Part granted, part refusedRetentionDecided 23 July 2025

4, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Retention of backlit and illuminated signage on the front elevation and removal of an unauthorised timber shopfront.

WEB2209/25 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 29 May 2025

Reference: WEB2209/25
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Retention Permission
Received: 29 May 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for backlit fascia signage and two internally illuminated projecting signs on the front elevation of 4 Dame Lane. The development also includes the removal of an existing unauthorised timber-framed shopfront facade.

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Official record

Development description

Retention: of backlit signage at fascia level to the front elevation and of 2 no internally illuminated projecting signs on the front elevation. The development would also involve the removal of the existing unauthorised shopfront façade constructed from timber framing.

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 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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Key dates

Timeline

Application received29 May 2025
Decision due23 July 2025
Decision issued23 July 2025
Permission expiry11 October 2030

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