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PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Permission is sought for retention of retractable awning to front of building covering front entrance and windows when opened, retention also sought for advertising light in front window, approx. size 500mm and all associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retractable awning and associated signage/lighting negatively impact the architectural integrity and character of a Protected Structure's shopfront through crude installation and poor design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The awning installation crudely cuts through decorative pilasters and severs the refined arrangement of the Protected Structure's shopfront.
  • The inclusion of advertising logos, window lights, and spotlights further damages the architectural composition and presentation of the historic facade.
  • The development fails to meet high craftsmanship standards and sets an undesirable precedent that would undermine the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 11.1.5.3Policy 16.24.3Dublin City Council’s Shopfront Design Guide, 2001

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for a retractable awning, advertising logo, and lighting at 6 Crow Street, Dublin 2, a designated Protected Structure. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the works were crudely executed and physically damaged the decorative fabric and architectural character of the historic shopfront. The proposal was found to contravene specific policies of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2016-2022 regarding the protection of arch...
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