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Tue 04 Apr 2007Council's new rules for Grafton Street shopsDublin City Council last night adopted a new set of planning regulations to prevent the proliferation of fast-food outlets, estate agent offices and other named businesses on Grafton Street.Under the new rules, planning permission will be required for newsagents, convenience stores, supermarkets, off-licences and pharmacies. Some businesses, including phone shops and fast-food outlets, are be deemed not "permissible".