Burlington Plaza, 1, Burlington Road, Dublin 4, D04 RH96
Change of use of part of an office entrance lobby to a cafe with outdoor seating.
3177/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 February 2023
- Reference
- 3177/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 7 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes a change of use of a 69.2 sq m portion of the existing office entrance lobby into a cafe. It includes an associated 76.8 sq m outdoor seating area to the west, a new entrance door, and signage.
- Floor area
- 69 m²
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
Planning permission for the change of use from office to cafe. The proposed development comprises of the change of use from office (part of existing entrance lobby) to cafe (69.2. Sq. M. ) with associated outdoor seating area to the west (76.8 sq. M. ). It is proposed to provide a new entrance door to the cafe unit and associated signage on the southern elevation. There is no change to the internal gross floor area as a result of the proposed development.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for the creation and protection of enterprise and facilitate opportunities for employment creation.”
National zoning type: Industrial, enterprise, employment
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley House, Burlington Rd, Ballsbridgenot full market price | Mar 2026 | €446,000 | 126 m |
| Apt 22, Burleigh Court, Burlington Rd Dublin 4 | Mar 2025 | €585,000 | 143 m |
| Apt 7, 2 Waterloo Rd, Dublin 4 | Nov 2025 | €300,000 | 169 m |
| Apt 1, 6 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 | Feb 2025 | €425,000 | 172 m |
| Apt 1, 2 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 | Jan 2025 | €350,000 | 179 m |
| 63 Burleigh Court, Burlington Rd, Dublin 4 | Jan 2026 | €440,000 | 179 m |
| 99 Burleigh Court, Burlington Rd, Dublin 4 | Apr 2026 | €440,000 | 179 m |
| 7 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4, Dublin | Dec 2025 | €2,250,000 | 180 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 received7 February 2023
- Decision due3 April 2023
- Decision issued3 April 2023
- Permission expiry28 June 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted60 m away
The development will consist of the installation of signage behind the existing glazing comprising 2 number…
2, Burlington Road, Dublin 4
4550/19Dublin CityLodged 27 Nov 2019Commercial
- Granted60 m away
The proposed development consists of the modification of the existing building including a re- designed…
No. 2 Burlington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 WV00
3161/24Dublin CityLodged 8 Feb 2024Alterations
- Refused60 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of: (i) demolition of 2 no. existing sheds, with associated…
Lands fronting Waterloo Lane & Flemings Place (to the rear of 1, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 (A Protected Structure) & 1a Fleming's Place) Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
3711/23Dublin CityLodged 8 May 2023Housing estate
- Awaiting decision80 m away
The development will consist of: A new 6 storey office extension (1,354 sqm GIA) onto the south and…
Temple Chambers, 3 Burlington Road, Dublin 4, D04RD68
WEB1533/26Dublin CityLodged 11 Feb 2026Commercial
- Part granted, part refused80 m away
Planning permission is sought by Bank of Ireland for erection of one new back-lit fascia sign and two…
Bank of Ireland, 27-33, Baggott Street Upper, Dublin 4
2175/20Dublin CityLodged 31 Jan 2020Commercial
- Granted80 m away
Planning permission to replace 1 nr existing backlit 'BAGGOT PLAZA' sign with a new Bank of Ireland branded…
Bank of Ireland, 27-33 Baggot Street Upper, Dublin 4
4071/21Dublin CityLodged 13 Dec 2021Commercial
- Invalid90 m away
The development will consist of removal of existing pitched and hipped roof, construction of additional set…
15, Waterloo Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 H9C3
WEB1489/22Dublin CityLodged 20 May 2022Extension
- Granted90 m away
The development will consist of removal of existing pitched and hipped roof, construction of additional set…
15, Waterloo Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 H9C3
WEB1507/22Dublin CityLodged 26 May 2022Extension
Related developments
Similar applications
Ranked by what these developments actually propose, not by matching words — so you can see how comparable applications were decided.
- GrantedChange of use
Planning permission for development consisting of: (1) Change of use from retail to cafe use at ground floor…
4, Mary's Abbey, North City, Dublin 7
3296/18Dublin CityLodged 19 Jun 2018
- GrantedChange of use
The proposed development will consist of the creation of a cafe area (c.191 sqm) beside the entrance of the…
Tesco Superstore , Bath street , Poleberry
25108WaterfordLodged 11 Aug 2025
- GrantedChange of use
Permission for change of use from existing retail outlet to cafe with seating, to include kitchen/toilet/food…
Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
SD14A/0106South DublinLodged 26 Sept 2014
- GrantedChange of use
Permission. The development will consist of the change of use from office to restaurant / cafe use for the…
171 Howth Road, Killester, Dublin 3
4030/24Dublin CityLodged 17 Jul 2024
- GrantedChange of use
Permission for — Change of Use at ground floor level from offices to Café/Tea rooms, to include: a.…
52, Glasthule Road, Sandycove, Co Dublin
D14A/0724Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 11 Nov 2014
- GrantedChange of use
Permission for Change of Use of ground floor from office use to coffee shop/café/restaurant use; single…
1-2 Anglesea Buildings, Upper Georges Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
D14A/0862Dún Laoghaire–RathdownLodged 23 Dec 2014
Community
Discussion
What local people think about this application.
Community sentiment
No votes yetNobody has voted on this application yet.
Community sentiment — a straw poll of people who visited this page, not a statutory submission. To make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.
Sign in to have your say on this application.
No comments yet. Be the first to say what you think about this application.
Sign in to join the discussion on this application.
Comments are moderated and are the opinions of the people who wrote them. They form no part of the statutory planning process — to make a valid observation you must submit it to the planning authority.