Illuminated totem sign at Stowmarket Innovation Gateway, Stowmarket

“The application site is situated to the east of Stowmarket. The site forms part of the Gateway 14 business and logistic park development.”

“The sign would be located adjacent to the highway of Gateway Boulevard to the western boundary of Plot 3200 site hosting the Stowmarket Innovation Gateway.”

“REF: DC/21/00407 Hybrid Application for the phased employment-led redevelopment of Land at Mill Lane, Stowmarket (Gateway 14) including: Full Planning for site enabling works phase comprising, ground remodelling, utility diversions, installation of framework landscaping, creation of new footpath links, installation of primary substation, highways works including stopping up of Mill Lane, new all modes link from the A1120 Cedars Link to Mill Lane, new footway cycleway over…”

“REF: DC/22/03464 Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following grant of Outline Application DC/21/00407 Town and Country Planning Order 2015 - Hybrid Application for the phased employment-led redevelopment of Land at Mill Lane, Stowmarket (Gateway 14) including: Full Planning for site enabling works phase comprising, ground remodelling, utility diversions, installation of framework landscaping, creation of new footpath links, installation of primary substation,…”

“The sign is appropriate for the commercial context of the site and its surroundings. It relates specifically to Stowmarket Innovation Gateway and its operations.”

“The proposed advertisement would not harm amenity or public safety and are therefore considered acceptable. The recommendation is therefore to grant advertisement consent.”

“Stowmarket Town Council No response received to date.”

“Environmental Health - Noise/Odour/Light/Smoke No objection subject to conditions; the level of illumination are within the ILP [Institution of Lighting Professionals PLG05] guidance for lux levels for signs of this size.”

“The Case Officer presented applications DC/25/04635 and DC/25/04636 to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: details of the type of advertising signs, the amendment to the design since publication of the report, the location of the site, the location of the advertising signs within the site, the design and dimensions of the signs, the level and hours of illumination, and the officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report.”

“The Case Officer responded to questions from Members on issues including: the reason for the location of the signs, the hours of illumination, and the potential impact on light pollution.”

“1) That the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to GRANT advertisement consent subject to conditions as summarised below and those as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:”

“Approved plans • Standard advert conditions (requiring that the signage is erected with landowner permission, does not harm amenity or block traffic signage, is maintained in good condition (to ensure illumination flicker does not occur), does not create a public…”