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Site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Zone (SDZ) of approx. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7 - (Central Quad site)

GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO

Planning application GSDZ2637/20

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE & RETENTION: Permission for development at a site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located on the western side of Grangegorman Lower, east of The Top House Protected Structure (RPS No. 3282) and south of The Laundry Building Protected Structure (RPS No. 3287). No works to any of the protected structure is proposed as part of this application. The development consists of modifications to permitted 'Central Quad' - a 5 to 6 storey third level educational building granted under Planning Ref. GSDZ2837/15. The modifications include the following: Increase in height of rooftop mechanical extract flues. Increase in extent and height of screened plant area. Additional lift overruns and balustrades at roof level to allow safe access. Changes to fenestration and venting to facilitate natural ventilation. Minor revisions to elevational design/facades/materials. Additional external facade lighting. Revised bicycle store design to make them fully enclosed. Minor changes to permitted landscaped areas. Development has otherwise been carried out in accordance with permission Ref. GSDZ/2837/15. The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended).

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    16 Apr 2020

  2. Decision due

    17 Jul 2020

  3. Decision: GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO

    17 Jul 2020

  4. Grant issued

    17 Jul 2020

Application Details

Location
Site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Zone (SDZ) of approx. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7 - (Central Quad site)
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
19060.56 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
16 April 2020
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO
Decision Date
17 July 2020
Grant Date
17 July 2020

Location

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Central Quad, Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, D07 ADY7

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GSDZ4490/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA18 Jul 2022

Permission to install 21 no. antenna, 5 no. Transmission Dishes on ballast mounted supporting poles together with associated equipment, cabinets and site works at the roof level of Central Quad, Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The installation will form part of the Eircom Limited, Three Ireland (Hutchison) Limited and Vodafone Ireland telecommunications network. This application relates to lands within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone.

Central Quad, Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

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WEBGSDZ2992/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID29 Aug 2025

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at a site within the Technological University Dublin (TUD) Grangegorman Campus to the south of the Dublin 7 Educate Together Primary School and the Grangegorman Primary Care Centre (including the Former Laundry and Occupational Therapy Building RPS Ref: 3287) and to the north of the TUD Central Quad Building and Greenway Hub Building, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site relates to an existing internal access route known as Ivy Avenue which is accessed from Grangegorman Lower. The site is located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposed development will consist of works to the existing internal access route known as Ivy Avenue public realm and adjacent lands. The proposed development seeks to complete areas previously constructed under DCC Reg. Refs. 3373/12 (as extended under 3373/12/X1), GSDZ2264/14 and GSDZ2835/18 and is comprised of: 1. Completion of the surfacing of Ivy Avenue, providing controlled east-west traffic flow; and the opening of the existing closed vehicular access from Grangegorman Lower including the installation of a lifting barrier, a double sliding gate, and traffic calming layout including a raised table crossing; 2. Provision of 3 no. standard car parking spaces, 3 no. accessible parking spaces and a loading bay to the north of Ivy Avenue; 3. Delivery of improved public realm along the northern side of Ivy Avenue, including high-quality paving to match the wider Grangegorman Site, landscaping (including trees and planting), bicycle parking, SUDS features, and lighting; 4. Construction of new open space, including a natural playscape area to the west of the existing Dublin 7 Educate Together School, including play equipment, seating and landscaping; 5. The relocation and re-opening of an existing closed pedestrian gate between the site and Grangegorman Upper, including the removal of inappropriate boundary wall materials and restoration works to the boundary wall (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3281); 6. All development shall take place within a total area of c. 5,322sq.m and is located adjacent to the existing Grangegorman boundary wall (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3281) and HSE Primary Care Centre (former Laundry, a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3287), within the Grangegorman SDZ.

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GSDZ2346/19GRANT PERMISSION25 Feb 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at a site within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are a number of Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The specific location of the proposed development comprises c. 0.6920 hectares and is located centrally within the site. The development is for Phase 1 of an Academic Hub comprising change of use and works to North House East (part of 'Top House or North House' (Protected Structure Ref. No. 3282)) and its integration with new build elements to accommodate a library, study areas, administrative offices, exhibition space, café and ancillary facilities with a total gross floor area of c. 10,161 sq.m. The development comprises: A. Permanent change of use of North House East to Library use (905 sq.m.). B. Demolition works, material alterations and interventions to North House East as follows: Demolition of flat roofed single and two-storey structures, of twentieth century construction, on the east side of the protected structure; Demolition of single and two-storey pitched roof extensions to the rear of the protected structure; Demolition of modern glazed entrance pavilion (permitted under DCC Ref. SDZ2052/13 and GSDZ2697/14); New and enlarged openings to north, south and east exterior walls; replacement, refurbishment and repairs of other openings; and repointing of stonework; Internal alterations including: new ground floor slab; removal of existing partitions; provision of new internal partitions; upgrading of floors; new stairs and lift; provision of new mechanical and electrical services and all associated modifications, refurbishment and repairs; Refurbishment and repairs to the roof and roof structure and provision of new glazed rooflights. C. New 2-6 storey extensions linked at ground and first floor to the North House East. The extensions comprise: Northern extension (Block B) comprising: a 2-storey glazed link at ground and first floor and a 6 storey main block. The main block comprises: at ground floor to fourth floor: library, administrative and academic accommodation, student support services and toilets; and at fifth floor - plant and solar PV panels. The total area of Block B (including link) is c. 3,130sq.m.; Southern extension (Block C): a 2 storey glazed link at ground and first floor and a 5 storey main block. The main block comprises: at ground floor level: main building reception, café, exhibition space, learning commons, student support services and toilets; at first to third floor: library, administrative and academic accommodation, student support services and toilets; and at fourth floor - roof top: café/event space, roof garden, toilets and plant. The total area of Block B (including link) is c. 6,126 sq.m.; All associated elevational treatments, sedum roof on new build elements etc. D. Permanent modification to the Site Infrastructure and Public Realm (SIPR) permission (DCC Ref. 3373/12); and interim landscape and access arrangements pending full development of site (i.e., Phase 1 and 2) and implementation of the SIPR permission. E. Surface level car parking (6 no. disabled spaces), bicycle parking (80 no. spaces), and external set-down/loading bay. F. All associated site development works (including drainage works and lighting) and building signage.

Within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7.

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North House West within the TU Grangegorman Campus. Grangegorman, Dublin 7.

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3063/22GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO17 Jan 2022

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4043/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA9 Dec 2021

RETENTION: Planning permission is sought for retention for conversion of existing two storey extension to dwelling house granted under planning permission ref. no. 1139/97, to two storey end of terrace dwelling, and associated site works.

21, Orchard Terrace, Upper Grangegorman, Dublin 7, D07 E704

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