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Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 4936/22

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

A 7 year planning permission for development at this site of 0.1617 hectares . The development will consist of the following: Demolition of existing office block at ground level and above (6 no. storeys), partial demolition of basement slab and construction of new pad foundations, and construction of a new 9 no. storey office block (over existing basement with roof/plant level), with seatback at eighth floor level from the north and east elevations with accessible terraces provided. The proposed building has a total Gross Floor Area of 9,990sq. m. excluding basement. The basement (footprint consistent with existing) includes the provision of additional cycle facilities (parking, showers and lockers) resulting in an increase in cycle parking from 40 no. to 136 no. cycle spaces and a decrease in car parking spaces from 51no to 19 no. spaces. All associated and ancillary site development, demolition works, site clearance, landscaping, double substation, infrastructural works, hoarding during construction, provision of plant at basement and roof levels, and SuDS measures.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 Sept 2022

  2. Further information requested

    21 Nov 2022

  3. Further information received

    2 Dec 2022

  4. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    13 Dec 2022

  5. Decision due

    6 Jan 2023

  6. Grant issued

    2 Feb 2023

Application Details

Location
Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
1617 ha
Floor Area
16 sq m

Timeline

Registration Date
27 September 2022
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
13 December 2022
Grant Date
2 February 2023

Location

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Planning Applications Nearby

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WEB2699/26Registered Application8 Jul 2026

Carn Lodge UC intend to apply for planning permission to amend permitted development under Reg. Ref. 4936/22. at Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2. Harcourt Street is to the east and Charlotte Way to the north. The proposed development consists of the following: • Increase in footprint of building to the rear across all levels; • Revisions to colonnade to provide for increased public realm at street level; • Relocation of substation to Charlotte Way; • Revised building core and basement layout (no changes to existing basement footprint); • Addition of two no. additional floors, providing for a total 11 storey office (over existing basement) with rooftop amenity event space with accessible terrace and plant level over • Associated and consequential amendments to the elevations, terraces, plant and PV panels • 64 no. additional bicycle parking spaces (208 total); • Reduction in car parking by 5 no. spaces (11 total); • The proposal results in a gross floor area increase of 4,964 sq.m., with an overall total as proposed to be amended of 14,954 sq.m.; and • All ancillary and associated development to facilitate the proposed development.

Block 9 Harcourt Centre (Europa House), Harcourt Street and Charlotte Way, Dublin 2

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4937/22GRANT PERMISSION27 Sept 2022

A 7 year planning permission for development of this site of c 0.169 hectares . The development will consist of the following: Reconfiguration and extension of the exiting office block utilising existing structural elements to provide modernised office accommodation. The proposed development includes the removal of the upper ground floor, provison of a new ground floor and provision of 2 no. additional storeys over the existing offices (10 no. storeys total over existing basement with roof/plant level) Provision of a new covered reception/ walkway building to Harcourt Street. The proposed results in a net increase in gross floor area of 2,837 sq. m, resulting in a development with a total GFA of 9,707 sq. m. (excluding existing basement) Provision of a setback at ninth floor level. Accessible terraces are provided to the eastern elevation of the main block at second floor and to the south west at ninth floor. Works and reconfiguration to a part of the existing basement layout including the provision of additional cycle facilities (parking, showers and lockers) resulting in an increase in cycle parking from 50 no. to 136 no. cycle spaces and a decrease in car parking spaces from from 48no to 24no. spaces. All associated and ancillary site development, demolition works, site clearance, landscaping, photovoltaic panels, infrastructural works, hoarding during construction, provision of plant at basement and roof levels, and SuDS measures.

Block 1, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

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WEB5579/25GRANT PERMISSION3 Nov 2025

Blossom Lodge UC, Ally Grove UC, Dara Rock UC, Lisrua UC, Sunny Quarter UC and Fenderside UC intend to apply for planning permission for development at Park Place, Adelaide Road, Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. The proposed development consists of the following: • 6 no. freestanding totem signage facing Adelaide Road, Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street; • 3 no. wall mounted amenity signage facing Adelaide Road, Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street; • 1 No. wall mounted logo on substation wall facing Harcourt Street; and • All associated works to facilitate the development.

