The CHQ Building, George's Dock, Dublin 1
Change of use of part of the CHQ Building mezzanine from event space to offices.
3282/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 June 2019
- Reference
- 3282/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 17 June 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to change the use of the northern part of the western mezzanine in the CHQ Building, a protected structure, from event/exhibition space to offices. Works include installing glazed partitions, ventilation pods, and new access stairs.
- Floor area
- 884 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Protected structure: planning permission for development at the western mezzanine level of unit 1, the chq building, george's dock, dublin
- The chq building is a registered protected structure (rps no. 2094). The development will consist of the change of use of the northern part of the western mezzanine from 'events/exhibition/research space' to office use. The works will incorporate the enclosure of the northern part of the western mezzanine and its connection to the eastern mezzanine by the implementation of a 2.1 metre partition glazing along the eastern edge and full height partition to the northern edge and southern edge of the mezzanine. A total of 3 no. Plant and ventilation pods will be installed, along with a standalone plant room. Existing smoke vent openings at roof level will be amended for the purposes of ventilation. Exit stairs will be implemented at the northern and southern ends of the western mezzanine, with existing stairs widened. New access stairs to the mall will be introduced at the northern end. Bicycle parking will be provided at the eastern elevation. The area subject to be change of use totals c. 884 sqm
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 30 October 2018. A completion certificate was lodged on 19 February 2019.
Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 279 Custom House Harbour, Ifsc, Dublin 1 | Apr 2026 | €405,000 | 198 m |
| Apt 315, Argylle, Custom House Harbour Dublin 1 | Sept 2025 | €412,000 | 198 m |
| Apt 4 Block 12, Mayor St, I F S C Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €285,000 | 205 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received17 June 2019
- Decision due9 August 2019
- Decision issued28 June 2019
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