WEB5046/25
PROTECTED STRUCTURE: The refurbishment of the existing restaurant premises comprising: 1) the removal of existing internal fit out works (bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables) and a mezzanine structure; 2) the fit out of the interior of the premises including new wall linings, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings), replacement air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within lightwell, new floor finishes, demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter, new commercial kitchen, new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling, acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling, internal raised stepped seating area along the rear (Prices Lane) wall, banquette seating and seating booths, free-standing drink station and recycling bins, internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper, redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure, and new sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement; 3) the repair and refurbishment of the existing Westmoreland Street shopfront; and 4) the installation of an internally illuminated sign inside the shopfront window, a projecting sign on the Westmoreland Street elevation and the replacement of individual cut letters (sign) on the shopfront
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would negatively impact the historic fabric and floor plan of a protected structure, while the proposed signage is of poor design quality, creates visual clutter, and obstructs the public footpath.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The internal works would cause serious injury to the historic fabric and the legibility of the original floor plan of the protected structure.
- The proposed signage is of poor design quality regarding size, materials, and illumination, failing to respect the architectural conservation area.
- The projecting sign would obstruct the adjacent footpath and contribute to visual clutter, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the refurbishment of an existing restaurant premises at 11-12 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, which is a protected structure located within an architectural conservation area. Dublin City Council refused permission because the internal modifications would damage the building's historic integrity and floor plan. Additionally, the proposed signage was deemed inappropriate for the sensitive context, posing a physical obstruction to pedestrians and contributing to visual clutt...PDF Document Missing
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