GrantedChange of useDecided 25 February 2022

153-155, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W (formerly known as Michael Grant Motors), D6W HR13

Change of use of a former car showroom to a retail shop and cafe with ancillary offices.

4200/21 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 December 2021

Reference: 4200/21
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 23 December 2021

Summary

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Permission is sought to convert a former two-storey garage and showroom into a retail convenience shop and cafe at ground floor level, with offices on the first floor. The works include internal demolitions, a new front entrance, and signage.

Change of useretailcafeconversion

Storeys: 2
Floor area: 820 m²

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Official record

Development description

Permission sought for development comprising: (i) change of use of the existing two storey building previously used as a garage and showroom to retail (convenience) use (573sqm) and use as a cafe (98sqm) at ground floor level with ancillary office space (149sqm) at first floor level; (ii) reconfiguration and alterations to the interior and exterior of structure to accommodate the development including: (a) demolition of internal walls; 2 no. Staircases; and existing platform to rear of building (24sqm); (b) replacement of front entrance door and glazing; (c) provision of 1 no. Escape stairs; and (d) subdivision of proposed retail area to accommodate a back of house / support areas; and (iii) permission is also sought for all ancillary works necessary to complete the development including the provision of signage at front elevation.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z1: Sustainable Residential NeighbourhoodsRS

“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”

National zoning type: Existing residential

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apts 1 To 35 Rosemount Gate, 153 To 155 Harolds Cross Road, Harolds Crossprice excludes VAT	Dec 2025	€15,519,824	16 m
147 Harolds Cross Rd, Dublin 6w, Dublin	Jan 2025	€735,000	32 m
131 Harolds Cross Rd, Dublin 6w, Dublin	Oct 2025	€885,000	83 m
Apt 2 Eyrecourt, 181 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6w	Jun 2025	€580,000	99 m
140 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Dec 2025	€306,500	116 m
Garage Unit At The Rere Of, 183 Harolds Cross Road	Oct 2025	€15,000	116 m
4 Parkview Ave, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6	Jun 2025	€1,050,000	132 m
186 Harolds Cross Rd, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w	Nov 2025	€660,625	139 m

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Key dates

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Application received23 December 2021
Decision due25 February 2022
Decision issued25 February 2022
Grant issued8 April 2022

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