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72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54

GRANT PERMISSION

Planning application 5110/22

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission is sought for the installation of 2 nos. flagpoles at first floor level on the outside of the building which is a protected structure and the installation of a plaque at ground floor level adjacent to the front door.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    24 Oct 2022

  2. Decision: GRANT PERMISSION

    13 Dec 2022

  3. Decision due

    16 Dec 2022

  4. Grant issued

    2 Feb 2023

Application Details

Location
72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
540 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
24 October 2022
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
GRANT PERMISSION
Decision Date
13 December 2022
Grant Date
2 February 2023

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5058/23APPLICATION DECLARED INVA22 Dec 2023

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