'Busaras', Aras Mhic Dhiarmada, Store Street, Dublin 1
Alterations to previously approved works at Busaras, including changes to staff areas, a new gym, and Eblana Theatre refurbishment.
3550/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 September 2021
- Reference
- 3550/21
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 23 September 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of alterations to a previously granted planning permission at Busaras. Key changes include reorganising staff areas, adding a staff gym, converting the Eblana Theatre into a training centre, and modifying ground floor layouts and external doors.
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: the development will consist of: at basement level - alterations to previously granted planning permission, ref: 3417/15 including reorganisation of staff areas, new drivers' cash-in facility, new staff gym in place of previously granted public lockers, new changing places toilet in place of previously granted disabled wc/baby changing area/store, minor alterations to previously granted public toilets, introduction of glazed screens/doors to public concourse, reconfiguration and refurbishment of eblana theatre to training centre and associated disabled access; at ground floor level - alterations to previously granted planning permission, ref: 3417/15 including addition of a fire escape enclosure around lift and stair 4, a new public unisex wc, change of use of previously granted retail/tvm bank/ticket area/drivers cash/drivers canteen to staff office, modification of control tower to accommodate public ticket machines, alterations to external doors on north and south elevations; at mezzanine floor level - alterations to previously granted planning permission, ref: 3417/15 including alterations to layouts, addition of fire-rated glazed screens to stair 4 and acoustic glazed screen to stair 5, modification of staff toilet layout including addition of disabled staff toilet, replacement of glazing to windows on north elevation and south elevation, replacement of existing external ventilation units to south elevation, alterations to concourse advertisement board and electronic timetable. 'busaras'/ áras mhic dhiarmada is a protected structure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Amiens Sq, Amiens St, Dublin 1 | May 2025 | €335,000 | 135 m |
| 48 Amiens Sq, Amiens St, Dublin 1 | Jan 2026 | €375,000 | 135 m |
| Apt 45 Amiens Square, Amiens St, Dublin 1 | Jun 2026 | €380,000 | 135 m |
| Apt 1 3, 3a, Talbot Stnot full market price | Apr 2025 | €265,000 | 143 m |
| Apt 305, Irish Life Centre, Lower Abbey St Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €225,000 | 203 m |
| Flat 1, 46 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €535,000 | 210 m |
| 12 Liberty Corner, Foley St, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €381,000 | 229 m |
| Apt 503, Talbot Hall, Talbot Street | Jan 2026 | €310,000 | 262 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 received23 September 2021
- Further information requested17 November 2021
- Further information received25 April 2022
- Decision due20 May 2022
- Decision issued20 May 2022
- Grant issued5 July 2022
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