Land parcel 1737094

Area

26,206 m² (2.62 ha, 6.48 acres)

Buildings

11 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 18,178 m².

Zoning

G3 Z11: Waterways Protection (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective
M2 Z5: City Centre (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective
G5 Z9: Amenity/Open Space Lands/Green Network (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective

Townland

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Planning applications on this parcel

• 31 Mar 2026Grant permission

  Permission for the display of advertisements and the installation of awnings, planters and wind breakers in the assembly of a new outdoor dining area. Advertisements to consist of 2no. double sided projecting signs with internal static face illumination, affixed to the building facade.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1744/26

• 18 Mar 2026Application declared invalid

  Permission for the display of advertisements and the installation of awnings, planters and wind breakers in the assembly of a new outdoor dining area. Advertisements to consist of 2no. double-sided projecting signs with internal static face illumination, affixed to the building facade.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1623/26

• 4 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The works are located at the southern end of The chq Building within the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum at basement / vault level. The development will consist of the removal of existing walls dividing Vault I-3 / H-3, Vault I-4/ H-4 and Vault I-5 / H-5 at basement level and the introduction of glazed screen walls at the southern gable entry of each of the three vaults. Ancillary works include the reinstatement of floor in each vault in the position of the existing walls, removal of existing and provision of new floor in Vaults I-4 and I-5, extended ceiling trusses, exhibition features and associated repairs. Provision of mirror surface (5.3m width x 3.2m height) at modern external retaining wall within lightwell aligned with and south of Vault I-3. All repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1735/25

• 12 Mar 2024Grant permission

  Change of use from Retail to Coffee Shop/Restaurant/Hot Food Take Away use at ground floor & mezzanine levels & all associated works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1273/24

• 30 Nov 2023Grant retention permissio

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE (RPS. 2094) / RETENTION : there are no works proposed to the protected structure. The development consists of retention of the freestanding 'EPIC' 3D signage located adjacent to the western elevation of the CHQ Building, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 (a protected structure). The signage extends to c. 2.12 metres in height, c.75 metres in length (including plinth) and 0.7 metres in width (c. 1.2 metres including plinth). Total area of signage extends to c. 31.8 sqm.

  Retention permission · Dublin City Council, 4888/23

• 6 Jul 2023Grant permission

  Planning permission for development on a site at No. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at the fourth and fifth floor levels, accessible via a ground floor reception area at Commons Street, with office floors located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park - IFSC Carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by the Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block; to the east by Commons Street; to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay; and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the front (east), rear (west) elevations in respect of the reception and office frontages from ground to roof levels (with no change to the floor area of the existing office floor plate). The development will consist of demolition of existing cladding and provision of new glazing and metal clad vertical columns and horizontal beams with integrated backlit business identification signage at reception facade at ground floor level to third floor level on Commons Street; removal of existing cladding and provision of new glazing and metal clad vertical columns and horizontal beams at fourth and fifth floor levels on Commons Street and Exchange Place; changes to the materials and finishes of the fourth floor level and fifth floor level balconies on Commons Street and Exchange Place; replacement of existing atrium rooflights with glazed atrium rooflights and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4096/23

• 28 Feb 2023Grant permission

  Permission is sought for the a change of use from existing medical centre (class 8a) on the ground floor and existing commercial offices (class 3) on the first to third floors to a mixed-use of commercials offices (class 3) / medical use (class 8a; Health Centre or Clinic) on ground to third floors. The proposed development includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3290/23

