5254/22
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: RETENTION: Retention planning permission for: a) change text on sign fascia; b) provide external wall mounted heaters; c) changes to shopfront (minor); d) provide planters; e) make a new window opening; f) serve coffee through window and g) restore granite plinth, wall and railing.
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a split decision, refusing retention for the heaters and planters because they constitute incongruous, insensitive, and obtrusive additions that detract from the architectural character and setting of the protected structure and contribute to visual clutter in the sensitive streetscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Recommended a split decision granting retention for the fascia text, shopfront modifications, the new window/coffee hatch, and plinth restoration, as these elements do not significantly detract from the character of the protected structure.
- Recommended refusal for the retention of external wall-mounted heaters and planters, finding them to be unsightly, harsh, and permanent additions that contribute to visual clutter and adversely impact the sensitive streetscape.
- Determined that the refused elements are contrary to Policies BHA2 and BHA9 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028, as they fail to protect the special character and setting of the heritage asset.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention permission for various works to a prominent corner protected structure (Thomas Rody Maher) at the junction of Baggot Street Lower and Fitzwilliam Street Lower. The site is located in a Z4 Urban Village zone and within a Conservation Area. The works include signage changes, external heaters, minor shopfront modifications, planters, a new window opening for coffee service, and restoration of granite railings and plinths. The Inspector noted that the application followe...PDF Document Missing
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