Site to the South-East of The Clock Tower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
GRANT PERMISSIONPlanning application WEBGSDZ1767/25
Dublin - Dublin City Council
Proposed Development
The proposed development will consist of the continuation of the permitted and in place temporary printmaking workshop as permitted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. GSDZ4602/19 and amended by GSDZ2407/20 for a period of 5 years. The existing permitted development consists of a single storey prefabricated buildings (GFA c.316 sq.m.) used for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space with photovoltaic panels on the roof, plant room, minor landscaping works and bicycle parking.
Application Timeline
Application received
8 Apr 2025
Decision: GRANT PERMISSION
29 May 2025
Grant issued
29 May 2025
Decision due
30 May 2025
Application Details
- Location
- Site to the South-East of The Clock Tower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
- Applicant
- N/A
- Application Type
- Permission
- Planning Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Site Area
- 76 ha
Timeline
- Registration Date
- 8 April 2025
- Status
- Decision Notice Issued
- Decision
- GRANT PERMISSION
- Decision Date
- 29 May 2025
- Grant Date
- 29 May 2025
Location
Planning Applications Nearby
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Temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located with the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will comprise of: 1. The construction of the single-storey building (c.355sq.m) for educational related uses including a printmaking workshop and associated support spaces, administrative areas, welfare facilities and circulation space. The building will have a predominantly sawtooth roof and a partial flat roof. The roof will also include photovoltaic panels. 2. The construction of a single-storey flat roof building to be used as a plant room (c9sq.m). 3. Minor landscaping works and the provision of bicycle stands. 4. All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.075ha.
at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for amendments to a previously permitted temporary (5 year) permission for development at a site to the south-east of The Clock Tower (protected structure – RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several protected structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The development will consist of amendments 0to the temporary printmaking workshop permitted under Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. GSDZ4602/19. The proposed amendments will comprise of: (1) The redesign of the temporary printmaking workshop including: general alterations to the internal layout; the omission of a portion of the building protruding from the north east corner; and a reduction in its GFA from c.355sq.m. to c.316sq.m. (2) Modifications to the roof including: a reduction in the number of sawtooth pitches; an increase in the height of the sawtooth pitches from c.5.6m to c.6.8m; the inclusion of flat roof sections to the north and south at a height of c.3.4 and c.3.9m respectively; and the relocation of the rooflights and photovoltaic panels to reflect the proposed roof changes. (3) General alterations to the door and window fenestrations including: the relocation of entrances; and the repositioning and replacement of window types. (4) Minor landscaping works to reflect the revised building layout including: hard-landscaping works; and the repositioning of bicycle stands. (5) All associated site development works (including drainage and service works) on a site of c.0.075ha. No amendments are proposed to the permitted single-storey free-standing plant room located to the immediate north of the temporary printmaking workshop.
The Clocktower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS NO. 3288). Located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The development will consist of improvement works including: 1)Raking out of existing cementitious pointing to rubble stone and brick walls and repointing in lime, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north facade of the Link Building and the west facade of the East Building; 2)Removal of existing cementitious render and replacement with new lime render, repairs to stonework, brickwork, stone window cills and window reveals on the north and east facades of the East Building, north and east facades of the Chapel Building and all facades of the single storey block to the south of the Chapel Building; 3)Removal of 6 no. roller shutters to ground floor windows on the west elevation of the East Building; and 4)Repairs to existing temporary mesh to windows.
The Clock Tower Building, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
The proposed development will comprise the demolition of existing on-site buildings and structures and associated site clearance works. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone Rail Station (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the east, TU Dublin East Quad to the south and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west.
Grange Gorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), east side of SDZ, Grangegorman, Dublin 7
Planning permission for the development of an office and mixed-use scheme at a site located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the SDZ. The site is bounded by Broadstone (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) and the Luas line to the north/east, Dublin Bus Depot (Protected Structure Ref. 2029) to the south/east and TU Dublin East Quad and Printmaking Workshop and the 'Clock Tower' (Protected Structure Ref. 3288) to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of the existing on-site buildings and structures and site clearance for the construction of 2 no. blocks of development (Blocks A and B) of 51,955 sq.m over a single basement. The proposed development will include the following: • Block A of 30,156 sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block A will include a lobby, retail/ café uses, community space, office space, storage and bicycle store (14 no. bicycle spaces), post and delivery areas, waste storage and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Block B of 21,799sq.m above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of Block B will include a lobby, canteen, retail/café use, delivery area and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas. • Each office block incudes green and blue roofs with amenity terraces located at the 8th and 10th floors. There are PV panels and plant proposed at roof level. • Each block will have building signage. • A total of 51 no. car parking spaces (incl. 3 no. disabled access spaces & 25 no. EV spaces) and 17 no. motorbike spaces are located at basement level with vehicular access via a ramp to the south of Block B. Vehicular access to the development is proposed from Broadstone/ Constitution Hill. • A total of 564 no. bicycle parking spaces and 36 no. electric scooter charging stands are located at ground and basement levels with bicycle access from ground floor level. • The basement level will also include a gym and wellness suite, storage and waste areas and associated buildings plant and utilities. • The proposed development includes the partial delivery of 'St Brendan's Way' and 'Serpentine Walk' within the planning application area. The development includes c. 8,052 sq.m of public open space featuring hard and soft landscaping areas, pedestrian and cycle links, 50 no. external bicycle parking spaces, tree planting, and public lighting. • The proposal includes all ancillary works and services necessary to facilitate the construction and operation of the proposed development including tying into permitted infrastructure within the SDZ. • There are no works proposed to any Protected Structure.
Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SD) at Grangegorman, Dublin 7
PERMISSION & RETENTION: We, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site: at a warehouse to the north of The Clock Tower (a Protected Structure, RPS Ref. 3288), Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. The site is located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The temporary development will consist of: A) Retention permission for works comprising of: 1. Metal corrugated cladded gable end (east elevation) to enclose a warehouse of 835 sq.m GFA (original warehouse partially demolished under Reg.Ref. 3336/12; reducing from c. 2,018 sq.m to 835 sq.m GFA). B) Permission for works comprising of: 1. Refurbishment works to an existing warehouse consisting of: i) Replacement of the existing asbestos cladding on the north, south and west elevation with a new metal corrugated cladding facade; ii) Blocking up of existing roller shutter doors and selected pedestrian doors and windows on the north and west elevations with matching brickwork infill; iii) Inclusion of new pedestrian doors on the north and east elevations; iv) Inclusion of a vehicular access roller shutter door on the east elevation; v) Replacement of 15 no. clear cladding panels on the south elevation with clear GRP panels; vi) Replacement of 2 no. existing roof lights with clear GRP panels; vii) Replacement of the existing gutters, RWPs and drip trays with similar new versions; and viii) Erection of lighting and CCTV cameras on the exterior of the warehouse facing into the associated yards. 2. Other works comprising of: i) Provision of 3 no. standalone compactor units; and ii) Inclusion of a perimeter fence and vehicular access gate. 3. All associated site development works and services on a site of c. 0.215 ha.
Site to the north of The Clock Tower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention permission for development at a site located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. The specific site of the proposed development is located on the eastern side of Grangegorman Lower, south of 'The Clock Tower' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3288) and north of 'The Lower House' Protected Structure (RPS No. 3289) which includes the boundary wall along Grangegorman Lower, a portion of which is located within the application site. The development consists of modifications to permitted 'East Quad' - a 4 to 6 storey third level educational building granted under Planning Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The modifications comprise the following: Extension in size and height of roof top plant rooms; Provision of enclosed fire-escape at Level 5 roof; Change of cladding to lower plant room at level 5; Minor changes to elevational facades/materials; Minor revisions to permitted landscaped areas. Development has otherwise been carried in accordance with permission Ref. GSDZ2835/15. The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended).
Site of c.1.93ha located within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Zone (SDZ) of approx. 28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7 (East Quad Side)
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The site includes a Protected Structure (RPS no. 3281), the Entrance gates, piers and walls at Grangegorman Lower and Grangegorman Upper. The site is located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposed development consists of improvements to the existing access arrangements to the temporary Lower House Car Park, including; 1. Installation of a set of automatic lifting vehicular traffic barriers at the access to the existing temporary Lower House Car Park; 2. Modifications to the existing paladin fencing at the site entrance from Grangegorman Lower to include a 1.5m pedestrian/cycle gate; 3. Provision of road markings, including a stop line, pedestrian and cycle demarcations and other line markings associated with the installation of the vehicular traffic barriers; 4. Installation of bollards in proximity to the proposed traffic barriers and minor extension of hardstand footpath (2m wide) to west of the proposed traffic barriers; and 5. Minor amendments to existing landscaping and all associated site works. The proposed development is located proximate to a Protected Structure (RPS no. 3281), the Entrance gates, piers and walls at Grangegorman Lower and Grangegorman Upper. There are no works proposed to the Protected Structure as part of the subject planning application.
A site to the south of the East Quad Building,, to the north of the temporary Lower House Car Park,, and to the east of Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
RETENTION: Retention of Change-of-Use from Residential Dwelling to Social & Community based Resource Centre
7, Marne Villas, Phibsborough, Dublin 7, D07 P7R9
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development is located within the Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c.28.69ha at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. It relates to an existing building within the Grangegorman SDZ, namely Rathdown House ('The Female House'), a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 3282). The proposed development has been designed to comply with the Grangegorman Planning Scheme 2012 (as amended). The development will consist of: 1) At ground floor level: a) The removal of 2 no. classrooms and a section of corridor to accommodate an increase in the overall canteen area (c.185sq.m.). b) Adjustments and improvements to the canteen layout including inter alia: the removal of existing partitions, doors and ceiling (non-historic); and the installation of new partition walls, ceiling, doors, kitchen / service equipment, acoustic control panels (wall and ceiling), and all associated works. No works proposed to external historical fabric. Overall canteen GFA c.521sq.m. c) Provision of a new student services and information desk in the main entrance lobby, and all associated works. d) Replacement of 2 no. sets of double hinged glazed doors (non-historic) with new sliding glazed doors at the main entrance. 2) At First floor level: a) Existing library to be removed and relocated within Park House (DCC Reg. Ref. 4633/18). All existing library associated partitions, services and steel shelf support structures (non-historic) to be removed, and all existing steel penetrations of first floor slab (historic) to be removed infilled, repaired and made good. b) Existing library to be replaced by a new Student Health and Counselling Centre to include 15 no. medical/counselling rooms and associated support services. Works to include inter alia: new partitions, ceiling, screens, and all associated works. Overall Student Health and Counselling Centre GFA c.599sq.m. 3) All site services and site development works on a site of c.0.16ha (1,579sq.m.). All proposed works are reversible and will not impact negatively on the Protected Structure.
Rathdown House, TU Dublin, Grangegorman Lower, Grangegorman, Dublin 7
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