3, George's Quay, Dublin 2
Retention of change of use from shop to bakery and cafe, with new signage and ventilation system at George's Quay.
3430/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 4 July 2018
- Reference
- 3430/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Appealed
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 4 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention and planning permission is sought for a change of use from a shop to a bakery with an ancillary cafe/shop at the Offbeat Donut Co. unit. The application also includes retention of illuminated panel and projecting signs, and permission for a new ventilation system.
- Floor area
- 105 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention & permission: retention permission and permission for development at this 105 sq m site approximately, at the offbeat donut co. , unit no. 3 george's quay, dublin 2, d02 vw82. The development consists of: a change of use from shop use to bakery (63 sq m) with ancillary cafe / shop use (42 sq m); 1 no. Frameless faced illuminated panel sign (measuring 3.1 sq m, approximately) 1 no. Projecting sign (measuring 0.3 sq m, approximately); and ancillary staff and storage areas; and will consist of a new ventilation system and ancillary site works.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apt 2, Georges Quay, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €410,000 | 11 m |
| Apt 21, 2 Georges Quay, Dublin 2 | May 2025 | €431,000 | 11 m |
| 32 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €395,000 | 87 m |
| 43 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Mar 2025 | €411,000 | 87 m |
| 63 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €701,000 | 87 m |
| 29 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €290,000 | 87 m |
| 34 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €422,500 | 87 m |
| Apt 13, Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €340,000 | 87 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 July 2018
- Further information requested28 August 2018
- Further information received28 November 2018
- Decision due3 January 2019
- Decision issued3 January 2019
- Grant issued3 May 2019
- Appeal submitted31 January 2019
- Appeal decided3 May 2019
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