Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fingerpost sign is considered unnecessary due to existing directional signage and would be contrary to County Development Plan policies that strictly control signage on national roads to prevent visual clutter and maintain road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is contrary to County Development Plan objectives CPO 12.69 and CPO 12.71, which strictly control signage on national roads to ensure drivers are not distracted and road safety is not compromised.
- The sign is deemed unnecessary given the existing directional signage for the Powerscourt Estate at this junction; the distillery's status as a separate commercial entity is not considered a valid argument for the multiplicity of signage.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for the proliferation of signage on the N11/M11 national route, which would adversely affect the operation and safety of the road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12Section 12.7CPO 12.68CPO 12.69CPO 12.71CPO 12.72
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 license for a fingerpost directional sign for Powerscourt Distillery, to be located on a new pole adjoining the northbound off-ramp of the N11 at Junction 6a, Kilcroney. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the N11/M11 corridor is subject to strict signage controls to prevent driver distraction and visual clutter. The planning authority concluded that existing signage for the wider Powerscourt Estate is sufficient and that allowing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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