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Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8

Registered Application

Planning application WEB2597/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Four external beer storage tanks located to the west of the existing Brewhouse which is located centrally within the brewery. The proposals include a high-level stairs and gantry providing access to instrumentation located at the top of tanks. The overall height of the proposed tank structure is c. 18m (22.1m OD). And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) License (Ref. no. P0301-04).

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jun 2026

  2. Decision due

    20 Aug 2026

Application Details

Location
Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
148.58 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 June 2026
Status
Registered Application
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
20 August 2026

Location

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WEB5400/25GRANT PERMISSION14 Oct 2025

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Diageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steven's Lane, Dublin 8

59m
WEB2085/26GRANT PERMISSION5 May 2026

Amendments to permission granted under Reg. Ref. WEB5400/25 comprising a reduction to the size of the permitted brewery extension. The extension is proposed to be reduced in size to provide storage for 10 no. silos. The amended extension will extend to c. 15.34m from the northern elevation of the existing brewery building (the permitted development extended to c. 23.34m). The height of the extension remains as permitted (c. 25.15m), to match the existing building line to the west and height of the existing building to the south. The width of the extension also remains as permitted (c. 17.6m). As permitted, the proposed extension will be screened to match the existing building and the existing harp signage will be relocated to the northern elevation of the proposed extension. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) License (Ref. no. P0301-04).

Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8

106m
WEB2472/24GRANT PERMISSION11 Nov 2024

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development comprises a 10 year permission for works to facilitate the decarbonisation of the brewery and water recovery on site. Demolition and removal of the Old Keg Plant Building and Export Warehouse (part single storey, part two storey buildings – 6,482m2) and associated works including removal of a section of a steel pipe bridge structure. Construction of an Energy Centre comprising a two storey building containing electrical boiler room LV, MCC and HV Rooms with a primary parapet height of 15.15m and including 3 no. flues to a height of 23.65m (28.1m O.D) and external plant compound (72m2) containing transformer equipment. The overall GFA of the Energy Centre (2) Building is c. 788m2. A blue roof (for rainwater attenuation) is proposed at roof level. Construction of a two-storey Water Recovery Plant (WRP) Building with a primary parapet height of 17.35m containing WRP plant and ancillary staff facilities. The overall GFA of the WRP Building is 1,576m2. A blue roof is proposed at roof level. The Water Recovery Plant also includes the following external plant elements: External Equalisation Tank with height of 13.25m including external access stairway; 2 no. Biogas Scrubbers with a height of 6.3m above parapet level and 1 no. emergency flare at a height of 7.5m above parapet level. 2 no. anaerobic treatment tanks to a height of c. 21m above ground level and external odour control plant. Aerobic treatment aeration tank to a height of 12.04m (+17.33 O.D.) with external access stairway, external renewable Biogas Balloon, other external items including ancillary plant / equipment, enclosing bund walls and circulation infrastructure. Demolition and removal of the former Flaking Plant (c. 46m / 11 storey equivalent in height) located centrally within the site (3,001m2), 1 no. two-storey prefabricated building, 1 no. single storey electrical distribution room, 6 no. single storey cabins / containers, vehicular concrete ramp and section of steel pipe bridge structure (691m2). Construction of a Utilities Hub comprising a proposed split-level building comprising a single storey structure (at lower ground level) ranging in height from 4.2m to 9.2m containing heat pumps, workshop, staff accommodation and ancillary plant, and a single-storey structure (at upper ground level) for use as Energy Centre (1) containing electrical boiler room to a height to parapet level of 8.72m, 2 no. flues to a height of 17.22m above upper ground level and including external plant compounds containing transformer equipment at the upper ground level (258m2), and 3 no. external vessels 15m in height at lower ground level. A blue roof is proposed at roof level. External stairs, ancillary site works, hard and soft landscaping are proposed. The Utilities Hub will comprise a GFA of c. 1,996.2m2. The proposed development includes associated site development works including hard and soft landscaping and the extension of new site services routes (both underground and above ground) including ancillary pipe racks, providing electrical and utilities infrastructure, above and below ground drainage. An additional 26 no. bicycle parking spaces are proposed. The application site is located in the curtilage of a number of Protected Structures. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application and the EIAR and NIS will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref: P0301-04).

Guiness Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Victoria Quay, Watling Street and Steevens Lane, Dublin 8

122m
3103/19GRANT PERMISSION27 May 2019

Diageo Ireland intend to apply for planning permission (temporary for 5 years) for development withing the existing Diageo brewery production facility at St. James's Gate, toward the northern boundary of the site facing Victoria Quay and the River Liffey, Dublin 8. The development will comprise a temporary storage warehouse (marquee) (675sq.m) and all associated works; all on a site of c.0.0909ha. The proposed development is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).

