5071/22

The development will consist of: Alterations to a previously approved development (Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154/22) which provided for the demolition of the existing vacant warehouse structure at No. 2 Grand Canal Quay (2,241sq.m) and the construction of a part 8 to part 15 storey (proposed 8-storey element facing west and proposed 15-storey element facing Grand Canal Quay to the east), over basement level, contemporary glazed office building. The alterations to the previously approved scheme (Reg. Ref. 3752/21 and Reg. Ref. 4154/22) include the following: (i) revisions to the basement level layout to provide for a minor increase to the basement footprint to the north-east and south-west, revisions to the plant room layout, and the inclusion of an accessible toilet; (ii) internal alterations at ground floor level including a revised entrance hall arrangement and an increase in the size of same from 163sq.m to 181sq.m; (iii) removal of first floor mezzanine level, and associated spiral stairs and lift; (iv) reduction in size (from 176sq.m to 97sq.m) and reconfiguration of proposed winter garden at thirteenth floor level; (v) removal of fourteenth floor mezzanine level and associated spiral stair; (vi) revised roof plan layout including the removal of previously approved rooflights, an increase in the size of the approved rooftop recessed plant enclosure (from 580sq.m to 655sq.m) and revised parapet detail; and (vii) minor revisions to the northern elevation including a revised soffit detail. The above alterations do not result in a change to the overall height of the building approved under Reg. Refs. 3752/21 and 4154//22. The development also includes drainage, revised landscaping at ground floor level, boundary treatments and all associated site development and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development including lighting and signage.