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7/8 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 WK33

GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO

Planning application 3056/24

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

RETENTION:The development consists of retention of the 2 no. external signs to the following locations: (1) at 4th floor level of the East facade, facing Stephen's Place, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster and (2) at 4th floor level of the West facade, facing Lower Mount Street, measuring 1950mm x 650mm stating The Leinster. Each sign consists of brushed brass lettering, 290mm in height and 60mm depth with warm white led halo backlighting. The signage demarcates the existence of the operational hotel at this location.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    18 Jan 2024

  2. Decision: GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO

    7 Mar 2024

  3. Decision due

    13 Mar 2024

  4. Grant issued

    10 Apr 2024

Application Details

Location
7/8 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 WK33.
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Retention Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
607 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
18 January 2024
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT RETENTION PERMISSIO
Decision Date
7 March 2024
Grant Date
10 April 2024

Location

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