4, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX24 (abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)
Change of use of a protected building from retail to an off-licence, with new signage and window lettering.
3295/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 March 2023
- Reference
- 3295/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 March 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for the change of use of the entire 416 sqm protected building from retail to an off-licence selling wines and spirits. The works include changing the text on the existing projecting sign and applying gold lettering to the ground floor windows.
- Floor area
- 416 m²
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: permission for the following: (a) change of use of the entire building of 416sqm (basement, ground floor, first floor and attic levels) from retail to off-licence (including ancillary spaces) selling wines and spirits and; (b) the change of text of the existing projecting sign at high level, and the name above the door, both on harry street, and; (c) the application of removable gold lettering to the glass of the lower sashes of the ground floor windows on all three elevations. The application includes, (d) the installation of removable shelf/display units including ground floor level window displays of non-alcohol produce.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1, 17 Fade Street, Dublin 2 | Feb 2026 | €1,275,000 | 185 m |
| 38 Drury Hall, Lower Stephen St, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 233 m |
| 39 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €360,000 | 233 m |
| 29 Drury Hall, 23 27 Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2not full market price | Apr 2026 | €208,676 | 233 m |
| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €340,000 | 233 m |
| 20 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 233 m |
| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 233 m |
| Apt 42, Drury Hall, Lower Stephen St Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €420,000 | 233 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 received1 March 2023
- Decision due25 April 2023
- Decision issued25 April 2023
- Permission expiry22 July 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: a) Change of use of the first floor and second floor attic, from Licensed Wine and…
4, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 CX24, (A Protected Structure - also abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)
4460/23Dublin CityLodged 12 Sept 2023Change of use
- InvalidAt this site
PROTECTED STRUCTURE a) Change of use of the First Floor and Second Floor Attic from Licensed Wine and Spirit…
4, Harry Street, Dublin 2 (abutting Balfe Street and Chatham Lane)
4401/23Dublin CityLodged 1 Sept 2023Change of use
- GrantedAt this site
Permission for development at Chatham House, Chatham Street, Dublin 2 bounded to the south by Chatham Street,…
Chatham House, Chatham Street, Dublin 2 bounded to the south by Chatham Street, to the north by 4 Harry Street (Protected Structure), to the west by Balfe Street and to the east by Chatham Lane, Dublin 2
2049/20Dublin CityLodged 15 Jan 2020Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
The display of halo illuminated signs (individual letters) above the ground floor window and building…
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WEB1176/23Dublin CityLodged 3 Mar 2023Alterations
- Awaiting decision30 m away
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WEB1469/26Dublin CityLodged 27 Feb 2026Commercial
- Refused30 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission for development that will consist of a glazed canopy (2838mm x 13050mm) fixed…
Bruxelles Bar, 7/8, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 KX36
2617/21Dublin CityLodged 20 Apr 2021Alterations
- Invalid30 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development will consist of a glazed canopy (2838mm x 13050mm) fixed to the front of…
Bruxelles Bar, 8, Harry Street, Dublin 2, D02 KX36
2169/21Dublin CityLodged 5 Feb 2021Alterations
- Refused30 m away
RETENTION PERMISSION : the development consists of (a) the installation of external illuminated fascia…
67/68 Grafton Street, Dublin 2
4353/23Dublin CityLodged 23 Aug 2023Retention
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