GrantedAlterationsDecided 2 December 2024

166A, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4

Alterations to a previously approved café and wine bar development on Shelbourne Road.

WEB2280/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 October 2024

Reference: WEB2280/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 10 October 2024

Summary

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The development consists of alterations to a previously approved café/wine bar. It includes relocating the bar counter, internal modifications to the lower and upper ground floors to accommodate a kitchen, toilets, office, and staff facilities, as well as external window-to-door conversions and new signage.

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Official record

Development description

The development will consist of: alterations to previously approved café/wine bar development permitted under reg. Ref. 3514/24 to now provide for a licensed café/wine bar within the main building at no. 166a shelbourne road, ballsbridge, dublin 4, d04 nn88. Permission is sought for: (i) relocation of permitted bar/coffee counter to within the main bank building and associated internal modifications to lower ground floor level to accommodate the proposed change of use including 1 no. New kitchen, 1 no. Entrance lobby, 2 no. Toilets and 1 no. Management office and internal modifications at upper ground floor level to accommodate 1 no. Staff room and staff toilet/shower. (ii) permission is sought for external alterations to existing building including conversion of existing windows to doors on north west elevation to allow access to the exterior courtyard and adaption of windows to south west elevation to allow for internal opening with the addition of exterior canopies. Permission is also sought for a kitchen extract at roof level. Signage is proposed to the south west elevation, north west elevation and north east elevation with 1 no. Free standing sign proposed within outdoor seating area fronting pembroke road. The exterior façade will be refurbished and made good as needed. (iii) permission is also sought for new canopy over permitted external seating area under ref. 3514/24 with new service yard to rear also proposed comprising bin storage and 5 no. Bicycle parking spaces. It is proposed to remove the existing oil tanks and ac units to accommodate the proposed development. (iv) permission is also sought for all associated works, including boundary treatments, revision of internal layout, landscaping, suds and drainage necessary to facilitate the development.

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
Benton 3c Granite Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Feb 2025	€779,976	81 m
30 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€738,000	99 m
27 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€730,000	109 m
33 Dodder View Cottages, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4not full market price	Nov 2025	€475,000	112 m
23 Elgin Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jun 2025	€4,025,000	112 m
1 Clyde Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Oct 2025	€1,600,000	116 m
2 Clyde Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin	Jun 2025	€1,750,000	122 m
35 Dodder View, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4	Jul 2025	€930,000	123 m

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Key dates

Timeline

Application received10 October 2024
Decision due4 December 2024
Decision issued2 December 2024
Permission expiry16 March 2030

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