Park Place, Adelaide Road, Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

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3288/25GRANT PERMISSION2 Jul 2025

The proposed development consists of the demolition of all structures on the site ( 7-8 storey office development , c. 8,286sq. m ) except for the basement which will be retained , and the construction of a mixed-use 11-storey building (c. 18,200sq. m ) comprising of : c 17,647sq. m office use ; c. 605sq. m cultural/community use (of which 457sq. m is internal and 148sq. m external ; a cafe (c 96sq. m ); and external terraces/balconies facing East and South (at 2nd , 4th , 6th and 8th floor ) and a wraparound terrace at 10th floor (facing North , South and East . The existing 44 basement car spaces will reduce to 8 plus a set down / service space (accessed , as at present , from Charlotte Way) and 256 bicycle spaces will be provided (including cargo bike and accessible spaces and 13 visitor spaces ) . The application will include landscaping and all associated development and site works above and below ground .

Block 2 and Block 3 Harcourt Centre, Harcourt Street Dublin 2

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3034/21GRANT PERMISSION25 Jun 2021

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of general façade maintenance and cleaning works including: (1) The removal of plant growth from the façade and gutters; (2) The local repair of pointing to the granite façade elements (steps, columns and cappings etc); (3) The local repair of pointing to the brickwork and (4) Cleaning the entire façade and (5) Repainting of windows and entrance portico. The building is a protected structure in a Strategic Development and Regeneration Zone.

The Odeon Bar and Grill, 57 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

62m
3611/21GRANT PERMISSION30 Sept 2021

Permission for development at a site located at Hatch Street Upper (to the north), Harcourt Street (to the west) and a public plaza to the west, Dublin 2. The site consists of the northern element of the platform building (former Tripod bar and venue) of the former Harcourt Street Railway Station. A part of a protected structure is situated within the application site (RPS Ref. 3514: former station roof and facade). The development consists of the following: i) Subdivision of retail/restaurant unit to the northern end of the building to provide for a new 40 sq.m. unit; ii) Replacement of existing stone faced doors with glazed entrance doors within an increased ope, incorporating a backlit signage zone within the fanlight; iii) Signage to external wall and commemorative plaque; iv) All ancillary and associated site development works.

A site located at Hatch Street Upper (to the north), Harcourt Street (to the west) and a public plaza to the west, Dublin 2. Site consists of the northern element of the platform building (former Tripod bar and venue) of former Harcourt St Railway Station

67m
4794/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA7 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Development at this site will consist/consists of: 2 no. new illuminated external signage to be fixed to existing external glazed screens facing onto Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street together with internal signage visible from both streets.

Vault 1 at Old Harcourt Street Station, Hatch Street Upper / Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

67m
4955/22GRANT PERMISSION29 Sept 2022

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist/consists of-2 No. New Illuminated External Signage to be fixed to Existing External Glazed Screens Facing Onto Hatch Street Upper and Harcourt Street Together with Internal Signage visible from both Streets.

Vault 1 at Old Harcourt Street Station, Hatch Street Upper/ Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

67m
4835/23GRANT PERMISSION23 Nov 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION:. Part of a Protected Structure is situated within the application site (RPS ref. 3514: former station roof and façade). The development will consist of (a) change of use from Retail/Restaurant to Wine Merchant (Off-licence), area 208 m2, (b) construction of a facilities enclosure (kitchen, WC, store and office); area 31 m2 within existing building, (c) distribution of mechanical & electrical services and (d) signage to east and west elevations.

Vault no. 2, The Station Building, Hatch Street Upper/Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.

71m
4668/23GRANT PERMISSION20 Oct 2023

PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS : 3514) : the proposed development consists of the change of use of vault 3 from retail/restaurant use to recreational use. The area of the unit is 168 sq.m. The proposal does not alter the existing fabric of the protected structures.

Vault 3, Station Building, Hatch Street Upper, Dublin 2

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