Core Refusal Reason
The retention of illuminated signage adjacent to the M6 motorway is considered a traffic hazard and a distraction to drivers, contrary to national policy and the County Development Plan standards for signage on public roads.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The signage is located in close proximity to Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, where it creates a significant distraction for drivers and endangers public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- The development is at variance with national policy regarding the control of frontage development on national roads and the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning Authorities'.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized advertising structures, which would adversely affect the operational efficiency and safety of the national road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TI 13DM Standard 23Chapter 5Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of an illuminated advertising sign (approximately 4.9m high) referencing 'Supermacs' and 'Next exit', located adjacent to the M6 motorway at Knocknadoula, Athenry. The planning authority refused the application following a recommendation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), concluding that the sign's location near Junction 16 constitutes a traffic hazard and driver distraction. The proposal was found to be in breach of DM Standard 23 of the Galway Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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