Land parcel 2579176

Area

16,778 m² (1.68 ha, 4.15 acres)

Buildings

10 buildings touch it. Their footprint covers 790 m².

Zoning

R3 Z14: Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas (SDRAs) (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective
R2 Z1: Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods (Development Plan 2022-2028 (Variation No. 11)) The objective

Townland

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Planning applications on this parcel

• 16 Jan 2026Additional information

  The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) intends to apply for permission for a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 3.72 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) across 3 no. routes at different locations in Dublin City with a total site area of c.4.23ha. The proposed UGC are located at the Ashtown, Glasnevin and North Wall areas within Dublin City. The proposed development consists of the following elements: • Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Dublin City Council (DCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: - The proposed Coolmine cable route section within DCC is approximately 1.14km in length connecting the permitted Ashtown 38 kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) to the County Border with Fingal at Navan Road (R147). - The proposed Glasnevin cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.2km in length connecting the existing Glasnevin 38kV substation to the permitted Clareville 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232). - The proposed North Quays cable route is wholly within DCC and is approximately 1.38km in length connecting the permitted Spencer Dock 38kV substation (ACP Ref. 314232) with the existing 38 kV circuit on East Wall Road (R131). The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings. • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development for the maps attached.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1097/26

• 9 Dec 2025Grant permission

  The site is bound by Sheriff St Upper to the south, the railway yards to the north, the completed Freight Building and Premier Inn to the east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction development, as permitted under ABP-308827-20 (DCC Ref: SHD0026/20) and as amended under 3782/24 and WEB2583/25. The proposed amendments relate to the permitted standalone childcare facility, the ground floor of Block C2 and associated landscaping and not relating to any residential units. The proposed amendments include: 1. Relocation of the permitted childcare facility from a standalone 2 storey building, located between Blocks C2 and Block C3 to the ground floor of Block C2. This involves the subdivision of the permitted 1 no. retail/cafe/restaurant unit in Block C2 (c.469 sq.m) into 2 no. units to include a change of use to a childcare facility of c.347.4 sq.m and a retail/café unit of c.117.7 sq.m. An external play area of c.100 sq.m at ground floor is provided to north of Block C2 adjoining the childcare facility. Minor amendments are proposed to the ground floor façade of Block C2 to amend access points and fire doors in line with the proposed subdivision. 2. Replacement of previously permitted standalone childcare facility with 1 no. covered padel court (10.3m x20m) with canopy roof (max height of c.8m, perimeter wall, lighting and amendment of site landscaping in this area to include for internal boundary fences, seating, relocated bike parking and level changes.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB5913/25

• 3 Apr 2025Grant permission

  The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction Marshall Yards Development, as permitted under ABP-304710-19. The proposed amendments relate to the ground floor units, podium car parks and plant areas and not relating to any residential unit. The proposed amendments include: 1.Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Northern Podium (below Blocks A1, A2, A3, B1, E1 & E2) as follows: •Revisions to car park to include revised access route to apartment stair cores, access to bin stores, rearrangement of plant rooms, fire rated enclosure to electric scooter storage to meet fire certificate compliance. This results in an additional 1 no. car parking space in the northern podium bringing total to 164 no. spaces (inc. 2 car club and 6 accessible spaces). •Amendment to permitted access doors, below Block A1, to East Road frontage to include for recessed entrance doors to meet DAC compliance. •Amalgamation and change of use of units (identified as Office Units 1 & 2) of permitted commercial units to Tenant Management Office & Co-Working Space of 217 sq.m. •Removal of unused comms room and external plantroom. •Change of use of unit (identified as Office 5) from permitted commercial space to a tenant amenity space to accommodate a gym of 202.9 sq.m. •Use of previously identified mechanical plant room below Block A1 as staff facilities including, a kitchenette, locker room, accessible bathroom and accessible shower room. •Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes. 2.Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Southern Podium (below Blocks D1, D2, B2, C1 & C2) as follows: •Relocation of access stair route to podium level of Blocks D1/D2 and C2. •Relocation of permitted ESB Substation, meters and switch room from ground floor of Block D1 to ground floor of Block C2 and replacement with dry good store related to food hub unit and addition of additional ESB substation and switch room under podium between Block C1 and B2 resulting in a minor reduction in the floorspace of permitted office space. •Amendments to car park to include fire rated enclosure provided from electric scooter storage and charging, rearrangement of plant room below Block D1/D2, addition of wet riser room below Block D2 for fire certificate compliance. The addition of the wet riser room has resulted in the removal of some bike parking at this location however this has been accommodated in other locations so there is no reduction in permitted cycle parking provision. •Removal of unused comms room resulting in a minor increase in the tenant amenity space below Block C2. •The reconfiguration of the internal podium layout results in the loss of 5 no. car parking spaces bringing the total in the southern podium to 66 no. spaces (inc. 5 accessible spaces). •Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes. The above minor amendments have resulted in some alteration to permitted floor areas in the ground floor units however there is no increase in overall permitted floor area.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1710/25

