15-16, O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1, D01 R2R6
New Circle K signage and shopfront modifications on O'Connell Street, with retention of projecting signs.
3271/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 24 February 2023
- Reference
- 3271/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 24 February 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe application for this protected structure on O'Connell Street seeks permission to replace overhead signage and modify glazing for new Circle K branding. It also seeks retention for existing illuminated projecting signs, including Circle K, National Lottery, and Leap signs.
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Official record
Development description
Protected structure: permission & retention: permission is being sought for the replacement of existing overhead signage and removal of overhead light fittings above both shop fronts, to incorporate new internally illuminated circle k branded signage across the fascia of both shop fronts, and modifications to the glazing of both shop fronts, and modifications to the glazing of both shop fronts to incorporate new 770mm high window vinyl displays. Permission for retention is also being sought for the internally illuminated circle k projecting sign, internally illuminated national lottery projecting sign and internally illuminated leap projecting sign, affixed to the fascia of no. 15 o'connell street lower, and all other associated site development works.
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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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 February 2023
- Decision due3 October 2023
- Decision issued3 October 2023
- Permission expiry8 January 2029
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