Not exempt — permission neededAlterationsDecided 21 May 2025

11-12, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

Interior refurbishment and fit-out works to an existing restaurant within a protected structure.

0173/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 29 April 2025

Reference: 0173/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 29 April 2025

Summary

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The application asks whether various interior works to a restaurant are exempt from planning permission. Works include removing the existing fit-out and mezzanine, installing new wall linings, upgrading ventilation, and installing demountable partitions.

Alterationsrestaurantprotected structurerefurbishment

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Official record

Development description

Expp: protected structure: whether the following works to the interior of the existing restaurant premises comprise development which would come within the meaning of section 4(1)(h) and section 57 of the planning and development act 2000 (as amended) and would not materially affect the character of the protected structure
Removal of existing fit out works including the mezzanine structure, bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables
Provision of new wall linings using a mixture of coloured wall lining panels, mock white brick slips, painted plasterboard and whiterock lined walls to the kitchen areas
Provision of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings)
Replacement of air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within lightwell
Provision of new floor finishes
Installation of demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter (not full height to ensure that the framed glazing panel in the ceiling is retained and visible)
Provision of a new commercial kitchen
Provision of a new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling
Installation of acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling
Installation of internal raised stepped seating area along the rear (prices lane) wall
Installation of banquette seating and seating booths
Provision of a free-standing drink station and recycling bins
Provision of internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper
Redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure
New sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”

National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 2 Aston Buildings, Aston Quay, Dublin 2	May 2025	€390,000	63 m
Apt 3 Lafayette Building, 1 5 Dolier St, Dublin	Oct 2025	€400,000	82 m
Apt 3, 10 Aston Abbey, 10 Aston Key	Jan 2025	€290,000	86 m
Apt 4 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Temple Bar	Jun 2026	€412,000	134 m
Apt 10 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Temple Bar	May 2025	€397,000	134 m
Apt 1 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€421,000	134 m
5 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€950,000	134 m
Apt 9, Aston Court, Bedford Row Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€415,000	134 m

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Key dates

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Application received29 April 2025
Decision due27 May 2025
Decision issued21 May 2025

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