Dakota Bar, 8/9 South William Street, Dublin 2
Retention of an outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and wind breakers in front of Dakota Bar.
5260/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 November 2022
- Reference
- 5260/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 21 November 2022
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the permanent retention of an outdoor street-level seating area serving the existing licensed bar and restaurant. The setup includes 8 tables, 16 chairs, 2-meter-high glass and solid wind breakers, and a planter.
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 permission is sought for the permanent retention of an outdoor seating area at street level in front of 8/9 south william street serving the existing licensed bar and restaurant to include 8 tables and 16 chairs surrounded by 2.0 metre high wind breakers (of glass and solid panels) and a planter, to remain in use during the business hours of the licensed premises.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
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| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €340,000 | 219 m |
| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 219 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 November 2022
- Decision due24 January 2023
- Decision issued10 January 2023
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