GrantedRetentionDecided 21 March 2019

Capital Dock, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2

Retention of internal and external design changes to Block E/F at Capital Dock.

DSDZ2121/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 January 2019

Reference: DSDZ2121/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 25 January 2019

Summary

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The applicant is seeking retention permission for internal and external design changes to Block E/F. This includes the amalgamation of two permitted cafe/restaurant units into a single unit, relocation of a circulation core, and minor facade modifications.

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Development description

Retention: kw real estate icav acting for and on behalf of its sub-fund kw irish real estate fund viii intends to apply for retention permission and permission for development at a site (c. 0.22ha). At capital dock, sir john rogerson's quay, dublin 2 and otherwise bounded generally by permitted development under dublin city council reg. Ref. Dsdz2546/15 (as amended) to the east, south, west and sir john rogerson's quay to the north. Retention permission is sought for internal and external design changes to block e/f, comprising reconfiguration of internal ground floor plan, to include: amalgamation of 2 no. Permitted cafe/restaurant units (c. 418.8 sq. M + c. 126.9 sq. M) to form 1 no. Cafe/restaurant unit (c. 513 sq. M) with associated relocation of circulation core from the south east corner to a central eastern position and otherwise adjusting internal dimensions of other permitted ground floor commercial units and configuration of associated internal plant and core areas; and, minor design modifications to facade details on the east, west, north and south elevations at all levels of the block e/f buildings, including removal and addition of ancillary access doors at ground floor level, addition and removal of vents and louvre panels, addition and removal of metal balustrades and decorative window detailing at upper levels and minor localised floor level and parapet height adjustments. No material change to overall height of the permitted block e/f buildings. There is an additional c. 61.6 sq. M of internal floor space as a result of ground floor modifications. Permission is further sought for the amalgamation of 3 no. Permitted retail units (c. 127.7 sq m + c. 175.8 sq. M + c. 116.1 sq. M) and 1 no. Permitted 'gourmet food hall and restaurant/cafe' (c301.2 sq. M) to form 1 no. 'convenience store/good hall' (total unit area c. 703 sq. M). Permission is further sought for proposed awnings and signage at ground floor level at block e/f, including: 12 no. Awnings to the south and east elevations; vinyl signage zones on east, west, south and north ground floor glazing; 18 no. Blade signs (uplift) on the east, west, north and south elevations; and 1 no. Suspended sign on the southern block e elevation. Blocks e/f remain otherwise as permitted under reg. Ref/ dsdz2546/15. As amended by reg. Ref. Dsdz3834/18 and reg. Ref. Dsdz4159/18. This application relates to a proposed development within the north lotts & grand canal dock strategic development zone planning scheme area.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z14: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (SDRAs)RS

“To seek the social, economic and physical development and/or regeneration of an area with mixed-use, of which residential would be the predominant use.”

National zoning type: Residential, mixed residential and other uses

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 12 April 2019. A completion certificate was lodged on 17 November 2023.

Notified floor area: 606 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
20 Hanover Court, Hanover Quay, Dublin	Feb 2026	€745,000	95 m
Apartment 24, Hanover Court, Hanover Quay	Jul 2025	€780,000	95 m
Apt 26, Hanover Court, Hanover Quay	Dec 2025	€790,000	95 m
Apt 7 Block D, Butlers Court, 77 Sir John Rogersons Quaynot full market price	Nov 2025	€380,000	151 m
Apt 26 Block D, Butlers Court, 77 Sir John Rogerson's Quay	Oct 2025	€610,000	151 m
39 Portview, Thorncastle St, Ringsend Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€1,020,000	152 m
1 Portview, Thorncastle St, Ringsend	Sept 2025	€11,440,000	152 m
15 Portview, Thorncastle St, Ringsend	Sept 2025	€460,000	152 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 received25 January 2019
Decision due21 March 2019
Decision issued21 March 2019
Grant issued21 March 2019

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