Installation of 4 fascia signs (2 illuminated).

The application sought permission for the installation of 4 fascia signs of which two were illuminated.  The application had been referred to Committee by Councillor Raikes on the basis that it was a significant site and could have a major impact on the street scene and Bligh’s in particular.

Members’ attention was brought to the main papers and late observations sheet which did not amendments or changes to the recommendations before the Committee.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:       -

For the Application:              -

Parish Representative:         -

Local Member:                      Cllr. Raikes

Members asked questions of clarification from the Officers. It was confirmed that there was a condition which stated that the signs could not be illuminated outside of store opening hours.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation in the report to grant planning permission subject to conditions be agreed.

Members discussed whether the signs were of an appropriate size for the building and whether it was in keeping with the rest of Bligh’s.  The Case Officer confirmed that there was a condition for the maintenance of the signs.

The motion was put to the vote and it was

Resolved:  That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions

1)    No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in the interests of amenity and public safety.

2)    No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to:-
a - endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military)

b - obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or

c - hinder the operation of any device used for the purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring the speed of any vehicle.

To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in the interests of amenity and public safety.

3)    Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisements, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in the interests of amenity and public safety.

4)    Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public.

To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in the interests of amenity and public safety.

5)    Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

To comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 in the interests of amenity and public safety.

6)    The advertisements hereby permitted shall not be illuminated outside of store opening hours.

To safeguard the amenities of the area.

Informatives

1)    For the avoidance of doubt, the advertisements subject to this consent are those shown on drawing No 00805 Revision 02