Permission granted to build one of Ireland's tallest buildings on site of former Apollo House

The 22 storey tower was approved by Dublin City Council last week. Image: Marlet Property Group The 22 storey tower was approved by Dublin City Council last week. Image: Marlet Property Group DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL have granted permission for a 22-storey tower on the site of the former Apollo House building, which will be higher than what is currently the tallest building in the capital.

The College Square development will be a mix of commercial, retail and residential premises, with the lower half of the tower set to be used as offices. However, developers College Square GP3 Ltd sought new permission from the council in late 2021 to add an additional floor on top of the tower, pushing its height above that of Capital Dock by three metres.The planners report, published on 10 March, says that the new development will “add to the upgrading of one of the most prominent locations” in Dublin city.

This comes following observations from An Taisce, who said that there was “no good reason” to raise the height any further.

That's the end of the short lived light in the small businesses on Poolbeg St :(

Meanwhile in Cork -

Throw on 8 more storeys.

22 stories is still very low. To prevent Dublin from low density sprawling throughout neighbouring counties, we really need to build much higher in the city.

Should be much taller.

Will be interesting to see what happens to Hawkins House site eventually

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