Replacement fascia signage at 26 Cornmarket, Penrith

“SUMMARY 1.1 This application seeks advertisement consent to replace the existing signage on the fascia with updated branding by applying individually cut acrylic letters, and a logo, onto the existing timber fascia. The application is reported to Planning Committee as the recommendation is contrary to the view of Penrith Town Council.”

“THE PROPOSAL 3.1 The application is for advertising consent for replacement of existing signage on a fascia with updated branding. The application is accompanied by a site location plan, an existing elevation plan and a proposed elevation plan, which indicates the location and scale of the new acrylic signage. The plan also includes information for timber repairs and repainting that are proposed in the associated listed building consent.”

“SITE DESCRIPTION 4.1 26 Cornmarket is an 18th century 3 storey building located in the Penrith town centre. It is constructed of red sandstone ashlar under a slate roof and consists of good architectural details including a stone cornice, quoins and an arched carriage entry. An early 20th century shopfront occupies most of the ground floor of the frontage.”

“The building extends quite far to the rear and the long side elevations are much more functional in character. The building is Grade II Listed and is situated within the designated Penrith Conservation Area. The building is historically significant and makes a positive contribution to the conservation area. The site is jointly listed with its neighbour no. The official list entry by Historic England is: “CORNMARKET STREET 1.”

“SITE PLANNING HISTORY 5.1 Application: 2026/1199/LBC. Listed building consent for repair works to shop front including, replace perished and defective items, re-paint the front. Replacement of existing signage with the updated signage branding. Ongoing – awaiting decision at committee alongside this application. Application: 2025/2003/LBC.”

“In agreement with the conservation officer, it is considered that, while not of traditional material, the proposed acrylic signage is of a modest scale and therefore does not harm or detract from the significance, character or appearance of the listed building. This is helped by the fact that the acrylic lettering will be individually cut and applied to the timber fascia, rather than as one large single unit.”

“CONCLUSION 10.1 In agreement with the conservation officer, the proposed signage would not harm the significance, character or appearance of the listed building or conservation area. The proposed signage would not produce any adverse effects on the amenity of the locality or public and highway safety.”

“Updated plans were submitted in response to comments received, including a coloured visualisation of the proposed scheme and a detailed specification identifying where Tricoya MDF would be used. No further comments or response were subsequently received from Penrith Town Council. Conservation Officer: Support.”

“Conclusion In accordance with the provisions of s16 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, local planning authorities must have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses. Preserving means not harming the special interest of the building, as opposed to keeping it unchanged.”

“Councillor M Robinson noted at 3.4 of the report it was indicated that the acrylic lettering would be 5mm, and questioned if this was correct. The Officer advised that…”

“The officer’s recommendation was proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed…”

“RESOLVED, that advertisement consent be granted subject to the following conditions:”

“This advertisement consent does not grant Listed Building Consent for the proposed work, nor does it imply that such consent would be forthcoming. Listed Building Consent must have been granted before any work for which advertisement has been granted is commenced.”