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Hole In The Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

Planning application WEB2499/25

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION AND PERMISSION: We Parkwall Taverns intend to apply for Retention and Planning permission for development at the site: Hole in the Wall pub, Blackhorse avenue, Dublin 7, D07 V663. The development consists of: Proposed retention permission of the existing modified shipping container, previously approved reg.ref. 2069/19, which facilitates 'to go' coffee and snacks during the working hours of 7.30am to 8pm Monday - Sunday; and Permission for proposed associated planter boxes, screening, hardscaping, landscaping and all associated site servicing and development works.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    26 Jun 2025

  2. Further information requested

    19 Aug 2025

  3. Further information received

    14 Oct 2025

  4. Decision due

    10 Nov 2025

  5. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION

    10 Nov 2025

  6. Appeal submitted

    5 Dec 2025

  7. Grant issued

    19 Mar 2026

  8. Appeal decided: GRANT PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION

    19 Mar 2026

Application Details

Location
Hole In The Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
199.33 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
26 June 2025
Status
Appeal Decided
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION AND RETENTION PERMISSION
Decision Date
10 November 2025
Grant Date
19 March 2026

An Coimisiún Pleanála Appeal

Appeal Reference
PL-500400-DN-25
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION & RETENTION PERMISSION
Submitted
5 December 2025
Decided
19 March 2026

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WEB2457/25APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID20 Jun 2025

PERMISSION AND RETENTION: We Parkwall Taverns intend to apply for Retention and Planning permission for development at the site: Hole in the Wall pub, Blackhorse avenue, Dublin 7, D07 V663. The development consists of: Proposed retention permission of the existing modified shipping container, previously approved reg.ref. 2069/19, which facilitates 'to go' coffee and snacks during the working hours of 7.30am to 8pm Monday - Sunday; and Permission for proposed associated planter boxes, screening, hardscaping, landscaping and all associated site servicing and development works.

Hole in the Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

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3287/24REFUSE PERMISSION27 Feb 2024

Alterations to reconfigure the existing seating area north of Dash Café to provide for (i) alterations to the existing seating layout and replacement of 11 no. existing picnic benches with 9 no. new modern picnic benches laid atop a proposed gravelled area, (ii) 7 no. spray finished timber planter boxes (to include 4 no. tree boxes, 2 no. shrub/plant planter boxes, and 1 no. raised timber planter boxes, and 1 no. raised timber planter with a bar style ledge) with powder-coated timber fencing to the inside and landscaping in-between, (iii) new granite paving for existing pedestrian access, (iv) a stone border around seating area to be flush with concrete path and gravel, (v) a new concrete footpath north of the seating area providing for 25 no. bollards, (vi) 8 no. new bicycle parking spaces, (vii) and all ancillary works and landscaping necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Dash Café, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 Y53F

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3933/23SPLIT DECISION(PERMISSION12 Jun 2023

PERMISSION & RETENTION: Permission is sought for alterations to reconfigure the existing seating area north of Dash Cafe to provide for (i) alterations to the existing seating layout and replacement of 11 no. existing picnic benches with 11 no. new picnic benches laid atop a proposed gravelled area, (ii) 8 no. spray finished timber planter boxes (to include 4 no. tree boxes, 3 no. shrub/plant planter boxes, and 1 no. raised timber planter with a bar style ledge), (iii) new granite paving for existing pedestrian access, (iv) a stone border around seating area to be flush with concrete path and gravel, (v) a new concrete footpath north of the seating area, (vi) 3 no. EV charging spaces, (vii) a new bin store, (viii) 8 no. new bicycle parking spaces, (ix) and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development. Retention permission is also sought for the provision of 18 no. bike parking spaces to the east of Dash cafe.

Dash Cafe, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 Y53F

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3553/22REFUSE PERMISSION16 Mar 2022

The development will consist of proposed revision of the current opening times of the dash container from 07:30am – 20:00pm as per previously approved Reg. Ref. 2069/19 to the proposed times of 06:30am – 21:00pm.

Hole In The Wall, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 V663

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4146/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA21 Dec 2021

Planning permission for development at this site will consist of proposed revision of the current opening times of the dash container from 07.30am-20.00pm as per previously approved reg. ref. 2069/19 to the proposed times of 06.30am-21.00pm.

345-347 Blackhorse Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7, D07 K5PS

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2069/19GRANT PERMISSION17 Jan 2019

The development consists of a modified shipping container, 6m x 2.5m, alongside existing seating area, to be used as a facility for serving to go coffee and snacks during the hours of 7.30am to 8pm Monday to Sunday.

Hole in the Wall Pub, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

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4063/21APPLICATION DECLARED INVA10 Dec 2021

The development will consist of proposed provision of two 3x4m parasols to cater for existing external seating area with 8 meters of branded external screens to the road side of site and all associated site works.

345-347 Blackhorse Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7, D07 K5P5

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3183/22APPLICATION DECLARED INVA31 Jan 2022

The development will consist of proposed provision of two 3x4 meter parasols to cater for existing external seating area with 8 meters of branded external screens to the road side of site and all associated site works.

345-347 Blackhorse Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 7, D07 K5P5

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3552/22REFUSE PERMISSION16 Mar 2022

The development will consist of proposed provision of two 3x4 meter parasols to cater for existing external seating area with 8 metres of branded external screens to the road side of site and all associated site works.

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4459/19REFUSE PERMISSION14 Nov 2019

The development will consist of: Change of use of the existing residential area at first floor, to a proposed commercial use, including the provision of a new stairwell inside the existing entrance to the public house. First floor to accommodate 2 no. Meeting rooms; 1 no. Office and associated works.

Hole In The Wall Pub, 345-347, Black Horse Avenue, Dublin 7

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