InvalidAlterationsDecided 3 September 2024

Hodges Figgis, 56-58, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02XE681

Minor alterations and repairs to the shopfront of the Hodges Figgis protected structure on Dawson Street.

4223/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 30 August 2024

Reference: 4223/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 30 August 2024

Summary

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The works to this protected structure include replacing rotten timber shopfront elements, repairing lead and glazing, and redecorating. New gold brushed steel signage, a monogram, and updated LED lighting will also be installed.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure : permission : minor alterations to shopfront signage on protected structure. Replacement of rotten timber shopfront elements, lead repairs to all windows, repair and replace damaged glazing. Redecorate all timber elements in ral6009 fir green. Signage: existing signage to be removed and replaced with gold brushed steel lettering, hodges figgis with building numbers 56-58 in perpetua pro titling light. Hf monogram to be positioned above the main entrance. New hanging signage to replace existing with like for like, improved suspension mounts/brackets. Illumination: existing projecting sign flood lamps to be replaced with led, new led floodlamps to be installed to small roof above entrance to wash the brickwork above, new led lamp to be installed within soffit of entrance to improve visibility. Addition of mosaic tiles in entrance with gold brush lettering hodges figgis in perpetua pro titling light.

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
Apt B, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin 2	May 2026	€660,000	204 m
Apartment 1, 17 Fade Street, Dublin 2	Feb 2026	€1,275,000	354 m
Apt 1, 3 4 Cope St, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€2,250,000	420 m
Apt 39 Wicklow Court, 38 40 South Great Georges St, Dublin 2	Mar 2025	€295,000	422 m
3 Fownes St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2	May 2026	€1,600,000	425 m
Apartment 5, 50-52 Dame Street, Dublin 2	Nov 2025	€395,000	431 m
16 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€340,000	434 m
39 Drury Hall, Stephen St Lower, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€360,000	434 m

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Key dates

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Application received30 August 2024
Decision due24 October 2024
Decision issued3 September 2024

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