GrantedRetentionDecided 3 January 2019

52-55, Drury Street, Dublin 2

Retention and permission for change of use, extensions, and balconies at a multi-storey building on Drury Street.

3857/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 3 September 2018

Reference: 3857/18
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 3 September 2018

Summary

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The application seeks retention and permission for changes of use across multiple floors from light industrial and ancillary space to restaurant, multi-purpose event space, and offices. It also includes a roof-level extension, new balconies, and a retractable canopy.

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Floor area: 715 m²

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Official record

Development description

Retention & permission; change of use of
) (i) the second floor from ancillary restaurant facilities to multi-purpose space (private events, dining, product launches etc. ) (184.7 sq. M) with re-configured toilets, and a new balcony to the rear (ii) the third floor from light industry (vacant) to ancillary restaurant facilities including full kitchen, goods storage & office, (184.5sq. M); (iii) the fourth floor from light industry (vacant) to licensed restaurant (159.4 sq. M) with a new covered terrace to the rear (24.1sq. M) and (v) the fifth floor from light industry (vacant) to ancilliary office space & staff facilities (162.5 sq. M):2. ) roof level extension (15.3 sq. M) to serve general plant area including lift shaft and staircore
) refuse / recycle area at ground floor level with new door at drury street
) new toilets at first floor level replacing the existing kitchen
) retention of existing balcony at the rear at first floor level and permission to extend it to 16.2 sq. M in area
) retention of retractable canopy at the rear and permission to modify it to accommodate proposed balcony at second floor level
) retention of the illuminated original steel " drury buildings " sign (6oomm high xc. 9m) and new projecting steel framed engraved oak sign (900mm high x 600mm) on drury street elevation and all ancillary site development works at drury buildings

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“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

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 1, 17 Fade Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2026	€1,275,000	24 m
Apt 39 Wicklow Court, 38 40 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€295,000	91 m
20 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	120 m
29 Drury Hall, 23 27 Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2not full market price	Apr 2026	€208,676	120 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€340,000	120 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	120 m
39 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€360,000	120 m
38 Drury Hall, Lower Stephen St, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€340,000	120 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received3 September 2018
Further information requested26 October 2018
Further information received29 November 2018
Decision due4 January 2019
Decision issued3 January 2019
Grant issued7 June 2019
Appeal submitted31 January 2019
Appeal decided7 June 2019

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