Planning precedent report

Permission for new shopfront and signage to replace existing.

PERMISSION: Proposed development consists of the replacement of the existing lightbox advertising sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 600mm deep) at first floor level at 51 Grafton St, Dublin 2, with an LED digital display sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 150mm deep) which will carry a series of alternating static advertisements (6 per minute). If granted, the permission would be on the basis of decommissioning, in line with the outdoor advertising policy of Dublin City Council, outdoor signage located at 65 Harold's Cross Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin, D6W W447 and 57 Kilbarrack Road, Kilbarrack Lower, Dublin 5, DO5 V8P9.

The proposed development consists of the replacement of the existing light box advertising sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 600mm deep) at first floor level at 51 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, with an LED digital display sign (3m high by 2.00m wide by 150mm deep) which will carry a series of alternating static advertisements (6 per minute). If granted, the permission would be on the basis of decommissioning, in line with the outdoor advertising policy of Dublin City Council, approved "Tesco Finest" outdoor signage located at the upper floors of this building together with it ancillary strip lighting on the surrounds and spot lighting at parapet level.

New non-illuminated fascia sign with 'Build-A-Bear Workshop' wording in white with blue background.

RETENTION PERMISSION: New External Fascia Sign displaying "Build A Bear" Logo, "Build-A-Bear Workshop" Wording & Colours.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: PERMISSION & RETENTION: a) Permission for: External seating area to front (south) of building 10sqm with chairs, tables, un-branded wind-breaks, within curtilage of site abutting public footpath. b) Retention Permission for: (i) Change of use of (a) basement from retail to offices [410sqm] (b) ground floor from retail/ storage to office [385sqm] and café [185sqm] and c) first floor from retail with ancillary accommodation to offices and ancillary accommodation [600sqm]; (ii) Minor internal alterations to non-original partitions; (iii) Replacement of fascia sign consisting individual cut out built-up brass letter on existing stone fascia.