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

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEB5400/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Demolition of existing silo structure and other works on site and erection of an extension to the northern elevation of the brewhouse building to provide storage for brewing materials. The proposal will comprise silos screened to match the existing building. The proposed extension will extend 23.34m from the building and to a height of c. 25.15m, to match the existing building. It will be clad in a similar material to the existing building. The existing Harp signage will be relocated to the north elevation of the proposed extension. And all associated works. The proposal is located within a site which has an approved IE (Industrial Emissions) Licence (Ref no. P0301-04).

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    14 Oct 2025

  2. Decision due

    8 Dec 2025

  3. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    8 Dec 2025

  4. Grant issued

    14 Jan 2026

Application Details

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

Timeline

Registration Date
14 October 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
8 December 2025
Grant Date
14 January 2026

Location

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8m
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).

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WEB2597/26Registered Application26 Jun 2026

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).

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117m
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).

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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

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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).

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WEB2472/24GRANT PERMISSION11 Nov 2024

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WEB1547/24GRANT PERMISSION3 May 2024

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WEB1293/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA15 Mar 2024

Planning Permission for an attic conversion into a non habitable storage space with roof windows associated ancillary works.

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