• 22 Feb 2023Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION: The proposals comprise alterations of The chq Building including change of use of existing floor space to facilitate a licenced food market at ground floor level (part), exhibition and event space (including dining, licenced restaurant) at mezzanine level (part) and the partial demolition of existing service buildings and provision of an extended services building. The development will consist of the partial demolition of 2 no. service buildings (external walls retained) and the provision of c. 2,952 sqm new floor area as follows: at basement (c. 246 sqm), ground floor (c. 134 sqm), mezzanine level (c. 691 sqm) and service building (c. 1,881 sqm); change of use of c. 4,829 sqm of existing retail/restaurant/storage units/office to food market at basement level (c. 28 sqm) and ground floor level (c. 2,094 sqm) and exhibition / event space (including dining and licenced restaurant use) at mezzanine level (c. 2,707sqm). Food and alcohol will be served within the food hall, galleria and outside area and the following works to The chq Building: 1. West-Elevation - New central entrance & stair & lift access from George's Dock including change of use of unit C1 (retail) and units 20 and 21 (restaurant) to food market use and circulation. The restoration of lost granite arched entrance and the provision of cast-iron doors and frame in its original location in the west elevation. 2. South-elevation Custom House Quay - Removal of modern restrictive revolving door and flight of steps and replacement with wider sliding doors and wider flight of steps to provide better access to and from chq building. 3. South Mall Area - (Ground Floor Level) - Change of use of existing chq units 1A - 11B, 13-15 & 18-19 from retail /restaurant to food market (providing 30 market units in total) and ancillary uses (cloakroom / locker area to rear of Units 18 & 19). 4. South-East mezzanine level (currently vacant/storage) Exhibition/event space (including dining) and pre-event space 01 with feature stairs and lift access from galleria; lowering of mezzanine by c. 300 mm. 5. Extended existing unit 1A (c. 49 sqm) to provide additional mezzanine floor area for winter garden at existing Dogpatch Labs, Startup Hub and shared office space. 6. Extension of existing unit 2 (c. 39 sqm) to provide additional mezzanine floor area for circulation to new exhibition event space. 7. North-West mezzanine - change of use from currently vacant/storage use to exhibition/event space and improved fire escape stairs (amendments to Unit 31 at ground floor level). 8. South-West mezzanine - change of use from currently vacant/storage use to exhibition/event space including pre-event space 02 with pop up unit, keg room & restroom provision, with feature stairs accessed from market entrance. 9. Provision of two no. internal bridges / viewing platforms to connect east & west mezzanine Levels. 10. Partial demolition (external walls retained) and extension to two no. existing service buildings at eastern elevation to provide a 5-storey mixed-use building over extended basement (total floor area c. 3,717 sqm including basement), (with enclosed roof level above behind brick parapet wall and (part) covered with green roof), to provide back of house facilities including staff, office and event service use and bicycle parking (44 spaces) (at ground to second floor levels) & office space (at third and fourth floor levels) and installation of fall-arrest system and plant at roof level. Building to have pedestrian access from George's Dock to the north and vehicular access to loading bays at car park at eastern elevation via Exchange Place. 11.Provision of 30 no. new openable glazed rooflights to the inner slopes of the chq roof and removal of forty-six existing glazed rooflights and replacement with openable glazed roof lights (AOVS) to match existing. Removal of fifty-six small panes of glass in cast-iron lanterns lights and replacement with metal grills and installation of fall-arrest system. 12. Provision of designated outdoor seating for food market at George's Dock adjacent to west elevation. 13. Extended floor area (c. 246 sqm) at basement/vault level (east) for required additional fire escape access, fridge room, keg room, workshop and improved services and change of use from office space to museum restroom at basement level (west). 14. Provision of thirteen signage elements on East Elevation, West Elevation, and Southeast Mezzanine totalling c. 25.65 sqm. Signage 1: Central Entrance (3 x 0.93 sqm each); Signage 2: Market Entrance (2 x 0.93 sqm each); Signage 3: Irish Food Market (4 x 2.13 sqm each); Signage 4: Epic CHQ Gala Banquet (4) x 3.12 sqm each). 15. Completion of repairs and renovation of historic and modern fabric as detailed in the Conservation Methodology Statement in compliance with Conservation Best Practice, including restoration of 3 no segmental granite arches at ground floor level in the east elevation and openings in the historic fabric of the east wall including 3 no door openings and a servery opening, to provide access to the services building of the Protected Structure. 16. All associated site works and provision of 18 no. bicycle parking spaces at the northwest elevation. A Natura Impact Statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3251/23

• 7 Nov 2022Grant permission

  Planning permission for development on a site at No. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at the Fourth and Fifth Floor Levels, accessible via a Ground Floor Reception Area at Commons Street, with office floors located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park - IFSC Carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by the Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block; to the east by Commons Street; to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay; and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the existing entrance facade front (east), rear (west) elevations (in total, c. 434 sq.m of facade is to be altered). The proposed development will include demolition of elements of the existing eastern and western facade including the removal and replacement of cladding at ground, second and third floor level; rearrangement and replacement of fenestration; new curtain wall glazing. Replacement cladding is proposed on West at Third Floor Level elevation with return on the southern elevation at third floor level. Business identification signage is proposed at the entrance at ground floor level and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 5185/22

