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1 City Gate, 22 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin 8, D08 DW30

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEB3494/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

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Proposed Development

  1. (a)
    Erection of new building signage comprising of brushed stainless-steel individual lettering, fixed directly to the existing brick work wall with concealed fixings mounted on the front (East) elevation and side (North) elevation.
  2. (b)
    No internal alterations are proposed, and the existing internal floor plans will remain unchanged. (C) all associated site works.
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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    10 Oct 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    12 Oct 2026

  3. Decision due (upcoming)

    4 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
1 City Gate, 22 Lower Bridge Street, Dublin 8, D08 DW30
Applicant
Alkathronen Ltd
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council

Timeline

Registration Date
10 October 2026
Status
Decision Notice Issued
Decision
APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID
Decision Date
12 October 2026

Location

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