Planning Permission Ireland
InvalidChange of useDecided 30 May 2023

30-32, Tropical Fruit Warehouse, Sir Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02VX90, a Protected Structure, (RPS. Reference No. 7548) and at the, connected new office building to, the (south) of the Protected, Structure

Change of use from cafe to office space at the Tropical Fruit Warehouse, a protected structure.

DSDZ3768/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 16 May 2023

Reference
DSDZ3768/23
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
16 May 2023

Summary

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The application seeks permission for a change of use of a previously permitted cafe/restaurant to office floorspace at ground floor level. The works affect the Tropical Fruit Warehouse, which is a protected structure, and its connected rear office building.

Change of useofficeheritagedocklands
Floor area
203 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission:for development at the tropical fruit warehouse, 30-32 sir john rogerson's quay, dublin 2, d02 vx90, a protected structure (rps. Reference no. 7548) and the connected new office building to the rear (south) of the protected structure. The application relates to development within the north lotts and grand canal dock strategic development zone. The development will consist of the change of use of the previously permitted café/restaurant to office floorspace and associated alterations at ground floor level (c. 203 sq m). The development will also consist of alternations to the new office building to the rear of the protected structure, including modifications to the eastern elevation at ground floor level to partially include opaque glazing on the existing fenestration and the replacement of 1 no. Basement car parking space at basement level with ancillary office floorspace.

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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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
Apartment 18 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons QuayJun 2025€545,000127 m
Apartment 22 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons QuayMay 2025€530,000127 m
Apartment 9 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons QuayMay 2025€532,000127 m
Apartment 24, The Ivory Building, Hanover Street EastMay 2025€645,000127 m
Apartment 26 Ivory Building, Hanover Street EastMar 2025€420,000127 m
Apt 29 Ivory Building, Hanover St East, Dublin 2Jan 2025€415,000127 m
Apartment 23 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons QuayMay 2025€550,000127 m
Apartment 16 The Ivory Building, Hanover Street East, Sir John Rogersons QuayJul 2025€545,000127 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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  1. Application received16 May 2023
  2. Decision due10 July 2023
  3. Decision issued30 May 2023

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