• 25 Oct 2022Application declared inva

  Planning permission for development on a site at No. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1. D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at the Fourth and Fifth Floor Levels, accessible via a Ground Floor Reception Area at Commons Street, with office floors located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park IFSC Carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by The Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block; to the east by Commons Street; to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay; and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the existing entrance façade front (east), rear (west) elevations (in total, c. 434 sqm of façade is to be altered.) The proposed development will include demolition of elements of the existing eastern and western façade including the removal and replacement of cladding at. ground, second and third floor level; rearrangement and replacement of fenestration; new curtain wall glazing. Replacement cladding is proposed on West at Third Floor Level elevation with return on the southern elevation at third floor level. Business identification signage is proposed at the reception entrance at ground floor level and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 5116/22

• 28 Sept 2022Grant permission

  The development will consist of the installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to include all ancillary works and services.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4946/22

• 28 Jul 2022Grant permission

  Planning permission for development on a site of c.28 ha at no. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at fourth and fifth floor levels, located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park IFSC Carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by The Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block, to the east by Commons Street, to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the front (east), rear (west) elevations at fourth floor level, fifth floor level and roof level (with no change to the floor area of the existing office floor plate or balconies on the east and west elevations at fourth and fifth floor levels), and all ancillary and associated site development works. Replacement of cladding is proposed at third floor level on east and west elevations. In the interest of clarity, there is no proposed increase in existing floor areas and relates to elevation changes only. The development will include demolition of elements of the existing eastern and western fascia including the removal and replacement of windows and cladding, rearrangement of fenestration, new curtain walls, projecting metals fins, balustrades and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4579/22

• 15 Jul 2022Application declared inva

  Planning permission for development on a site of c. 0.28 ha at No. 1 Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y048 (which is a 2 no. storey office at the fourth and fifth floor levels, located above the 4 no. storey commercial car park - IFSC carpark, Commons Street, Dublin 1, D01 DA34). The site is bounded to the north by the Exchange, Georges Dock, an office block; to the east by Commons Street; to the south by the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Custom House Quay and to the west by Exchange Place. The development will consist of alterations to the front (east), rear (west) elevations at fourth floor level, fifth floor level and roof level (with no change to the floor area of the existing office floor plate or balconies on the east and west elevations at fourth and fifth floor levels), and all ancillary and associated site development works. Replacement of cladding is proposed at third floor level on east and west elevations. In the interest of clarity, there is no proposed increase in existing floor areas and relates to elevation changes only. The development will include demolition of elements of the existing eastern and western fascia including the removal and replacement of windows and cladding, rearrangement of fenestration; new curtain walls; projecting metal fins, balustrades and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4480/22

