Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fingerpost sign would lead to a proliferation of signage at the junction, causing driver distraction and a traffic hazard, while failing to meet the specific criteria for directional signage under the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sign would contribute to the proliferation of signage at the junction, leading to visual clutter and potential driver confusion or distraction.
- The application fails to demonstrate that the additional signage provides clear benefits for road safety or is necessary for finding a location that is already served by existing directional signage and digital mapping.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard signage and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as outlined in Objective 12.71 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12: Sustainable TransportationSection 12.7 - Roadside SignageCPO 12.68CPO 12.69CPO 12.71CPO 12.72
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 license for a free-standing fingerpost directional sign for Powerscourt Distillery at the junction of the R-117-34 and L-1007-0 in Enniskerry Village. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the additional signage would result in a proliferation of signs at this location, potentially causing a traffic hazard through driver distraction. The planner concluded that the proposal did not meet the requirements of the County Development Plan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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