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The former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks L, K, & J), Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 4169/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

The proposed development comprises a c.2.4m high timber fence set back within the site from the existing boundary onto Serpentine Avenue, additional plant to roof level 6 of Block L and roof level 4 and 6 of Block K, landscaped roof terrace at roof level 4 of Blocks J and K and upgrades to the north eastern entrance at Serpentine Avenue including 2 no. pedestrian gates, 2 no. secure car parking barriers, pedestals, bollards and revised hard landscaping treatment.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Oct 2019

  2. Further information requested

    3 Dec 2019

  3. Further information received

    16 Jan 2020

  4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    11 Feb 2020

  5. Decision due

    12 Feb 2020

  6. Grant issued

    16 Apr 2020

Application Details

Location
The former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks L, K, & J), Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
4794.18 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
9 October 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
11 February 2020
Grant Date
16 April 2020

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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30m
3311/21GRANT PERMISSION11 Aug 2021

Turner & Townsend Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site at the former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks K & L), Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The proposed development comprises the erection of a solar photovoltaic ('PV') system at set back 6th floor roof level of blocks K and L including PV panels, inverters, cables and associated development works within a site area measuring approximately 2,138sqm.

The former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks K & L), Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

68m
3482/21GRANT PERMISSION9 Sept 2021

Turner & Townsend Ltd. intends to apply for planning permission for development at this site at the former AIB Bank Centre, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The application site comprises Blocks E, G, H and F and surrounding landscaped areas. The proposed development comprises hard and soft landscaping works including the provision of seating, bollards, additional planters, external lighting, paving works and an exercise area (resulting in an amendment of DCC Reg. Ref. 3500/20). Additional proposals include revisions to the existing secure barrier and footpath arrangement adjacent to the south eastern entrance along Serpentine Avenue; additional vehicle and safety barriers within the site; the erection of a 2.4m timber fence set back within the site from the existing boundary onto Serpentine Avenue; a revised gate arrangement at the Block J entrance onto Serpentine Avenue; a roof light on an existing pop-up planter feature to the north of Block F; cladding to existing pop-up enclosures; the installation of a sun-screen within the existing atrium area located to the front of Block G; and all associated site development works above and below ground.

AIB Bank Centre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

72m
3500/20GRANT PERMISSION5 Oct 2020

Planning permission for the proposed development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. No. 3626/18, as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. 3806/19. The proposed amendments include: (a) the demolition and removal of part of the existing single storey dock leveller building attached to the east of Block F at ground floor level; (b) making good of retained concrete staircase forming part of dock leveller building that provides a means of escape from basement to ground level - external alterations to this structure include the construction of new southern wall and part eastern and western walls plus roof to enclose the stairwell; (c) external alterations to ground floor eastern elevation of Block F (where dock leveller building is attached) to provide curtain wall glazing to match the existing appearance and finish of Block F; (d) reinstatement of the site occupied by the dock leveller building through the provision of hard and soft landscaping works; (e) the erection of a new 2.5m high metal fence and gate to fill the gap (approximately 25.93m in length) between the eastern elevaion of Block F and the existing 2.5m metal fence to the east of the site (to be retained).

Former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks E, F, G & H) at the junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

72m
3806/19GRANT PERMISSION16 Aug 2019

The proposed development will consist of amendments to a previously permitted development under DCC Reg. Ref. 3626/18. The proposed amendments include: (a) removal of the existing bow window feature at ground floor at the western end of Block E and provision of an infill ground floor extension below the first floor overhang at the western end of Block E to provide an additional 65 sq.m of office floorspace together with associated curtain wall installation / treatment to corresponding new ground floor elevation; (b) installation of new fire escape doors at ground floor level to rear (northern elevation) of Blocks E and F; (c) relocation of main pedestrian entrance / revolving door to Block G in a westerly direction from plan grid line eL to eK together with revised configuration of side doors at ground floor level to the southern elevation.

Site known as the former AIB Bank Centre (comprising Blocks E, F, G & H), at the Junction of Merrion Road and Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

101m
4559/23GRANT PERMISSION28 Sept 2023

The development will consist of; i) Demolition of non-original basement and ground floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling, ii) construction of a new 2 storey over basement 3 storey in total) extension to the rear in-lieu of the existing extension, and additional 2 storey extension to the north elevation, and 2 storey floating box window to south elevation of the existing dwelling, iii) conversion of the existing rear garage to new garden room, iv) construction of a new single-storey garage to the eastern boundary, v) minor internal alterations to basement, ground and second floors, together with all associated landscaping site and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development.

39 Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin, 04

132m
3876/19GRANT PERMISSION28 Aug 2019

Proposed development to consist of: Demolition of existing rear two-storey kitchen and bathroom, and construction of new rear two-storey pitched roof extension with one new rear Velux window and associated internal alterations. All development to rear of property.

4, Serpentine Terrace, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 Y0C5

139m
WEB1619/20APPLICATION DECLARED INVA10 Sept 2020

The creation of a vehicular access to include, dished footpath and kerb, new entrance of max. 3m with inward opening gates and a permeable paving and gravel finish.

23, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

139m
WEB1627/20REFUSE PERMISSION15 Sept 2020

The development consists of the creation of a vehicular access to include, dished footpath and kerb, new entrance of max. 3m with inward opening gates and a permeable paving and gravel finish.

23, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E4Y9

149m
4408/22REFUSE PERMISSION7 Jul 2022

Permission for: i) partial removal of front railings and plinth wall; ii) dished footpath and kerb; to provide a new vehicular entrance with double gates; for 1 no. on-site car parking space and associated landscaping and external works, to include permeable gravel and paving surfaces.

19, Serpentine Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 F6E8

152m
2220/19GRANT PERMISSION7 Feb 2019

10 year permission for development on a 1.38 Ha site at Nos. 1-3 Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4. The development will consist of an increase in floor area of the existing 3 No. office buildings by providing lateral (to the east and west) and vertical extensions comprising: the lateral extension of Block 1 (from basement to fourth floor level) by 5,958 sq.m and the vertical extension (provision of a new set back part fifth floor level) by 1.555 sq.m; the lateral extension of Block 2 (from basement to fifth floor level) by 6.876 sq.m and the vertical extension (provision of a new set back part sixth floor level) by 1,264 sq.m; the lateral extension of Block 3 (from basement to fifth floor level) by 6,052 sq.m and the vertical extension (provision of a new set back part sixth floor level) by 1,201 sq.m; replacement of all facades of Block Nos. 1-3 and internal modifications and reconfigurations. The proposed development will result in an increase in office floor area from 19,696 sq.m to 42,602 sq.m. The development also includes: the reconfiguration of existing car park layout resulting in a reduction of 27 No. car parking spaces providing a total of 174 No. car parking spaces; provision of 408 No. cycle parking spaces; recessed balconies and roof terraces facing north, south, east and west; green roofs; hard and soft landscaping; 3 no. substations, generators; plant, photovoltaic panels; boundary treatments and all associated site development works above and below ground.

Nos. 1-3, Ballsbridge Park, Dublin 4

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