• 18 Feb 2022Grant permission

  We, La Touche S.a.r.l. c/o BCP Capital, 71 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4, intend to apply for planning permission for development at this c. 0.4417 ha site at La Touche House, Custom House Dock, International Financial Services Centre, Dublin 1. The proposed development will consist of; the refurbishment/reconfiguration, partial demolition, recladding and vertical extension of an existing (c. 13,275.9 sq.m GFA) 7-storey building to a 10-storey (c. 23,314.3 sq.m GFA) office building with an additional c. 8,068.4 sq.m commercial floorspace provided and a total height of c. 45.84 m from ground (50.85m ODM), including the following: 1) Partial demolition of the existing fifth floor and the existing sixth floor plant rooms and external plant areas to fifth floor slab level, comprising a combined area of c. 1528.5sq.m removed, the removal of an existing bridge link across the atrium, and maintaining the existing c. 565.1 sq.m of office space and the existing core areas to the east, west and south; 2) Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing office building as follows:- a) Basement level: Reduction in car parking provision from 143 no. to 99 no. retained spaces, reconfiguration of existing plant areas, increased bicycle parking to 184 no. spaces, provision of bicycle storage areas, locker room, changing rooms, staff toilets and drying room, bin storage area, new staircase link, bicycle lift and service lift from podium (ground floor level) covering an additional area of c.913.2 sq.m within the existing basement; b) Ground Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor to include a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium and introduce a new building entrance to the south elevation accessed from IFSC Plaza and close the existing entrance. Change of use of 103 sq.m of part of an existing retail bank area to office use. Change of use of c. 134.9 sq.m existing office space to a c. 152.1 sq.m food & beverage unit including an extended area of c. 17.2 sq.m to the east and access to an external terrace to the east. Change of use of c. 128.2 sq.m existing office space to a c. 164 sq.m bicycle café including an extended area of c. 35.8 sq.m to the south and east. Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor to the south/south- west to include a change of use from existing office area to create 2 no. food & beverage/retail units of c. 94.1 sq.m and c. 44 sq.m respectively; c) First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing office floors to include refurbished and extended toilet accommodation; extension of the office accommodation to the edge of a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium; d) Fourth Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing office floors to include refurbished and extended toilet accommodation; extension of the office accommodation to the edge of a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium and enclosure of 2 no. external balcony areas to provide an additional c. 86.6 sq.m office space; e) Fifth Floor: New office floor accommodation to replace the existing plant areas and the enclosure of the existing external terrace to the north of the office floor (c. 1,226 sq.m) and to include the existing c. 565.1 sq.m of office accommodation to the north of the new extended floorplate, reconfiguration of existing plant areas to unisex toilets, lift lobby and circulation space within core area to the south; f) Addition of new floors: Addition of 4 no. office floors with the existing stair cores extended upwards and toilet accommodation replicated as the supplemented existing provision on the lower floors and the existing atrium extended through to roof level; the proposed sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels will consist of c. 1,791.1 sq.m office space each; the proposed ninth floor level will consist of c. 1,329.5 sq.m office space; setback of the external envelope and creation of a terrace area accessible for maintenance only at ninth floor level; new Part M compliant accommodation stairs within the atrium from ground floor to ninth floor; g) External works to include; A complete recladding with replacement curtain walling and an over-wrapping by a translucent perforated metal veil to the vertical external envelope of the existing building from ground floor level to fifth floor level and the extension and continuation of a new curtain wall and external perforated veil above to include the newly reconstructed fifth floor, and the new sixth, seventh. eighth and ninth floors; new plant and plant enclosure screen at roof level; additional plant on perforated metal platforms adjacent to the 3 no. existing cores from first to ninth floor; the provision of photovoltaic panels at roof level; new glazed atrium roof; provision of 4 no standard bicycle spaces and 9 no. cargo bicycle spaces at ground level; provision of a platform lift on the north-east corner of the site; new hard and soft landscaping adjacent to the building only; new lighting; and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3315/22

