Planning application · Dublin City Council

The works are located at the southern end of The chq Building within the EPIC Irish…

The Chq Building, (formerly Stack A), Custom House Quay, Dublin 1

WEB1735/25 · DublinGranted
Reference
WEB1735/25
Planning authority
Dublin City Council
Received
4 Apr 2025
Decided
29 May 2025
Status
Granted
Site area
0.096 ha

Proposed development

The works are located at the southern end of The chq Building within the EPIC Irish Emigration Museum at basement / vault level. The development will consist of the removal of existing walls dividing Vault I-3 / H-3, Vault I-4/ H-4 and Vault I-5 / H-5 at basement level and the introduction of glazed screen walls at the southern gable entry of each of the three vaults. Ancillary works include the reinstatement of floor in each vault in the position of the existing walls, removal of existing and provision of new floor in Vaults I-4 and I-5, extended ceiling trusses, exhibition features and associated repairs. Provision of mirror surface (5.3m width x 3.2m height) at modern external retaining wall within lightwell aligned with and south of Vault I-3. All repairs and alterations to be carried out in compliance with conservation best practice.

What happens next

Permission was granted on 29 May 2025. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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