RefusedChange of useDecided 25 January 2019

9, Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

Redevelopment of a protected warehouse into a 19-bedroom boutique hotel on Hanover Quay.

DSDZ3342/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 22 June 2018

Reference: DSDZ3342/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 22 June 2018

Summary

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This application proposes the redevelopment and reuse of an existing warehouse structure, which is a protected structure, into a 19-bedroom boutique hotel with a restaurant, bar, and a single residential unit. The project involves constructing a 4-storey over basement structure, partial demolition of existing extensions, and significant internal alterations.

Change of usehotelprotected structureredevelopment

Residential unit: 1
Storeys: 5

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Development description

Protected structure: permission for development at 9 hanover quay, dublin 2, situated beside grand canal dock at the junction with blood stoney road and adjoining 16/18 hanover quay to the east. The site includes a protected structure (rps ref: 3513) and is within the north lotts and grand canal dock strategic development zone. The development consists of the redevelopment and reuse of the existing warehouse structure (currently in residential use) as a boutique hotel (19 bedrooms) with restaurant, bar and a single residential unit (2 bedrooms). The proposed development provides for a 4 storey over basement structure, incorporating the existing warehouse fabric complemented by contemporary additions, including steel ring beam above stone walls, anodised aluminium cladding and flushed frameless glazing at upper levels. The development includes the demolition (and replacement) of existing double height conservatory extension structure at the end of the warehouse and sunroom to rear of structure; removal of existing roof and timber trusses, internal staircase and partition walls; relocation of stone portico feature internally and the salvage and reuse of the existing internal building fabric; including the opening of blocked window opes to hanover quay. The proposed development includes: a new main entrance onto the campshire through a double height lobby, with lounge, reception, office, bar/restaurant, performance/gallery space area, service entrance at side to hanover quay, retractable awning over the main entrance onto the campshire, simple glass canopy along the grand canal dock side of the hotel to accommodate an outdoor seating area overlooking the water at ground floor; hotel bedrooms at first, second and third floor levels; 2 bedroom apartment at third floor level; sedum roof; excavation of basement and provision of plant room, staff changing facilities, kitchen, storage and toilets at basement level; bespoke signage; site works, services and utilities; all on a site of 625 sq. M.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green NetworkOS

“To preserve, provide and improve recreational amenity, open space and ecosystem services.”

National zoning type: Mixed/general 'green'/recreation/conservation, other

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
717 Longboat Quay South, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€390,000	39 m
609 Longboat Quay South, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2	Jan 2026	€645,000	39 m
430 Longboat Quay South, Blood Stoney Road, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€350,000	60 m
103 Longboat Quay South, Dublin 2, Dublin	Sept 2025	€752,000	65 m
105 Longboat Quay South, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin	Mar 2025	€695,000	73 m
Apt 202, Longboat Quay South, Hanover Quay Dublin 2	Jan 2026	€525,000	82 m
212 South Block, Longboat Quay, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€422,500	82 m
Apt 114 Longboat Quay South, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€577,000	90 m

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Key dates

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Application received22 June 2018
Further information requested16 August 2018
Further information received21 December 2018
Decision due25 January 2019
Decision issued25 January 2019

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