GrantedAlterationsDecided 15 January 2024

2-4, O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin, D01 XH68

Removal of ATMs, signage, and external/internal bank fittings from a protected structure.

3776/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 17 May 2023

Reference: 3776/23
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 17 May 2023

Summary

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The development consists of external and internal works to a protected structure formerly used as an Ulster Bank. Works include the removal of ATMs, night safe plates, raised lettering, and internal bank signage, with stone and glazing replaced to match existing.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: permission to carry out external works on a protected structure for the removal of atm's in stonework and shopfront glazing with replacement stone and glazing to match existing. The removal of the night safe front plate, replacing with a blank steel plate, as well as the removal of the ulster bank shop front raised lettering and the removal of all blue ulster bank signage. Carry out internal works for the removal of the atm's, as well as the removal of loose furniture and general ulster bank signage and on all floors.

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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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apartment 401, 5 - 9 Eden Quay, Dublin 1	Nov 2025	€490,000	26 m
Apt 330, Bachelors Walk, Dublin	Feb 2025	€285,000	57 m
31 Batchelors Walk, Ashbourne, Co. Meath	Sept 2025	€486,000	92 m
110 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1	Jun 2025	€270,000	94 m
84 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1	May 2025	€1,000,000	144 m
Apt 3 Lafayette Building, 1 5 Dolier St, Dublin	Oct 2025	€400,000	158 m
171 Batchelors Walk, Dublin	Jan 2026	€277,000	172 m
Apt 140 Bachelors Walk, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1	Mar 2026	€312,500	172 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 received17 May 2023
Decision due16 January 2024
Decision issued15 January 2024
Permission expiry31 March 2029

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