40, Grafton Street, Dublin 2
Retention of an illuminated shop sign inside a first-floor window on Grafton Street.
3214/18 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 8 June 2018
- Reference
- 3214/18
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Retention Permission
- Received
- 8 June 2018
Summary
AI-generatedRetention permission is sought for an internally illuminated 'JD' sign located inside the first-floor shop front window, which is visible from the street.
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Official record
Development description
Retention; of internally illuminated 'jd' [ 1480mm wide x 1000mm high] signage located inside the first floor shop front window. The 'jd' sign is visible through the first floor window from grafton street.
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.
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| 20 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 299 m |
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| 16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €340,000 | 299 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 June 2018
- Decision due2 August 2018
- Decision issued1 August 2018
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