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Grangegorman Strategic Development Zone (SD) at Grangegorman, Dublin 7

Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a large office and mixed-use scheme of up to 12 storeys in Grangegorman.

GSDZ4543/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 26 September 2023

Reference: GSDZ4543/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 26 September 2023

Summary

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The development consists of the demolition of existing on-site structures and the construction of two blocks (Blocks A and B) totaling 51,955 sq.m over a single basement. Block A will range from 8 to 12 storeys and include office space, retail, café, community space, and bicycle storage. The site is located near several protected structures, including Broadstone and the Clock Tower.

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Storeys: 12
Floor area: 51,955 m²

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Official record

Development description

Planning permission for the development of an office and mixed-use scheme at a site located within the grangegorman strategic development zone (sdz) at grangegorman, dublin
The specific site of the proposed development is located to the east of the sdz. The site is bounded by broadstone (protected structure ref. 2029) and the luas line to the north/east, dublin bus depot (protected structure ref. 2029) to the south/east and tu dublin east quad and printmaking workshop and the 'clock tower' (protected structure ref. 3288) to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of the existing on-site buildings and structures and site clearance for the construction of 2 no. Blocks of development (blocks a and b) of 51,955 sq. M over a single basement. The proposed development will include the following
Block a of 30,156 sq. M above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of block a will include a lobby, retail/ café uses, community space, office space, storage and bicycle store (14 no. Bicycle spaces), post and delivery areas, waste storage and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas
Block b of 21,799sq. M above ground which ranges in height from 8-12 storeys. The ground floor of block b will include a lobby, canteen, retail/café use, delivery area and associated building operations facilities including a substation and switch rooms. The upper floors are to be used as offices with ancillary areas including canteens and baristas
Each office block incudes green and blue roofs with amenity terraces located at the 8th and 10th floors. There are pv panels and plant proposed at roof level
Each block will have building signage
A total of 51 no. Car parking spaces (incl. 3 no. Disabled access spaces & 25 no. Ev spaces) and 17 no. Motorbike spaces are located at basement level with vehicular access via a ramp to the south of block b. Vehicular access to the development is proposed from broadstone/ constitution hill
A total of 564 no. Bicycle parking spaces and 36 no. Electric scooter charging stands are located at ground and basement levels with bicycle access from ground floor level
The basement level will also include a gym and wellness suite, storage and waste areas and associated buildings plant and utilities
The proposed development includes the partial delivery of 'st brendan's way' and 'serpentine walk' within the planning application area. The development includes c. 8,052 sq. M of public open space featuring hard and soft landscaping areas, pedestrian and cycle links, 50 no. External bicycle parking spaces, tree planting, and public lighting
The proposal includes all ancillary works and services necessary to facilitate the construction and operation of the proposed development including tying into permitted infrastructure within the sdz
There are no works proposed to any protected structure

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
1/2 Royal Canal Terrace, Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7	Mar 2025	€1,825,000	211 m
182 Richmond, Brunswick St, Dublin 7	Jun 2025	€320,000	231 m
178 The Richmond, North Brunswick St, Dublin 7	Jun 2026	€316,000	231 m
161 The Hardwicke, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7	Jul 2025	€357,000	281 m
160 The Hardwicke, North Brunswick St, Smithfield Dublin 7	Oct 2025	€320,000	281 m
45 The Hardwick, Morning Star Lane, Dublin 7	May 2026	€285,000	282 m
66 Rathdown Rd, Phibsoboro, Dublin 7	Jun 2026	€730,000	288 m
43 Kirwan St, Dublin 7	Feb 2026	€912,000	289 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 received26 September 2023
Decision due2 May 2024
Decision issued2 May 2024
Permission expiry31 July 2029

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