• 19 Mar 2025Application declared inva

  The proposed development consists of minor amendments to the permitted and under construction Marshall Yards Development, as permitted under ABP-304710-19. The proposed amendments relate to the ground floor units, podium car parks and plant areas and not relating to any residential unit. The proposed amendments include: 1. Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Northern Podium (below Blocks A1, A2, A3, B1, E1 & E2) as follows: Revisions to car park to include revised access route to apartment stair cores, access to bin stores, rearrangement of plant rooms, fire rated enclosure to electric scooter storage to meet fire certificate compliance. This results in an additional 1 no. car parking space in the northern podium bringing total to 164 no. spaces (inc. 2 car club and 6 accessible spaces). Amendment to permitted access doors, below Block A1, to East Road frontage to include for recessed entrance doors to meet DAC compliance. Amalgamation and change of use of units (identified as Office Units 1 & 2) of permitted commercial units to Tenant Management Office & Co-Working Space of 217 sq.m. Removal of unused comms room and external plantroom. Change of use of unit (identified as Office 5) from permitted commercial space to a tenant amenity space to accommodate a gym of 202.9 sq.m. Use of previously identified mechanical plant room below Block A1 as staff facilities including, a kitchenette, locker room, accessible bathroom and accessible shower room. Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes. 2. Amendments to the permitted Ground Floor of the Southern Podium (below Blocks D1, D2, B2, C1 & C2) as follows: Relocation of access stair route to podium level of Blocks D1/D2 and C2. Relocation of permitted ESB Substation, meters and switch room from ground floor of Block D1 to ground floor of Block C2 and replacement with dry good store related to food hub unit and addition of additional ESB substation and switch room under podium between Block C1 and B2 resulting in a minor reduction in the floorspace of permitted office space. Amendments to car park to include fire rated enclosure provided from electric scooter storage and charging, rearrangement of plant room below Block D1/D2, addition of wet riser room below Block D2 for fire certificate compliance. The addition of the wet riser room has resulted in the removal of some bike parking at this location however this has been accommodated in other locations so there is no reduction in permitted cycle parking provision. Removal of unused comms room resulting in a minor increase in the tenant amenity space below Block C2. The reconfiguration of the internal podium layout results in the loss of 5 no. car parking spaces bringing the total in the southern podium to 66 no. spaces (inc. 5 accessible spaces). Subsequent revisions to external facade doorways on the southern elevation of the Northern Podium as a result of the above changes The above minor amendments have resulted in some alteration to permitted floor areas in the ground floor units however there is no increase in overall permitted floor area.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, WEB1586/25

• 28 Jan 2020Grant permission

  Permission for development on a site of c.0.22 ha which forms part of the Castleforbes Business Park, Sheriff Street Upper and East Road, Dublin 1. The site is bound by Sheriff Street Upper to the south, Castleforbes Business Park to the north and east, and East Road to the west. The proposed development consists of the demolition of all existing structures on the site and the construction of a 219 bedroom hotel ranging in height from 6 to 9 storeys (maximum height of c.33.95m) with total gross floor area of c.9,241sq.m (incl. basement). The ground floor includes hotel reception/lobby/check in area, a public bar with seating area, a public restaurant area with seating area, a cafe/work zone, kitchen, staff area, storage areas, lifts and circulation areas, plant, and ancillary office areas. Floors one to eight typically contain, bedrooms, linen and clearing stores, lifts and circulation areas with a gym and wellness centre located on floor one. A proposed basement -1 level contains plant, storage, staff areas, laundry store and staff cycle parking. A service access is provided from Sheriff Street Upper to the east of the site to a dedicated service area. The development also includes for enhanced landscaping and public realm along Sheriff Street Upper and East Road including for visitor cycle parking. The proposed development also includes for the provision of screened plant at roof level; PV panels; green roofs; new ESB substation; associated site servicing (foul and surface water drainage and water supply); and all other associated site development works above and below ground.

  Permission · Dublin City Council, 2143/20

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

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

No building of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage stands on this parcel.

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 gives no landslide susceptibility class here. 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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