2560380

car parking facilities to serve the medical centre and pharmacy, including signage at the car park entrance. Retention of flagpoles at the car park entrance and signage mounted on poles and walls on the northeast elevation serving the car park. Retention of LED signs on the south and southwest elevations. Permission is also sought for new shopfront signage on the south and southwest elevations

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the excessive visual clutter and traffic safety hazards created by the retention of LED signage and flagpoles, alongside a parking layout that fails to meet required safety and design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The retention of LED signage and multiple flagpoles results in significant visual clutter, negatively impacting the character and visual amenity of the Fairgreen area.
  • The proposed signage, particularly the LED elements, poses a potential distraction to motorists on the Old Kilmallock Road, thereby compromising traffic safety.
  • The car parking facilities do not demonstrate compliance with safe access, egress, and internal circulation standards as required by the Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy DM P4 (Signage and Advertising)Objective TR O44 (Road Safety)Section 11.6.1 (Car Parking Standards)

Decision Document Summary

This application (Ref: 25/60380) by Dr. Adel Bugtur seeks retention permission for car parking facilities, flagpoles, and various LED and wall-mounted signage, plus permission for new shopfront signage at The Gables Fairgreen, Old Kilmallock Road, Limerick. The development serves a medical centre and pharmacy. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the signage creates unacceptable visual clutter and traffic hazards, and the parking layout is substandard relative to the L...
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