Camden Lock, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Restoration of the historic Camden Lock gates and chamber in Ringsend.
DSDZ3781/20/X1 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 February 2026
- Reference
- DSDZ3781/20/X1
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Received
- 17 February 2026
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for restoring the existing lock chamber and gates at Camden Lock. Works include installing new timber lock gates, a pedestrian walkway, hydraulic automation rams, and removing temporary steel structures.
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Development description
Ext. Of duration: protected structure: planning permission for development at camden lock, the largest of the three sea locks located between grand canal dock and the river liffey, at ringsend, dublin. The development will consist of restoring the existing lock chamber and gates at camden lock. The proposed works will include the installation of new timber lock gates including a pedestrian walkway over the breast gates, new hydraulic rams to allow for automation of the gates including associated ducting and new land tie collars and underground concrete anchor at each heel post. The works will also include the removal of the existing temporary steel stop logs, tilting weir and footbridge. This applications relates to development of a protected structure. A protected structure impact assessment report has also been prepared in respect of the proposed works and submitted with the application. This application relates to a proposed development within the north lotts & grand canal dock strategic development zone (sdz) planning scheme area. An ecological impact assessment and natura impact statement have been prepared in respect of this project and are submitted with the application.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 February 2026
- Decision due13 April 2026
- Decision issued13 April 2026
- Permission expiry10 March 2028
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