Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that the destination facility (Yellow Heights Accommodation) has the necessary planning permission for short-term letting, meaning the signage would facilitate and consolidate unauthorized development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- No evidence was provided to show that the destination facility has the required planning permission for short-term letting, making the signage a consolidation of unauthorized development.
- The proposal would lead to a proliferation of non-essential signage and set an undesirable precedent at this location, potentially leading to driver confusion.
- The lack of specific design and size details for the proposed fingerposts prevents the Planning Authority from confirming compliance with tourism signage standards requiring white writing on a brown background.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9: Infrastructure - Section 9.1.7 - Roadside SignageObjective AS4Objective AS5County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
Hugh Lambert applied for permission to erect fingerpost signage at Knockananna Village Centre to direct traffic to Yellow Heights Accommodation in Ardnaboy, Hacketstown. Although the Planning Authority noted that the destination's rural location justifies directional signage in principle to assist motorists, the application was refused. The decision was primarily based on the absence of planning permission for the short-term letting use of the destination property, alongside concerns regarding t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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