The Brian Boru, 5, Prospect Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Retention of a retractable canvas roof over the beer garden at The Brian Boru pub in Glasnevin.
4062/19 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 September 2019
- Reference
- 4062/19
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 24 September 2019
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for a retractable canvas roof and ancillary site works. The structure is located over an existing long-established beer garden and patio area to the rear of the pub.
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
Retention: retention permission is sought for a retractable canvas roof and ancillary site works to the rear of the brian boru, 5 prospect road, glasnevin, dublin 9 (previously approved under reg. Ref. 3844/10 for a period of 3 years and reg. Ref. 2961/14 for a period of 5 years). The proposed structure is located over an existing long established beer garden/patio in use for the consumption of food and drink.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To provide for and improve neighbourhood facilities.”
National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Court, Dalcassian Downs, Glasnevin Dublin 11 | Apr 2025 | €292,000 | 43 m |
| 44 Cross Guns Quay, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Jul 2025 | €391,000 | 100 m |
| Apt 47, Cross Guns Quay, Phibsboro Dublin 7 | Apr 2026 | €262,000 | 100 m |
| 49 Cross Guns Quay, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Jan 2026 | €200,000 | 100 m |
| 50 The Mill, Cross Guns Quay, Phibsboro | Jan 2025 | €407,000 | 100 m |
| 72 Cross Guns Quay, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Apr 2025 | €365,000 | 100 m |
| 19 Cross Guns Quay, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Apr 2026 | €440,000 | 106 m |
| 21 Dakota Court, Cross Guns Bridge, Dublin 6w | Jun 2025 | €320,000 | 127 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 received24 September 2019
- Decision due18 November 2019
- Decision issued18 November 2019
- Grant issued7 January 2020
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