4765/22
Planning permission for a single illuminated external sign approximately located at The Arthaus Hotel, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2. This external signage application is in relation to a previously permitted development (Dublin City Council Reg. Ref. 2937/20) generally comprising minor amendments to the ground floor elevations along Mercer Street & York Street. The proposal shall consist of a single projecting external sign illuminated on both sides .
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed neon signage would create visual clutter and negatively impact the architectural character of the building and the surrounding streetscape, failing to comply with established design guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's location on a busy thoroughfare makes projecting signage unnecessary for identifying the premises.
- The design and neon materials of the proposed sign would result in visual clutter and injure the visual amenities of the existing building and streetscape.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar signage and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a single illuminated external neon sign at The Arthaus Hotel on Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2. The local authority refused the application, determining that the signage was unnecessary for the location and that its design and materials would be detrimental to the character of the building and the wider streetscape. The decision noted that the proposal failed to adhere to the Shopfront Design Guide 2001 and the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022, an...PDF Document Missing
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