Planning - advertisement control
The advertisement regulations set out a number of categories
where permission is not required to display certain
advertisements.
You may need to apply for advertisement consent to display an
advertisement bigger than 0.3 square metres on the front of, or
outside, your property. So you are unlikely to need consent for a
sign with your house name or number on it, or even a sign saying
'Beware of the dog'.
Temporary notices up to 0.6 square metres relating to local
events, such as fêtes and concerts, may be displayed for a short
period. There are different rules for estate agents' boards, but,
in general, these should not be bigger than 0.5 square metres.
Applying for advertisement consent
Please note: due to a review of
procedures, we will now accept advertisement consent
applications where only one copy of the application form, plans
and other necessary supporting information are
provided.
Your completed application form should be accompanied by
the checklist below. Any application which does not
provide all the required details may not be validated.
Application form, checklist and guidance notes