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Coopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEBDSDZ1093/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

Permission for development at this site Coopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1. And otherwise generally bounded by Mayor Street Upper to the south, existing Mill Hall and Blacksmith House to the west, existing Sean O'Casey Park and Glazier House to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development comprises a change of use of an existing ground floor and lower ground floor level unit (c. 448 sqm GFA) in Building 1 from Retail/Café use to Gym use (c. 448 sqm GFA), including ancillary Café element at ground floor level. The existing unit is situated on the north side of Building 1, with the ground floor level facing towards Sean O’Casey Park. The building was permitted/constructed under 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, DCC Reg. Ref. DSDZ3235/24). 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

    20 Jan 2025

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    12 Mar 2025

  3. Grant issued

    12 Mar 2025

  4. Decision due

    14 Mar 2025

Application Details

Location
Coopers Cross, Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
45 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
20 January 2025
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
12 March 2025
Grant Date
12 March 2025

Location

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42m
WEBDSDZ2533/26Registered Application19 Jun 2026

KWCI GP Limited acting in its capacity as general partner of KWCI Limited Partnership intends to apply for Permission for development at this site, at Building 2, City Block 3, Coopers Cross 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, Coopers Cross residential scheme to the west, existing Northbank House and Alexandra Terrace to the north and Castleforbes Road to the east. The proposed development comprises the change of use of an existing lower ground floor level unit in Building 2 (c.783 sqm) from Office use to Exhibition use, together with associated internal alterations and the provision of a new public entrance door at lower ground floor level and all associated site and development works. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Building 2, City Block 3, Coopers Cross at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1

46m
DSDZ3109/19GRANT PERMISSION27 May 2019

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.

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

49m
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.

49m
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.

49m
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

49m
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

49m
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

49m
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.

49m
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.

49m
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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