Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of signage is considered excessive in scale, visually cluttered, and incompatible with the established pattern of signage and the character of the surrounding shopping centre units.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and extent of the signage on the northern and western canopy are excessive and visually incompatible with the existing pattern of signage in the immediate context.
- The level of advertisement on the shopfront windows results in significant visual clutter and creates an incongruous appearance that fails to activate or contribute to the vitality of the streetscape.
- The development is non-compliant with the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 and the City Council’s Galway Shop Front and Design Guidelines (2012), specifically regarding the activation of shopfront displays and previous planning conditions (Ref. No. 13/257).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6 Advertisements and SignageSection 11.5 ShopfrontsPolicy 2.4Policy 3.3Policy 3.7Policy 4.1Policy 4.2Policy 4.3Policy 4.4Policy 5.8Policy 9.1Policy 9.3Policy 9.5DM Standard 11.4.1DM Standard 11.4.2DM Standard 11.4.4DM Standard 11.4.5DM Standard 11.4.6DM Standard 11.5DM Standard 11.6DM Standard 11.9DM Standard 11.11DM Standard 11.12DM Standard 11.28DM Standard 11.32DM Standard 11.33DM Standard 11.34DM Standard 11.35
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the retention of signage on six windows at the Boylesports betting office located in the Galway Shopping Centre on Headford Road. The site is situated in a Commercial/Industrial (CI) zoned area. The Planning Authority determined that the signage is excessive in scale and out of character with neighboring units, leading to visual clutter and an inactive shopfront that fails to enhance the streetscape. Furthermore, the proposal was found to be in breach of speci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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