DSDZ2529/21

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development at Nos. 30-32, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, including a Protected Structure (the former Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, RPS Reference No. 7548) and lands bounded by Whittaker Square to its rear (south) and by existing developments to east and west. The application relates to development within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone. The proposed development involves amendments to previous permission (Reg. Ref's. DSDZ3803/19, DSDZ4446/18, DSDZ2584/18 and DSDZ2533/18); including the following elements: -Relocation of the entrance gates from the Sir John Rogerson's Quay boundary (further into the site), -erection of a canopy above the main entrance to the new building element, -a signage plaque beside the entrance gate on the eastern facade of the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse (Protected Structure) and up-lighting on the front (north) facade of the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse; -metal rainscreen cladding and a security gate incorporated into permitted south office facade (facing Whittaker Square), -an amended landscape design, -revised pedestrian ramp and stepped transition to Whittaker Square, -a roof terrace with stepped seating area and glass handrail (at roof level of the permitted projection over the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse); -and security railings to the western site perimeter. The development also involves modifications to the extent of the ribbon rooflights to the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, 2 new external security gates on the Eastern end of the permitted office building at ground level, removal of a modern 'bullseye' window at the Tropical Fruit Co. Warehouse, and an increase in cafe mezzanine size (to provide c. 30m2 of additional floor space). The application includes all associated and ancillary development and site works above and below ground.