Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of internally illuminated signage is considered contrary to the character and visual integrity of the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) due to its inappropriate scale, design, and materials.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The signage fails to respect the scale, character, and setting of the building and the wider Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area.
- The use of internal illumination and acrylic materials is contrary to the Galway Shopfront and Signage Design Guidelines and would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The cumulative effect of the proposed signage and existing signage for the upper-floor business creates visual clutter that detracts from the architectural integrity of the streetscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 8.2Policy 8.7Policy 6.11Section 11.4Section 11.5Section 11.6DM Standard 11.4.1DM Standard 11.5DM Standard 11.6DM Standard 11.22DM Standard 11.28DM Standard 11.32DM Standard 11.33DM Standard 11.35
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for two unauthorised signs—a fascia sign and a projecting sign—at the Card Factory retail unit located at 37 Eyre Square, Galway City. The site is situated within the Eyre Square Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), a significant historic civic space. The proposal was deemed unacceptable as the internally illuminated signs do not conform to the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 or the Shopfront and Signage Design Guidelines. The planning author...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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