Site to the north of The Clock Tower, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7
Retention and refurbishment of a warehouse adjacent to the Clock Tower at Grangegorman.
GSDZ4003/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 18 December 2020
- Reference
- GSDZ4003/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 18 December 2020
Summary
AI-generatedTU Dublin is seeking retention permission for a metal-clad gable end that encloses a partially demolished warehouse. They also seek permission to refurbish the warehouse, including replacing asbestos cladding with metal cladding and blocking up selected doors and windows.
- Floor area
- 835 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Permission & retention: we, technological university dublin (tu dublin) intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site: at a warehouse to the north of the clock tower (a protected structure, rps ref. 3288), grangegorman lower, dublin
- The site is located within the overall grangegorman strategic development zone (sdz) of c. 28.69 ha at grangegorman, dublin
- There are several protected structures within the grangegorman sdz. The temporary development will consist of: a) retention permission for works comprising of
- Metal corrugated cladded gable end (east elevation) to enclose a warehouse of 835 sq. M gfa (original warehouse partially demolished under reg. Ref. 3336/12; reducing from c. 2,018 sq. M to 835 sq. M gfa). B) permission for works comprising of
- Refurbishment works to an existing warehouse consisting of: i) replacement of the existing asbestos cladding on the north, south and west elevation with a new metal corrugated cladding facade; ii) blocking up of existing roller shutter doors and selected pedestrian doors and windows on the north and west elevations with matching brickwork infill; iii) inclusion of new pedestrian doors on the north and east elevations; iv) inclusion of a vehicular access roller shutter door on the east elevation; v) replacement of 15 no. Clear cladding panels on the south elevation with clear grp panels; vi) replacement of 2 no. Existing roof lights with clear grp panels; vii) replacement of the existing gutters, rwps and drip trays with similar new versions; and viii) erection of lighting and cctv cameras on the exterior of the warehouse facing into the associated yards
- Other works comprising of: i) provision of 3 no. Standalone compactor units; and ii) inclusion of a perimeter fence and vehicular access gate
- All associated site development works and services on a site of c. 0.215 ha
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 20 September 2021. A completion certificate was lodged on 6 June 2022.
Notified floor area: 835 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Rathdown Rd, Phibsoboro, Dublin 7 | Jun 2026 | €730,000 | 138 m |
| 65 Rathdown Rd, North Circular Rd, Dublin 7 | Jan 2025 | €765,599 | 143 m |
| 1/2 Royal Canal Terrace, Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €1,825,000 | 226 m |
| 25c Rathdown Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7price excludes VAT | Dec 2025 | €743,900 | 244 m |
| 25a Rathdown Road (apt 2), Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €226,988 | 259 m |
| 25a Rathdown Road (apt 3), Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €226,988 | 259 m |
| 25a Rathdown Road (apt 1), Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €226,988 | 259 m |
| 25a Rathdown Road (apt 4), Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €226,989 | 259 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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 received18 December 2020
- Decision due19 February 2021
- Decision issued19 February 2021
- Grant issued19 February 2021
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