Core Refusal Reason
The proposed free-standing sign results in excessive visual clutter and materially contravenes the County Development Plan's policies regarding service station signage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The free-standing sign is considered excessive when viewed in conjunction with existing signage, creating an impression of visual clutter.
- The development materially contravenes Section 12.6.7 ‘Service Stations’ of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal would be seriously injurious to the visual amenities of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.6.7
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention planning permission for a free-standing sign at the Circle K Service Station on Stillorgan Road, Blackrock. The Planning Authority refused the application because the additional signage, when combined with existing displays, was deemed excessive and contributed to visual clutter at the site. The decision highlighted that the development fails to comply with specific standards for service stations set out in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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