4337/24

PROTECTED STRUCTURE : PERMISSION for development at the Clerys Building, 18-27 O'Connell Street Lower Sackville Place Dublin. The development will consist of; Planning permission for a proposed single external sign to the existing elevation on the Ground Floor unit to the southern side of the building at 18-27 O'Connell Street Dublin 1 (known as the Clerys building a Protected Structure) pursuant to Condition 3 of application reference 3576/21 and Condition 10 of application reference 3442/16 (as extended under 3442/16/x1). The proposed development consists of the following: 1 Proposed External Decathlon Projecting Blade Type sign fixed to the front Column of the Existing Façade as indicated on drawing.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed projecting blade sign would cause unacceptable visual clutter on a protected structure of national significance and improperly overhang the public realm in violation of development standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The blade-style sign would result in unacceptable visual clutter and have a seriously injurious impact on the facade of a building of national significance within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The development contravenes multiple heritage policies and architectural guidelines intended to protect the character and composition of the O'Connell Street streetscape.
  • The proposal violates public realm standards by overhanging the street where no prior permission exists, which would set an undesirable precedent for future development in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2 (b)Policy BHA7 (a)Policy BHA15 (a)Volume 2, Appendix 5, Section 8.3

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for a wall-mounted projecting blade sign at the Clerys Building, a protected structure of national significance located within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the proposal because the sign would detract from the building's carefully composed facade and create visual clutter in a sensitive urban context. Additionally, the sign was found to improperly overhang the public realm, violating specific provisions of the ...
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