5403/22

RETENTION: PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Retention and continuation of the use of retail as an electronics shop, with the sale of gadgets and accessories, amended signage to the shopfront fascia from that previously approved (ref. no. 3934/15).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retail use as a mobile phone shop is prohibited under the O’Connell Street Scheme of Special Planning Control, and the associated signage is visually excessive and detrimental to the Protected Structure and Architectural Conservation Area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The use of the unit as a mobile phone shop is not a permitted use under the O’Connell Street and Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control (2022).
  • The scale, design, and colour of the signage create unacceptable visual clutter that detracts from the character of the Protected Structure and the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CCUV12Policy CCUV16Section 15.17.5O’Connell Street and Environs Scheme of Special Planning Control (2022)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the retention of retail use and signage at Unit 14A O'Connell Street Lower, a ground-floor unit within a Protected Structure and an Architectural Conservation Area. Dublin City Council refused the application primarily because the specific retail category—mobile phone sales—is excluded under the 2022 Scheme of Special Planning Control for O'Connell Street. Furthermore, the existing signage was found to be excessive in scale and visually intrusive, failing to respect the archi...
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