Core Reason for the Refused Part
The refused elements cause significant negative visual impact and are considered visually incongruent and obtrusive within the surrounding streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The outdoor television screen, sculptures, and rooftop sign are visually incongruent and fail to integrate with the existing streetscape.
- The combined impact of these elements creates a disorderly design form that is unsuited to the character of the surrounding area.
- When viewed from Taney Road, the structures are considered visually obtrusive and discordant, thus contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective NC zoning2022-2028 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for various developments at The Goat, Dublin 14, a site zoned Objective NC. While some elements were granted temporary permission, the Planning Authority refused retention for an outdoor TV screen, a life-size gorilla sculpture, an Eiffel Tower replica, and an illuminated rooftop 'Pizza' sign. These specific items were deemed visually obtrusive and discordant with the streetscape, particularly when viewed from Taney Road, failing to harmonize with the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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