• 23 Dec 2021Application declared inva

  Development at a c. 0.4417 ha site. The proposed development will consist of: -The refurbishment/reconfiguration, partial demolition, recladding and vertical extension of an existing (c. 13,276.9 sq.m GFA) 7-storey building to a 10-storey (c. 23,314.3 sq.m GFA) office building with an additional c. 8,068.4 sq.m commercial floorspace provided and a total height of c. 45.84 m from ground (50.85 m ODM), including the following: 1) Partial demolition of the existing fifth floor and the existing sixth floor plant rooms and external plant areas to fifth floor slab level comprising a combined area of c. 1528.5 sq.m removed, the removal of an existing bridge link across the atrium, and maintaining the existing c. 565.1 sq.m of office space and the existing core areas to the east, west and south; 2) Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing office building as follows: a) Basement level: Reduction in car parking provision from 143 no. to 99 no. retained spaces, reconfiguration of existing plant areas, increased bicycle parking to 184 no. spaces, provision of bicycle storage areas, locker room, changing rooms, staff toilets and drying room, bin storage area, new staircase link, bicycle lift and service lift from podium (ground floor level) covering an additional area of c. 913.2 sq.m within the existing basement; b) Ground Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor to include a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium and introduce a new building entrance to the south elevation accessed from IFSC Plaza and close the existing entrance. Change of use of 103 sq.m of part of an existing retail bank area to office use. Change of use of c. 134.9 sq.m existing office space to a c. 152.1 sq.m food and beverage unit including an extended area of c. 17.2 sq.m to the east and access toan external terrace to the east. Change of use of c. 128.2 sq.m existing office space to a c. 164 sq.m bicycle café including an extended area of c. 35.8 sq.m to the south and east. Reconfiguration of the existing ground floor to the south/ south-west to include a change of use from existing office area to create 2 no. food & beverage/ retail units of c. 94.1 sq.m and c. 44 sq.m respectively; c) First Floor, Second Floor and Third Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing office floors to included refurbished and extended toilet accommodation; extension of the office accommodation to the edge of a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium; d) Fourth Floor: Reconfiguration of the existing office floors to include refurbished and extended toilet accommodation, extension of the office accommodation to the edge of a new glazed screen enclosure to the existing atrium and enclosure of 2 no. external balcony areas to provide and additional c. 86.6 sq.m office space; e) Fifth Floor: New office floor accommodation to replace the existing plant areas and the enclosure of the existing external terrace to the north of the office floor (c. 1,226 sq.m) and to include the existing c. 565.1 sq.m of office accommodation to the north of the new extended floorplate, reconfiguration of existing plant areas to unisex toilets, lift lobby and circulation space within core area to the south; f) Addition of new floors: Addition of 4 no. office floors with the existing stair cores extended upwards and toilet accommodation replicated as the supplemented existing provision on the lower floors and the existing atrium extended through to roof level; the proposed sixth, seventh and eighth floor levels will consist of c. 1,791.1 sq.m office space each; the proposed ninth floor level will consist of c. 1,329.5 sq.m office space; setback of the external envelope and creation of a terrace area accessible for maintenance only at ninth floor level; new Part M compliant accommodation stairs within the atrium from ground floor to ninth floor; g) External works to include: A complete recladding with replacement curtain walling and an over-wrapping by a translucent perforated metal veil to the vertical external envelope of the existing building from ground floor level to fifth floor level and the extension and continuation of a new curtain wall and external perforated veil above to include the newly reconstructed fifth floor, and the new sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth floors; new plant and plant enclosure screen at roof level; additional plant on perforated metal platforms adjacent to the 3 no. existing cores from first to ninth floor; the provision of photovoltaic panels at roof level; new glazed atrium roof; provision of 4 no. standard bicycle spaces and 9 no. cargo bicycle spaces at ground level; provision of a platform lift on the north-east corner of the site; new hard and soft landscaping adjacent to the building only; new lighting; and all associated site development works.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 4190/21

• 16 Jul 2019Grant permission

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the western mezzanine level of the CHQ Building, George's Dock, Dublin 1, D01 R9YO. The CHQ Building is a registered protected structure (RPS No. 2094). The development will consist of the change of use of the northern part of the western mezzanine from 'events/exhibition/research space' to office use. The works will incorporate the enclosure of the northern part of the western mezzanine and its connection to the eastern mezzanine by the implementation of a 2.1 metre partition glazing along the eastern edge and full height partition to the northern edge and southern edge of the mezzanine. A total of 3 no. plant and ventilation pods will be installed along with a standalone plant room. Existing smoke vent openings at roof level will be amended for the purposes of ventilation. Alterations will be made at ground floor level of units 13 and 21 to implement fire escape stairs. New accommodation access stairs and entrance to the mall will be also implemented at ground floor level at unit 31, with existing fire escape stairs at unit 32 widened. Bicycle parking will be provided at the eastern elevation. The area subject to the change of use totals c. 884 sqm.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3500/19

• 3 Jul 2019Application declared inva

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the western mezzanine level of the CHQ Building, George's Dock, Dublin 1, D01 R9Y0. The CHQ Building is a registered protected structure (RPS No. 2094). The development will consist of the change of use of the northern part of the western mezzanine from 'events/exhibition/research space' to office use. The works will incorporate the enclosure of the northern part of the western mezzanine and its connection to the eastern mezzanine by the implementation of a 2.1 metre partition glazing along the eastern edge and full height partition to the northern edge and southern edge of the mezzanine. A total of 3 no. plant and ventilation pods will be installed, along with a standalone plant room. Existing smoke vent openings at roof level will be amended for the purposes of ventilation. Alterations will be made at ground floor level of units 13 and 21 to implement fire escape stairs. New accommodation access stairs and entrance to the mall will be also implemented at ground floor level at unit 31, with existing fire escape stairs at unit 32 widened. Bicycle parking will be provided at the eastern elevation. The area is subject to the change of use totals c. 884 sqm.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3409/19

