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Retention planning permission is sought for a new pedestrian entrance to an existing gaming arcade, elevational alterations and external signage at No.28 MacCurtain Street. Retention planning permission is also sought for elevational alterations and new signage at 5 St. Patrick's Quay, all at both 28 MacCurtain Street and 5 St. Patrick's Quay, Victorian Quarter, Cork. The development consists of carrying out works to a Recorded Protected Structure reference number PS410.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The pedestrian entrance design and the nature of the signage cause visual clutter and are injurious to the character of the MacCurtain Street Architectural Conservation Area, while failing to enhance the Protected Structure at No. 5 St. Patrick's Quay.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The elevational treatments and signage fail to comply with development plan standards for advertising as they are not simple in design, add to visual clutter, and are excessive in size.
  • The use of obscure glazing and moving advertising screens at No. 28 MacCurtain Street creates a 'dead frontage' that is unsympathetic to the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The signage at No. 5 St. Patrick’s Quay is overly dominant and visually prominent, negatively impacting the special interest and visual appreciation of the Protected Structure.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective 7.27Objective 7.28Objective 8.19Objective 8.23Section 11.191Section 11.192Section 11.194Section 11.195Section 11.201Section 11.202

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns an appeal for retention permission for elevational changes and signage at two connected properties in Cork City: No. 28 MacCurtain Street and No. 5 St. Patrick’s Quay, which are used as a casino. No. 5 St. Patrick's Quay is a Protected Structure, and both properties lie within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The Planning Authority originally refused permission due to the loss of active retail frontage and conservation concerns. On appeal, the Inspector noted that w...
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