WEB1206/21
The development will consist of Internal and external lighting set against the existing glazed façade to provide white and adjustable multi-coloured lighting. This will consist of: 1. Existing low-level internal lighting fixtures on the north façade, from first floor to fifth floor, to be moved from floor level to ceiling level on each floor, and have the lighting capability changed from white to RGBW. 2. New high-level (at the top of the ground floor extents) recessed RGBW external lighting fixtures on the north facade. To provide a wash to the facade on the ground floor, including the entrance area.
Core Refusal Reason
Detrimental impact on visual amenities and the character of the Georgian conservation area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed lighting would negatively affect the visual amenities of the subject site and the surrounding streetscape.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.
- The development is contrary to the Z8 zoning objective and specific conservation policies intended to protect the Georgian square conservation area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for internal and external lighting at 69-71 St. Stephen's Green South, Dublin 2, a location situated within a sensitive Georgian square conservation area. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the lighting would harm the visual character of the historic streetscape and the subject site. Furthermore, the development was deemed inconsistent with the Z8 zoning objective and specific heritage policies (Section 11.5.6 and Policy CHC4) of the...PDF Document Missing
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