3159/23

RETENTION: i) 4 no. flagpoles on West elevation to Aungier Street; ii) 3 no. advertising canopies: 1 located on the West Elevation to Aungier Street and 2 located on North elevation to Longford Street Little. iii) 3 no. wall mounted advertising signs on the North Elevation to Longford Street Little; iv) 3 no. wall mounted benches on the North Elevation to Longford Street Little.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes visual clutter in a sensitive Conservation Area and creates a pedestrian safety hazard due to footpath obstruction.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The flagpoles and advertising signage are visually obtrusive features that contribute to visual clutter within a sensitive Conservation Area streetscape.
  • The placement of benches on the narrow footpath of Longford Street Little constitutes a hazard to pedestrian safety.
  • The development conflicts with established design guidelines and development plan policies, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

2022-2028 Dublin City Development PlanShopfront Design Guide 2001

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for four flagpoles, advertising canopies, wall-mounted signs, and benches at the Thomas Moore Inn, a prominent corner site in a Dublin 2 Conservation Area. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the external fixtures create significant visual clutter that harms the character of the sensitive streetscape. Additionally, the inclusion of benches on a narrow footpath was deemed a hazard to pedestrian movement, making the development ...
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