Agenda item

The members had driven past the site on the previous day.

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:

·         Dr Peter Owens – Objector

Agreement had already been reached with the agent to amend the large road sign to black background with orange wording. 

Members expressed their concerns regarding the brightness and garishness of the signs and that they seemed inappropriate for the setting. A more traditional pub sign was preferred.

The officer confirmed that, although the Authority had control over the size, colour and design of a sign it does not have any control on the content and is unable to request a change to the lower case format used on the signs.

A motion to refuse the application, contrary to the officer recommendation,  because of the style, colour, location and positioning of the signs; the adverse impact on the character of the location, special quality of the conservation area and nearby listed buildings was moved and seconded.

RESOLVED:

That the application be REFUSED because, as a result of their design, colour,  location and positioning upon the building the signs would have a significant adverse effect upon the character and appearance of the Inn, the amenity of the area and the special qualities of the Conservation Area, including the setting of the nearby listed bridge.