Third Hammerson proposal for Moore Street gets approval from council

The controversial plans for the redevelopment of Moore Street and much of the surrounding area has received fruther planning permission from Dublin City Council.

The proposal, which includes the construction of 94 homes, several restaurants, cafes, and retail spaces, workspaces, a hotel, and a public gallery is being progressed by UK developer Hammerson.

In a statement following receiving approval, Hammerson said it was “pleased to receive this permission.”

“Dublin Central will be a landmark development for the city of Dublin,” it said.

“The initial two permissions comprise lands situated to the west of the site, including residential, hotel, workspace, shopping, dining and cultural uses as well as new street connections and a substantial public square.

“This latest permission relates to land situated between Moore Lane and Moore Street, and includes offices, cafés and restaurants at ground floor.

“We look forward to submitting a number of further applications for the remainder of the site while we continue to work with all stakeholders.”

The developer says that it’s plans “represents an opportunity to appropriately regenerate this historic part of Dublin.”

The Moore Street Preservation Trust, a group of local politicians and activists, who are calling for the preservation of Moore Street due to its links with the 1916 Rising has been critical of Hammerson’s proposal claiming that it does not go far enough in protecting it’s historic heritage.