InvalidCommercialDecided 11 November 2024

16, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

New KFC signage and shopfront alterations at a protected structure on Westmoreland Street.

WEB2215/24 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 27 September 2024

Reference: WEB2215/24
Authority: Dublin City Council
Register status: Decided
Type: Permission
Received: 27 September 2024

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for existing projecting signs and an internal sign. Permission is also sought for new white, internally illuminated KFC lettering, a double-sided light box, new branded projecting signs, a digital window screen, and shopfront alterations including respraying and a new entrance door.

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Official record

Development description

Protected structure: retention permission is sought for 4no. Projecting signs on the front elevation of the building and an internally mounted 'hello' sign. Permission is sought for the replacement of existing signage with new, white, internally illuminated ‘kfc’ lettering, the installation of a double-sided light box fitted internally above the entrance, the replacement of 4no. Projecting signs with kfc branded signage and an internally installed double sided digital egp in the window. Permission is also sought for shop front changes to include respraying of existing aluminium windows and aluminium cladding, installation of vinyl manifestations on glazing, installation of a new entrance door and internal installation of white 'bucket' portal behind shop front glazing with associated ancillary works. Permission is also sought for stabilisation works to the shop front glazing. This application pertains to a protected structure. The application is located within o’connell street and environs scheme of special planning control.

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 2 Aston Buildings, Aston Quay, Dublin 2	May 2025	€390,000	64 m
Apt 3 Lafayette Building, 1 5 Dolier St, Dublin	Oct 2025	€400,000	68 m
Apt 3, 10 Aston Abbey, 10 Aston Key	Jan 2025	€290,000	91 m
Apt 330, Bachelors Walk, Dublin	Feb 2025	€285,000	138 m
31 Batchelors Walk, Ashbourne, Co. Meath	Sept 2025	€486,000	139 m
5 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Dublin 2	Oct 2025	€950,000	144 m
Apt 10 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Temple Bar	May 2025	€397,000	144 m
Apt 1 Aston Court, Bedford Row, Dublin 2	Apr 2025	€421,000	144 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 received27 September 2024
Decision due21 November 2024
Decision issued11 November 2024

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