Signage - Planning Permission??

Regular Latte

I've just received word that a small property we are about to use has been granted the change of use that we needed for our multi-purpose community space. However, one of the conditions read thus:

4. RETAILAD 3

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, or any statutory provision amending or replacing them, no advertisement signs (including any signs installed to be visible through the windows), advertisement structures, banners, canopies, flags, or other projecting elements shall be displayed or erected on the buildings or within the curtilage of the site, unless authorised by a further grant of
planning permission.

Reason: To protect the visual amenities of the area.

Does this mean we now need planning permission to place the name of our organisation on or above the front door, or is such signage exempt from PP?

Thanks for your help!

archtech

Unless there had been some signage indicated on the drawings which were submitted as part of the planning application, yes generally speaking you will need to apply for permission. The only exception I think, which I'm open to correction on, is a sign of the size and nature of a brass nameplate which you would see beside the entrance doors to doctors surgeries, solicitors etc

rayjdav

I agree with that too. Note that, if you are a community non profit organisation, (community facility), under article 157 of the planning regulations, you would be exempt from any planning application fees. Consult the relevant section to satisfy yourself that you fall under this exemption though.

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2001/en/si/0600.html#partxii