Cathedral Court, New Street South, The Liberties, Dublin 8
Retention permission to merge two retail units and change their use into a residents' gym.
WEB1144/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 January 2025
- Reference
- WEB1144/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 27 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for the amalgamation and change of use of Unit 04 (45 sqm) and Unit 05 (70 sqm) from retail to a residents' amenity space. The combined 115 sqm area will function as a recreational gym.
- Floor area
- 115 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention permission :retention permission for the change of use and amalgamation of units 04 (45sqm) & 05 (70sqm) from retail to resident’s amenity space providing a recreational use gym area, in a total combined area of 115 sqm.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Cathedral Court, New St, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €425,000 | 4 m |
| 16 New St South, Dublin | Apr 2026 | €520,000 | 35 m |
| 18a Lauderdale Terrace, New Row, Dublin 8 | Jul 2025 | €700,000 | 98 m |
| 8 Cathedral View Walk, New St South, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €425,000 | 102 m |
| 22 Lauderdale Terrace, New Row South, Dublin 8 | Dec 2025 | €750,000 | 102 m |
| 5 Lauderdale Terrace, New Row South, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €560,000 | 118 m |
| 8 Cathedral Lane, Dublin 8, Dublin | Apr 2025 | €530,500 | 127 m |
| 36 New Row Place, Dublin 8 | Mar 2026 | €300,000 | 131 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 January 2025
- Decision due21 March 2025
- Decision issued19 March 2025
- Permission expiry8 June 2030
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