GrantedCommercialDecided 8 January 2019

87-91, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Demolition of a rear extension and construction of a new glass and timber retail extension for hot food sales.

3237/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 June 2018

Reference: 3237/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 12 June 2018

Summary

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The project involves the demolition of an existing rear extension and structures, followed by the construction of a 139 sq.m single-storey glass and timber retail extension for hot food and drink sales. It also includes a new fridge extension, a sheltered outdoor seating area, and boundary wall works.

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Floor area: 149 m²

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: (1) demolition of existing rear extension, generator, temporary storage structure, removal of existing tree and associated site preparation works. (2) permission for 139m2 single storey glass and timber retail extension with sale of hot food and hot drinks for consumption on and off premises. (3) permission for 10m2 single storey extension for new fridge with flat roof. (4) reduced bin store / service yard with new enclosure and change of use of 82m2 of rear courtyard to partially sheltered external seating for consumption of hot food and hot drinks including alternative public access through existing service route. (5) concrete retaining wall to rear boundary and extension of existing block boundary walls in place of current fencing. (6) all associated site and drainage works required for the construction and usage of the proposed building.

The historical record

How commercial applications have been decided in Dublin City Council

85% granted

of 1,334 commercial applications granted, refused or part-granted by Dublin City Council, 2018–2026.

The same category nationally: 88%14,381
All categories in Dublin City Council: 86%20,168

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Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban VillagesDC

“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
6 Marlborough Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Mar 2026	€1,185,000	50 m
4 Herbert Park, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€2,526,544	72 m
Apartment No. 1 111 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€1,400,000	83 m
2 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jan 2025	€1,300,000	129 m
106 Morehampton Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€1,765,000	136 m
11 Arranmore Rd, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Sept 2025	€3,725,000	142 m
8 Mount Eden Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Apr 2026	€2,850,000	151 m
34 Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€1,007,500	157 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

Timeline

Application received12 June 2018
Further information requested3 August 2018
Further information received3 December 2018
Decision due8 January 2019
Decision issued8 January 2019
Grant issued13 February 2019

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