Units 4A (D02 T803) and 4b (D02 W5C2) Montague Street, Dublin 2
Change of use from a barber shop to a takeaway and retention of signage on Montague Street.
3954/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 July 2024
- Reference
- 3954/24
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 2 July 2024
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission to convert a 39.35 sqm barber shop at Unit 4A into a takeaway associated with the adjacent restaurant at Unit 4B. It includes internal alterations, a new connection between the units, new fascia signage, and retention permission for existing signage at Unit 4B.
- Floor area
- 39 m²
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Official record
Development description
- Permission and retention: for retention permission for development at this site no. 4a (d02 t803) and no. 4b (d02 w5c2) montague street, dublin
- The development consists of: planning permission for: a change of use from barber shop to takeaway use at unit 4a (39.35 sqm) associated with the restaurant unit 4b; associated internal alterations to provide for the change of use including installation of a counter, seating bench and food heating area: new connection between unit 4a and 4b; and permission for installation of fascia signage board above the doorway for unit 4a. Retention permission for: fascia signage board installed at unit 4b montague street above the doorway
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Wexford St, Apt 1, Dublin 2 | Feb 2025 | €800,000 | 106 m |
| 8 Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €700,000 | 159 m |
| 8 Camden Buildings, Dublin 2 | Mar 2026 | €575,000 | 160 m |
| 7 The Courtyard, Pleasants St, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €585,000 | 182 m |
| 4 Pleasants Place, Dublin 8, Dublin | Aug 2025 | €180,000 | 207 m |
| 12 Cuffe Lane, Cuffe St, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €460,000 | 207 m |
| 37 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €2,600,000 | 210 m |
| 62 Synge Street, Dublin 8 | Apr 2025 | €625,000 | 212 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 received2 July 2024
- Decision due26 August 2024
- Decision issued23 August 2024
- Permission expiry20 November 2029
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