208, Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 K466
Creation of a new first-floor outdoor dining terrace with a retractable roof at a Rathmines property.
3424/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 1 September 2021
- Reference
- 3424/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 1 September 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of a new single-storey canopy structure to create an outdoor dining and drinks terrace at the existing first-floor roof level. It includes a retractable glazed roof, sliding side screens, upgraded access, and toilet facilities.
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Official record
Development description
The development consists of the provision of a new single storey canopy structure to the rear of the property to create a new outdoor dining & drinks terrace area at existing first floor level roof. Retractable glazed roof and sliding glazed screen to sides to allow use in different weather conditions. Provision for improved access by customers from ground to first floor level including new lobby and toilets to first floor landing and improved access to terrace area. Upgrade of existing rear return extension at first floor level with new façade and raised roof with compliant fire escape strategy head height requirements. Removal of the existing fire escape roof platform and escape ladder and provision for a new compliant emergency stair with existing final exit onto shared laneway to the rear. Removal of redundant & relocation of some existing roof mechanical & electrical services. Renovation & improvements of existing restrooms at ground floor level to provide compliant level access to a new wheelchair accessible wc. Provision for a new lobby for fire safety to stair landing. To include renovation, alterations to the existing building, including all associated site works.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Leinster Rd, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | Apr 2026 | €1,315,000 | 117 m |
| 8 Newington Apts, Castlewood Ave, Rathmines Dublin 6 | Mar 2025 | €440,000 | 125 m |
| Apt 162, Block 3 Rathmines Town Centre, Rathmines | Sept 2025 | €545,000 | 141 m |
| 163 Rathmines Town Centre, Rathmines Rd Lower, Rathmines Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €420,000 | 141 m |
| 11, Leinster Square, Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €980,000 | 142 m |
| 3c Greenwich Court, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | Mar 2025 | €835,000 | 151 m |
| 3a Greenwich Court, Rathmines, Dublin 6price excludes VAT | Jul 2025 | €1,850,000 | 151 m |
| 12 Swanville Place, Rathmines, Dublin 6 | Feb 2025 | €595,000 | 161 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 received1 September 2021
- Further information requested6 October 2021
- Further information received25 March 2022
- Decision due21 April 2022
- Decision issued21 April 2022
- Grant issued25 October 2023
- Appeal submitted17 May 2022
- Appeal decided25 October 2023
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