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59 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 FY04

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB2352/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

Proposed Development

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Planning permission for change of use of ground floor from commercial to residential use ancillary to existing accommodation to first and second floor.

Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    4 Jun 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    5 Jun 2026

  3. Decision due

    29 Jul 2026

Application Details

Location
59 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 FY04
Applicant
N/A
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council
Site Area
264.87 ha

Timeline

Registration Date
4 June 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
Decision Date
5 June 2026

Location

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