Broadstone Bus Depot, Constitution Hill, Dublin 7
Internal and external refurbishment works to the protected Broadstone Bus Depot building.
4333/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 6 November 2018
- Reference
- 4333/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 6 November 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of works to the Bus Eireann Headquarters building and surrounding area. Works include new boundary railings, repairs to historic security huts and light stands, a new wheelchair ramp, facade cleaning, 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
Protected structure: the development consists of works to the area within and around the area of the bus eireann headquarters building located towards the southerly end of the site and comprise the following: (1) a new railing to the easterly boundary wall, to replace the existing along with repairs & repointing to the retaining boundary wall below (2) works to the historic wrought iron railings and stone security hut to the easterly side of the building (3) a new external wheelchair accessible ramp to the side entrance with chair lift to internal stairs and works to adjacent doorways (4) repairs and alterations to the existing historic light stands along with repairs to the steps, plinth and paved areas around the front entrance (5) cleaning of the building facades (6) a new lighting scheme to the building exterior and (7) interior alterations to include a new accessible w. C. , reception desk and repairs to the interior lobby - all at ground level along with repainting of hallways & atrium, removal of non-original walls in existing offices and replacement of the roof light above the atrium space. Broadstone bus depot is a protected structure.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of inner city and inner suburban sites for mixed-uses.”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Rathdown Rd, Phibsoboro, Dublin 7 | Jun 2026 | €730,000 | 169 m |
| 65 Rathdown Rd, North Circular Rd, Dublin 7 | Jan 2025 | €765,599 | 171 m |
| 15 Kings Inn Court Phibsboro, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €404,000 | 175 m |
| 11 Broadstone Ave, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 | Aug 2025 | €294,000 | 179 m |
| 1/2 Royal Canal Terrace, Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 | Mar 2025 | €1,825,000 | 180 m |
| 10 Royal Canal Bank, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Feb 2025 | €625,000 | 203 m |
| 27 Royal Canal Bank, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Sept 2025 | €886,000 | 209 m |
| 18 Great Western Villas, Phibsboro, Dublin 7 | Sept 2025 | €425,000 | 216 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 received6 November 2018
- Further information requested10 January 2019
- Further information received9 July 2019
- Decision due2 August 2019
- Decision issued2 August 2019
- Grant issued12 September 2019
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