79, The Coombe, Dublin 8
Change of use from a private residence to a boutique hostel with a new rear extension and penthouse level in Dublin 8.
2545/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 March 2018
- Reference
- 2545/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 21 March 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPlanning permission is sought to convert a private residence into a boutique hostel. The development includes a new two-storey rear extension for four en-suite bedrooms, and the replacement of the existing roof with a new penthouse level to accommodate four additional bedrooms, a lounge, kitchen, and reception.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
The development will consist/consists of: planning permission is sought for change of use from private residence to boutique hostel, new two storey extension to rear allowing for additional 4 new bedrooms with en-suite, also removal of existing roof in replacement of new penthouse allowing for new third floor which will consist of 4 new bedrooms, new lounge and kitchen provided with reception on first floor and all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Watkins Buildings, Old Coombe Rd, Coombe Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €466,000 | 40 m |
| 10 Reginald Sq, The Coombe, Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €297,000 | 51 m |
| 13 Watkins Sq, The Coombe, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €390,000 | 51 m |
| 30 Ash Road, Kilcarbery, Dublin 22price excludes VAT | May 2025 | €418,502 | 57 m |
| 14 Reginald Sq, The Coombe, Dublin | May 2026 | €386,000 | 65 m |
| 6 Watkins Sq, Ardee St, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €340,000 | 77 m |
| 36 Reginald St, Dublin 8, Dublin | Jul 2026 | €493,000 | 79 m |
| 65 The Coombe, Dublin 8, Dublin | Sept 2025 | €550,000 | 91 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 March 2018
- Decision due15 May 2018
- Decision issued28 March 2018
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