9A, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1
Declaration sought to confirm the long-standing use of a ground floor unit as a cafe/retail space.
0043/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 31 January 2025
- Reference
- 0043/25
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Received
- 31 January 2025
Summary
AI-generatedAn application for a Section 5 Declaration (EXPP) has been submitted to confirm that the ground floor unit's long-standing use as a cafe/restaurant is in compliance with planning regulations, as no formal planning history exists.
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Official record
Development description
Expp: the ground floor unit has been in use as a cafe/restaurant for many years, and is the only known use of the ground floor unit. No planning history exists for the unit. We would like to confirm its use as a cafe/retail unit is in compliance with planning.
Key dates
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- Application received31 January 2025
- Decision due27 February 2025
- Decision issued27 February 2025
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