• 17 Jun 2019Application declared inva

  PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for development at the western mezzanine level of Unit 1, the CHQ Building, George's Dock, Dublin 1. The CHQ Building is a registered protected structure (RPS No. 2094). The development will consist of the change of use of the northern part of the western mezzanine from 'events/exhibition/research space' to office use. The works will incorporate the enclosure of the northern part of the western mezzanine and its connection to the eastern mezzanine by the implementation of a 2.1 metre partition glazing along the eastern edge and full height partition to the northern edge and southern edge of the mezzanine. A total of 3 no. plant and ventilation pods will be installed, along with a standalone plant room. Existing smoke vent openings at roof level will be amended for the purposes of ventilation. Exit stairs will be implemented at the northern and southern ends of the western mezzanine, with existing stairs widened. New access stairs to the mall will be introduced at the northern end. Bicycle parking will be provided at the eastern elevation. The area subject to be change of use totals c. 884 sqm.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 3282/19

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Designated sites

No designated site (Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area, Natural Heritage Area or proposed one) touches this parcel.

Recorded monuments around it

No zone of notification of a recorded monument touches this parcel.

Architectural heritage

• Freestanding swivel iron dock crane, crane, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding swivel iron dock crane, erected c.1830, on east edge of Georges Dock. Single arm iron crane with several cogged iron wheels, crank handle and iron chain on circular iron swivel base set in circular granite base. No longer in use. Crane is positioned adjacent to coping of dock enclosed by stainless steel railing.

• George's Dock, harbour/dock/port, 1820–1825 · Regional interest
  Description

  Rectangular stone wet dock, built 1821, to designs of John Rennie with lock opening into Inner Dock to north and further lock connecting to Liffey to south. Built of squared coursed limestone ashlar walls, slightly battered with large squared granite coping. Curved walls to entrances of both locks with several granite bollards and cast-iron mooring ties located to perimeter. Now used for public events with modern steel deck structure to centre, two geysers and stainless steel railing encircling entire dock.

• Wrought-Iron Winches, harbour/dock/port, 1820–1840 · Regional interest
  Description

  Pair of cast and wrought-iron winches, erected c.1830, to either side of south lock to George's Dock. Iron cog wheels on axles and two crank handles supported on pair of iron brackets fixed to granite paving with replacement steel grille covering chute to dock below.

• Lock, 1810–1830 · Regional interest
  Description

  Limestone lock, built c.1820, connecting George's Dock to River Liffey. Pair of squared coursed limestone ashlar lock walls, slightly battered, with granite coping at ground level enclosing lock to east and west. Timber and steel lock gates to north end below recent steel and timber humpback footbridge. Pair of granite steps to both walls adjacent to lock gates. Pair of granite bollards to either end. Curved walls to north opening into Georges Dock with south end obscured by enclosure below pair of Scherzer Bridges opening into Liffey (50010001).

• Gates/railings/walls, 1810–1815 · Regional interest
  Description

  Freestanding limestone triumphal arch, built 1813, transplanted to Custom House Quay from Amiens Street in 1998. Ashlar walling with plinth, impost course and with moulded string course to parapet level. Arch elevations proper set back slightly from main elevations within square-headed recess. Evidence for jambs of gateway to interior. Stands close to Stack A.

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Buildings: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

Ground and risks

Radon

At the centre of this parcel, about 1 in 20 homes in this area is likely to have high radon levels. Testing a home

Landslides

The 1:50,000 map rates the landslide susceptibility here as low, partly inferred. Parts of the land are made ground.

Terrain model

LiDAR of the Office of Public Works, flown in 2011, at 2 m: tile OPW_3233 (ZIP).

Flooding

The Office of Public Works publishes its flood maps on floodinfo.ie.

Radon Risk Map of Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, and Landslide Susceptibility Classification, Geological Survey Ireland, both under CC BY 4.0. LiDAR: contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & the Office of Public Works) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.

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Registered freehold land, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A parcel is the land of a title, not an address. The owner's name is in the Land Registry of Tailte Éireann: a copy of the folio can be ordered on landdirect.ie, for a fee.