Museum fascia signage at Museum of East Dorset, High Street, Wimborne Minster

“Description of development The proposal seeks consent for new fascia signage and also alterations to existing fascia signage fronting the High Street, on the west elevation of the building. The new non illuminated signage and proposed alterations to the existing signage on the front (west) elevation above the ground floor windows, will have a dark green colour and contrasting light coloured lettering to match the existing signage.”

“Description of site • The building is a Grade II* listed building within the urban area of Wimborne Minster, the Wimborne Minster Conservation Area, Town Centre Boundary, Primary Shopping Area • The site is Dorset Council owned, and the building (the Priests House Museum) is currently used by the Museum of East Dorset. • The proposed fascia signage alterations and additions will be to the west elevation which is immediately adjacent to the High Street.”

“Background and relevant planning history Application No. Proposal Decision Date P/LBC/2026/03245 Alteration to existing fascia sign and add new painted fascia sign Under consideration Under consideration 3/21/0833/ADV & 3/20/2247/LB Update external signage on the building, which covers 23-27 High Street and 29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR 1) The replacement & updating of the Tourist Information fascia sign above the main entrance (29 High Street).”

“3/18/0900/FUL & 3/18/0901/LB Window and Door alterations and internal alterations and repairs to the Listed Building. Granted 21/06/2018 3/15/0606/LBC & 3/15/0607/FUL Install glazed doors in place of solid timber doors Granted 18/11/2015 Erect fascia sign facing High Street Refused 25/06/2013 3/13/0227/LBC Refusal reason: Affixing the Museum of East Dorset fascia sign hereby proposed to this visually prominent elevation which is part of a Grade II Star Listed Building would…”

“Summary of recommendation: GRANT subject to conditions as set out at the end of this report.”

“Key planning issues Issue Conclusion Principle of development The proposal is acceptable in principle. Impacts on amenity The proposal results in no harm to amenity and no harm to the Grade II* listed building within the Conservation Area. Impacts on public safety The proposal results in no harm to public safety.”

“Consultations All consultee responses can be viewed in full on the website. Consultees 1. Historic England – Comments (30/06/2026): It is not necessary to consult us on this application again, unless there are material changes to the proposals. National Amenity Societies No comments received 3. Ramblers Association No comments received 4. Dorset Council (DC) - Conservation Officer – Comments (01/07/2026): • Proposed signage design and colour to match existing signage.”

“No comments received 7. DC - Rights of Way Officer No comments received 8. Wimborne Minster Town Council – Comments (24/06/2026): No Objection - Assuming Conservation Officer approves 9. Wimborne Minster Ward Members No comments received…”

“Impacts on amenity Amenity includes aural and visual amenity and factors relevant to amenity include the general characteristics of the locality, including the presence of any feature of historic, architectural, cultural or similar interest.”

“The proposed new fascia signage and alterations to existing fascia signage, would be of a colour and appearance that is in keeping with the character of the area and listed building, so it is considered that the scheme results in no harm to amenity and no harm to the Grade II* listed building within the Conservation Area.”

“It was proposed by Cllr Skeats and seconded by Cllr Coombs that the application be granted.”

“Decision: That the application be granted subject to the conditions set out in the appendix to these minutes.”

“Recommendation: Approve subject to the following conditions: The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: P-01 Location and Block Plan P-02 Altered and Additional Signage (Proposed) Proposed Fascia Signage…”

“Reason: As is required by Regulation 14 and Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.”