Policy information sourced from the East Herts District Plan
HA6 Advertisements in Conservation Areas
Where express consent is required within Conservation Areas the District Council will only accept advertisements where they:
- Are either painted or individually lettered in a suitable material of a proportionate size and design in relation to the building or fascia upon which they are to be displayed;
- Are preferably non-illuminated or does not contribute to an escalation of shopfront lighting along the street scene. Where illumination is proposed it should be external illumination which is discreet in size and of a minimum level. Internal illumination of shop signage will not be permitted;
- Are of a traditional fascia or hanging type; and
- Are of a traditional and appropriate size to the architecture of the host building.
For more information please see the District Plan