The development will consist of the construction of a new Restaurant Building…

Application details

Planning reference

WEB1806/25

Council

Dublin City Council

Proposal description

The development will consist of the construction of a new Restaurant Building, a single-story structure with auxiliary attached structures at a lower level. The floor area of building space including the primary structure and two auxiliary structures equals 1310m2. The structure incorporates a flat roof at a height of 5.5m and an at-grad plaza entrance, flanked by landscape and a new children's play area. The building will be fitted with local featured photovoltaic panels. The exterior of the building will feature both elevated and on-grade dining terraces. The development requires the removal of a number of selected trees which will be replaced with numerous new trees and shrubs. Associated drainage and ancillary works are also included.

Location / address

Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

11 Apr 2025

Council decision

GRANT PERMISSION

Council decision date

5 Jun 2025

Final grant date

12 Mar 2026

Appeal lodged

2 Jul 2025

Appeal decision

Contribution Appeal Decided

Appeal decision date

5 Mar 2026

Planning timeline

Key dated milestones from the council planning record and An Coimisiún Pleanála appeal records.

1. Application received

   11 Apr 2025

2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

   5 Jun 2025

3. Appeal lodged with An Coimisiún Pleanála

   2 Jul 2025Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

4. Appeal decision: Contribution Appeal Decided

   5 Mar 2026Official An Coimisiún Pleanála dataView appeal case

5. Final grant

   12 Mar 2026