WEB2251/24
PERMISSION & RETENTION: a) On the Coppinger Row façade, the replacement of the existing ALLSAINTS signage made of corten steel letters with halo illuminated lettering, with new aluminum letters of the same height, with cabochon style marquee illuminated lettering set within, fixed to the existing fascia. b) Both existing electrical conduits fixed to face of stone are to be retained. c) Works are to a Protected Structure
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The proposed signage is considered incongruous and out of character with the protected structure and Architectural Conservation Area due to its inappropriate materials and illumination style.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed aluminum letters with cabochon style marquee illumination are deemed incongruous and out of character with the architectural heritage of the protected structure.
- The development fails to respect the sensitive context of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) in terms of its material choice and lighting design.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and contravenes specific heritage policies of the 2022-2028 Dublin City Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to replace existing corten steel signage with new aluminum letters featuring cabochon style marquee illumination at the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a protected structure in Dublin 2. While the planning authority granted retention for electrical conduits on the Coppinger Row façade, the signage was refused. The decision was based on the conclusion that the proposed materials and lighting were unsuitable for a building of architectural significance and its surround...PDF Document Missing
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