Within the existing Diageo brewery production facility at St. James's Gate, toward the northern boundary of the site facing Victoria Quay and the River Liffey, Dublin 8

146m
5048/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA21 Dec 2023

Site within the Diageo Brewery that extends to c. 0.0952 ha, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steven's Lane, Dublin 8. The development will consist of: Removal of part of existing boundary wall along Watling Street and construction of a 4-storey warehouse unit including; ancillary workshop/ workspace at ground floor level; office floorspace, canteen and staff facilities at third floor level; and a plant area enclosure and PV panels on the roof. The building will have an overall height of c. 28.95 metres and a total GFA of c. 3,231sqm. The existing vehicular gate to Watling Street will be removed and replaced with a new vehicular gate, pedestrian/cyclist gate and pedestrian turnstile. The proposal includes the provision of 28 no. covered cycle parking spaces, signage zone on south elevation, services including drainage and all associated site works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref no. P0301-04).

Diageo Ireland, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quayand Steven's Lane, Dublin 8

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3089/24GRANT PERMISSION24 Jan 2024

The development will consist of: Removal of part of existing boundary wall along Watling Street and construction of a 4-storey warehouse unit including; ancillary workshop/ workspace at ground floor level; office floorspace, canteen and staff facilities at third floor level; and a plant area enclosure and PV panels on the roof. The building will have an overall height of c. 28.95 metres and a total GFA of c. 3,231sqm. The existing vehicular gate to Watling Street will be removed and replaced with a new vehicular gate, pedestrian/cyclist gate and pedestrian turnstile. The proposal includes the provision of 28 no. covered cycle parking spaces, signage zone on south elevation, services including drainage and all associated site works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref no. P0301-04).

Diageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steven's Lane, Dublin 8

147m
WEB2164/25GRANT PERMISSION27 May 2025

Amendments to permission granted under Reg. Ref.: 3089/24 comprising additional glazing to the northern, western and southern elevations of the permitted building. The permitted harp signage on the southern elevation is proposed to be relocated to the northern elevation. Minor alterations to the internal layout are proposed to facilitate the additional glazing. The proposed development incorporates alterations to the eastern elevation required by condition 3a of the parent permission to provide a 2m wide footpath on Watling Street. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref no. P0301-04).

Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8

153m
4020/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA7 Dec 2021

The proposed development will consist of a new extension to the existing beer processing plant to include a two storey building and six processing tanks. The proposed two storey extension has a total GFA of c.1,024 sq.m and a building height to parapet level of c. 14.4 m (20.9m OD). The building will be accessed via ground level doors and serviced through roller shutter doors on the southern elevation. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. The extension has a flat roof with a small plant area (c.24 sq.m) screened by metal cladding panels and supportive steel frames. Six processing tanks c.24.52m (30.47m OD) are proposed to the north of the proposed extension. These tanks will be smaller than but visually match the existing tanks on site to the east. There will also be associated drainage connections to be made. The proposed development is located centrally within the brewery and is in accordance with the continued use of the site as a brewery. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04)

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4104/21GRANT PERMISSION16 Dec 2021

The proposed development will consist of a new extension to the existing beer processing plant to include a two storey building and six processing tanks. The proposed two storey extension has a total GFA of c. 1,024 sq.m and a building height to parapet level pof c. 14.4 m (20.9m OD). The building will be accessed via ground level doors and serviced through roller shutter doors on the southern elevation. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. The extension has a flat roof with a small plant area (c. 24 sq.m) screened by metal cladding panels and supportive steel frames. Six processing tanks c.24.52m (30.47m OD) are proposed to the north of the proposed extension. These tanks will be smaller than but visually match the existing tanks on site to the east. There will also be associated drainage connections to be made. The proposed development is located centrally within the brewery and is in accordance with the continued use of the site as a brewery. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).

Diageo Brewery, bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8

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3584/21GRANT PERMISSION28 Sept 2021

The proposed development comprises a new single storey extension to an existing beer processing facility with plant at roof level. The proposed extension has a total GFA of c.84 sq.m and an overall building height, including the plant area, of c.19.14m (c.24.34m OD). The extension has a flat roof with a small plant area (c. 24sq.m) screened by metal cladding panels and supportive steel frames. The extension will be designed using new composite brown metal cladding similar to existing building materials within the brewery. There will also be associated drainage connections to be made and an enclosed new stair housing is to be provided to allow access to the new first roof extension from the existing beer processing area to the west side of the new extension and all other associated works. The proposed development is located centrally within the brewery and is screened by existing tanks and brewing infrastructure to the south taking into consideration potential views from James's Street. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref No. P0301-04).

Diageo Brewery bounded by James's Street, Watling Street, Victoria Quay and Steeven's Lane, Dublin 8

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