Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fingerpost sign would lead to an unnecessary proliferation of signage, causing driver distraction and a potential traffic hazard, while failing to meet the necessity criteria of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sign would contribute to the proliferation of signage at the junction, leading to driver confusion and distraction, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
- Existing directional signage at the location is deemed sufficient to guide road users, rendering the additional fingerpost redundant and contrary to the principles of Objective 12.71.
- The proposal does not provide a clear safety or navigational benefit that justifies a departure from the County Development Plan's policies against unnecessary roadside advertising and signage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7Objective 12.68Objective 12.69Objective 12.71Objective 12.72
Decision Document Summary
The application requested a Section 254 license for a fingerpost directional sign at the junction of the R-760-0 and Forge Road in Enniskerry to direct visitors to Powerscourt Distillery. Wicklow County Council refused the proposal, citing that the additional signage would result in visual clutter and driver confusion at a location already adequately served by existing signs. The decision concluded that the sign was unnecessary under the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically Ob...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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