Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide evidence that the business being advertised (short-term letting accommodation) has the necessary planning permission, meaning the signage would consolidate an unauthorized development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No evidence was provided to demonstrate that the Yellow Heights Accommodation has the required planning permission or licenses for short-term letting.
- Granting permission for directional signage for an unauthorized use would set an undesirable precedent and lead to the proliferation of non-essential signage.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the objectives of the County Development Plan 2016-2022 and would potentially lead to driver confusion and traffic hazards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9: infrastructureSection 9.1.7 - Roadside SignageObjective AS4Objective AS5County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 2m high stainless steel post with a fingerpost sign to direct traffic to 'Yellow Heights Accommodation' at Ardnaboy, Hacketstown, located on the L-3209-0 near Knockananna. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the rural location might justify signage in principle to assist motorists, the application was refused because the applicant failed to prove the accommodation business itself has the necessary planning permission for short-term letting. Conseq...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.