GrantedAlterationsDecided 3 April 2023

Block B, George's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 VR98

Amendments to a permitted office development including a new roof terrace and internal changes.

3176/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 February 2023

Reference: 3176/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 7 February 2023

Summary

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The proposal seeks amendments to a permitted development at Block B, George's Quay. Changes include a new external roof terrace with glass balustrades, lowering a stone parapet, removing a mezzanine floor to create a double-height space, and demolishing an existing portico.

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Official record

Development description

Permission for amendments to permitted development reg. Ref. 2532/20 on a site of 0.1483ha. At block b, george's quay, dublin 2, d02 vr98. The site is bound by george's quay to the north, george's quay plaza to the south, 1gq to the east and tara street station / railway bridge to the west. Luke street runs through the site in a north / south direction with the existing building bridging across luke street from 1st floor level. The proposed development comprises of the following: (i) provision of an external roof terrace to the north and east elevations with glass balustrade and accompanying stairs and lift; (ii) reduction of stone parapet height at 5th floor level and introduction of glass balustrade; (iii) removal of mezzanine floor at ground floor level, including associated stairs to provide for a double height space; (iv) demolition of the existing portico located between the subject building and 1gq to the east; (v) enlarged emergency exit door at ground floor level on eastern facade of ground floor west; (vi) provision of additional door and service hatch at ground floor level on the western facade; (vii) relocation of door at ground floor level on eastern facade; (viii) relocation of pv panels and adjustments to plant at roof level; (ix) provision of 2 no. Antennas at roof level; (x) adjustment to plant screen to enclose extended stair/lift core at roof level; (xi) increase in the height of the glazed guarding of the 6th floor terrace; (xii) internal core revisions; (xiii) all associated site development works. The proposed development will result in a reduction in gross floor area from 7,791 sq. M. To 7,683 sq. M.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
29 Apt 2, Georges Quay, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€410,000	127 m
Apt 21, 2 Georges Quay, Dublin 2	May 2025	€431,000	127 m
38 Trinity Plaza, Pearse St, Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€394,000	181 m
33 Trinity Plaza, Tara St, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€250,000	181 m
25 Trinity Plaza, Townsend St, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€518,000	181 m
46 Trinity Plaza, Tara St, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€475,000	181 m
43 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€411,000	193 m
29 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€290,000	193 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

Timeline

Application received7 February 2023
Decision due3 April 2023
Decision issued3 April 2023
Permission expiry27 January 2026

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