GrantedAlterationsDecided 14 August 2018

Site of c.0.385 hectares, at 1-6 Wilton Terrace (formerly Fitzwilton House), bounded by Wilton Terrace, Cumberland Road and Lad Lane Upper, Dublin 2(D02FX04)

Amendments to a permitted office development including relocating an ESB substation and entrance.

3320/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 June 2018

Reference: 3320/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 June 2018
Floor area: 64 m²

Summary

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Proposed amendments to a previously permitted office development resulting in an overall floor space increase of 378 sqm. The changes include relocating an ESB substation to Wilton Terrace, relocating the Cumberland Road entrance and lift core, and minor building setback adjustments.

Alterationsofficeamendmentsubstation

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Development description

The development relates to proposed amendments to a previously permitted development on the site (an bord pleanála reference - pl29s. 246828; dublin city council reference
2051/16) resulting in an overall increase in gross floor space of c. 378m2 from c. 17,406m2 to c. 17,784 m2. It is proposed to relocate an esb substation from the north east frontage of the building along cumberland road to the southwest corner of the site along wilton terrace(8.5m frontage with a floor space of 64 m2), resulting in revised landscaping to this area and proposed incorporation of art installation lighting. It is proposed to relocate the cumberland road entrance and associated lift core to the north west of its permitted location resulting in a reconfiguration of both the internal layouts at all levels and the associated street parking configuration, maximizing the frontage to the canal amenity. Minor reconfigurations are also proposed to additional core areas and ancillary service areas. Amendments to building setbacks are also proposed including a further 1.2m setback at ground and first floor levels to the east facade on the corner of cumberland road and wilton terrace, and a further 1.1m setback at ground and lower ground floors west of the proposed entrance location on wilton terrace and a reduction in the setback to lad lane at the north east corner of the site at levels 4 and 5 by 1.5m resulting in a reduced setback of 6m. Elevational modifications are also proposed arising from the proposed amendments and include the removal of fins from structural glazing at first floor level either side of the main entrance and an increase in the parapet heights by c. 350. In addition a revised setback roof plant to tenant specification with associated visual and acoustic screening varying in height from 2.7m to a maximum of 4.1m (total height c. 37.37m an increase of c. 970mm and increase in area by c. 90 m2, from c. 520 m2 to c. 610 m2)is also proposed. Arising from the relocation of plant equipment from basement to roof level, enlarged cycle parking and changing facilities are proposed at basement level. In addition, it is proposed to provide a dedicated bicycle stair & single direction vehicle ramp to the basement. Other modifications include the provision of new break-out areas to feature bridge at 1st, 3rd, 5th and 6th floor levels, revision to the permitted landscaping including gardens and terraces at lower ground, ground, 4th, 7th and roof levels and all ancillary development and site works above and below ground. The development also includes environmental improvement works to the adjacent public streets. All proposed works affecting the public streets are subject to detailed agreement with the roads and traffic department of dublin city council

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z6: Employment/EnterpriseSI

“To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation.”

National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Mews, 11 Upper Lad Lane, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€1,400,000	42 m
3a Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin	Aug 2025	€615,000	98 m
3 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, Dublin	Aug 2025	€665,000	98 m
Top Front Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€345,000	126 m
Top Back Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€345,000	126 m
16 Lad Lane, Dublin 2, D02 Nx72	Jun 2026	€850,000	129 m
7 Sussex Tce, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€500,000	160 m
32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin	Nov 2025	€525,000	178 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 received20 June 2018
Decision due14 August 2018
Decision issued14 August 2018
Grant issued18 September 2018

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