Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedAlterationsDecided 4 June 2019

Within the overall Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) of c. 28.69 hectares at Grangegorman, Dublin 7.

Phase 1 of an Academic Hub integrating a protected structure with new build elements for library and academic use.

GSDZ2346/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 25 February 2019

Reference
GSDZ2346/19
Authority
Dublin City Council
Register status
Decided
Type
Permission
Received
25 February 2019

Summary

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The development comprises Phase 1 of an Academic Hub at Grangegorman. It includes a permanent change of use of North House East (a Protected Structure) to library use, demolition of twentieth-century extensions, and integration with new build elements to accommodate a library, study areas, offices, exhibition space, and a café.

Alterationsprotected structureuniversitylibrarydemolition
Floor area
10,161 m²

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Official record

Development description

  • Protected structure: planning permission for development at a site within the overall grangegorman strategic development zone (sdz) of c. 28.69 hectares at grangegorman, dublin
  • There are a number of protected structures within the grangegorman sdz. The specific location of the proposed development comprises c. 0.6920 hectares and is located centrally within the site. The development is for phase 1 of an academic hub comprising change of use and works to north house east (part of 'top house or north house' (protected structure ref. No. 3282)) and its integration with new build elements to accommodate a library, study areas, administrative offices, exhibition space, café and ancillary facilities with a total gross floor area of c. 10,161 sq. M. The development comprises: a. Permanent change of use of north house east to library use (905 sq. M. ). B. Demolition works, material alterations and interventions to north house east as follows: demolition of flat roofed single and two-storey structures, of twentieth century construction, on the east side of the protected structure; demolition of single and two-storey pitched roof extensions to the rear of the protected structure; demolition of modern glazed entrance pavilion (permitted under dcc ref. Sdz2052/13 and gsdz2697/14); new and enlarged openings to north, south and east exterior walls; replacement, refurbishment and repairs of other openings; and repointing of stonework; internal alterations including: new ground floor slab; removal of existing partitions; provision of new internal partitions; upgrading of floors; new stairs and lift; provision of new mechanical and electrical services and all associated modifications, refurbishment and repairs; refurbishment and repairs to the roof and roof structure and provision of new glazed rooflights. C. New 2-6 storey extensions linked at ground and first floor to the north house east. The extensions comprise: northern extension (block b) comprising: a 2-storey glazed link at ground and first floor and a 6 storey main block. The main block comprises: at ground floor to fourth floor: library, administrative and academic accommodation, student support services and toilets; and at fifth floor - plant and solar pv panels. The total area of block b (including link) is c. 3,130sq. M. ; southern extension (block c): a 2 storey glazed link at ground and first floor and a 5 storey main block. The main block comprises: at ground floor level: main building reception, café, exhibition space, learning commons, student support services and toilets; at first to third floor: library, administrative and academic accommodation, student support services and toilets; and at fourth floor - roof top: café/event space, roof garden, toilets and plant. The total area of block b (including link) is c. 6,126 sq. M. ; all associated elevational treatments, sedum roof on new build elements etc. D. Permanent modification to the site infrastructure and public realm (sipr) permission (dcc ref. 3373/12); and interim landscape and access arrangements pending full development of site (i. E. , phase 1 and
  • And implementation of the sipr permission. E. Surface level car parking (6 no. Disabled spaces), bicycle parking (80 no. Spaces), and external set-down/loading bay. F. All associated site development works (including drainage works and lighting) and building signage

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

Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.

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Built & sold

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 31 March 2022.

Notified floor area: 12,600 m²

Recent sales nearby

within 500 m
Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
AddressDatePriceDistance
1 Orchard Terrace, Upper Grange Gorman Rd, Dublin 7Oct 2025€620,000204 m
19 Orchard Terrace, Grangegorman Upper, Dublin 7Aug 2025€495,000211 m
20 Orchard Terrace, Grangegorman Upper, Dublin 7Oct 2025€540,000213 m
243 North Circular Rd, Dublin 7, DublinJun 2026€1,270,000237 m
2 St Josephs Court, Prussia St, Dublin 7Mar 2026€760,000248 m
19 Rathdown Sq, North Circular Rd, Dublin 7Nov 2025€380,000271 m
63 Annamoe Dr, Cabra, Dublin 7Nov 2025€425,000276 m
27 Rathdown Rd, Phibsboro, Dublin 7Apr 2025€700,000277 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 received25 February 2019
  2. Further information requested18 April 2019
  3. Further information received8 May 2019
  4. Decision due4 June 2019
  5. Decision issued4 June 2019
  6. Grant issued4 June 2019

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