La Touche House, Grove Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Retention of window manifestations and permission for new signage at La Touche House in Rathmines.
2903/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 2 May 2018
- Reference
- 2903/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 2 May 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention for frosted window manifestations displaying a cityscape and tenant branding. It also requests permission for two new high-level projected banner signs and the replacement of a dilapidated sign with new white metal lettering for the EC Language Centre.
- Floor area
- 26 m²
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Official record
Development description
Retention & permission: retention of existing frosted manifestations applied internally to two ground floor windows displaying a cityscape, and frosted manifestations applied internally to the entrance door and side light including welcome wording and tenant logo, totalling 13.9 sq. M. Permission for two new projected signs at high level with straight black metal brackets and orange pvc banners with black lettering, totalling 2.3sq. M. And permission to replace the existing dilapidated 'la touche house' sign between the first and second floor with individual cut and mounted metal lettering finished in white powder coat displaying 'ec language centre' and including logo, totalling 9.5sq. M.
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“To protect, provide and improve residential amenities.”
National zoning type: Existing residential
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.
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Portobello Harbour, Grove Rd, Rathmines Dublin 6 | Jun 2026 | €650,000 | 66 m |
| Apartment 14 Portobello Harbour, Grove Road, Dublin 6 | Apr 2026 | €490,000 | 88 m |
| Apt 1 76 Grove Park, Rathmines, Dublin 8 | Feb 2025 | €1,200,000 | 93 m |
| 9 Portobello Harbour, Grove Rd, Rathmines Dublin 6 | May 2025 | €585,000 | 100 m |
| 23 Portobello Quay, Portobello Harbour, Dublin 8 | May 2026 | €525,000 | 119 m |
| 14 Portobello Dock, Portobello Harbour, Dublin 8 | Jun 2025 | €352,000 | 120 m |
| Apt 7, Portobello Dock, Portobello Harbour | Jun 2025 | €295,000 | 120 m |
| Apt 12, Portobello Dock, Portobello Dublin 8 | Jul 2025 | €470,000 | 120 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received2 May 2018
- Decision due26 June 2018
- Decision issued26 June 2018
- Grant issued1 August 2018
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