Core Refusal Reason
The signage is inappropriate for an Architectural Conservation Area due to its scale, design, and illumination, failing to comply with specific development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and illuminated nature of the signage are unsuitable for the character and heritage value of an Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development fails to meet the specific technical standards and requirements for signage as outlined in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.5.3Section 12.3.8Section 12.5.7Table 12.19
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of raised illuminated shopfront signage and a projecting sign at 5 Main Street, Clondalkin, a site situated within an Architectural Conservation Area. The local authority refused the application because the signage's scale and illumination were deemed visually inappropriate for the sensitive architectural context. The proposal was found to be in direct conflict with several policies of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028, and it was determined...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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