5492/22

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: The development will consist of the retention of two existing external banners for a further temporary period of three years at the main entrance portico of the G.P.O on O'Connell Street (as per Dublin City Council Reg Ref. 3290/19 and ABP-305376-19). The banners are to identify the "GPO MUSEUM WITNESS HISTORY" located in the public exhibition area. The banners are suspended between two pairs of columns at the portico, facing toward O'Connell Street. The banners measure 6.500m high and 2.500m wide, are suspended approximately 4.750m clear above ground level, are composed of semi-transparent mesh fabric and supported off stainless steel non-invasive fixings on the stone columns at top and bottom.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is limited in scale and serves a specific purpose to advertise a cultural landmark. It is considered that, subject to compliance with conditions, the retention of the banners would not detract significantly from the character of the GPO as a Protected Structure or the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area, and aligns with city tourism policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The banners are sympathetically designed with semi-transparent mesh and non-invasive fixings, ensuring that the intervention is reversible and does not damage the historic building fabric.
  • The retention of the banners is justified to assist the GPO Museum in recovering visitor numbers following the significant decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The development complies with the Z5 zoning objective to consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area while protecting its civic design character and dignity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Council Development Plan 2022 - 2028Zoning Objective Z5 City CentreSection 3.7 Advertising Structures of the O'Connell Street Area of Special Planning Control (ASPC) 2022Policy BAH2PA RPS Ref. 6010 (Protected Structure)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the retention of two large external banners (6.5m high by 2.5m wide) at the main entrance portico of the General Post Office (GPO), Dublin, for a further temporary period of three years. The site is of immense architectural and historical importance, designated as a Protected Structure and located within the O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). While the Planning Authority granted permission for 18 months, both the applicant (seeking a longer duration) an...
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