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Site (0.93 Ha) at City Block 3, North Lotts, Dublin 1

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application DSDZ3109/19

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

KWCI GP Limited acting in its capacity as general partner of KWCI Limited Partnership intends to apply for permission for development at a site (0.93 Ha) at City Block 3, North Lotts, Dublin 1. The site is generally bounded by Alexandra Terrace to the north, brownfield lands adjacent New Wapping Street to the west, Mayor Street Upper to the south and Castleforbes Road to the east. For proposed development comprising: - Site development works, including alteration of existing secant piling wall to include partial localised removal of secant pile wall to the northwest and west of existing basement excavation to facilitate new localised excavation to level -5.6m O.D.; provision of new secant pile wall where appropriate to the northwest and west of new basement excavation; excavation of remaining basement to level -5.6m O.D., including the disposal off-site of excavated material, to form new basement platform level; provision of associated earth ramping up to new and existing secant pile walls to the west, north and east; provision of ground anchoring to all secant pile walls; new site access gate onto Castleforbes Road and associated temporary construction access ramp; all associated site development works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    27 May 2019

  2. Decision due

    19 Jul 2019

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    19 Jul 2019

  4. Grant issued

    19 Jul 2019

Application Details

Location
Site (0.93 Ha) at City Block 3, North Lotts, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
9057.14 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
27 May 2019
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
19 July 2019
Grant Date
19 July 2019

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DSDZ3350/20GRANT PERMISSION9 Sept 2020

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20) comprising: - Minor adjustments to basement layout to facilitate additional bicycle parking provision (increase from 640 to 744 no. spaces) and proportional increase of welfare facilities resulting in plant moving to roof level, minor adjustments to parking layout and the including of additional storage area and security room. Modifications of the public realm including adjustments to landscaping design and layout associated with the pedestrian split level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) with alterations to the northern and southern steps and omission of roof light to 'exhibition space' in basement below; Inclusion of an awning over the entrance to the retail units in Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting the pedestrian split-level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); Minor adjustments to the external lightwells associated with Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); Minor adjustments to size and layout of ESB substations in Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); Minor adjustments to the floor layout of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) including minor modifications to the size of atriums and associated minor alteration to the facade at the entrances to both buildings fronting Mayor Street Upper; Increase in the area of the plant enclosure at roof level (no attended change to overall permitted building heights); and all associated and ancillary site development works, landscaping works and boundary treatment works or as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2636/20). The adjustments result in a gross floor area of 47.257 sq.m including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by 500 sq.m). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including 8, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

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DSDZ2016/21GRANT PERMISSION8 Jan 2021

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20) comprising minor localised adjustments to the floor layouts of Building 2 (Block 3F) from 2nd to 4th floor, minor adjustments to terrace on 5th floor and all associated elevational changes to the western and eastern façade of Building 2 (Block 3F). The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Ref. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20). The adjustment result in a gross floor area of 47,459 sqm including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by 202 sqm). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including 8, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

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DSDZ2813/21GRANT PERMISSION21 May 2021

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the ‘parent permission’ – as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21) comprising the omission of the inset terraces on 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor of building 2 (Block 3F) and all associated elevational changes to the western façade of Building 2 (Block 3F). The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21). The adjustments results in a gross floor area of c. 47,606 sqm including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by c. 147 sqm). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

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DSDZ3467/22GRANT PERMISSION8 Mar 2022

KWCI GP Limited acting in its capacity as general partner of KWCI Limited Partnership intends to apply for permission for development at a site (c. 1.08 ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, lands under construction to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ2016/21 and DSDZ2813/21) comprising the installation of photovoltaic panels at roof level of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) and all associated and ancillary works and services. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg.Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DSDZ2016/21 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

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DSDZ3772/22GRANT PERMISSION20 Apr 2022

Planning permission for development at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, lands under construction to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21) comprising :- the redesign of the permitted circular lightwell within the pedestrian split-level street between building 1 (Block 3E) and building 2 (Block 3F) to a feature glazed structure (c. 9.2m x c. 2.3m x c. 6m) to provide additional daylight and stair access to the basement level 'Exhibition Space' and associated minor adjustment to landscaping at lower ground level to incorporate the feature glazed structure; extension of permitted external lifts on the western side of the pedestrian split-level street between building 1 (Block 3E) and building 2 (Block 3F) to provide access to the basement level and associated reconfiguration of the basement car parking layout resulting in an overall reduction in carparking space to 84no. (from 90no. spaces). The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21 and DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

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DSDZ4304/23GRANT PERMISSION15 Aug 2023

PERMISSION:Permission for Development at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 And otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, lands under construction to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' amended by DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3573/23) comprising: - 1no. sign over basement car park entrance on Castleforbes Roads; 1 no. totem sign to the south of Building 1 (Block 3E) on Mayor Street Upper; And all associated and ancillary development works. The scheme is as otherwise as permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (as amended by DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3573/23). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

(c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

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DSDZ3573/23GRANT PERMISSION18 Apr 2023

PERMISSION: Permission for Development at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, lands under construction to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22) comprising the change of use and reconfiguration of the permitted retail / café / restaurant unit (Unit 4) at Lower Ground Floor Level fronting onto the pedestrian split-level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) to office use and a security management suite and all associated and ancillary development works. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' - as amended by DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

(c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts,, Dublin 1.

