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Georges Court, 54-62 Townsend Street, Dublin 2

Jul 25 2025

Application Received

Sep 18 2025

Decision Due

Sep 18 2025

Decision

Oct 24 2025

Granted
  • Submitted: 25 / 07 / 2025
  • Application Type:
    Permission
  • Application Status:
    Decision Notice Issued
  • Council Decision:
    GRANT PERMISSION (Unknown)

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Development Description:

We, HPREF Ireland (Georges Quay and Court) DAC, intend to apply for planning permission for development at George’s Court, 54–62 Townsend Street, Dublin 2. The application site is bound by Townsend Street to the south, Prince’s Street South to the east and Gloucester Street South to the north. The proposed development will consist of the provision of 138 no. photovoltaic (PV) panels, with a total area of approximately 296 sqm, at roof level of the existing building, and all associated site and development works.

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