135-143, Francis Street, Dublin 8
Modifications to a permitted development including relocating an ESB substation and a studio unit.
3110/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 May 2019
- Reference
- 3110/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 27 May 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for modifications to a previously approved development. Changes include relocating the ESB substation in the plaza, adding a plant enclosure, relocating one studio unit from the ground floor to the third floor, and minor facade adjustments.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
The development will consist of permission for modifications to planning permission granted under ref. 4447/16 (abp ref. 29s. 248680), including:- relocation of the esb substation in the plaza and associated adjustments; additional plant enclosure in the back of house courtyard; relocation of 1 no. Studio unit from ground floor level to 3rd floor level; minor adjustments to facade at street level and fenestration at all levels.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €360,000 | 59 m |
| 130 Bertram Court, Dublin 8, Dublin | May 2026 | €255,000 | 63 m |
| 83 Bertram Court, Cornmarket, Dublin 8 | Jan 2025 | €340,000 | 72 m |
| Apt 40, 125 Francis St, Dublin 8 | Feb 2026 | €438,000 | 82 m |
| 71 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Dublin 8 | Jan 2026 | €350,000 | 84 m |
| 61 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Cornmarket Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €340,000 | 84 m |
| Apt 8, Bank House, Cornmarket Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €377,500 | 92 m |
| Apartment 3, 86/87 Thomas Street, Dublinnot full market price | Jul 2025 | €360,000 | 92 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 received27 May 2019
- Decision due19 July 2019
- Decision issued19 July 2019
- Grant issued30 August 2019
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