Three non-illuminated signs at Boutport Street Studios and Tom's Walk, Barnstaple

“The site forms part of a recent regeneration project which has now been completed and provides for commercial and residential occupation over a number of floors.”

“The property provides a number of commercial and residential units and facilitates a pedestrian link between the shopping core and the recently refurbished ‘Central’ car park (formerly Queen Street/Bear Street car parks) which is to the east of the site.”

“The advertisement would be visible for some considerable distance due to the prominent position of the buildings and open nature of the car park, albeit there is some filtering from landscaping. The proposed materials and their layout demonstrates an integral design that is considered to not overly dominate the building.”

“In light of the foregoing approval of the application is recommended as the amenity impacts are not considered to be unacceptable in this instance, subject to no new issues being raised prior to the completion of the consultation and advertisement period.”

“It is considered that the main issue in this case is the effect of the proposed advertisements on the character and appearance of the area, which is within a designated conservation area and adjacent listed buildings.”

“No comments received at the time of writing the report.”

“No representations received at the time of writing the report.”

“In response to questions from the Committee, the Lead Planning Officer (North) advised the following:”

“That a plaque could be installed on the site to commemorate Tom Evans, which was known as a “blue plaque”, however it did not form part of this application.”

“RESOLVED (unanimous) that the application be APPROVED as recommended by the Lead Planning Officer (North).”