GrantedChange of useDecided 3 May 2023

The Kiosks at Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2

Change of use of two metal kiosks at Grand Canal Square into commercial and retail units, including a coffee kiosk.

DSDZ4751/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 August 2022

Reference: DSDZ4751/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 August 2022

Summary

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The development proposes converting two existing mesh-clad and metal structures, which currently serve as basement car park access, into commercial/retail kiosks. Unit 1 will be configured as a 35.6 sqm coffee kiosk with a sales hatch, while Unit 2 will provide a 49.8 sqm internal floor area, both maintaining their basement escape functions.

Change of useretailcoffee shopkiosk

Storey: 1

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Official record

Development description

The proposed development will consist of the change of use of 2 no. Mesh clad and metal structures (currently accommodating pedestrian access to the basement car park at grand canal square) to provide 2 no. Commercial/retail kiosk type units; remodelling the internal reconfiguration of both units in addition to maintaining their existing circulation and means of escape function to the basement car park. The proposed new external treatment will replace sections of the existing metal mesh panels in both kiosks with fixed and opening glazing panels within the same footprint form and proportions as the existing structures. The roofs of both structures will be replaced with solid insulated and weathered roof structures. Proposed unit no. 1 35.6m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 63.9m2 located in the southeast corner of the square is proposed to accommodate a coffee refreshment kiosk with a new sales hatch on the western facade relocated entrance doors on the southern facade creating a new internal accommodation for customers and new exit doors from existing escape stairs from basement car park on the eastern facade. Proposed unit no. 2, 49.8m2 internal floor area within an overall kiosk footprint of 93.1m2 located in the northwest corner of the square will accommodate a flower shop (florist) with a new entrance onto the southern facade to provide access to the shop interior. Permission is also sought for signage and site development works associated with the above proposed development. The site, the subject of the proposed development is within the grand canal dock / north lotts strategic development zone.

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
19 Scarlet Row, East Essex St, Temple Bar Dublin 8not full market price	Jul 2026	€200,000	85 m
Apt 33 Block C, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€462,000	85 m
Apt 41 Block C, Hanover Dock, Hanover Quay	Mar 2026	€550,000	85 m
Apt 27 Block B, Hanover Dock, Hanover Quay Dublin 2	May 2026	€2,050,000	96 m
17 Hanover Dock, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€695,000	96 m
Apartment 12, Block 1 Gallery Quay, Grand Canal Dock	Dec 2025	€485,000	96 m
Apt 23 Block 1, Gallery Quay, Pearse St Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€550,000	96 m
9 Hanover Dock, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€740,000	110 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

Timeline

Application received30 August 2022
Decision due3 May 2023
Decision issued3 May 2023
Permission expiry14 June 2028

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