5005/26
PROTECTED STRUCTURE : The development will consist of two no. signage panels relating to the applicant's dental business and signage relating to the street number of the property . The first signage panel is to be fixed above the existing ground floor window on the south elevation of no 2 South Circular Road . The panel will be wall mounted with a powder coated finish and lazer cut lettering . This panel will be flanked by two pin mounted powder coated numbers which will denote the street number of the property . The numbers are to be positioned at the east and west ends of the south elevation . The second signage panel is to be located in the garden area at the east side of the property between the south elevation of the main building and the south boundary of the site . The panel will consist of a single panel mounted on two painted metal posts . The signage panel will be powder coated with lazer cut signage and will display information relating to the applicant's dental practice on each side.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the negative impact of excessive advertising clutter on a protected structure and the absence of detailed conservation specifications for the signage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of a freestanding advertising structure in the garden area would result in excessive visual clutter at the protected structure.
- The application failed to provide adequate design, construction, and illumination details for the proposed fascia sign.
- A comprehensive method statement and specification were required to ensure the development adheres to established architectural heritage protection guidelines.
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for two signage panels at 'Altona', a protected structure on the South Circular Road in Portobello, Dublin 8. The planning authority refused the development on the grounds that the freestanding element would cause excessive advertising clutter, detracting from the character of the protected structure. Furthermore, the proposal lacked the necessary technical specifications and conservation-led method statements required to ensure the protection of the building's...PDF Document Missing
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