2560412

Casanova Foods Limited, seeks planning permission for the retention of three advertising signs on the front facade of the building and also the canopy roof over the front outdoor seating area at Casanova Restaurant, The Mall, North Quay, Drogheda, County Louth, A92 YY32, a Protected Structure.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is an incongruous addition to a Protected Structure within an Architectural Conservation Area that fails to respect the building's character and would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorised works.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application fails to include all unauthorised works on-site (cladding and window signage), and granting permission would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorised development.
  • The roof canopy is an incongruous addition that harms the architectural integrity and uniformity of the Protected Structure and the surrounding terrace within the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The scale and material finishes of the advertising signage are considered inappropriate and fail to preserve or enhance the character of the Protected Structure or the Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

Casanova Foods Limited sought retention permission for three advertising signs and a canopy roof at Casanova Restaurant, a Protected Structure located on North Quay, Drogheda, within an Architectural Conservation Area. Louth County Council refused the application because the proposal constitutes an incongruous addition that detracts from the historic character of the building and the wider streetscape. Furthermore, the Planning Authority noted additional unauthorised works not covered by the app...
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