Core Refusal Reason
The fingerpost sign is mounted on a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) pole instead of a Local Authority pole, in contravention of Policy Objective DM 24, leading to visual clutter and traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes Policy Objective DM 24 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, which stipulates that fingerpost signs must be placed on existing Local Authority poles.
- The mounting of the sign on a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) pole is considered unacceptable and lacks the necessary agreement from the District Engineer or District Planner.
- The sign's current location is deemed to negatively impact traffic safety and contribute to visual clutter, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.12Policy Objective DM 24Volume 2 (Development Management Standards)Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 Licence for an existing brown fingerpost sign for 'Barron's Bakery & Coffee House' located on the N72 in Cappoquin. The proposal was refused by Waterford City and County Council primarily because the sign is attached to a Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) pole rather than a Local Authority pole, violating specific Development Management Standards (DM 24). The Planning Authority concluded that the sign's placement results in visual clutter and poses a risk ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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