Is Planning Permission Required Pavement Signs?

[HFE Signs]

Is Planning Permission Required Pavement Signs?
There is no set rule regarding council planning permission policies on pavement signs and A-boards.
Policies do vary somewhat from one council to another, so depending on where you are in the country the rules may well be different. Most councils however will turn a blind eye to them as long as you follow some basic rules as below:

1) Don't over do the size, keep it sensible for the area where you intend to display it.

2) Ensure you sign is kept in good condition and kept clean

3) Its essential it has no sharp edges that could pose a health and safety risk.

4) Ensure you are not causing an obstruction, consider pushchair and wheelchair free movement. Generally the pavement should be minimum of 2m.

5) Never leave your pavement sign out in high winds causing a risk of it blowing into pedestrians or traffic. Make sure it is positioned on a flat surface and can't easily be toppled over.

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[gr9ce]

Sorry beg to differ.
Didn't someone recently post that you need a pavement width of 2m to support an 'A' board?
If the 'A' board is on land deemed as 'highway' you should also obtain an 'A' board licence so that the local council's Streetcare team do not remove your board as street clutter (although legislation states they can remove the advert but not the apparatus as this is then theft). Our local licence regulations state the board as to be taken in each night.

If you have a 'forecourt' carefully check class 6 deemed consent regulations as the size of adverts and banners is regulated.

Do not ignore any council letters with threats about any adverts. If like ours they are confused over 'unauthorised adverts' and 'adverts without consent' you may get prosecuted like a fly poster without warning. Do not then attempt to defend yoursef, you will need a lawyer well versed in planning law and this will cost. The cost of a local 'authority' using that weight in a courtroom will leave most poor traders on the back foot. After all what right do we have to try running a business these days...

 

[Stuart Bailey]

You have tio check with your local council. For example Worcester City have introduced a new policy for A boards. You are allowed to have them but you must comply with their rules.

Stu Bailey Thomas Guise

 

[HFE Signs]

Thanks for your comments. We would always suggest getting permission from your local authorities. If you consider the points we note above this will stand you in good stead for the answer you desire. <<<Promotional material removed>>>

 

[roydmoorian]

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Council gave him a ASBO for putting a B&M shop sign on a lamp-post nicely above head height :|