Site at south side of Prince's Street North, Dublin 1
Renovation of a double-decker tram for use as a restaurant, café bar, and takeaway with outdoor seating.
3715/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 12 April 2022
- Reference
- 3715/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 12 April 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application proposes a restaurant, café bar, and takeaway use within a renovated double-decker tram of approximately 44.42 sqm. The site, located in an Architectural Conservation Area, will feature outdoor seating, new utility connections, and relocated cycle stands.
- Floor area
- 44 m²
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Official record
Development description
Application for restaurant / café bar / take away use in a renovated double decker tram of circa 44.42sqm with an external served area to include stool tables and outdooor seating area; with new water and drainage connections connected to existing mains; with the relocation of 8no. Cycle stands; all on a site containing existing bicycle and motorcycle parking bays of circa 266.49sqm; at the south side of prince's street north, dublin 1 which is in an architectural conservation area.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Apt 110 Longboat Quay North, Hannover Dock, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €675,000 | 107 m |
| 33 Kennan Avenue, Luttrellstown Gate, Dublin 15price excludes VAT | Aug 2025 | €471,366 | 107 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 April 2022
- Decision due3 June 2022
- Decision issued21 April 2022
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