GrantedRetentionDecided 30 July 2019

The (former) An Post Depot, Cardiff Lane and Hanover Street East, Dublin 2(which is now known as 'Ropemaker Place')

Retention and permission for modifications to a permitted mixed-use development at Ropemaker Place.

DSDZ3183/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 June 2019

Reference: DSDZ3183/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 5 June 2019

Summary

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The application seeks permission and retention permission for changes to a previously approved 5-6 storey commercial and residential scheme. Modifications include omitting roof-level solar panels on the eastern commercial block and adjusting basement car and motorcycle parking spaces.

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Development description

Permission & retention: permission and retention permission for development at the (former) an post depot, cardiff lane and hanover street east, dublin 2 (which is now known as 'ropemaker place'). The application relates to a development within the north lotts and grand canal dock strategic development zone planning scheme area. The development consists of modifications to the mixed-use scheme permitted under reg. Ref. Dsdz2457/16 (the 'parent permission') and subsequently amended by reg. Refs. Dsdz2041/17 and dsdz3639/17. The permitted development provides for demolition of existing structures and construction of a 5-6 storey plus set back (over basement) commercial, retail and residential development (56 no. Residential units) in 2 no. Mixed-use blocks. Planning permission is sought for the following modifications to the permitted scheme: omission of roof level pv panels on the eastern commercial block; and increase in commercial car parking provision (from 24 no. To 26 no. ) and reduction in motorbike parking (from 6 no. To 4 no. ) within the shared basement (lower ground) level. Retention permission is sought for the following (as constructed) modifications: the modifications to the shared basement (lower ground) consist of:- alteration of permitted lower ground level which includes increase in overall size, modifications to basement perimeter and revision to, and reconfiguration of, the internal structure and layout (incl. Plant, cores, flood protection, waste storage, parking and office amenities); and utilisation of permitted sub-podium void space to provide for increased office amenity/support floorspace and attenuation tank. The modifications to the eastern commercial block consist of:- reconfiguration of internal core arrangements at all levels; reduction in size of café area at ground floor; and increase in the width of glazing modules on central atrium at roof level and on external elevations at all levels. The modifications to the western (primarily residential) block consist of:- provision of increased setback to vehicular access ramp, revision to courtyard landscape arrangements (incl. Minor reduction in courtyard size from 778sqm as permitted to 720sqm) and repositioning of door to commercial unit 2 on the southern elevation, all at ground floor level; introduction of ventilation plant, grille and fin on the east elevation at ground floor level resulting in reduction in size of commercial unit 2; provision of automatic opening vents at roof level; and minor revisions to glazing, opes, solid panel arrangements and façade materials at all levels on all external and internal elevations. The modifications result in an increase in the size of the lower ground level (from c. 4,423sqm as permitted to c. 4,589sqm); a net increase in the gross office floor area in the eastern commercial block (c. 22,854sqm as permitted to c. 23,577sqm) excluding the basement (lower ground level); and a net reduction in retail/non-retail floor area across both blocks (from c. 1100sqm as permitted to c. 1024sqm). The development also involves minor modifications to the permitted public realm, ground levels, landscaping, surface parking arrangements and to ancillary site works and services necessary to facilitate construction and operation.

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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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 18 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons Quay	Jun 2025	€545,000	76 m
Apartment 22 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons Quay	May 2025	€530,000	76 m
Apartment 24, The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East	May 2025	€645,000	76 m
Apartment 9 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons Quay	May 2025	€532,000	76 m
Apartment 26 Ivory Building, Hanover Street East	Mar 2025	€420,000	76 m
Apartment 23 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons Quay	May 2025	€550,000	76 m
Apt 29 Ivory Building, Hanover St East, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€415,000	76 m
Apartment 16 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons Quay	Jul 2025	€545,000	76 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 received5 June 2019
Decision due30 July 2019
Decision issued30 July 2019
Grant issued30 July 2019

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