The Pigeon House, Nos. 11A & 11B, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Retention of an outdoor dining area and enclosed smoking area at a restaurant in Clontarf.
3203/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 7 June 2018
- Reference
- 3203/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 7 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought to permanently keep a 33sq.m outdoor dining area and an 8sq.m enclosed smoking area to the front of the restaurant. The dining area features timber and glazed screens with a retractable awning, while the smoking area is enclosed with timber and glazed screens.
- Floor area
- 41 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 is sought for use of an outdoor dining area (33sq. M in area) and an enclosed smoking area (8sq. M in area) to the front of the restaurant on a permanent basis. This use was previously granted a temporary 2-year permission, under reg. Ref. 2498/16 (as modified under reg. Ref. 3505/2016). The outdoor dining area is enclosed with timber and glazed screens and a lightweight pergola structure with retractable awning above and the smoking area is enclosed with timber and glazed screens.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Dec 2025 | €950,000 | 40 m |
| 16 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,500,000 | 44 m |
| 22 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3not full market price | Nov 2025 | €315,000 | 58 m |
| 75a Clontarf Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 70 m |
| 13 St Josephs Sq, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Feb 2025 | €535,000 | 126 m |
| 37 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jul 2025 | €771,000 | 128 m |
| 16 St Josephs Sq, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Oct 2025 | €571,000 | 147 m |
| 10 Vernon Gardens, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 147 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 June 2018
- Decision due1 August 2018
- Decision issued1 August 2018
- Grant issued4 September 2018
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