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WESTERN WAY AND WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE HENDRONS BUILDING

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A WEEK BEFORE ST PATRICK’S DAY 2024

I mentioned St Patrick’s Day because Western Way acts as the staging area for the Parade every 17th of March, and this year will be no exception.

Western Way was created around 1880 as a route linking Constitution Hill to the south-west with Mountjoy Street to the east. Prior to this, in 1845, the Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR) purchased the Royal Canal. They had developed a train station at Broadstone since 1841. This history makes Western Way interesting to those keen on Dublin’s transportation heritage.

Today, Western Way is a busy route, often used as a rat-run due to its convenient location. It sees high traffic, including many buses, likely because of its proximity to Phibsborough Road, the Broadstone LUAS station, the TUI Grangegorman College Campus, and King’s Inn law society.

Western Way features the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, a place of worship for Dublin’s Greek Orthodox community. It also hosts two DublinBikes docking stations, promoting sustainable transport.

A significant feature is the Hendrons Building. Built in the 1940s and originally used by Hendron Brothers Electric Suppliers, this semi-derelict building is now vacant. Its unique architecture and historical significance make it a point of interest. Western Way is also serviced by trams, further enhancing its connectivity as a Dublin transportation hub.

More About Hendrons

The Hendrons Building: A historically significant building in Dublin, located at the corner of Dominick Street Upper and Western Way. It was added to Dublin City Council’s Record of Protected Structures in 2020.

Previous Redevelopment Attempts: Several redevelopment plans have been proposed, including a 280-bedroom co-living scheme ultimately refused by An Bord Pleanála.

Most Recent Planning Application

Submitted: November 16, 2023.
Proposed Development: A 93-unit apartment development (five to seven stories), a café/retail unit, and a public plaza.
Applicant: Phibsborough D7 Development Ltd., controlled by US investment firm Harbert Management Corporation (HMC).
Part V Obligations: Dublin City Council plans to acquire 17 units for social housing.

Current Status

The application is likely under review. Here’s how to track its progress:

Dublin City Council Planning Enquiry Service: [https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/planning/planning-applications/find-planning-application/view-or-search-planning-applications]
Contact Dublin City Council: Find their contact details on the website linked above.
Local Representatives: Reach out to representatives like Neasa Hourigan (Green Party TD Dublin Central) [https://neasahourigan.com/post/hendrons-application/].
Important Considerations

Protected Status: Development plans must respect the building’s protected status.
Community Input: Check for community feedback and potential objections.

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