RefusedRetentionDecided 26 April 2024

4 Dame Lane, Dublin 2, D02 YD79

Retention of a timber shopfront and illuminated signage on Dame Lane.

3327/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 March 2024

Reference: 3327/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Appealed
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 5 March 2024

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a traditional single-storey timber shopfront structure on the front facade of the building. The application also covers backlit fascia signage and three illuminated projecting signs.

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Official record

Development description

Retention the proposed development consists of retention permission for the erection of a traditional timber shopfront structure attached to the front (north) façade of the existing building, extending single storey in height over existing entrance doors and the full width of the front (north) façade; backlit signage on the fascia, 2 no internally illuminated projecting signs on westernmost and easternmost pilasters, and an illuminated projecting sign above the shopfront centered on the building façade.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z5: City CentreUC

“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

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Recent sales nearby

within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 5, 50-52 Dame Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€395,000	93 m
3 Fownes St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2	May 2026	€1,600,000	101 m
Apt 24 Sprangers Yard, Crowe St, Dublin	Sept 2025	€340,000	122 m
Top Floor Apt., 5a Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar	Oct 2025	€250,000	124 m
Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€2,250,000	128 m
Apartment 4, 5-6 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar	Nov 2025	€355,000	149 m
Apartment 5, 5-6 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar	Nov 2025	€355,000	149 m
The Friary, Cecilia St, Temple Bar Dublin 2	Dec 2025	€266,666	161 m

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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 received5 March 2024
Decision due29 April 2024
Decision issued26 April 2024
Appeal submitted17 May 2024
Appeal decided8 October 2024
Permission expiry21 November 2029

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