18-19, Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 EK06
Street front and internal alterations to a commercial property on Francis Street.
3959/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 15 June 2023
- Reference
- 3959/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 15 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposed development consists of street front alterations to the existing building on Francis Street. It also includes a new public doorway on the south-east elevation and internal alterations.
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
- Permission: the development will consist of
- Proposed street front alterations to francis street
- Proposed new public doorway to existing south east elevation
- Proposed internal alterations
- All site and associated 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
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 28 February 2024.
Notified floor area: 496 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Bertram Court, Dublin 8, Dublin | May 2026 | €255,000 | 7 m |
| 18 Bertram Court, Lamb Alley, Dublin 8 | May 2025 | €430,000 | 36 m |
| 87 Bertram Court, Christchurch, Dublin 8 | Jun 2026 | €360,000 | 52 m |
| Apt 10, Dean Swift Sq, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €370,300 | 58 m |
| Apt 2, 11 Dean Swift Sq, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €413,500 | 58 m |
| Apt 3, 11 Dean Swift Sq, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €357,900 | 58 m |
| Apt 5, 11 Dean Swift Sq, Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €425,800 | 58 m |
| Apt 1, 11 Deanswift Sq, Francis St Dublin 8 | Oct 2025 | €382,600 | 58 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 received15 June 2023
- Decision due9 August 2023
- Decision issued9 August 2023
- Permission expiry2 November 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted40 m away
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4041/24Dublin CityLodged 19 Jul 2024Change of use
- Granted40 m away
The development will consist of change of use from permitted retail/non-retail services (Reg. Ref. 4447/16)…
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3469/24Dublin CityLodged 3 Apr 2024Change of use
- Invalid50 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Iveagh Markets Hotels Limited intend to apply for permission for development on 2 No.…
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4811/19Dublin CityLodged 23 Dec 2019Alterations
- Granted60 m away
Permission for installation of an awning to front facade facing at Francis Street at Rumi Cafe Bar, 28…
Rumi Cafe Bar, 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 PF61
4060/24Dublin CityLodged 24 Jul 2024Commercial
- Refused60 m away
Planning permission for the Installation of an awning to front facade facing Francis Street
Rumi Cafe Bar , 28 Francis Street, Dublin 8 , D08PF61
5005/23Dublin CityLodged 19 Dec 2023Alterations
- Granted60 m away
Planning permission is being sought for the change of use from existing estate agents office into a…
28, Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08PF61
3542/21Dublin CityLodged 22 Sept 2021Change of use
- Granted70 m away
The development will consist of the erection of new signage consisting of: - — A horizontal sign (2.4m x…
Staycity Aparthotel, 135 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 P5N2
3718/24Dublin CityLodged 20 May 2024Commercial
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