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Units 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application WEBDSDZ2372/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

SDDC No. 5 – In Liquidation, intend to apply for permission for development at the site at Units 9 – 11 Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95. The development will consist of the permanent amalgamation of Units 9, 10 and 11 to create a singular unit with a floor area of approx. 193 sqm with 2 no. entrance doors and associated signage on the eastern elevation. Permission is also sought for the permanent change of use from vacant retail to office use of Unit 9, 10 and 11 as previously permitted on a temporary basis under Reg. Ref. DSDZ3613/15 and Reg. Ref. DSDZ3946/21. The application relates to a proposed development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    5 Jun 2026

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    16 Jul 2026

  3. Grant issued

    16 Jul 2026

  4. Decision due

    30 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
Units 9-11, Saunders House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, D01 WY95
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
209.35 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
5 June 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
16 July 2026
Grant Date
16 July 2026

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DSDZ3946/21GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO26 Nov 2021

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DSDZ2836/19GRANT PERMISSION24 Apr 2019

Planning permission for the amalgamation of units and change of use to gym at Ground Floor Units 6, 7 and 8, Saunders House (Block S), Park Lane, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. The proposed development comprises of: - Internal re-configuration and amalgamation of units 6, 7 & 8 to provide a single unit (183 sq.m); - Provision of a mezzanine level to provide for ancillary office space to serve the gym use (32.5 sq.m); - Change of use of proposed amalgamated unit to gym providing for a total floor area of 215 sq.m (including mezzanine); - Alterations to the existing east elevation to provide for new entrance doors and associated signage. The application relates to a development within a Strategic Development Zone Planning Scheme area.

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WEBDSDZ1562/20GRANT PERMISSION17 Aug 2020

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DSDZ5107/22GRANT PERMISSION24 Oct 2022

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North East Lands of City Block No. 2 Urban Block No. 2A Spencer Dock, Dublin 1

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