GrantedChange of useDecided 28 June 2021

36 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6 (D06 P2X9)

Temporary change of use of a front garden to an outdoor dining area at a protected structure in Rathmines.

2726/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 May 2021

Reference: 2726/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 5 May 2021

Summary

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The application seeks a 3-year temporary permission to convert 100 sq.m of the front garden into an outdoor dining space. The area will feature six picnic benches, parasols, and astro turf, operating daily between 12 noon and 9:30pm.

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Floor area: 100 m²

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission for a temporary period of 3 years. The proposal involves: (i) change of use of part of 36 rathmines road upper's front garden to an outdoor dining area (100sq. M in area). The outdoor dining area will be accessible from the street and will be operational between the hours of 12 noon and 9.30pm; (ii) installation of 6 no. Picnic benches and associated parasols, temporary astro turf ground treatment; and (iii) all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z2: Residential Neighbourhoods (Conservation Areas)RS

“To protect and/or improve the amenities of residential conservation areas.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
40 Upper Rathmines Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Feb 2025	€700,000	24 m
27 Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€740,000	63 m
Apartment 1, 51 Upper Rathmines Rd, Dublin 6	Jun 2026	€501,000	64 m
Apartment 1, 10 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin	May 2025	€725,000	66 m
2a Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Aug 2025	€827,000	94 m
22 Church Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€650,000	95 m
65 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6	Dec 2025	€1,000,000	98 m
Apts 1-4 (as Per Attached), 2 Church Avenue, Rathmines	Dec 2025	€1,200,000	125 m

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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

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Application received5 May 2021
Decision due29 June 2021
Decision issued28 June 2021
Grant issued17 August 2021

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