10, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Retention of a change of use from a retail unit to a cafe in Clontarf.
3251/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 13 June 2018
- Reference
- 3251/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 13 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the change of use of a ground-floor unit from retail to cafe use. The application also covers all associated internal and ancillary works completed to facilitate this change.
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Official record
Development description
Retention: retention permission is sought for: (i) change of use of ground-floor unit from retail use to cafe use; and (ii) all associated internal works and ancillary works necessary to facilitate this change of use.
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.
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Dec 2025 | €950,000 | 14 m |
| 16 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €1,500,000 | 21 m |
| 22 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3not full market price | Nov 2025 | €315,000 | 43 m |
| 75a Clontarf Park, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2025 | €700,000 | 96 m |
| 13 St Josephs Sq, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Feb 2025 | €535,000 | 104 m |
| 16 St Josephs Sq, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Oct 2025 | €571,000 | 123 m |
| 37 Vernon Ave, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Jul 2025 | €771,000 | 126 m |
| 10 Vernon Gardens, Clontarf, Dublin 3 | Apr 2026 | €400,000 | 158 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 received13 June 2018
- Decision due7 August 2018
- Decision issued7 August 2018
- Grant issued13 September 2018
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