Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the advertising sign would result in a proliferation of signage on a national road approach, creating visual clutter and a traffic hazard by distracting motorists near a speed limit transition.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The sign's prominent location on the southern approach to Borrisokane, combined with its lack of connection to the subject lands, results in unacceptable visual clutter.
- The development would endanger public safety as the sign's scale and proximity to essential speed limit signage would distract motorists and create a traffic hazard.
- Permitting the sign would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would conflict with the Borrisokane Settlement Plan's objectives for public realm enhancement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5.4Specific Objective SO13Table 1.3 of Volume 2Volume 3 Appendix 6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for an advertising sign on the N52 approach to Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary. The sign, which advertises a business located 0.5km away, was found to be visually intrusive and poorly sited near a 50km/h speed limit zone. The planning authority refused permission because the development would lead to a proliferation of roadside signage, distract road users, and contravene both the 'Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines' and the Tipperary County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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