Core Refusal Reason
The proposed directional sign duplicates existing signage at a national road junction, which is contrary to County Development Plan policy and would result in visual clutter and potential traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal duplicates existing directional signage for Knockanarrigan at the junction of the N81 and L4321, failing to meet the policy requirement that signs should supplement rather than repeat existing information.
- The addition of a new fingerpost sign at this location would contribute to visual clutter and set an undesirable precedent that adversely affects the character and visual amenity of the area.
- The development is considered contrary to the operational efficiency and safety of the national road network, as noted by TII, and poses a potential traffic hazard due to driver distraction.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.1.7Objective AS4Objective AS1Objective AS2Objective AS5Chapter 9: Infrastructure
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought a Section 254 license for a fingerpost directional sign to a craft shop at the intersection of the N81 and L4321 in Castleruddery Upper. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the junction is already clearly signposted for the destination (Knockanarrigan). The planner determined that the proposal would duplicate existing information, cause confusion for road users, and contravene Objective AS4 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the sign w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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