Core Reason for the Refused Part
The retention of the projecting lotto signage was refused due to its negative impact on the visual amenity of the protected structure and the surrounding Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing lotto signage contributes to visual clutter and is injurious to the character and sensitive streetscape of the protected structure.
- The signage fails to meet the standards prescribed in the Dublin City Council Shopfront Guidelines 2001.
- Retention of the signage would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments within the South City Retail Quarter Architectural Conservation Area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations to the existing front façade at 25 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, including a new shopfront and signage, as well as the retention of existing lotto signage. The planning authority issued a split decision, granting permission for the shopfront alterations subject to strict conservation conditions but refusing retention for the lotto signage. The refusal was based on the signage's detrimental effect on the South City Retail Quarter Architectural Conservation Area and i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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