Core Refusal Reason
The proposed fingerpost sign is considered unnecessary due to existing signage and contravenes strict development plan policies (CPO 12.69) regarding signage on national roads, posing a risk to road safety and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with Objective CPO 12.69, which strictly limits signage on the N11/M11 corridor to specific categories to prevent driver distraction and confusion.
- Existing signage for Powerscourt at Junction 7 is considered adequate; therefore, the additional sign is unnecessary and would contribute to an undesirable proliferation of signage on a national route.
- Granting permission would set a negative precedent that could adversely impact the safety and operational efficiency of the national and regional road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12: Sustainable TransportationSection 12.7 - Roadside SignageCPO 12.68CPO 12.69CPO 12.71CPO 12.72Objective 10.72
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 license for a new fingerpost directional sign for Powerscourt Distillery, to be located at the Junction 7 off-ramp of the N11 at Kilcroney. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposed signage is considered unnecessary given existing provisions and would violate strict policy controls (CPO 12.69 and CPO 12.71) intended to prevent visual clutter and maintain road safety on national routes. The planner concluded that the sign would contribu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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