GrantedAlterationsDecided 26 November 2019

The Malt House South and Nos. 1-4 Malt House Apartments, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

Structural and layout alterations to an approved eight-storey building at Grand Canal Quay.

DSDZ4160/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 October 2019

Reference: DSDZ4160/19
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 2 October 2019

Summary

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The application seeks alterations to a previously approved development at a protected structure. Changes include replacing non-original upper floors, reducing the basement size, altering the rooftop plant enclosure, and reconfiguring internal floor plans.

Alterationsprotected structuresdzreconfiguration

Storeys: 8

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: planning permission is sought at the malt house south (eircode d02pw24) and no. S 1-4 malt house apartments (eircode d02a252, d02vf63, d02wf83 and d02e803), grand canal quay, dublin 2 (which is a protected structure). This application relates to a proposed development within the north lotts and grand canal dock sdz planning scheme area. The proposed development comprises the following alterations to a previously approved development (reg. Ref. Dsdz2355/19) to facilitate a revised structural design and floor plan layout to the approved eight storey building: (i) removal and replacement of (previously retained) existing non-original 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors; (ii) reduction in floor area of previously approved basement from 129 sq. M. To 72sq. M. (iii) alterations to previously approved roof top plant enclosure resulting in increase in area; (iv) internal reconfiguration of floor plans at all levels as follows: (a) provision of toilet block in northern portion of building at ground floor level; (b) relocation of previously approved stairwell and 2 no. Lift shafts to serve entire building from northern portion of building to southern portion of building; (c) relocation of fire stairwell from southern portion and provision of firefighting shaft in northern portion of building; (iv) replacement of 1 no. Existing window with door and creation of new fire exit door on western facade at ground floor level; (v) omission of 2 no. Previously approved opes in original internal wall at northern end of building and creation of 1 no. Centrally located ope at 1st to 3rd floor levels to provide access from proposed office to northern stairwell and firefighting shaft; (vi) revised contemporary glazing system on previously approved 4th to 7th floors; and, (vii) drainage and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate development. The necessary structural design amendments proposed will result in an 800mm increase in the previously approved parapet height of the building, which remains at eight storeys in height. No alterations are proposed to the setback of the southern elevation from the adjacent railway line.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
17 Dock Mill, Barrow St, Dublin 4	Nov 2025	€381,250	142 m
16 The Dock Mill, Barrow St, Dublin 4	Feb 2026	€390,000	142 m
81 The Dock Mill, Barrow Street, Grand Canal Dock	Sept 2025	€505,000	142 m
75 Dock Mill, Barrow St, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€470,000	142 m
Apt 4, The Dock Mill, Barrow St Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€385,000	142 m
12 Dock Mill Apts, Barrow St, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€672,000	142 m
61 Dockmill, Barrow St, Dublin 4	May 2025	€560,000	142 m
54 Dock Mill, Barrow St, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€500,000	142 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 received2 October 2019
Decision due26 November 2019
Decision issued26 November 2019
Grant issued26 November 2019

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