Huge Ad sign-permission required?

flashnazia

I've tried to forget about it and ignored it for two years but it's still annoying me

There is a 12-15 ft bright yellow look-at-me-now sign opposite my house.

It's advertising a bed factory.

I wouldn't mind normally but it's such an offensive colour and it always catches my eye. (Beyond the sign there are extensive views to the hills etc so it really does stick out)

Do they need planning permission for this (because of it's size)?

Alan_M_2

This .gov downloadable PDF tells you what has automatic permission and what requires planning consent:-

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/326679.pdf

patman99

Was it erected after you moved in?.

phill99

patman99 wrote: »

Was it erected after you moved in?.

Thats got nothing to do with it.

nickj_2

wait for a windy night and then see if it mysteriously "blows" down

Mankysteve

phill99 wrote: »

That's got nothing to do with it.

Well it would explain why the op was not consulted on it.

http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/326679.pdf

flashnazia

nickj wrote: »

wait for a windy night and then see if it mysteriously "blows" down

It did blow off once but they retrieved it (it blew off like a kite -dangerous too) and stuck it back again!

I'm tempted to post a pic but it may make it easy for my home to be identified.

The sign was erected after I moved in.

I've skim-read the pdf and it seems it may be allowed if under 4.5m but the lettering may be too large. I'll have to brave it and go out with a tape measure or else just bite the bullet and report it.

Thanks again.

patman99

So, is this sign on a building?.

System

give the council a ring ,there has been an on going case locally where someone put op a sign on their own house without planning permission advertising a sons business and after years of argument it has now had to be removed.

flashnazia

patman99 wrote: »

So, is this sign on a building?.

Hi

No, it's on a grass verge.

flashnazia

Reported:

I am writing to enquire about the status of a large bright-yellow sign that is outside my home. The sign is on a grass verge opposite. I have not measured the height but I estimate it to be around 5-6 metres tall. The lettering is also very large, it says: 'BED FACTORY. OPEN TO PUBLIC' etc. I have tried to ignore this sign but it is still proving to be quite an eyesore. Furthermore the printed fascia has blown off twice, which I feel is a health and safety issue. Thanks in advance.

I hope they don't ignore my email!