37/38, Capel Street, Dublin 1 with rear access to Jervis Lane Lower.
Change of use from retail to restaurant at a protected structure on Capel Street.
3587/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 26 July 2018
- Reference
- 3587/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes a change of use of 484 sq.m of ground floor and basement space from retail to restaurant. Works include replacing the modern front facade, internal alterations, and new signage on this protected structure.
- Floor area
- 484 m²
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 of 484 sq. M of floor area at ground floor and basement level from retail to restaurant use; the replacement of the existing modern facade at ground floor level fronting on to capel street, 1 no. New opening in existing internal wall at ground floor level; new opening in existing modern concrete floor at ground level to connect to basement; removal of all modern internal fittings at ground floor level; internal fit out works at ground floor and basement level for use as a restaurant, including cooking facilities to the rear. New signage to capel street elevation and all associated 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.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mary Street, Dublin 1 | Jun 2025 | €450,000 | 25 m |
| Apt 9, 124 Capel St, Dublin 1 | Sept 2025 | €438,000 | 75 m |
| Apt 7, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €450,000 | 75 m |
| Apartment 6, 124 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Oct 2025 | €430,000 | 75 m |
| Apartment 16, 121/122 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Mar 2025 | €221,000 | 91 m |
| Apt 2 Chandler's Court, 49/50 Capel Street, Dublin 1 | Jan 2025 | €222,000 | 98 m |
| Apt 51 - Jervis Place, Upper Abbey Street, Dublin 1 | Apr 2026 | €310,000 | 116 m |
| 8 Jervis Place, Abbey St Upper, Dublin 1 | May 2026 | €285,000 | 116 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 received26 July 2018
- Further information requested18 September 2018
- Further information received10 October 2018
- Decision due6 November 2018
- Decision issued6 November 2018
- Grant issued17 December 2018
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