2767/21

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The development consists of: the relocation of the two approved ground floor double entrance doors in the west elevation of Clerys fronting O’Connell Street and the omission of a third originally proposed double door. The intention is to provide more central access points to the retail floor area than proposed in the approved application Reg. Ref. 3442/16.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed amendments would materially compromise the architectural design and legibility of the front façade of a nationally significant protected structure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The amendments to the permitted development would cause serious injury to the special architectural character of the front façade.
  • The proposed works fail to relate sensitively to the architectural detail and original character of the nationally significant structure.
  • The proposal is contrary to the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2016-2022 and national guidelines regarding architectural heritage protection.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CHC2 (a)Policy CHC2 (b)Section 13.4.4 of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines 2011

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought amendments to a previously permitted development at the Clerys building, a protected structure of national significance located at 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1. The development involved the relocation of elements on the front façade. Dublin City Council refused the application on the grounds that the changes would negatively impact the architectural integrity and legibility of the historic building. The planning authority determined that the works were not sensitive...
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