WEB1138/26

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION : The signage comprises (a) a non-illuminated sign affixed to the existing front gates measuring 500mm x 800mm, and (b) non-illuminated window signage applied to the basement-level front window. The signage will not structurally or materially alter the historic fabric and does not involve any permanent fixing that would adversely affect the character of the Protected Structure.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The signage negatively impacts the architectural character and visual setting of a Protected Structure and Conservation Area, creating visual clutter and contravening heritage protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The unauthorised signage causes serious injury to the special architectural character and visual setting of the Protected Structure and the surrounding Conservation Area.
  • The development creates visual clutter and contravenes specific heritage and design policies of the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • Granting retention would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BHA2Policy BHA9Section 15.17.5Section 8.5.7 of the Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of non-illuminated signage at 30 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2, a site designated as a Protected Structure within a Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the application because the signage is deemed to cause serious injury to the architectural integrity and visual amenity of the historic streetscape. The proposal was found to be in direct conflict with development plan policies regarding protected structures and shopfront design, and it was conclud...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.

PDF Document Missing

The original decision document for this case could not be linked. This often happens for older cases or those with restricted documentation.