RefusedAlterationsDecided 30 August 2024

The Bad Ass Cafe, 9-11 Crown Alley, Dublin 2

Signage changes and retention of an illuminated sign at a protected structure cafe.

3977/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 July 2024

Reference: 3977/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Permission
Received: 8 July 2024

Summary

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The application seeks permission and retention for signage changes at the Bad Ass Cafe, which is a protected structure. This includes the retention of an illuminated fascia sign, replacement of lettering with 3D text, and a new metal screen to replace a roller shutter.

Alterationssignageprotected structurecafe

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Official record

Development description

Permission and retention for development at this site; bad ass café, 9-11 crown alley, temple bar, dublin 2, d02ed77 and unit 2/3, temple bar square, dublin 2, do2 x738.9-11 crown alley is a protected structure. The development will consist of; a) on the crown alley façade, the retention of the illuminated "bad ass" fascia sign; b) on the crown alley façade, the replacement on the fascia sign of the 2d black lettering "guinness" and "temple bar" with new 3d lettering; c) on the temple bar square façade, the removal of the illuminated signage comprising a gold harp and the words "bad ass" and its replacement with whole new fascia and associated signage and d) on the temple bar square façade a new metal screen to replace the existing roller shutter to the stairwell. All as described in detail in the drawings.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 7, Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2	Jun 2026	€465,000	6 m
Apt 6 Temple Bar Sq, Dublin 2, Dublin	Dec 2025	€330,000	6 m
The Friary, Cecilia St, Temple Bar Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€266,666	44 m
Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€2,250,000	49 m
Top Floor Apt., 5a Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar	Oct 2025	€250,000	66 m
2 34 35 Wellington St, Dublin 2, Dublin	Jan 2025	€380,000	78 m
Apt 24 Sprangers Yard, Crowe St, Dublin	Sept 2025	€340,000	81 m
Apartment 7, 3 Temple Bar, Dublin 2	May 2026	€242,000	83 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received8 July 2024
Decision due30 August 2024
Decision issued30 August 2024
Appeal submitted26 September 2024
Appeal decided19 March 2025
Permission expiry2 May 2030

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