Advertisements/Signs
The Legislation governing Advertisements and the erection of Signs is -
The Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2007 and The Planning and Development Regulations 2001 - 2008.
The general rule with regard to Advertisement/Signs is as follows:
- If you wish to put a permanent sign/advertisement on private property - it will require the benefit of planning permission, unless it is exempted under the Exempted Development - Advertisements Regulations - List of Exemptions
(See Part 2 - Planning & Development Regulations 2001 - 2008)
- If you wish to put a permanent sign/advertisement on public property, it will require a Licence under Section 254 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 -2007 & the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 - 2008 - Application Form and Particulars are available from the Planning Section, Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John St., Kilkenny OR Application Form Link
This information is intended as a practical guide - it is not a definite legal interpretation of Planning Law. For more information, please contact the Planning Department.
Footnote
Temporary Signs - please contact the relevant Area Office with regard to provision of temporary signage in relation to one-off events.