Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fingerpost sign is considered unnecessary and inappropriate due to its remoteness from the facility, the presence of existing signage, and the potential for visual clutter and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria of Objective 12.71 as it duplicates existing information and does not provide a demonstrated safety benefit or necessity for road users.
- The sign's location is remote from the destination, and its addition would contribute to the proliferation of signage, leading to driver confusion and distraction.
- The development would result in a traffic hazard and set a negative precedent for haphazard signage, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7CPO 12.68CPO 12.69CPO 12.71CPO 12.72
Decision Document Summary
This application for a Section 254 license proposed a new fingerpost directional sign at the junction of the R-1007-0 and L-5007-0 at Monastery, Co. Wicklow, intended to direct drivers to the Powerscourt Distillery. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the distillery is remote from the proposed site and already adequately served by existing signage. The planner determined that the additional sign would cause visual clutter, distract drivers, and contravene the Count...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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