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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

Registered Application

Planning application WEBGSDZ2826/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

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.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    23 Jul 2026

  2. Decision due (upcoming)

    16 Sept 2026

Application Details

Location
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
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
371.65 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
23 July 2026
Status
Registered Application
Decision
Pending
Decision Due
16 September 2026

Location

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58m
GSDZ2223/20GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO7 Feb 2020

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)

68m
WEB1025/22GRANT PERMISSION14 Jan 2022

Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear. Construction of new single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling. All Associated Demolition, internal alterations, site landscaping and ancillary works.

18, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

95m
WEB2143/22GRANT PERMISSION21 Dec 2022

The development will consist of (1) Demolition of existing two-storey rear extension, (2) new two-storey extension to rear (3) external bin and storage in front garden, (4) internal modifications and (5) all associated site works.

12 Grangegorman Villas, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, D07 T2RA

111m
GSDZ2529/19GRANT PERMISSION19 Mar 2019

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at a site within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7. There are several Protected Structures within the Grangegorman SDZ. The specific location of the proposed development comprises c. 0.759ha in the south-east of the Grangegorman SDZ and relates to The Lower House, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7 (Record of Protected Structure No. 3289). The development will comprise the second phase of a three-phase project for the adaptive re-use of the building including: (a) The use of the building for educational related uses including canteen and cafe, common rooms, student support services and facilities (including studios (music and dance), practice rooms and shared work-spaces) and ancillary facilities. (b) Demolition of the following structures adjacent and abutting the Protected Structure, including: (i) Remaining sections of walls from previously demolished structure acting as buttress walls on the north elevation; (ii) North-west and north-east non-original external stairs and steps to south (east range); (iii) Single-storey shed to south east of site (abutting Lower House and neighbouring property to Morningstar Avenue); (iv) Concrete slab infill previously constructed to existing lightwells to north of main entrance; and (v) Demolition of external boundary wall to the south-east between the Lower House and Morning Star Avenue; (c) Construction of two new single-storey flat roof extensions to the rear (north) elevation to accommodate a dance studio (c. 137sq.m) and kitchen (c. 147sq.m) both with a parapet height of c. 6.2m; (d) Construction of two new single-storey flat roof enclosed glazed verandas to the front (south) elevation on either side (east (c. 55sq.m) and west (c. 55sq.m) of the existing entrance - both with an eaves height of c. 4.65m; (e) New light well to the south and reopening of existing light well to the north of the building to facilitate ventilation to lower ground level. Both light wells to be surrounded by new perimeter railings; (f) External works to the structure including: (i) Reconstruction of roof, chimneys and rainwater goods (permitted under Reg. Ref. GSDZ2619/15) with minor modifications to include: roof profile adjacent to east and west pavilions, 3 no. new Automatic Opening Vents (AOV) over stairwells and relocation of access rooflight to inner roof pitch of central block; (ii) Selected stone repairs, sill replacement and repointing works on the building envelope, to include lime rendering of the central block, east and west range on the north facade; (iii) Formation of new entrance steps and graded approach to the south entrance and new ramp and stepped approach to east and west pavilions; (iv) Reforming and restoration works to window and doorway openings including new windows throughout; and (v) Overcladding of existing external stairs to lower-ground lightwells to north with new perforated metal threads and risers; (g) Internal works to the structure including (i) Stabilisation works; (ii) Excavation of existing non-original subfloor and construction of new internal floors, reinstatement of the upper floors with new timber floor structure and associated supporting steelwork (as required); (iii) Minor modifications to existing internal layouts, including formation of new openings in existing walls and new internal walls and doorways; (iv) Removal of existing destabilised internal plaster; (v) The removal of two no. non-original staircases and associated non-original partition walls; (vi) The inclusion of two no. new lift shafts; and (vii) Internal fit out & services. (h) New pedestrian / cyclist route linking The Lower House to the proposed Serpentine Walk (permitted under Reg. Ref. 3373/12. (i) Provision of 120 no. cycle parking spaces. (j) Minor amendment to the temporary car park permitted under Reg. Ref. GSDZ2835/15. (k) Service access will be from Grangegorman Lower via controlled Serpentine Walk access point. (l) Temporary landscaping variations to the site infrastructure and public realm permitted under Reg. Ref. 3373/12 / GSDZ3553/13. (m) All landscape, site services and site development works.

The specific location of the proposed development comprises c. 0.759ha in the south-east of Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), and relates to The Lower House, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

112m
2937/19APPLICATION DECLARED INVA8 May 2019

Permission to construct a single storey bedroom and living space extension (38.5m2) with roof light and canopy link corridor to side of existing dwelling at 33 Kirwan Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7. (Corner of Kirwan St. & Grangegorman Lwr.).

43, Kirwan Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7

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WEB2724/24APPLICATION DECLARED INVA16 Dec 2024

The development will consist of A) Erection of a flat roof, timer frame single storey standalone Studio to accommodate meditation activities B) Associated external sheltered walkway.

The Sanctuary, Stanhope Street, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

147m
WEB2802/24GRANT PERMISSION20 Dec 2024

The development will consist of: A) Erection of a flat roof, timber frame single storey standalone Studio to accommodate meditation activities B) Associated external sheltered walkway.

The Sanctuary, Stanhope Street, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

147m
WEBGSDZ1767/25GRANT PERMISSION8 Apr 2025

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.

Site to the South-East of The Clock Tower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7

150m
GSDZ2407/20GRANT PERMISSION4 Mar 2020

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

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GSDZ4602/19GRANT PERMISSION2 Dec 2019

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

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