1, 3, 5, 7, 9 Tara Street & 5, 6, 7 George's Quay, Dublin 2
Change of use of buildings on Tara Street and George's Quay to a bar and foodhall with 13 food and drink units.
5042/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 14 October 2022
- Reference
- 5042/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 14 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe development proposes changing the use of existing buildings to create a bar and foodhall featuring 13 separate food and drink units. It includes retaining and refurbishing the facades, altering the internal layout, extending the basement, and constructing a new roof terrace with a permanent roof and retractable awnings.
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
The proposed development will consist of: change of use of the existing buildings to provide a bar and foodhall which consists of 13 separate units serving food/ drinks. Retention and refurbishment of the existing facades and alteration to the internal layout of the buildings to create one building with seating/dining/service/bathroom/ancillary areas associated with the operation of the proposed new use. Alteration and extension of the basement to provide ancillary facilities. Construction of a new associated roof terrace area, including new permanent roof over part of the terrace, along with an open area with retractable awnings. The proposal also includes all associated works to enable the development of the proposal.
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.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apt 2, Georges Quay, Dublin 2 | Oct 2025 | €410,000 | 26 m |
| Apt 21, 2 Georges Quay, Dublin 2 | May 2025 | €431,000 | 26 m |
| 63 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €701,000 | 96 m |
| 43 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Mar 2025 | €411,000 | 96 m |
| 29 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Jun 2025 | €290,000 | 96 m |
| 32 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €395,000 | 96 m |
| 34 Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St, Dublin 2 | Sept 2025 | €422,500 | 96 m |
| Apt 13, Corn Exchange, Poolbeg St Dublin 2 | May 2026 | €340,000 | 96 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 received14 October 2022
- Decision due29 June 2023
- Decision issued28 June 2023
- Permission expiry22 September 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- GrantedAt this site
The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing structures at the following addresses: Nos.…
Nos. 5, 6, & 7, George's Quay, Nos. 1A, 1A, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Tara Street & No. 11 Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2
3560/19Dublin CityLodged 23 Jul 2019Commercial
- InvalidAt this site
The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing structures at the following addresses: Nos.…
Nos. 5,6 & 7, Georges Quay, Nos. 1A, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 15 Tara Street & No. 11 Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2
3422/19Dublin CityLodged 4 Jul 2019Commercial
- GrantedAt this site
RETENTION & PERMISSION: Retention permission and permission for development at this 105 sq m site…
3, George's Quay, Dublin 2
3430/18Dublin CityLodged 4 Jul 2018Change of use
- Granted30 m away
Planning permission for change of use from existing office to partial cafe use and for the sale of alcohol at…
Junction of 15 Poolbeg Street, 11-15 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 RY83
3765/22Dublin CityLodged 19 Apr 2022Change of use
- Invalid30 m away
Planning permission for change of use to allow for partial café use and the sale of alcohol at the existing…
Junction of 15 Poolbeg Street & 11-15 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 RY83
3669/22Dublin CityLodged 5 Apr 2022Change of use
- Granted40 m away
We, Tanat Limited intend to apply for planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development,…
site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597 and existing Tara Street St
4054/19Dublin CityLodged 23 Sept 2019Alterations
- Refused40 m away
Planning permission for amendments to previously permitted development, Reg. Ref. 3794/18 / ABP Ref.…
site of 0.2 ha bound by Georges Quay to the north, Tara Street to the west, Poolbeg Street to the south and Tara Street Station to the east. The site includes lands of the former Tara House, 2-16 Tara Street, Dublin 2, D02 W597
3165/20Dublin CityLodged 7 Aug 2020Change of use
- Granted50 m away
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning Permission for a change of use from sandwich bar/cafe to Italian style pizza…
6 & 7A, Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2
2801/20Dublin CityLodged 3 Jun 2020Change of use
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