Castleforbes Square To south (front) of Block D, Castleforbes Square, and partly to south of Block C, Castleforbes Square, Castleforbes Square (between Castleforbes Road and North Wall Avenue), Dublin 1
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEBDSDZ5628/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The development will consist of alterations to existing loading/unloading/set down area (50.874m x 2.4m) on Castleforbes Square (in private ownership) to provide 6 no. on street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging spaces, including one disabled driver’s space and a single-vehicle loading/unloading/set down bay, three EV charging posts, electricity mini-pillar, metre and underground cable connection to existing electricity sub-station (located in Block D of Castleforbes Square), modifications to pavement and all associated site works on a site of 368 sqm. The site is within the area of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended) .
Application Timeline
Application received
10 Nov 2025
Decision due
13 Jan 2026
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
13 Jan 2026
Grant issued
13 Jan 2026
Application Details
- Location
- Castleforbes Square To south (front) of Block D, Castleforbes Square, and partly to south of Block C, Castleforbes Square, Castleforbes Square (between Castleforbes Road and North Wall Avenue), Dublin 1
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 386.75 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 10 November 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 13 January 2026
- Grant Date
- 13 January 2026
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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RETENTION: On foot of the previous retention permission application (DSDZ2571/18) and Further Information submission, retention permission for an extension at ground and first floors of the rear return (N-W corner of site), adjacent to the rear of Alexander Terrace; including modification of the door opening at ground floor and integration of a window, and new window at first floor level. This application relates to land within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
4, Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1
Planning Permission for part off-licence at the existing Gala retail shop at Unit 1, ground floor and part basement, Block B of Castleforbes apartments at junction of Castleforbes Road and Upper Sheriff, Dublin 1. This application relates to a proposed development within the North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning scheme area.
Unit 1, Block B of Castleforbes Apartments at junction of Castleforbes Road and Upper Sheriff Street, Dublin 1
Planning permission for part off-licence at the existing Gala retail shop.
Existing Gala Retail Shop at Unit 1, Ground Floor and part basement, Block B of Castleforbes apartments at junction of Castleforbes Road and Upper Sheriff Street, Dublin 1
Planning permission for development at Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1. The application site includes 1 Alexander Terrace (D01 F762), 2 Alexander Terrace (D01 W4C0), 3 Alexander Terrace, 4 Alexander Terrace (D01 Y161), 5 Alexander Terrace (D01 YT28), 4 Castleforbes Road (D01 YP22) and a portion of the courtyard of North Bank. The subject site is located within City Block 3 of the North Lotts. The proposed development includes: 1. The demolition of the existing vacant dwellings 2. The construction of an aparthotel (2,800 sq.m. GFA), up to 10 storey in height over single basement, containing 58 no. units; 3. The development provides for a café on the ground floor, 4. A fire escape is proposed to the northern elevation; 5. All associated site development, plant, landscaping, bicycle parking and infrastructure works. The application relates to a proposed development within a strategic development zone planning scheme area.
Alexander Terrace and Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1
Permission for material alterations to an existing shopfront. Alterations to include for: 1. removal of existing glass double doors and replacing them with bi-parting sliding doors, 2. provision of a new wall mounted automatic prescription dispenser in the external wall with a new canopy over, 3. provision of new shop signage.
Unit 1 Macken House, 39-40 Upper Mayor Street, Dublin 1.
Permission for development on a site of c. 0.06 hectares at Units 3 & 4, Castleforbes Square, Dublin 1 to provide for the amalgamation and change of use of the existing ground floor retail units to provide for a medical centre unit and associated signage. This application relates to lands within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
Units 3 & 4, Castleforbes Square, Dublin 1
Permission for development on a site of c.0.06 hectares to provide for the amalgamation and change of use of the existing ground floor retail units to provide for a medical centre unit and associated signage. This application relates to lands within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
Units 3 & 4, Castleforbes Square to the side of North Wall Avenue, Dublin 1
RETENTION: Retention Permission of an existing development at this site Macken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1. The development consists of an existing telecommunications installation comprising of 3 no 1.9m antenna and 2 no. dishes on supporting poles including ancillary equipment, equipment cabinets and associated equipment (previously granted under local authority reference DSDZ4025/15) at the roof level of Macken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1. This application relates to lands within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
Macken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
RETENTION: The development consists of an existing telecommunications installation comprising of 3 no. 1.9m antenna and 2 no. dishes on supporting poles including ancillary equipment, equipment cabinets and associated equipment (previously granted under local authority reference DSDZ4025/15) at the roof level. This application relates to lands within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
Macken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
RETENTION: The development consists of an existing telecommunications installation comprising of 3 no. 1.0m antenna and 2 no. dishes on supporting poles including ancillary equipment, equipment cabinets and associated equipment (previously granted under local authority reference DSDZ4025/15) at the roof level. This application relates to lands within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone.
Macken House, Mayor Street Upper, Dublin 1
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