; 1 no. surface mounted sign; 2300 mm high x 600 mm wide, Low Planters; 3 no. surface mounted powdercoated aluminium signs; to 900 m high x 3000 mm wide, 550 mm high x 1020 mm wide & 550 mm high x 1020 mm wide. Cafe wall; 1 no. surface mounted sign; 2800 mm high x 1200 mm wide, Glazed Walkways; 3 no. surface mounted signs; 2450 mm high x 600 mm wide, 2475 mm high x 960 mm wide & 2475 mm high x 960 mm wide, Glazed walkway; 1 no. suspended sign 2850 mm high x 1300 mm wide & Railway Arches; 1 no. freestanding sign 3610 mm high x 1300 mm wide on a solid polyester powdercoated aluminium base.

George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2

77m
4494/19GRANT PERMISSION20 Nov 2019

The development will consist of the upgrading and installation of 13 number new wayfinding information signs located within the George's Quay Complex. These signs will be located externally and mounted on existing structures and buildings at ground floor level. The proposed wayfinding signage is to assist pedestrians to identify buildings and facilities within the complex. All signs shall be high quality back painted glass and screen printed with powder coated metal frames and flush brushed stainless steel fixings. The proposed signage locations include: Block A: 3 no. surface mounted signs; 3310mm high x 1300mm wide. External stairway: 1 no. surface mounted sign; 2300mm high x 600mm wide; Low Planters: 3 no. surface mounted powder coated aluminium signs; to 900m high x 3000mm wide, 550mm high x 1020mm wide & 550mm high x 1020mm wide; Cafe wall: 1 no. surface mounted sign: 2800mm high x 1200mm wide; Glazed Walkways: 3 no. surface mounted signs; 2450mm high x 600mm wide, 2475mm high x 960mm wide & 2475mm high x 960mm wide; Glazed walkway; 1 no. suspended sign 2850mm high x 1300mm wide & Railway Arches; 1 no. freestanding sign 3610mm high x 1300mm wide on a solid polyester powder coated aluminium base.

George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2

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5042/22GRANT PERMISSION14 Oct 2022

The proposed development will consist of: Change of use of the existing buildings to provide a bar and foodhall which consists of 13 separate units serving food/ drinks. Retention and refurbishment of the existing facades and alteration to the internal layout of the buildings to create one building with seating/dining/service/bathroom/ancillary areas associated with the operation of the proposed new use. Alteration and extension of the basement to provide ancillary facilities. Construction of a new associated roof terrace area, including new permanent roof over part of the terrace, along with an open area with retractable awnings. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal.

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102m
WEB2893/26Registered Application30 Jul 2026

We, Greybirch Limited, intend to apply for planning permission at this site, of c. 0.1346 ha, at Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street, Dublin 2 and Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay, Dublin 2. The proposed development will amend DCC Reg Ref 5042/22 and will include • Demolition of Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay and replacement with a new two storey building, which includes a retractable roof. • The omission of the roof garden and minor alterations to the elevations on the retained and refurbished Tara Street buildings. • Reduction in the number of permitted concessions from 13 no. units to 9 no. units. • Omit permitted basement extension, resulting in no changes to the existing basement. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal. The remainder of the development will remain as permitted by Reg. Ref. 5042/22.

1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street Dublin 2 and 5, 6 & 7 George's Quay, Dublin 2

102m
WEB2798/26APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID21 Jul 2026

We, Greybirch Limited, intend to apply for planning permission at this site, of c. 0.1346 ha, at Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street, Dublin 2 (D02X995, D02EP64, D02YD53, D02YD52, D02Y662, D02F991) and Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay, Dublin 2, (D02FR63, D02KW29). The proposed development will amend DCC Reg Ref 5042/22 and will include • Demolition of Nos. 5, 6, 7 George’s Quay and replacement with a new two storey building, which includes a retractable roof. • The omission of the roof garden and minor alterations to the elevations on the retained and refurbished Tara Street buildings. • Reduction in the number of permitted concessions from 13 no. units to 9 no. units. • Omit permitted basement extension, resulting in no changes to the existing basement. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal. The remainder of the development will remain as permitted by Reg. Ref. 5042/22.

1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street & 5, 6, 7 George's Quay, Dublin 2

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