72, Grafton Street, Dublin 2
New illuminated signage and shopfront redecoration for The White Company on Grafton Street.
2853/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 26 April 2018
- Reference
- 2853/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 26 April 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for new internally illuminated 'THE WHITE COMPANY' signage on the shopfront bulkhead. It also includes redecorating the existing bronze shopfront frames by painting them white to match the brand identity.
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Official record
Development description
New signage and redecoration of shop front framework description of works; a new internally illuminated ´the white company´ signage to be installed to the shop front bulkhead. The signage will consist of a white semi-gloss back panel and matt black powder coated letters. The letters will have white led backs to give a subtle illumination around the letters. New decoration to the shop front frames where the existing bronze will be painted white to be in line with the white company branding
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity.”
National zoning type: City/Town/village Centre, central area
Objective set by the Development Plan 2022-2028 (2022–2028). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
Read the zoning objectives in the development planBuilt & sold
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Recent sales nearby
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| 20 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 269 m |
| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 269 m |
| Apt 42, Drury Hall, Lower Stephen St Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €420,000 | 269 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 April 2018
- Decision due20 June 2018
- Decision issued19 June 2018
- Grant issued25 July 2018
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