Core Refusal Reason
The proposed signage poses a safety hazard to road and footpath users and fails to comply with the South Dublin County Development Plan standards for advertising and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The signage would introduce additional hazards and risks to road and footpath users, thereby compromising general public safety.
- The proposal fails to comply with the specific standards and criteria for advertising, corporate, and public information as outlined in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the residential and visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.5.7Table 12.19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the installation of a new free-standing signage at Lamartine Ltd. on Lower Ballymount Road, Walkinstown. The planning authority refused the application because the structure would create safety risks for both motorists and pedestrians. Additionally, the signage was found to be in breach of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding advertising standards, and it was determined that the development would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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