RefusedRetentionDecided 18 March 2026

30 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2

Retention of non-illuminated signage on the front gates and basement window of a protected structure.

WEB1138/26 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 21 January 2026

Reference: WEB1138/26
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 21 January 2026

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a non-illuminated sign on the front gates and window signage at the basement level. The signage does not structurally alter or adversely affect the character of the protected structure.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: retention : the signage comprises (a) a non-illuminated sign affixed to the existing front gates measuring 500mm x 800mm, and (b) non-illuminated window signage applied to the basement-level front window. The signage will not structurally or materially alter the historic fabric and does not involve any permanent fixing that would adversely affect the character of the protected structure.

Land-use zoning

What this land is zoned for

Z8: Georgian Conservation Areas

“To protect the existing architectural and civic design character, and to allow only for limited expansion consistent with the conservation objective.”

National zoning type: General

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within 500 m

Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€2,300,000	55 m
65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2	Jul 2025	€1,750,000	92 m
27 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Dublin2	Jun 2026	€1,925,000	104 m
32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin	Nov 2025	€525,000	112 m
23 Earlsfort Court, Hatch St Lower, Dublin 2	Apr 2026	€325,000	152 m
Apartment 5, Leeson Place, Dublin 2	Aug 2025	€895,000	165 m
16 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Jun 2025	€800,000	203 m
26 Symphony House, Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2	Jan 2025	€777,000	203 m

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Key dates

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Application received21 January 2026
Decision due18 March 2026
Decision issued18 March 2026

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