InvalidCommercialDecided 13 January 2022

'Dublin Arch', a site adjacent to Connolly Station, Sheriff Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 V6V6

Construction of a major mixed-use development with four office blocks up to 16 storeys and 187 apartments near Connolly Station.

4181/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 December 2021

Reference: 4181/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 23 December 2021

Summary

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The 'Dublin Arch' development on a 2.86-hectare site adjacent to Connolly Station involves works to a protected structure. The project will deliver four office blocks ranging from 12 to 16 storeys and 187 Build-to-Rent apartments across two additional blocks.

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Residential units: 187
Storeys: 16
Floor area: 72,345 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for a proposed mixed-use development, 'dublin arch', on a site (2.86 ha) adjacent to connolly station, sheriff street lower, dublin 1, d01 v6v6. The proposed development relates to work to a protected structure (rps ref. No. 130). The development will consist of: (i) the construction of 4 no. Office blocks (b1, b2, b3 and b4) 12 to 16 storeys in height including landscaped areas in the form of gardens at podium level and landscaped terraces at upper levels (combined 3,365 sq. M) with a cumulative gross floor area of 52,509 sq. M comprising of: a) block b1 (max. Building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,860 sq. M of office); b) block b2 (max. Building height 58.725 m, total gross internal floor area 11,902 sq. M of office); c) block b3 (max. Building height 54.725 m, total gross internal floor area 10,147 sq. M of office); d) block b4 (max. Building height 69.925 m, total gross internal floor area 18,600 sq. M) (ii) the construction of 187 no. Built-to-rent (btr) apartments and associated supporting tenant support facilities, services and amenities in 2 no. Blocks (c and d1/d2) with a cumulative gross floor area of 19,836 sq. M; a) block c (6,522 sq. M) comprising 62 apartments (10 no. Studio; 14 no. 1-bed; 35 no. 2-bed and 3 no. 3-bed units) in a block 5 to 11 storeys in height (max. Building height 39.5 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 68 sq. M); b) block d1/d2 (13,314 sq. M) comprising 125 apartments (40 no. Studio; 30 no. 1-bed; and 55 no. 2-bed) in a block 5 to 15 storeys in height (max. Building height 53.392 m) and supporting tenant facilities and amenities (combined 420 sq. M); (iii) residential communal amenity open space across block c and d1/d2 in the form of courtyards and landscaped terraces at upper floor levels (combined 2,695 sq. M) and other private open spaces; (iv) 7,380 sq. M of public open space (5,930 sq. M at street level, and 1,450 sq. M at upper level) including a central public plaza and other open spaces located throughout the development; (v) two-storey covered car parking at ground level (the lowest level is +0.0 aod) under blocks b2, b3, b4 and c of 7,027 sq. M with 206 no. Car parking spaces; (vi) a total of 1,047 bicycle parking spaces distributed as follows: a) 283 no. Secure long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and 96 no. Secure short-term bicycle parking spaces for apartment visitors distributed across 2 no. Bike storage rooms at street level in block c and block d1/d2; b) 554 no. Secure bicycle parking spaces to serve the office element of the development in 1 no. Bike storage room at street level in block b1; and c) 114 no. Bicycle parking spaces for public use at street level distributed across the development, including spaces within a covered bike hub; (vii) 4 no. Retail units at street level (combined 468 sq. M) distributed in block b4 (1 no. Retail unit) block c (1 no. Retail unit) and block d1/d2 (2 no. Retail units), and 2 no. Community units (combined 640 sq. M) at street level in block d1/d2; (viii) modifications to a portion of a protected structure (rps no. 130), specifically the wall fronting oriel street upper to facilitate: a) the development of a new pedestrian entrance to the site; b) the development of a vehicular entrance to the proposed car parking area; and c) the development of a service/ emergency vehicular access only ramp to serve cie’s transport needs at connolly station; (ix)decommissioning and removal of existing telecommunication masts and removal of all existing structures on site including portacabins and ancillary storage containers; (x) the construction of 7 no. Electricity substations, plant rooms, 4 no. Waste storage area within the proposed blocks and car parking, and solar panels located on the roofs of proposed office blocks; and (xi) all ancillary site development works, including drainage, landscaping and lighting. The planning application may, together with the environmental impact assessment report (eiar) prepared in respect of the proposed development, be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of dublin city council, planning department, block 4, ground floor, civic offices, wood quay, dublin 8 during its public opening hours (9.00 am- 4.30 pm).

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

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.

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Built & sold

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 118, Custom House Harbour, Ifsc Dublin 1	Oct 2025	€408,000	145 m
91 Hook Head, Custom House Harbour, I F S C Dublin 1	Dec 2025	€335,000	149 m
104 Hook Head, Custom House Harbour, Ifsc Dublin 1	Apr 2025	€390,000	149 m
95 The Hooke, Custom House Harbour, Ifsc Dublin 1	Mar 2026	€350,000	149 m
72 Custom House Harbour Apts, Custom House Harbour, Dublin 2	May 2026	€330,000	166 m
62 Eagle Island, Custom House Harbour, Custom House Docks	Jun 2026	€342,000	176 m
162 Rathlin O'birne Apartments, Custom House Harbour, Ifsc	Feb 2025	€400,000	184 m
67 Fourth Ave, Dublin 1, Dublin	Jul 2025	€220,000	198 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 received23 December 2021
Decision due25 February 2022
Decision issued13 January 2022

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