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Hanover Quay, Cool Hand Coffee Roasters Ltd, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

Planning application WEBDSDZ3485/26

Dublin - Dublin City Council

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Proposed Development

Planning Permission for the provision of an outdoor seating area to the front of Cool Hand Coffee Roasters, Hanover Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin D04 H7W2. Works to include the provision of 6no. tables and 12no. chairs, movable barrier awnings / windbreakers and new a retractable awning fitted to existing shopfront. The premises is located within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Strategic Development Zone (SDZ).

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Application Timeline

  1. Application received

    9 Oct 2026

  2. Decision: APPLICATION DECLARED INVALID

    12 Oct 2026

  3. Decision due (upcoming)

    2 Dec 2026

Application Details

Location
Hanover Quay, Cool Hand Coffee Roasters Ltd, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2
Applicant
Cool Hand Coffee Roasters ltd.
Application Type
Permission
Planning Authority
Dublin City Council

Timeline

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

Location

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