2863/21
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for a period of 15 years at a site, 'Dublin Central - Site 5' (c. 0.18 Ha) at No. 22 - 25 Moore Street, No. 13 Moore Lane, No. 14 Moore Lane (otherwise known as Nos. 1 - 3 O'Rahilly Parade and Nos. 14 - 15 Moore Lane or Nos. 1 - 8 O'Rahilly Parade and Nos. 14 - 15 Moore Lane), Dublin 1 and otherwise generally bounded by O'Rahilly Parade to the north, by Moore Lane to the east, by No. 21 Moore Street and No. 12 Moore Lane to the south and by Moore Street to the west. The proposed development comprises: - A mixed-use scheme in a single building (c. 6,478 sq. m gross floor area) ranging in height from 2 - 6 storeys (top floor set back) over single storey localised basement. The building includes office space (c. 5,753 sq. m) from 1st to 5th floor with office lobby at ground floor level, with 3no. terraces at 2nd, 3rd and 5th floor respectively (c. 401 sq. m in total) and 3no. licenced restaurant / café units with takeaway / collection facility at ground floor (Unit 1 on Moore Lane, O'Rahilly Parade and the proposed new public plaza - c. 228 sq. m, Unit 2 on the proposed new public plaza - c. 271 sq. m and Unit 3 on Moore Street, O'Rahilly Parade and the proposed new public plaza - c. 179 sq. m), together with provision of a 'delivery hub' unit at ground floor level (c. 46 sq. m). All associated and ancillary site development, demolition, landscaping, site infrastructure and temporary works, including: - Demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site (c. 2,312 sq. m); Provision of part of a new public plaza (168 sq. m) and associated temporary works pending completion of the combined plaza with the concurrent planning application for the adjoining Site 4 immediately to the south (1,253 sq. m public plaza overall); 58no. bicycle parking spaces at ground floor level with associated cycling welfare facilities; Plant at basement and roof level; Building signage zone and retractable canopies; Laying of underground drainage infrastructure from O'Rahilly Parade to connect with existing drainage network on Parnell Street via Moore Street. The application site is outside the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) accompanies this application.
Core Planning Reasoning
Grant of permission recommended as the development secures the regeneration of strategic, under-utilised urban land, is consistent with the Z5 zoning objective, and provides a design that respects the setting of the National Monument and the character of the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal aligns with national and regional policy to deliver high-density, compact growth on brownfield sites within the built footprint of the city.
- The demolition of existing buildings is justified as they are of modern construction (1960s-90s) and have limited architectural or historical significance compared to the proposed regenerative benefits.
- While the construction phase will temporarily disrupt Moore Street market traders, the long-term provision of new public spaces and permeability will enhance the vitality and viability of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks a 15-year permission for Site 5 of the 'Dublin Central Development' masterplan, involving the demolition of existing 2-3 storey buildings at 22-25 Moore Street and the construction of a 3-6 storey mixed-use office and café/restaurant scheme including a new public plaza. The site is a 0.18-hectare block in a highly sensitive historical context, adjacent to the National Monument at 14-17 Moore Street and the O'Connell Street ACA. Extensive third-party appeals focused on the '...PDF Document Missing
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