Core Refusal Reason
The retention of solid, externally-mounted security shutters is refused as they are visually obtrusive, contrary to shopfront design guidelines, and detrimental to the character of the Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The solid security shutters and external box housing are visually obtrusive and create an industrial appearance that detracts from the streetscape and fails to encourage the preservation of traditional shopfronts.
- The development is contrary to Policy Objectives EE76 and EE78 as the shutters are not transparent, are placed on the exterior of the building, and the housing encroaches onto the public footpath.
- The proposal negatively impacts Architectural Conservation Area No. 21 by introducing inappropriate materials and creating a large blank wall effect that fails to preserve or enhance the character of the historic area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
EE 76EE 78EE 81NGB 6IU19BH31BHC 35ACA no. 21
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of security shutters at 65 Dublin Street, Dundalk, a corner-unit phone retail outlet located within 'The Crescent' Architectural Conservation Area. Louth County Council refused the proposal because the externally mounted, solid metal shutters and their associated housing were deemed visually obtrusive and industrial in character. The development was found to be in direct conflict with the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and Shopfront Design Guidelines...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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