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4714/23

GRANT PERMISSION

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PERMISSION:The development consists of Partial change of Use from Commercial (Barber shop) to Residential use at First floor level of c. 28 sqm, additional floor area to the existing 1 Bed apartment at first floor level. Existing access from Ground level to First floor to be retained, no change. The proposed works also includes the removal of an existing rear single storey extension at first floor level to accommodate a proposed corridor link extension with roof lights of c. 60 sqm. The proposed extension consists of a corridor link, hoist for dumb waiter, re-configured toilets, general store and a plant enclosure on the roof of the proposed extension. The proposal also includes the provision of a privacy screen to the rear, adjacent to the proposed corridor link extension at first floor level and a glazed retractable canopy over the outdoor dining area to the rear. All proposed works as part of this application are located to the rear, with no works proposed to the front elevation facing Drimnagh Road. Inclusive of all associated site works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    31 Oct 2023

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    15 Dec 2023

  3. Decision due

    22 Dec 2023

  4. Grant issued

    31 Jan 2024

Application Details

Location
The Black Forge Inn, 163/ 165 Drimnagh Rd, Dublin 12 (D12 PH32), 161 Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12 (D12 X439) and to the rear, of 159 Drimnagh Road (D12 P289)
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
920 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
31 October 2023
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
15 December 2023
Grant Date
31 January 2024

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