GrantedAlterationsDecided 22 February 2019

Tom Kelly Road / Charlemont Street, Dublin 2

Internal and structural amendments to a permitted office block on Charlemont Street to allow for split tenancy.

4707/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 20 December 2018

Reference: 4707/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 20 December 2018

Summary

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The development proposes amendments to Block 2 from basement to fifth floor level to facilitate a split tenancy. Changes include reconfiguring the central access core to add passenger lifts, relocating stair cores, and changing the use of a 145 sqm basement gym.

Alterationsofficeamendmentcommercial

Storeys: 6

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Official record

Development description

Permission for development at this site tom kelly road / charlemont street, dublin 2, d02 p489. The development will consist of amendments to block 2 which forms part of a previously permitted development dcc reg. Ref. 3742/10 (abp ref. Pl29s. 238212), as subsequently amended by planning permission dcc reg. Ref. 2286/12 (abp ref. Pl. 240620), dcc ref. 4443/16, and dcc ref 4152/17. The building has been designed as two separate units to allow for split tenancy. The following is a breakdown of the proposed amendments common to basement - fifth floor for each level: *basement - fifth floor- the reconfiguration of the central access core to include two additional passenger lifts (main core six lift layout changed to an eight lift design) and the addition of a passenger lift or stairs subject to tenant requirements, the addition of a passenger lift to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core; specific changes to each floor are as follows: *basement level - the internal layout of the basement floor of block 2 has changed minorly in layout and configuration, change of use of the ancillary gym of approximately 145sq. M to an office of 155 square metres; *ground floor - the addition of a goods lift between basement and ground floor serving the restaurant and retail unit 1, the addition of a second esb station and the relocation of the existing esb substation further south to beside the proposed ramp from its permitted location, the reconfiguration and relocation of access points (bi-fold doors now included to some retail areas) and minor amendments to footprint as a result of elevation amendments; *first floor - the introduction of a second atrium. Minor amendments to the footprint as a result of elevation amendments, the introduction of a second light-well above the primary reception entrance. The size of the permitted light-well above the secondary entrance reception has been reduced in size; *second floor - the introduction of a second atrium, minor amendments to the footprint as a result of elevation amendments; *third & fourth floor - the introduction of a second atrium, the inclusion of an opening in the façade for the granted (block 1 application dcc reg 3735/18) double height link bridge to connect to the proposed block 2 office floor plate; *fifth floor - the introduction of a second atrium, the proposed removal of the fifth floor terrace to facilitate terrace and the proposed sixth floor; *sixth floor - proposed additional floor and terraces on four sides; *seventh floor - proposed additional floor and terrace. In addition to the foregoing there will be elevational changes as follows: north east elevation: *the reconfiguration and relocation of access points and minor amendments to the footprint have resulted in minor elevation amendments; *accentuation of the primary entrance through the raising of its parapet height from 24.05m to 29.2m above ground. Amendment to the twin central portals which no longer extend from the ground upwards, instead existing as large frames within the elevation. The parapet is proposed at to height of 32.35m above ground. The additional floors façade is a curtain walling system clad with aluminium fins. South east elevation: *addition of a passenger lift to the northern secondary stair core and relocation and reconfiguration of the southern secondary stair core has resulted in the rearrangement of windows in this area;*ground floor changes consist of a reorganisation of openings as a result of one of the two substations. Reconfiguration and relocation of access points and minor amendments to footprint have resulted in minor elevation amendments; *increased parapet height from 24.05m to 32.35m above ground. The additional floors are curtain walling clad with aluminium fins. South west elevation *ground floor changes consist of a reorganisation of openings to include bi-fold doors to open out onto central square from the retail space; *increased parapet height from 24.05m to 32.35m above ground. The additional floors façade is an aluminium panel walling system on the south west elevation. West elevation *ground floor changes consist of a reorganisation of opening to include bi-fold doors to open out onto central square from the retail space; *the opening on the west elevation is proposed to change to accommodate the double height link bridge as approved under the block 1 application (dcc ref 3735/18); *increased parapet height from 24.05m to 32.35m above ground. The proposed amendments to block 2 will provide for a building of 8 no. Storeys (inclusive of ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th) of a total gross floor space of 20,756 square metres (excluding basement) and 23,820 sqm (including basement), with an overall building height of 32.35m from ground level (excluding plant, atrium and lift overrun above). The proposed changes will result in amendments to the overall floor areas for the following uses: *restaurant - from approved 385 square metres to proposed 358 square metres; *retail - from approved 400 square metres to proposed 325 square metres; *office - from approved 15,699 square metres to proposed 20,073 square metres. The proposed works are all within a site area of 3,235 sqm (0.3235ha).

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z10: Inner Suburban and inner City Sustainable Mixed-UsesRE

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of inner city and inner suburban sites for mixed-uses.”

National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 29 May 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 19 September 2022.

Notified floor area: 22,000 m²

3 commencement notices are linked to this development.

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
602 Shelbourne Plaza, Ringsend Rd, Dublin 4	Jun 2026	€700,000	25 m
77 Harcourt Green, Charlemont St, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€315,000	88 m
76 Harcourt Green, Charlemont St, Dublin 2	May 2026	€725,000	88 m
Apt 34, Harcourt Green, Charlemont St Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€335,000	97 m
51 Harcourt Green, Charlemount St, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€545,000	97 m
1 Harcourt Green, Charlemont St, Dublin 2	Sept 2025	€460,000	118 m
Apt 106, Harcourt Green, Charlemont St	Feb 2025	€327,150	118 m
15 Charlemont Mall, Portobello, Dublin 2	May 2025	€800,000	143 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 December 2018
Decision due22 February 2019
Decision issued22 February 2019
Grant issued28 March 2019

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