Policy information sourced from the Combined Policies of Epping Forest District Local Plan (1998) and Alterations (2006).

DBE13 Advertisements

The Council will not give advertisement consent for:

  • the installation of internally-illuminated box-fascias, projecting box signs and other illuminated signs which would;
    • adversely affect the character of historic town centres; or
    • be out-of-keeping with the building of which they would form part by reason of their materials, colours or proportions; or
    • be located outside town centres or shopping parades; or
    • adversely affect the amenities of nearby residential properties; or
    • appear incongruous in, or adjacent to, the Green Belt;
  • more than one fascia and one projecting or hanging sign per shopfront; or
  • the installation of fixed (‘Dutch’) blinds which adversely affect the character of buildings or conservation areas; or
  • advertisement hoardings except on a time-limited basis on sites where new development is to take place; or
  • any advertisement which would constitute a hazard to road safety.

For more information, please see the Combined Policies document