Stephen Court, 18-21, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 N960
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application 4055/22
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : Planning permission for development at Stephen Court, 18-21 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2 (D02N960). The front of the site faces onto St. Stephen's Green and the rear onto Joshua Lane. Vehicular access is provided to the rear, from Dawson Street via Joshua Lane. The western and eastern boundaries on St. Stephen's Green are formed by No's. 17 and 22 St. Stephen's Green, respectively (both Protected Structures). The proposal includes development within the former curtilage of No. 17 St. Stephen's Green, a Protected Structure. 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. 14,086 sq m. including a coffee shop) comprising 3 no. interlinked blocks ranging in height from 6 storeys (c.20m + setback penthouse floor) facing St. Stephen's Green, to 7 storeys (c. 23.2m + setback plant floor) at the rear; and Construction: - The construction of a new office development (c. 21,219 sq m), including an associated arts facility (c. 494 sq m) and retail outlet (c. 72 sq m), and, additionally, a new publicly accessible landscaped courtyard (c. 575 sq m). The proposed development will range in height from 5 storeys (c. 20.6 m) on the St Stephen's Green frontage, through setback floors of 6 to 7 storeys (up to c. 28.75 m) to the rear, giving a maximum overall height, including rooftop plant, of c. 31.8 m. The scheme includes external terraces facing St Stephen's Green at 5th and 6th Floor levels. The existing 211 car spaces will reduce to 35 spaces, accommodated at basement level, accessed via Joshua Lane, with 6 additional car spaces provided for No.17 St. Stephens Green (with these accessed through an existing entrance on St. Stephens Green). 297 bicycle spaces will be provided, including 9 cargo bike spaces and 14 visitor spaces. The proposed development includes associated plant, landscaping and ancillary development and site works-above and below ground.
Application Timeline
Application received
24 May 2022
Further information requested
18 Jul 2022
Further information received
21 Dec 2022
Decision due
26 Jan 2023
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
26 Jan 2023
Appeal submitted
23 Feb 2023
Appeal decided: APPEAL WITHDRAWN
15 Sept 2023
Grant issued
19 Sept 2023
Application Details
- Location
- Stephen Court, 18-21, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02 N960
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 3975 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 24 May 2022
- Status
- Appeal Decided
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 26 January 2023
- Grant Date
- 19 September 2023
An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal
- Appeal Reference
- ABP-315893-23
- Decision
- APPEAL WITHDRAWN
- Submitted
- 23 February 2023
- Decided
- 15 September 2023
Location
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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Site (c. 703.5 sw. m. ) on lands generally bounded by R138 and St. Stephen's Green (protected structure) to the south, no. 22 St. Stephens Green (protected structure) and Joshua Lane to the West, no. 24 St. Stephen's Green (protected structure) and vehicular access laneway to the east and the rear of nos. 19-21 Kildare Street (protected structure) to the North. The proposed development comprises a new 3-storey extension (c. 906.4sqm GFA) with balconies on southern and western elevation, above the existing, contemporary 4-storey office extension to the rear of No. 23 St. Stephen's Green (protected structure). And, all associated and ancillary site development works, including associated reconfiguration of the internal floor plan layout within the existing contemporary 4-storey extension; removal of 6no. existing ancillary car parking spaces and reconfiguration of 6no. existing ancillary car parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of 32no. bicycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of plant at lower ground floor and roof levels and new green roof (c.290sqm) at roof level.
23 St Stephen's Green (protected structure) and rear of 22 St Stephen's Green (protected structure), Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for Development at a site (c. 703.5 sqm), at: No. 23 St Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and rear of No. 22 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure), Dublin 2. On lands generally bounded by R138 and St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) to the South, No. 22 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and Joshua Lane to the West, No. 24 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and vehicular access laneway to the east, and the rear of Nos. 19-21 Kildare Street (Protected Structures) to the North. The proposed development comprises a new 3-storey office extension (c.906.4 sqm GFA) with balconies on southern and western elevation, above the existing, contemporary 4-storey office extension to the rear of No. 23 St. Stephen's Green (Protected Structure). And all associated and ancillary site development works, including: associated reconfiguration of the internal floor plan layout within the existing contemporary 4-storey extension; removal of 6 no. existing ancillary car parking spaces and reconfiguration of 6 no. existing ancillary car parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of 32 no. bicycle parking spaces at lower ground floor level; provision of plant at lower ground floor and roof levels; and, new green roof (c.290 sq.m) at roof level.
No. 23 St Stephen's Green (Protected Structure) and rear of No. 22 St. Stephen's Green, (Protected Structure), Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: & RETENTION: Retention planning permission at the Coach Houses (Nos. 14 and 15), located to the rear of 14 and 15 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, two protected structures (RPS Nos. 7772 & 7773), which the coach houses are located within the curtilage of. The site is accessed from the laneway between Nos. 20 & 21 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. The development for which retention permission is sought relates to alterations to the development permitted under Reg. Ref.: 3564/17, as amended by Reg. Ref.: 3133/18, which is currently being implemented on site and consists of the following: - Internal and external alterations at ground floor level including omission of a permitted window opening, provision of new / larger door /window openings in existing walls, alterations to stairs layout, alterations to the bathroom layout and other minor associated works; - Internal and external alterations at first floor level including relocation of the kitchen area and associated relocation of the seating area, omission of permitted window openings, provision of new / larger door / window openings in existing walls, alterations to stairs layout, alterations to the bathroom layout and other minor associated works; - The provision of a flat roof on the two storey modern extension to provide for a mechanical plant area and relocation of rooflights and ventilation extracts at roof level.
