Core Refusal Reason
The proposed illuminated digital signage is located within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would create visual clutter, detracting from the character of the building and the visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The illuminated nature of the digital sign is considered inappropriate for its location within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The development would result in the creation of undesirable visual clutter and would be injurious to the visual amenities of the town core.
- The proposal is contrary to specific objectives of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Objective ACA1 and Objective Sign01, regarding the preservation of character in sensitive areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
13.6.7 SignageObjective Sign01Policy 11.3 Architectural Conservation AreaObjective ACA1
Decision Document Summary
Link Credit Union sought permission to install a digital sign on the front elevation of their two-storey premises in the town core of Baileborough, County Cavan. The site is situated within a designated Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). The planning authority refused the application because the illuminated signage was deemed unsympathetic to its surroundings, creating visual clutter that would detract from the architectural character of the building and the wider streetscape, thereby violat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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