80, Capel Street, Dublin 1
Conversion of a protected structure from a massage parlour to a new cafe and three studio apartments.
3481/20 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 October 2020
- Reference
- 3481/20
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 October 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application for a protected structure proposes a change of use to establish a cafe at the basement and ground floor, with three studio apartments above. Extensive internal conservation works, partition removals, and a rebuilt rear extension are planned.
- Residential units
- 3
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Protected structure: change of use from massage parlour to basement and ground floor with residential use above to a new cafe at basement and ground floor with three studio apartments above. The proposed works are: basement; removal of internal partitions, stairs, wc, rear window and partial removal of internal walls, new cafe kitchen, karaoke rooms, toilets and stairs to ground floor and all associated conservation and services works. Ground floor; removal of late twentieth century partitions and partial removal of internal original walls, rebuilding of the late twentieth century rear extension to accommodate a stairs to the basement and a 1.5m2 garden courtyard, construction of a new wc, new glazing and shutters to shopfront and alterations and conservation of existing stairs (ground to third floor). First floor; introduction of a bathroom, kitchen, conversion of a rear window to a door and a rear roof terrace to accommodate a studio apartment. Second floor; removal of late twentieth century partitions and ensuite bathrooms, the construction of one new bathroom and kitchen and associated services works to accommodate a studio apartment. Third floor; construction of internal partitions, a new internal door and one new bathroom and kitchen and associated services works to accommodate a studio apartment. New lime render to the rear elevation. All ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development.
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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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Mar 2026 | €995,000 | 9 m |
| 82 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Sept 2025 | €620,000 | 9 m |
| 34 Kingsmill Court, Kings St North, Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €405,000 | 55 m |
| 11 Kingsmill Court, 62 64 Bolton St, Dublin 1 | Mar 2026 | €314,000 | 55 m |
| 11 Stewart Hall, Ryders Row, Dublin 1 | Jul 2025 | €330,000 | 88 m |
| 36 Stewart Hall, Ryders Row, Dublin 1 | Aug 2025 | €401,000 | 88 m |
| 83 Stewart Hall, Ryders Row, Dublin 1 | Nov 2025 | €400,000 | 88 m |
| 25 Stewart Hall, Ryders Row, Parnell St Dublin 1 | Aug 2025 | €235,000 | 88 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 received2 October 2020
- Further information requested25 November 2020
- Further information received8 April 2021
- Decision due5 May 2021
- Decision issued5 May 2021
- Grant issued21 June 2021
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