5281/22

RETENTION: Permission for development comprising retention of a timber side boundary fence (2.1 metres high) along the western boundary of the forecourt, and signage involving (i) a circular internally illuminated projecting sign (750 mm diameter) on the east elevation; (ii) a fascia panel lightbox (800mmx 2000mm) on the bull-nose elevation; (iii) a fascia panel lightbox (900mm x 2303mm) on the east elevation of the front extension, and (iv) a circular fascia panel sign (1200mm diameter) on the west elevation of the front extension, all at Massey Brothers Funeral Home, 88B Cabra Road, Dublin 7, D07 ET92.

Split decision

Core Reason for the Refused Part

The circular signage was refused due to its excessive scale and internal illumination which would negatively impact the residential amenity of the Z1-zoned area and fail to comply with the Shopfront Design Guide. The appeal against Condition No. 3 was rejected as the landscaping requirement was deemed necessary to mitigate the visual impact of the timber fence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The retention of circular illuminated signs (items i and iv) would be incongruous and inconsistent with the surrounding residential development by reason of size, location, and illumination.
  • Condition No. 3, requiring soft landscaping along the 2.1m timber fence, is reasonable and necessary to protect the visual amenity of the area and maintain consistency with previous planning permissions (Ref. 3023/20).
  • The Inspector recommends a split decision: granting retention for the fence and two fascia lightboxes, while refusing the circular projecting sign and circular fascia panel sign.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective Z1Zoning Objective Z3Section 15.17.5 (Shopfront and Façade Design)Section 10.1 (Greening the city)Appendix 11, Section 3.0 (Illuminated Signs)

Decision Document Summary

This report pertains to a First-Party appeal against a condition attached to a grant of retention permission for development at Massey Brothers Funeral Home, 88B Cabra Road. The development involves the retention of various illuminated signs and a 2.1m high timber boundary fence. The site has split zoning: Z3 (neighborhood facilities) to the south and Z1 (residential) to the north. Dublin City Council issued a split decision, refusing two circular signs due to visual clutter and amenity impacts,...
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