WEB2296/26
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION/PERMISSION : Works of alteration to the shopfront and front facade of a Protected Structure (RPS Ref. No. 2387) including (i) retention permission for the painting of the front facade and for the erection of lighting and new fascia signage and (ii) permission for installation of retractable awnings and the erection of a new blade sign.
Core Reason for the Refused Part
The refusal relates to the detrimental impact of the unauthorized first-floor facade painting and the proposed blade sign on the architectural integrity and character of the Protected Structure and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unauthorized painting of the first-floor brickwork is considered overly strident and causes serious injury to the special architectural character of the Protected Structure and the wider Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposed projecting blade sign would introduce unnecessary visual clutter and fails to respect the sensitive city centre context or the architectural interest of the building.
- The developments contravene specific heritage policies and shopfront design guidelines, setting an undesirable precedent that would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention and permission for various shopfront alterations at 35 Drury Street, Dublin 2, a Protected Structure located within an Architectural Conservation Area. While the planning authority granted permission for the fascia signage, lighting, and retractable awnings, it issued a split decision refusing the retention of painted brickwork at the first floor and the installation of a new blade sign. The refusal was primarily based on the negative visual impact these element...PDF Document Missing
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