Core Refusal Reason
The signage is contrary to the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 as it represents an unduly prominent feature that creates visual clutter and poses a potential risk to traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and design of the signage create an unduly prominent feature in the streetscape, leading to excessive visual clutter and an adverse visual impact.
- The proposed development has the potential to compete with road signs and endanger traffic safety, particularly given its proximity to a National Road Junction.
- Facilitating the retention of this signage would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments of an inappropriate nature in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12Section 12.17 (Advertising)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for two advertisement signs for 'Ross Bros. Driving Academy' attached to a boundary wall on Circular Road, Roscommon Town. Roscommon County Council refused the application because the signage conflicts with Section 12.17 of the County Development Plan, citing its excessive scale, negative impact on the streetscape, and potential to distract motorists. Additionally, the authority noted that the development would set an unwanted precedent for unauthorized ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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