Ballast House, Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, on the corner of Aston Quay and Westmoreland Street, D02 PT85
Installation of new illuminated signage and minor entrance modifications at Ballast House.
WEB1377/23 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 5 May 2023
- Reference
- WEB1377/23
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 5 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe development consists of erecting new illuminated signage on the northern facade of Ballast House. Minor works include removing outer sections of the entrance canopy and freestanding bases, and installing two new recessed uplighters in the footpath.
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Official record
Development description
Erection of new illuminated signage on the front (north) elevation of the building façade and minor works including removal of outer sections of entrance canopy and freestanding bases and light fittings and the provision of 2no. New recessed uplighters in the footpath in the location of the removed bases.
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.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
| Apt 3 Lafayette Building, 1 5 Dolier St, Dublin | Oct 2025 | €400,000 | 60 m |
| Apt 2 Aston Buildings, Aston Quay, Dublin 2 | May 2025 | €390,000 | 72 m |
| Apt 3, 10 Aston Abbey, 10 Aston Key | Jan 2025 | €290,000 | 100 m |
| Apt 330, Bachelors Walk, Dublin | Feb 2025 | €285,000 | 116 m |
| 31 Batchelors Walk, Ashbourne, Co. Meath | Sept 2025 | €486,000 | 120 m |
| 171 Batchelors Walk, Dublin | Jan 2026 | €277,000 | 140 m |
| Apt 140 Bachelors Walk, Bachelors Walk, Dublin 1 | Mar 2026 | €312,500 | 140 m |
| Apt 1 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Dublin 2 | Apr 2025 | €421,000 | 156 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 May 2023
- Decision due29 June 2023
- Decision issued16 May 2023
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