COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 319

MOTION: Councillor E. Higgins

That Section 11.2.8 include a policy / guideline on the use of directional signage for businesses

Co sponsor: Cllr. Paula Donovan

REPORT:

Directional signage for businesses is issued by Licence in accordance Section 254 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Subsection 5 states:

In considering an application for a licence under this section a planning authority, or the Board on appeal, shall have regard to—

(a) the proper planning and sustainable development of the area,

(b) any relevant provisions of the development plan, or a local area plan,

(c) the number and location of existing appliances, apparatuses or structures on, under, over or along the public road, and

(d) the convenience and safety of road users including pedestrians.

As such the provisions above and Section 11.2.8 of the Chief Executives Draft, which applies to all signs erected on the exterior of buildings, within windows or as stand alone structures, will need to be considered in regard to the licensing of directional signage. For further clarification the term ‘public utility’ can be added to applicable structures.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.