GrantedChange of useDecided 17 July 2020

The former electricity substation building (a Protected Structure) at Alexandra Road And East Wall Road, Dublin Port, Dublin 1

Renovation, extension, and change of use of a protected former electricity substation into a museum.

2681/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 May 2020

Reference: 2681/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 8 May 2020

Summary

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The project involves converting a two-storey protected structure into a distributed museum and exhibition space for the Dublin Port Company. Works include structural stabilization, underpinning, a new glazed extension, and exposing an historic sea wall.

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Storeys: 2

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: the proposed development will consist of the change of use, renovation and extension of the existing two storey protected structure to provide a new distributed museum, exhibition and multi-functional space to be operated by dublin port company. The development will include: stability improvement works to the protected structure comprising underpinning and rehabilitation works of existing masonry walls, piling works to a new ground floor slab, construction of additional internal structural steelwork, and removal of existing temporary shoring and bracing; removal of stairs and first floor mezzanine slab (60sqm) within the protected structure; provision of lighting to the exterior of the protected structure; excavation works within the protected structure to expose the historic sea wall running under the site boundary with east wall road (15.9sqm), and provision of waterproofing, drainage measures and a protective railing; part removal of the existing southern façade to form an opening to a proposed contemporary flat roof glazed extension (7.4m in height providing an additional 86sqm at ground floor level and 13.2sqm at first floor level) to provide additional museum/exhibition floor space, a service area, unisex wc and storage area; provision of solar photovoltaic panels at roof level of the protected structure and proposed extension; rearrangement of the landscaped public plaza to the south of the protected structure to include new/relocated seating arrangements, lighting column, planting and resurfacing; and all associated ancillary site development works including revised utilities/drainage arrangements.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z7: Employment (Heavy)SI

“To provide for the protection and creation of industrial uses, and facilitate opportunities for employment creation including Port Related Activities.”

National zoning type: General industry

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 29 September 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 19 July 2023.

Notified floor area: 147 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
33 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	Jul 2025	€356,000	248 m
51 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	May 2025	€318,000	252 m
59 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	Jul 2025	€305,000	258 m
30 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	Jun 2025	€365,000	260 m
75 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	May 2026	€330,000	267 m
95 Merchants Rd, East Wall, Dublin 3	Oct 2025	€343,366	280 m
56 Merchants Sq, East Wall, Dublin 3	Apr 2026	€359,000	293 m
Apt 54 Teeling Way, East Rd East Wall, Dublin 3	Mar 2026	€315,000	342 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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Application received8 May 2020
Decision due17 July 2020
Decision issued17 July 2020
Grant issued28 August 2020

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