Listed building signage and lighting at Lancaster City Council Town Hall, Lancaster

“26/00138/LB Listed building application for the fixing of 2 metal signs, 2 display panels, external lighting and reconditioning of existing illuminated lightbox. Castle Ward A”

“The submitted details show that the signage would be relatively modest in scale and, following amendments over the course of the application, the banner signs have been reduced in size. The proposed banners would be extruded metal and are not considered to compete visually with the property. The display panels will sit within an existing outline on the brickwork which suggests a similar board has been previously located here.”

“The submission also includes the provision if 3 up-lights and 3 down-lights to the Ashton Hall elevation. The application provides no details of the specification of the lighting. However, it is clear from the drawings it is intended to be subtle and sympathetic, such that the final details can be controlled by planning condition. The lighting will highlight the historic fabric of the building and would not result in significant harm.”

“The proposal will provide improved signage and lighting to Ashton Hall and will support for the continued use of the building as a civic building and event space. The works are considered acceptable in terms of design and fixing, subject to conditions, and are also reversible. On balance, the proposal results in a low level of harm to the listed building (less than substantial harm in the context of the NPPF), which is considered to be outweighed by the public benefits.”

“Condition number Description Type (indicative) 1 Listed Building standard timescale Standard 2 Works in accordance with Approved Plans Standard 3 Details of fixings of signage and lighting to the building Pre-Commencement 4 Details of up and down lights (specification, location, size and colour) Pre-Commencement…”

“It was proposed by Councillor Robert Redfern and seconded by Councillor John Hanson:”

“Upon being put to the vote, 14 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:”

“Listed Building standard timescale. 2. Works in accordance with Approved Plans.”