221265

erection of 3 No. illuminated signs to first floor health care unit consisting of: 1 No. 8 metres x 0.6 metres illuminated white aluminium box sign mounted to existing facia on north elevation, 1 No. front lit globe sign 1.3 metres in diameter and 20mm routed letters beneath: covering an area of 1.94 metres x 0.75 metres to south elevation, 1 No. 8 metres x 0.6 metres illuminated with aluminium box sign mounted to existing fascia on west elevation

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents a consolidation of an unauthorised use and includes obtrusive illuminated signage that is contrary to the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022 objectives for shopfront design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed signage is associated with a health care unit use that is not consistent with the permitted development under SH201902, thereby representing a consolidation of an unauthorised development.
  • The internal layout and configuration of the first floor shown in the application differ significantly from the permitted plans, which would unduly impact the amenities of the area.
  • The illuminated box signage is considered obtrusive and injurious to the visual amenities of the area, failing to comply with Wicklow County Development Plan 2022 objectives regarding quality shopfront design.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 10.19Appendix 1 Development and Design GuideSection 6.4 Shopfront design standardsBray MD Local Area Plan 2018

Decision Document Summary

Centric Health Primary Care Ltd sought permission for three illuminated signs at a first-floor health care unit in Southern Cross Central, Bray. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the health care unit use itself is not consistent with the previously permitted development (SH201902), making the signage a consolidation of an unauthorised use. Additionally, the planning authority found the illuminated box signs to be obtrusively designed and contrary to the Wicklow Cou...
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