Three town-centre murals at The Fruit Corner, 49 High Street, Hucknall

“The Application This application seeks advertisement consent for installation of three painted murals within Hucknall town centre, as part of the Council-led Central Walk and Chapel Street Public Realm Improvements project.”

“The murals will be applied using paint (no fixings) with an anticipated lifespan of approximately 10 years, allowing for future removal or repainting.”

“The first mural is proposed along the side elevation and rear boundary wall of the Fruit Corner, at the entrance to Central Walk from High Street.”

“The second mural is to be located on The Range building on the gable detailing along Central Walk and facing Piggins Croft car park.”

“Residential Amenity There are residential properties within the vicinity above commercial units however the site is located in a town centre location where advertisements are not uncommon. Due to the siting and overall design proposed it is considered unlikely that the proposal would have any detrimental impact on the amenity of residential properties nearby.”

“Overall, it is considered that the proposed advertisements are appropriate and will not have a detrimental impact on visual amenity, residential amenity or highway safety. Therefore, it is recommended that the application is granted advertisement consent subject to the following conditions.”

“Visual Amenity The site lies within Hucknall Conservation Area and therefore particular regard has been had to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character and appearance of the conservation area. The proposed murals would be located within an established town centre setting where commercial signage and active frontages form part of the existing street scene…”

“Exact details of the mural design have not been provided at this stage. As such a condition requiring the final mural designs to be submitted and approved, is considered necessary. Subject to this condition it is considered that the proposal would not result in harm to the character or appearance of the conservation area and would add to the heritage through the images and preserve the visual amenity of the surrounding area.”

“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted, as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report.”