RefusedRetentionDecided 24 February 2023

The Black Lion Public House, 207A, Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Retention of a partially covered external recreational area at a public house.

5533/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 23 December 2022

Reference: 5533/22
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Received: 23 December 2022

Summary

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The application seeks retention permission for a 162 sqm heated and lit outdoor seating area. The space accommodates approximately 80 people and is serviced by the adjacent public house.

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Floor area: 162 m²

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Official record

Development description

Retention: the development consists of a partially covered external recreational area. - the space is lit and heated to provide food and drink to the public, accessible from grattan crescent and serviced by the black lion public house. - the site area is 162 sqm and seats approximately 80 people. - open to the public between the hours of 12pm and 10pm daily.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z4: Key Urban Villages/Urban VillagesDC

“To provide for and improve mixed-services facilities.”

National zoning type: District, neighbourhood centre

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 11, James Plunkett House, Grattan Street	May 2026	€426,000	19 m
Apt 12 James Plunkett House, Grattan Crescent, Inchicore	Jan 2025	€268,000	19 m
Apartment 5, James Plunkett House, Inchicore	Apr 2025	€363,000	19 m
13 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin	Jan 2025	€300,000	45 m
14 Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8	Mar 2025	€300,000	51 m
235 The Tramyard, Spa Rd, Inchicore Dublin 8	Aug 2025	€295,000	81 m
231 Block C, Station House, The Tramyard Dublin 8	Mar 2026	€301,000	81 m
9 Grattan Court, Inchicore, Dublin 8	Jan 2025	€415,000	110 m

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Key dates

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Application received23 December 2022
Decision due24 February 2023
Decision issued24 February 2023

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