4041/23
PERMISSION:For an extension comprising an additional floor level with penthouse suite to the existing hotel at 21 Ship Street Great, Dublin 8. The development consists of; a) Construction of an additional floor level to the existing 8 storey building to provide for a 180sq.m penthouse suite associated with the existing hotel. b) Provision of a terrace at the proposed eighth floor level (9th floor above ground level) fronting Ship Street Great, and 2No. terraces to the rear of the site. c) Relocation of solar panels to 2No. open flow forge deck structures behind screened areas to the rear of the site, as well as to the proposed roof d) All associated changes to elevations and materials associated with the works. The proposed total floor area of the hotel development with the extension is 6677.5sq.m, a gross increase of 225sq.m. The floors of the existing building below the proposed penthouse level will remain unchanged, and the overall height of the hotel including the proposed will be a maximum of 30.02m to the highest ridge line from finished internal ground floor level.
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority initially refused permission on the grounds that the additional height and scale would be visually incongruous and detrimental to the setting of protected structures in Dublin Castle; however, the Inspector overturned this, recommending a grant as the proposal integrates well with the adjacent urban scale and employs significant setbacks to protect historic views.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 9th storey is only 0.3m taller than the adjacent Le Pole Square building, ensuring the development remains consistent with the prevailing height and scale of modern buildings in the immediate vicinity.
- The 7.5m setback from the principal facade effectively screens the extension from Ship Street Great and minimizes its visual prominence from key vantage points within the Dublin Castle grounds.
- The innovative 'folded' angular roof design and high-quality materials, such as pre-patinated copper and glass, provide a distinctive architectural feature that respects the sensitive historical character of the area while facilitating efficient city-centre land use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a first-party appeal against Dublin City Council's decision to refuse permission for an additional floor level at The Chancery Hotel, 21 Ship Street Great, Dublin 8. The proposal involves a 180sqm penthouse suite with associated terraces, bringing the building from 8 storeys to 9 (approx. 30m high). The site is in a sensitive location adjacent to the Dublin Castle complex and within a Z5 zoned area. The Planning Authority argued the extension would detract from the setting o...PDF Document Missing
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