Coach Houses (Nos.14 & 15), located to the rear of 14 & 15 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. The site is accessed from the laneway between Nos. 20 & 21 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: KW Real Estate ICAV acting for and on behalf of its sub-fund KW Irish Real Estate Fund XII intends to apply for Permission for development at this site (c. 0.195 hectares), at Nos. 19-22 Kildare Street (Protected Structures) and associated buildings to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and associated buildings to the rear of 22 & 23 St Stephens Green North, Dublin 2. All on lands generally bounded by The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation building (Protected Structure) to the north, Kildare Street to the east, the rear of buildings along Stephens Green North to the south, Stephen Court building of Stephens Green North to the west. The development will consist of minor amendments to the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4535/17 comprising changes to Protected Structures at No. 19-22 Kildare Street.: • Minor Changes to the entrance of No. 20 Kildare Street. The changes include the repositioning a glazed revolving door entrance and provision of separate glazed door. Alterations to the entrance hall and lobby internally at No. 20 Kildare Street. • Paint colour to approved use of lime render to brick repaired façade No. 20 Kildare Street. • Rear elevation to No. 19 and 22 down pipes and service riser to both building and external services riser duct to No. 22 Kildare Street. • Reconfiguration of basement toilet and storage areas. • Addition of toilet facilities to the 3rd floor of building Nos. 19 to 22 Kildare Street. The proposal to provide additional toilet accommodation in the rear of all four buildings. The proposed minor amendments do not alter the gross floor area of the building as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4535/17.
Nos. 19-22, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 (Protected Structures) and associated buildings to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and associated buildings to the rear of 22 & 23 St Stephen's Green North, Dublin 2.
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: KW Real Estate ICAV acting for and behalf of its sub-fund KW Irish Real Estate Fund XII intends to apply for permission for development at this site (c. 0.195 ha) at: Nos. 19-22 Kildare Street (Protected Structures) and an associated building located to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and also to the rear of 22 & 23 St. Stephen's Green North, Dublin 2. All on lands generally bounded by The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation building (Protected Structure) to the north, Kildare Street to the east, the rear of buildings along Stephens Green North to the south, Stephen Court building of Stephen's Green North to the west. The proposed development comprises of the erection of a brass entrance portal sign (c. 2.68sq.m) on the front elevation of No. 20 Kildare Street. This is a minor amendment of the development permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. 4535/17, as subsequently amended under DCC Reg. Ref. 2583/21 at this location. The development at the above address is otherwise that permitted under Planning Permission DCC Reg. Ref. 4535/17, as subsequently amended under DCC Reg. Ref. 2583/21.
Site (c. 0195 ha) at Nos. 19-22 Kildare Street and an associated building located to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and also to the rear of 22 & 23 St. Stephen's Green North, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises of the erection of an entrance sign (c. 0.38 sq. m). on the rear entrance gate of the No. 20 Kildare Street development, situated on a lane off School House Lane East.
19-22, Kildare Street (Protected Structures) and an assoicated building located to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and also to the rear of 22 & 23 St Stephen's Green North, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises of the erection of a company name plaque (c. 340mm x c. 240mm) on the existing eastern façade of No. 19 Kildare Street, Dublin 2.
Nos. 19-22 Kildare Street (Protected Structures) and an associated building located, to the rear of 17-22 Kildare Street and also to the rear of 22 & 23 St Stephen's Green, North, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The erection of a free-standing, steel framed glazed canopy over the courtyard located between the coach houses and the rear of No. 20 Dawson Street.
Courtyard to Rear of No 20 Dawson Street, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The erection of a free-standing, steel framed glazed canopy over the courtyard located between the coach houses and the rear of No. 20 Dawson Street
Courtyard to Rear of No 20 Dawson Street, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of revisions to the previously approved development (REG REF. 3157/22) to include (a) Replacement of 1 No. internal basement window with a door to suit the existing opening width (b) Provision of reversible fire rated partition required to upgrade existing lath and plaster wall construction in one room which is located beside a fire escape route (c) Provision of replacement construction to upgrade the fire integrity of non-original plasterboard internal wall linings (d) Alterations to the rear lift enclosure design to provide translucent glazed side walls in lieu of clear glazing (e) the removal of 1 No. internal door at basement level (f) Sundry alterations to the installation routes for piped and ducted services to ensure minimal disruption of original fabric (g) Changes to the layout of the former staff room to become a reading room to the rear ground floor (h) provision of a kitchenette to the top floor staff area (i) removal of non-original joinery below ground floor stairs and (j) All associated site works.
15, Saint Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
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