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sought for indefinite retention of 3 No. 7m high signage flagpoles PLANNING PERMISSION for erection of 1 No. 1.6m wide x 3.2m high freestanding road side illuminated advertisement sign, plus associated site works. Also for the erection of 2 No. 1.61m High x 0.8m wide building mounted Mercedes and Setra signs, plus a building mounted 3m wide x 0.81m high Omniplus Sign.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal would consolidate unauthorized commercial uses and signage at the site and materially contravene development plan policies regarding advertising signage in a rural, high-amenity area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorized works and commercial uses (bus and coach servicing and sales) that do not have the benefit of planning permission.
  • The signage, by reason of its size, location, and type, is considered an unacceptable form of development for this rural location and would seriously detract from the visual amenities of the area.
  • The proposal materially contravenes policy objectives DM 20 and DM 21 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028 relating to advertising signage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM 20DM 21Zoned High Amenity [HA]

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention and planning permission for various signage elements, including 7m high flagpoles and illuminated building-mounted and freestanding signs at an existing bus depot in Ballygunnertemple, Waterford. The site is located in a rural area zoned for High Amenity. The Planning Authority refused the application because the signage relates to unauthorized commercial activities (bus sales and servicing) and would consolidate existing unauthorized illuminated signs. Furthermore...
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