The (former) An Post Depot, Cardiff Lane and Hanover Street East, Dublin 2 (which is now known as 'Ropemaker Place')
Changes to a permitted mixed-use scheme including converting a ground floor retail unit to office space.
DSDZ3229/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 11 June 2019
- Reference
- DSDZ3229/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 11 June 2019
- Floor area
- 186 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks modifications to a previously permitted mixed-use development. This includes changing the use of a 186 sqm ground floor unit from retail to office space, and relocating a dedication plaque.
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Official record
Development description
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 sought for the following modifications to the permitted scheme: change of use of ground floor unit (186ssqm) at north-west corner of block 4 (eastern commercial block) from retail/non-retail service space as permitted to office/office amenity space as proposed and removal of permitted partition wall. Relocation of permitted dedication installation from the terrace wall on the south-west corner of block 4 to a more central location, integrated as part of south-facing block 4 terraced planting fronting the realigned hanover street east, and its revision from an engraving to a plaque.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| 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 |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received11 June 2019
- Further information received14 June 2019
- Decision due2 August 2019
- Decision issued2 August 2019
- Grant issued2 August 2019
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