National Park centre flag at Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton

“6/9/24/020LB Decision: Approved with Conditions Decision Date: 05/02/2025 Application Under Regulation 3 of The Town & Country Planning General Regulations 1992 for Listed building consent for the removal of partition walls to enable re-organisation of rooms.”

“It is now the headquarters of the Exmoor National Park Authority. It also accommodates the seasonal Dulverton National Park Centre. The property is located next to the River Barle, within a flood risk area. It lies to the east of Dulverton within the Conservation Area. The building has a formal façade with the front central section jutting forward slightly of the bays at either side.”

“Having regard to the above, the key considerations when determining an application for advertisement consent are the impact on amenities of the area, including the Dulverton Conservation Area and the setting of the Listed Building, and impact on public safety and highways from the installation of the proposed signage.”

“Highway Safety The advertisement would be non-illuminated, thus limiting its potentially distracting impact. Moreover, it would be set back from the public highway within the car park for Exmoor House. It would not appear out of place, unexpected or distracting to passing motorists. Consequently, it would not cause distraction to highway users that would result in potential harm to the existing levels of highway safety.”

“No comments from other Consultees received Planning Considerations The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007 state that a Local Planning Authority shall exercise its powers under these Regulations in the interests of amenity and public safety, taking into account the provisions of the development and other relevant factors. In relation to ITEM 7.4 Item 7.4 - Page - 58”

“EXM/26/037/ADV Location: National Park Centre, Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Kemps Way, Dulverton, TA22 9HL. The Committee considered the report of the Head of Climate, Nature & Communities. The Committee’s Consideration Members acknowledged the siting and size of the flag and noted that this would be a temporary sign placed on a heavy pedestal base. Whilst the content of the banner could be changed, the advertisement consent would be for the banner itself.”