Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shopfront and signage are visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the scale and alignment of the existing streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shopfront and signage are out of line and scale with neighboring properties, creating a visually obtrusive feature in the streetscape.
- The development would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
- The proposal fails to comply with specific shopfront and signage policies outlined in the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2016-2022.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.2.6.8 (i)Section 8.2.6.8 (ii)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new shopfront and signage at 1 Main Street Lower, Dundrum, Dublin 14. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the design was out of character with the surrounding streetscape, appearing visually obtrusive due to its scale and positioning. It was determined that the development would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area, set a poor precedent for future applications, and contravene specific policy requirements set out in the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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