3610/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The proposed development will consist of the erection of 4 no. wall mounted flag poles at first floor level to the front (South) elevation of the existing Clifton Court Hotel. The works will also include the removal of all existing wall mounted flag pole fixings and all ancillary site works to facilitate the development.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed flagpoles and flags would cause unnecessary visual clutter and adversely impact the architectural character of the Protected Structures and the O’Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed flagpoles and flags would result in unnecessary visual clutter on the Eden Quay streetscape and the front facades of the Protected Structures at No. 10 and No. 11.
  • The development would adversely affect the special character of the O’Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area and the Area of Special Planning Control where such features are generally not permitted.
  • The proposal is contrary to the built heritage policies and the Z5 zoning objective of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, representing poor planning and unsustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Z5 zoning objectivebuilt heritage policies

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the erection of four flagpoles and flags at the Clifton Court Hotel, located at 10-11 Eden Quay, Dublin 1. The subject buildings are designated Protected Structures situated within the O’Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area and an Area of Special Planning Control. The application was refused because the addition of flags would introduce visual clutter to the historic facades and streetscape, thereby detracting from the area's special architectural character and fa...
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