GrantedAlterationsDecided 17 July 2020

Coopers Cross, City Block 3 (including No. 8 Castleforbes Road, Dublin 1), at Sheriff Street Upper, Castleforbes Road and Mayor Street Upper, North Lotts, Dublin 1.

Revisions to a previously permitted commercial scheme at Coopers Cross.

DSDZ2626/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 April 2020

Reference: DSDZ2626/20
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 14 April 2020

Summary

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The proposed development seeks revisions to a previously permitted commercial scheme. Changes include minor adjustments to stairs and lift cores, rationalisation of floor layouts from basement to fifth floor, and the relocation of a ground floor cafe/restaurant unit.

Alterationscommercialofficerevisions

Storeys: 6

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Development description

Permission at a site (c. 1.08 ha) at coopers cross, city block 3 (including no. 8 castleforbes road, dublin 1), at sheriff street upper, castleforbes road and mayor street upper, north lotts, dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by mayor street upper to the south, undeveloped lands to the west, existing northbank house and alexandra terrace to the north and castleforbes road to the east. The proposed development seeks revisions to previously permitted commercial scheme, dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz4087/19 (the 'parent permission') comprising: - minor adjustments to the locations of the stairs / lift core of building 1 (block 3e) and building 2 (block 3f) and associated rationalisation of floor layouts of all levels from basement to 5th floor including adjustments to 5th floor terrace and associated alterations to northern elevation of building 2 (block 3f); relocation of ground floor retail/cafe/restaurant unit (c. 110 sq. M) in building 2 (block 3f) fronting onto castleforbes road to building 1 (block 3e) fronting onto the permitted middle park (dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz4112/19 refers) split over ground floor level and lower ground floor level to provide cafe / restaurant use (c. 382 sq. M) and associated new entrance to lower level of pedestrian split level street between building 1 (block 3e) and building 2 (block 3f); introduction of a new office entrance at ground floor level of building 2 (block 3f) fronting onto castleforbes road; modifications of the public realm including adjustments to landscaping design and layout associated with the pedestrian split level street between building 1 (block 3e) and building 2 (block 3f) and alterations to the northern steps (leading towards sheriff street upper) to facilitate more convenient access to the permitted middle park (dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz4112/19 refers), new lightwell to southern elevation of building 1 (block 3e) fronting mayor street upper and adjustment of lightwell to western elevation of building 1 (block 3e) fronting new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential scheme (dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz2186/20; relocation of the bicycle access stairs to bicycle parking at basement level from building 2 (block 3f) fronting onto castleforbes road to building 1 (block 3e) from the new street proposed as part of adjoining permitted residential (dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz2186/20); amendment to southern facades of building 1 (block 3e) and building 2 (block 3f); and all associated and ancillary site development works, landscaping works and boundary treatment works or as otherwise permitted under dcc reg. Ref. Dsdz4087/19. The adjustments result in a gross floor area of 46,757 sq. M including basement (an overall increase in gross floor area by 1,429 sq. M). 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 & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 1 September 2020. A completion certificate was lodged on 22 May 2025.

Notified floor area: 47,257 m²

3 commencement notices are linked to this development.

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 300, Castleforbes Sq, Dublin 1	Jun 2026	€555,000	99 m
299e Castleforbes Square, North Wall, Dublin 1	May 2026	€375,000	99 m
158 Castleforbes Sq, Castleforbes Rd, Dublin 1	Sept 2025	€440,000	114 m
155 Castleforbes Sq, Castleforbes Rd, Dublin 1	May 2026	€466,600	114 m
147 Castleforbes Sq, Dublin 1	Jun 2026	€415,000	114 m
Apt 148 0 Castleforbes Sq, Dublin 1, Dublin	Jan 2025	€395,000	114 m
291 Block E, Castleforbes Sq, Dublin 1	Jun 2026	€477,000	119 m
Apt 277, Castleforbes Sq, Castleforbes Rd Dublin 1	Feb 2025	€476,000	119 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 received14 April 2020
Decision due17 July 2020
Decision issued17 July 2020
Grant issued17 July 2020

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