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DSDZ3235/24GRANT PERMISSION19 Feb 2024

Permission for development at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, Cooper Cross residential scheme to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission' as amended by DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3573/23 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4304/23) comprising the change of use at basement level of building 2 from exhibition space (ancillary to overall office use) to a use which includes an exhibition / multi-functional space, artists studio / workshop room, reading room and ancillary retail area (all for items associated with artist or installations); all ancillary accommodation and works. The scheme is as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 as amended by DSDZ2626/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3350/20, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2016/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2813/21, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3467/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3772/22, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3573/23 & DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4304/23). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross City Block 3 at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

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DSDZ2626/20GRANT PERMISSION14 Apr 2020

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19 (the 'parent permission') comprising: - Minor adjustments to the locations of the stairs / lift core of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) and associated rationalisation of floor layouts of all levels from basement to 5th floor including adjustments to 5th floor terrace and associated alterations to northern elevation of Building 2 (Block 3F); Relocation of ground floor retail/cafe/restaurant unit (c. 110 sq.m) in Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road to Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting onto the permitted Middle Park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4112/19 refers) split over ground floor level and lower ground floor level to provide cafe / restaurant use (c. 382 sq.m) and associated new entrance to lower level of pedestrian split level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); Introduction of a new office entrance at Ground Floor level of Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road; Modifications of the public realm including adjustments to landscaping design and layout associated with the pedestrian split level street between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) and alterations to the northern steps (leading towards Sheriff Street Upper) to facilitate more convenient access to the permitted Middle Park (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4112/19 refers), new lightwell to southern elevation of Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting Mayor Street Upper and adjustment of lightwell to western elevation of Building 1 (Block 3E) fronting new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential scheme (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20; Relocation of the bicycle access stairs to bicycle parking at basement level from Building 2 (Block 3F) fronting onto Castleforbes Road to Building 1 (Block 3E) from the new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential (DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ2186/20); Amendment to southern facades of Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F); and all associated and ancillary site development works, landscaping works and boundary treatment works or as otherwise permitted under DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ4087/19. The adjustments result in a gross floor area of 46,757 sq.m including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by 1,429 sq.m). This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

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DSDZ4087/19GRANT PERMISSION27 Sept 2019

KWCI GP Limited acting in its capacity as general partner of KWCI Limited Partnership intends to apply for permission at a site (c.1.08 Ha) at Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. And otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, Undeveloped lands to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The development consists of 2 no. commercial blocks over 2 no. level basement (45,328 sq.m gross floor area - inclusive of basement) in the following arrangement: - Building 1 (Block 3E): is a part 5 storey, part 6 storey block above ground building (with 5th floor set back) of c. 11,851 sq.m gross floor area of predominantly office floorspace. A terrace is proposed at Lower Ground Floor adjacent to the adjoining Middle Park and also on the fifth floor. Building 2 (Block 3F): is a part 5 storey, part 6 storey block over ground building (with 5th floor set back) of c. 32,622 sq.m gross floor area of predominantly office floorspace also with a 304sq.m Townhall Space with 2 no. retail/cafe/restaurant units c. 110 sq.m gross floor area and c. 147 sq.m gross floor area respectively (1no. unit fronting onto the new pedestrian street/Mayor Street Upper at ground floor level and 1 no. unit fronting onto Castleforbes Road at ground floor). A terrace is proposed at 5th floor. 2no. external lightwells are proposed along the front facade where this addresses Mayor Street Upper over the basement footprint. 1 no. retail/cafe/restaurant unit c. 294 sq.m gross floor area at lower ground floor level fronting onto the new pedestrian street. There are two levels of accommodation below ground (lower ground and basement, level -1) spanning under both buildings including 8,762 sq.m gross floor area of office and exhibition space, together with ancillary plant, services, car parking, motorcycle parking and bicycle parking (including associated cycling welfare facilities). The proposed development for which permission is sought also includes: - provision of a split level pedestrian street located between Building 1 (Block 3E) and Building 2 (Block 3F) connecting Mayor Street Upper to Alexandra Terrace (which includes a portion to lower ground floor) and also to the adjoining Middle Park; vehicular and bicycle access to basement via ramp from Castleforbes Road; provision of 91 no. car parking spaces in basement; provision of 640 no. bicycle parking spaces and associated shower and changing facilities at basement level; provision of 6 no. motorcycle parking spaces at basement level; revision of the east west route (Alexandra Terrace) to include set down area and reduction in road width to one-way street onto Castleforbes Road; upgrade of footpath onto Mayor Street Upper; provision of 2 no. ESB sub-stations (1 no. sub-station per building); demolition of existing vacant single storey structure (approx. 707sqm) at No. 8 Castleforbes Road and all associated and ancillary site development, infrastructural, landscaping and site boundary works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including 8, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

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